tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30533319636457440922024-02-19T00:27:50.026-05:00The Vieirasnothing to do but smile.The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.comBlogger447125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-31344239873490657582016-04-05T22:18:00.001-04:002016-04-05T22:35:27.489-04:00Dorothy is 7Dorothy's birthday was full of surprises. A lovely virus came to visit our house in the days before her birthday. And on the eve of her special day our poor Polka Dot started running a fever as well. This was the first year we had actually tried to throw her a little party with friends--and it was to be a surprise party to boot! I ended up telling her about the party to stop her tears on her birthday eve and told her we would reschedule. She was going to get TWO special days instead of just one. <div><br><div>Sick or not, we were going to celebrate! We kept the fever meds going and made plans for a fun, but very cozy and laid back day. First up, this ridiculous cereal. Seriously, it must have been created by a 4 year old. I felt all my childhood dreams coming true with every bite. The kids saw it at the grocery store a few months ago and were always begging to try it. I figured a birthday was a good reason to eat chocolate and marshmallows for breakfast!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9t_vhV8TAuzAV2sazfpXo43BBFsjCSL-sdd3bb-Ja9PXKdjVQJ72tvce5zSyDYlzer5wdOMtTIfYLAy9CiOeHcrLcIYd7ObcpH43dzPeNtYhpElkKwH-wfFMiSyFwT8seCdu0ukGP490/s640/blogger-image--1925640235.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9t_vhV8TAuzAV2sazfpXo43BBFsjCSL-sdd3bb-Ja9PXKdjVQJ72tvce5zSyDYlzer5wdOMtTIfYLAy9CiOeHcrLcIYd7ObcpH43dzPeNtYhpElkKwH-wfFMiSyFwT8seCdu0ukGP490/s640/blogger-image--1925640235.jpg"></a></div>I let the movie watching begin right after breakfast. Dot picked A Series of Unfortunate Events. They watched, I cleaned and kept Annie out of the way until her nap time. </div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuYMQivRy2K9QF6Mul6OZaghPzDznKUc-w5MH-lxUcjzmAKW3efe6V5-05FhArw2CROWZCj1XlBKHRC5r28j9DySsVS1tJoiwdsAm3T87YAYfKRh8awnBqPGqy0AVtz2m2P2OHVBBLYRo/s640/blogger-image--340878142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuYMQivRy2K9QF6Mul6OZaghPzDznKUc-w5MH-lxUcjzmAKW3efe6V5-05FhArw2CROWZCj1XlBKHRC5r28j9DySsVS1tJoiwdsAm3T87YAYfKRh8awnBqPGqy0AVtz2m2P2OHVBBLYRo/s640/blogger-image--340878142.jpg"></a></div> Nap time gave us just enough time to finish reading the Nancy Drew we were in. If you know this girl, you know that reading Nancy Drew for an hour straight is like a dream come true. She is easy to please. </div><div><br></div><div>The afternoon was another movie, this time Harry Potter 2. By the time that finished, Marty was home from work and we jumped into true birthday mode. We measured Dot on the birthday wall and then it was time for presents. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7LbyNn0n5ZN7vN-qIl_pK2MkkdRFSYcjLN7uYDiAqnEpeDAiKBJaltw_kvq_YzRemkdZ45ae8FjMrL_dzcasxk1n2Sr2Te5muvYB2tawvWVYKsfJgD9LTPggQd3n8II-wdE-sopARiOc/s640/blogger-image--615339072.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7LbyNn0n5ZN7vN-qIl_pK2MkkdRFSYcjLN7uYDiAqnEpeDAiKBJaltw_kvq_YzRemkdZ45ae8FjMrL_dzcasxk1n2Sr2Te5muvYB2tawvWVYKsfJgD9LTPggQd3n8II-wdE-sopARiOc/s640/blogger-image--615339072.