{This Moment}

"A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember." Soule Mama

The Silver Beauty

The big adventure began here: roaming through the pages of magazines. Date Nights. Dreaming about possibilities. Test driving our thoughts and fantasies.

Next step: Mountains. Isn't it funny how the mountains are usually always our "next step"? We whispered the idea to the children and they began packing. A road trip. Unplanned. Spontaneous.

With a few stops along the way to play, shop and goof off, we made new memories. Already 2012 looks promising.

After many miles, we finally found it. A silver beauty that beckoned to us all. The children took turns taking her for a ride. The chill in the air didn't stop them. Adrenaline full.

Our new Adventure bike. Excitement is an understatement. We are thrilled. Beyond measure. Planning for the trip has already begun.

Talking To Strangers

Things have been quiet on this website lately but I remind myself that, just like I'm learning from words on my other site that, different isn't bad...

quiet isn't bad either.

Today has been a magical day in our house. I shouldn't be surprised though, with breathing in fresh air, climbing trees, picnicking together, and talking to strangers.

Yet, I'm still amazed.

It's good to constantly be amazed.

Meeting other "earthy crunchy" women (as one man recently named me) and watching them let their kids play as mine do rather than giving me glances of disapproval as they watch my son go higher and higher.

I'm excited about the possibility of another new community. A community of relaxed homeschoolers, and their free play life that they appear to envelop.

I watch my brave son and am reminded to step out of my comfort zone. After all, it's OK to talk to strangers.

Hello 2012!!

Yes, we are a little bit addicted to fire. We are mesmerized by it. This is how we said goodbye to 2011. Sitting in a circle around a fire.

We spoke of the things we let go of, those that we don't want to bring into our new year and the things that we want to create in 2012.

This year::

We want more of these::

Mountain trips.

Bike Rides.

Tent Camping.

Hiking.

New friendships.

Art.

We want less of these::

Motorcycle wrecks. :)

For You:

Memories From Last Week

I like to document our days via pictures. It's a great reminder to keep my eyes open and see the moments, freezing them forever.

Here are a few moments from past week:

Skating. Such fun, it brings back so many childhood memories.

The little man is making huge reading progress. This week he finished his huge goal and was able to earn a little surprise.

The Christmas shopping is in full swing. When things get crowded, we hit the used bookstores. There's nothing better than some Dunkin Coffee, time as a family and a used bookstore.

Ready? Big news. I have begun the daunting process of putting together a book proposal. Hoping to have this project mailed out by March. I have a wonderful publishing company in mind that I'm going to be sending it to and will keep all of my readers updated. :)

The family found a really cool park with rocks to climb. All of us made it to the top. Including Mommy. We will be spending lots of time here in the future.

{This Moment} After The Fire

"A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember." Soule Mama

(Participating in Look Who's Snapping photo challenge)