I have so much blogging to catch up on, I wasn't sure where to begin. I shall begin with a belated Father's Day post... or at least, a few pictures of my Dad that make me smile so big and a few words about why I really do have the best Dad on earth (seriously, others will agree with me!).
My Dad is kind. To everyone.
My Dad is unpretentious.
My Dad is selfless.
My Dad is humble.
My Dad is smart.
My Dad is super funny.
My Dad makes wicked-good Cinnamon Tea Balls.
My Dad is absolutely genuine.
My Dad bakes bread and takes it to widows who are his patients who have become his friends.
My Dad has great taste in music.
My Dad is an amazing example and a hero to many (though I'm his biggest fan).
My Dad is one of my best friends, and I love him more than words on a page (or blog) can express.
My Dad is unpretentious.
My Dad is selfless.
My Dad is humble.
My Dad is smart.
My Dad is super funny.
My Dad makes wicked-good Cinnamon Tea Balls.
My Dad is absolutely genuine.
My Dad bakes bread and takes it to widows who are his patients who have become his friends.
My Dad has great taste in music.
My Dad is an amazing example and a hero to many (though I'm his biggest fan).
My Dad is one of my best friends, and I love him more than words on a page (or blog) can express.
I'm so grateful that I was able to spend Father's Day this year with my Father. And my Father's Father. And the Father of my children. And my beautiful son, who will someday be a really wonderful Father. It was I who got the gift this year.
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Just a few reasons why my Mom wins Grandma of the Year:
1. She has slept in a tent in the backyard with my kids this week. Twice.
2. She succumbed and "danced Greek" with Rowan last week at the new Greek restaurant in town with the restaurant staff, just because Rowan wanted to.
3. She took the time to prep the horses and took E and R horseback riding.
4. ... Something about homemade German Chocolate Cake and breakfast.... ?
Kristie says:
AWESOME!! I love this and without knowing your mom, I love her too!!
(07.10.10 @ 04:38 PM)
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A quick note - I'm unplugging for a couple of days as we're heading up to our cabin. All emails and inquiries will be replied to on Tuesday evening upon our return--
8 things to do in the next 48 hours:
1. Finish reading the 1st Harry Potter book to Elias
2. Go for a run near the lake
3. Take a nap
4. Play horseshoes
5. Start new book
6. Roast marshmallows for the kids (I, myself, can't stand marshmallows)
7. Hike up the Emerald Lake trail
8. (hopefully) Listen to the rain on the tin roof
8 things to do in the next 48 hours:
1. Finish reading the 1st Harry Potter book to Elias
2. Go for a run near the lake
3. Take a nap
4. Play horseshoes
5. Start new book
6. Roast marshmallows for the kids (I, myself, can't stand marshmallows)
7. Hike up the Emerald Lake trail
8. (hopefully) Listen to the rain on the tin roof
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1. It's hot. Already.
2. My kids smell of sunscreen.
3. We've stopped frequenting Disneyland.
4. Watermelon abounds!
5. The bedroom fans never get a break.
6. We grill about 5 days a week.
7. This bod is starting to have a little more color.
8. I'm desperately trying to find a good swimming instructor for my kids.
9. I put my children to bed while it's still light outside.
10. I'm somehow able to get up and run at 6am (light, and relatively cool outside).
11. The countdown has begun to head home and head up to the family cabin outside of Durango.
12. All I want to eat is salad and ice cream.
Helene says:
I love your lists!! Looking forward to summer, although it came too fast!!!!! Wasn't it just November and we were pregnant about to have our babies??
(06.07.10 @ 12:37 AM)
rachel clare says:
Helene, we WERE just pregnant! The past 6 months is a complete blur to me!!
(06.07.10 @ 07:37 AM)
Lily says:
Amazing pictures! They look like perfect magazine pictures. He is going to love these.
(06.08.10 @ 10:06 PM)
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31 Things I'm going to do this year:
1. take JT away (read: no kids) for our anniversary
2. learn to make creme brulee
3. lay on the trampoline with my children and look at the stars
4. run a half marathon
5. plant sod
6. visit the central coast & Hearst castle
7. organize my office (seriously.)
8. join the PTA
9.spend time at the family cabin in Vallecito, CO
10. take my kids to the science museum in OC
11. eat at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in west LA
12. finish writing in my current journal (always goes on the back burner after I have a baby)
13. upgrade the ol' camera???