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfX4zrRLHcuQu3yc5XQKPdqgKCcxnXCTt-QlWqVXANVrTTXF8guvh8tCyzqdLZVXasrTfuj3S9fZ-9PCjjzJ9tCn6KEo7yqgZfEjcFFnhdFSbrEWXrRy-gPyI9zUIBmrbyASUZlrzqV5k/s640/blogger-image--976162987.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfX4zrRLHcuQu3yc5XQKPdqgKCcxnXCTt-QlWqVXANVrTTXF8guvh8tCyzqdLZVXasrTfuj3S9fZ-9PCjjzJ9tCn6KEo7yqgZfEjcFFnhdFSbrEWXrRy-gPyI9zUIBmrbyASUZlrzqV5k/s640/blogger-image--976162987.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxLAvyuKlv7EKrKC_mamaoOuHjVMcD1Vgm4gii0FpX8-ykzzqgIBzquBeEmGLWYeZNksMmM8z8bfIVSo2MZT6spzOiZjF-wRJI38mTxvsv2yyYI2N9B-o_FG_XGHi_E-ioB7_ZaC64WgQ/s640/blogger-image-359555571.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxLAvyuKlv7EKrKC_mamaoOuHjVMcD1Vgm4gii0FpX8-ykzzqgIBzquBeEmGLWYeZNksMmM8z8bfIVSo2MZT6spzOiZjF-wRJI38mTxvsv2yyYI2N9B-o_FG_XGHi_E-ioB7_ZaC64WgQ/s640/blogger-image-359555571.jpg"></a></div>I loved her wish list this year: a telescope for bird watching and nature walks, a book of Sudoku for kids, and an orchid. Done. She is like a 60 year old lady in a 7 year old body. And I love it!!! We opted for a fake orchid for the time being, but she was thrilled with everything. </div><div><br></div><div>We saved her official birthday treat pick of frosted brownies and ice cream for her postponed party and just had small bowls of ice cream that night.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCJ6l-pMlgD3NtbOeLboLME4BNZzBxumdcEa-hmiRdTY-SiVpyuG7dzc_G75DzfImCF48PEBqaE7x5Kq_rwXMkp-SgArDESOxbtBKRIpvZyhGpfcB_ZieoAkaLChdjMxQWbWUKgR_3VJs/s640/blogger-image--1773915107.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCJ6l-pMlgD3NtbOeLboLME4BNZzBxumdcEa-hmiRdTY-SiVpyuG7dzc_G75DzfImCF48PEBqaE7x5Kq_rwXMkp-SgArDESOxbtBKRIpvZyhGpfcB_ZieoAkaLChdjMxQWbWUKgR_3VJs/s640/blogger-image--1773915107.jpg"></a></div>I regretted feeding icecream to sick kids when Ezra's poor tummy couldn't keep it down, but we wanted to celebrate a little! He at least made it into the bathroom, even if not in the toilet. It was a slight sicky birthday miracle. </div><div><br></div><div>That night as I tucked her little feverish body into bed Dorothy smiled and said, "Mom, this was still a really great day!" I was so proud of her for overcoming her disappointment and finding the good.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDMqn3mELO9_QQ80kPf2VuhqH-ZeUj1uQw5PkxGd8wt4ydG6uE7xHFXVfSy9DFNyfBu6IhqT86lg3E8vCtHqtYmhBku7s-MptCqWv1OCYa1yEyDS2nvn04nH3xawsAj-yRIfEAaw6WPtQ/s640/blogger-image-2093689492.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDMqn3mELO9_QQ80kPf2VuhqH-ZeUj1uQw5PkxGd8wt4ydG6uE7xHFXVfSy9DFNyfBu6IhqT86lg3E8vCtHqtYmhBku7s-MptCqWv1OCYa1yEyDS2nvn04nH3xawsAj-yRIfEAaw6WPtQ/s640/blogger-image-2093689492.jpg"></a></div>As promised, her partay followed a week later. There were lots of giggles, singing, dancing, pizza and brownie eating, and some fun Easter crafts with grandma. It was good to have everyone healthy again, and even better to celebrate seven years of this incredible girl. Happy birthday, Dorothy! We love you!!