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It sat in a little vulnerable spot, right next to the car. I nearly tripped on it. Nearly. Instead I sat and pondered what made the owner leave…
Did it grow up and move out?
Die?
Transfer with the Navy?
Or is it just out to get a carton of milk and pick up the kids at daycare?

The Toddler Class went to the Navy hospital to do some trick or treating. Every time I turned around Smiling Boy had his head in his goodie bag taking a little looksie.

That’s what I like about Halloween-the pure unmitigated joy! Inevitably, though this joy soon turns to tantrums and tears- mostly mine- as the candy [...]

While traveling in Bali, I spent a lot of time taking quick random pictures out of my car window.

How many times are we working alone,
and yet are not really alone.
(Crud the more I look at this really cool photo the more I want to reach up and grab all those little tall grasses away!)

The reading glasses on the table
The cup of tea at his side.
The dog waiting expectantly in the background
The flower behind his ear.

Do you notice that most of  a child’s time is spent playing?
We went to the exchange this weekend and had an hour to kill while the car was being worked on.
Smiling boy didn’t hesitate.
He jumped on a bike and off he went. “Hey!” I yelled and ran after him. He didn’t even stop- just went [...]

The best part of the Bali cooking school was just hanging out and sinking into the culture.

Who needs plastic containers when you can weave one!

These two are like little puppy dogs in a little basket. Except it’s not a basket it’s my bed. And there’s no room for me.

Can I tell you how delighted I am that my friend took these photos. As the photographer I’m not often in the pictures. I really don’t mind but it is great to see us together. Little Miss Sunshine just turned 4 this past May.  She’s my middle girl the one who sneaks in at 3:00 [...]