14. read 12 books
15.give away a photo session
16. go home for the holidays
17. take a photo-trip (or two) with some of the girls
18. make a book for each kid/year (so far, only one done.)
19. finish red/green quilt from three years ago
20. finish Amy Butler quilt
21. make Mom & Dad a quilt (last one = huge flop, long story)
22. refinish the little white dresser
23. have OUR family pictures taken
24. teach Rowan how to swim
25. spend time with the guitar and learn that song
26. rent a beach cruiser on the coast
27. do a little outsourcing
28. take the kids to a planetarium
29.read Harry Potter to the littles (I've never read them)
30. drive the Ortega Highway and find a place to picnic
31.finish working on/open up the new studio
May I be able to cross every one of these things off the list!
1. take JT away (read: no kids) for our anniversary
2. learn to make creme brulee
3. lay on the trampoline with my children and look at the stars
4. run a half marathon
5. plant sod
6. visit the central coast & Hearst castle
7. organize my office (seriously.)
8. join the PTA
9.
10. take my kids to the science museum in OC
11. eat at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in west LA
12. finish writing in my current journal (always goes on the back burner after I have a baby)
13. upgrade the ol' camera???
14. read 12 books
15.
16. go home for the holidays
17. take a photo-trip (or two) with some of the girls
18. make a book for each kid/year (so far, only one done.)
19. finish red/green quilt from three years ago
20. finish Amy Butler quilt
21. make Mom & Dad a quilt (last one = huge flop, long story)
22. refinish the little white dresser
23. have OUR family pictures taken
24. teach Rowan how to swim
25. spend time with the guitar and learn that song
26. rent a beach cruiser on the coast
27. do a little outsourcing
28. take the kids to a planetarium
29.
30. drive the Ortega Highway and find a place to picnic
31.
May I be able to cross every one of these things off the list!
Jen says:
Woot! I'm excited to participate in at least a few of these!! And *ahem* #23...name the time & place. ;)
(05.31.10 @ 11:28 PM)
Katie Rex says:
#6: I am doing at the end of June
#11: Yum Yum :)
#24: Good Luck :)
sarah wheeler says:
i hope you had a wonderful birthday, and good luck with your list! maybe you'll meet snoop dogg when you go to get your chicken and waffles :)
(06.02.10 @ 05:04 PM)
tara k says:
your lists make me so very happy. thanks for making me look ridiculous, sitting all alone at my computer, rach. i'll send you a visual someday. :)
(06.03.10 @ 12:25 PM)
Tamara says:
This is a great list! Lots to do on the Central COast. ( you could visit Gina and I while you are here)
(06.03.10 @ 02:32 PM)
Kristie says:
love you! love your lists! I adore #3. I am down with #17! Would love to help you with #23! Can relate to #7, 8, 13, 18, 20, 26 and 27!! We are currently doing #29 and the boys love it!!
(06.09.10 @ 07:06 PM)
Jessica says:
Next time you are in Az I will help you fulfill #2 - seriously so easy!
(06.15.10 @ 09:15 AM)
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Oh Rach - your post made me all teary... what a wonderful family you have!
(06.27.10 @ 12:20 AM)gotta love papa's hair!
(06.27.10 @ 01:45 AM)I'm not so sure Rach- I might be his biggest fan. :) What a great post. I love the pictures of Dad and Papa. I can't WAIT to see everybody!
(06.27.10 @ 01:56 AM)Jenn, thank you. :) If you ever want a tour of Northwest New Mexico, just let me know and we can meet up there!
Bek, Papa's hair is truly fantastic. Makes me giggle every time.
Liz- I love you. Can't wait for August.
(06.27.10 @ 08:56 AM)Very sweet images of these awesome men in your life. I'm so glad they are all around for you and your children. There's really no greater gift, is there? Happy Belated Father's Day all you terrific men!
(06.27.10 @ 10:33 AM)YAY! What awesome pics! Makes me really want to meet your dad, I bet he's instantly lovable.
(06.27.10 @ 01:39 PM)Love. I adore your family though I don't know them yet. What an awesome heritage.
(06.29.10 @ 12:27 AM)I love that you have such an amazing relationship with your dad!! You words are images are so beautiful, my friend!! xo
(07.10.10 @ 04:35 PM)