Friday, December 31, 2010

Winter Wonderland



We just returned from our big trip up to Oregon to see my family. It was such a pleasant treat to get to play in the snow and spend some real quality time with my people.



My brother, his wife and three kids joined in the holiday festivities which just enriched the experience even more. His girls were so darling, I wanted to wrap them up in craft paper and send them back to Los Angeles for keeps. Beth, the younger one, was an absolute doll and a superb nanny for our rambunctious little Camille. While Trinity charmed me with her comedic antics and flattery. Just tell me I am a "fashion mama" and I am yours forever.





Camille loooooved her first taste of snow...literally. We got to get out and do a little sledding in the teeny baby sled my parents bought. I guess I had forgotten how much fun it is to play in the snow and getting to introduce Cam to the traditional snow activities was a blast. She made fast friends with our snow man and took every opportunity to just lay down and feel the stillness.






I can honestly say, I have no snarky commentary for this entry. We had the most lovely time. I have great hope that the new year is going to bring some drastic and positive changes for our little family. I can't wait to read the next page of this book.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Retroactive Blogging: November


Life really does just whizz by when you aren't paying attention. Next thing you know, two months have gone by and you're late with the rent...well metaphorically speaking of course. What kind of mother do you think I am?

Last month was a busy one but we did manage to get in a trip to the arboretum and botanical gardens in Acradia. One of the only two things worth traveling to Arcadia to visit. The other is Din Tai Fung Dumpling House. Yum!


There is something beautifully safe and predictable about this kind of nature. It is the only kind that doesn't get Carley all tied up in knots about psycho killers hiding in the woods or rogue bull elk with a thirst for Chilean blood so I will take what I can get.






The best thing about days like this is watching Camille take everything in and wondering exactly how that little brain is processing the new info. Life should be filled with more days like this and less wading through useless details.