</div>The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-24490306382607885942016-02-26T21:55:00.001-05:002016-02-26T21:55:48.830-05:00Ezra turns 4<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7PEHsCrAQqIPjF4XVcp-yeAGUpumjaLhLNhhk8tO8Q3BXs5qaP-KnGX7KPlBEBDueoO0jPgFWIJrWKhqy8JeNraqUrDlsGKt-cwZghsR1IJWX07V-0reeiqXtyYbR-ppqY28oYkhB7ZE/s640/blogger-image--1580387727.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7PEHsCrAQqIPjF4XVcp-yeAGUpumjaLhLNhhk8tO8Q3BXs5qaP-KnGX7KPlBEBDueoO0jPgFWIJrWKhqy8JeNraqUrDlsGKt-cwZghsR1IJWX07V-0reeiqXtyYbR-ppqY28oYkhB7ZE/s640/blogger-image--1580387727.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYy-tLQ8QiI5V1hJkkarfG4RTFG-jYtLDNhUtXzzfTAuMy_m-9r2qDLofPEnNO9nlgpCnDMMJYqkWOU3j6oGid2mWtcfJSnsJO9_Bis43-5V1yWhyphenhyphenxrRNXkLslUeqIWGc98eG8oT7zijk/s640/blogger-image-914602086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYy-tLQ8QiI5V1hJkkarfG4RTFG-jYtLDNhUtXzzfTAuMy_m-9r2qDLofPEnNO9nlgpCnDMMJYqkWOU3j6oGid2mWtcfJSnsJO9_Bis43-5V1yWhyphenhyphenxrRNXkLslUeqIWGc98eG8oT7zijk/s640/blogger-image-914602086.jpg"></a></div>The girls were such a big help making another special birthday--this time for Ezra. They made signs and gifts and even played "pirates" much longer than usual. We love our now 4 year old boy!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ZqFSDDV5EEp1p3pD2P2u2NM2x3fVopK96d-TisMqSjfHqQ2wowCDujFC8Xq4XI9ZbkLNZublQ6AVjrv_IGXr-PXF4vRtdBbkbRXzpKae6uNrn8ULUTZDtZsEN9KyoxGehrMjr5N_R4M/s640/blogger-image-828928300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ZqFSDDV5EEp1p3pD2P2u2NM2x3fVopK96d-TisMqSjfHqQ2wowCDujFC8Xq4XI9ZbkLNZublQ6AVjrv_IGXr-PXF4vRtdBbkbRXzpKae6uNrn8ULUTZDtZsEN9KyoxGehrMjr5N_R4M/s640/blogger-image-828928300.jpg"></a></div>Dorothy being a good sport and letting Ezra win every pirate attack.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKMsIY5Hom6aRXQFo9crA01-IPw3_PtdpNag4rjyzZyVTTsf76KLbuj4-1rY5Xmj_gQsdlsd3RaLOGMLspcjW2XIPlWwpeXfQmXoNtJGQHllWPA-YynzjbM0aQs14JfcU4g3169Y5bbAA/s640/blogger-image--413031239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKMsIY5Hom6aRXQFo9crA01-IPw3_PtdpNag4rjyzZyVTTsf76KLbuj4-1rY5Xmj_gQsdlsd3RaLOGMLspcjW2XIPlWwpeXfQmXoNtJGQHllWPA-YynzjbM0aQs14JfcU4g3169Y5bbAA/s640/blogger-image--413031239.jpg"></a></div>Cinnamon rolls and bacon. Breakfast of 4 year old champions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpqX8Fv2I4nnNWJ6l9jw9m-PexStwRYzSeNFgnzITCLrkCh4TQHmH2mB2HJRIuXdedISFC7AmAXIScX-kuX03Vf_66eRPSLM5NPzmlZPJE0G7Wqtf1PMmgF3ullkyCZEbcYZIAEmpsN8g/s640/blogger-image--1075357443.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpqX8Fv2I4nnNWJ6l9jw9m-PexStwRYzSeNFgnzITCLrkCh4TQHmH2mB2HJRIuXdedISFC7AmAXIScX-kuX03Vf_66eRPSLM5NPzmlZPJE0G7Wqtf1PMmgF3ullkyCZEbcYZIAEmpsN8g/s640/blogger-image--1075357443.jpg"></a></div>At breakfast, Ezra informed me that he does not like cake and only wanted a bowl of ice cream that night. I was happy to cut a few hours of kitchen work out of my day. He was happy to eat plain vanilla ice cream. Win-win.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiClZ8VYiAYXUq9oToEJ5y5NKHCs6fzAUtjF-0ciWjge_Bfv5Wy9oSACTXHC7L75VAll6b3PSW8Q2rLei2KEusYQpJHdDOvzqurMAReJ1zFzcoWPQsJcJtjE3nB9V7XG51laEWuJrwV038/s640/blogger-image-1993027002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiClZ8VYiAYXUq9oToEJ5y5NKHCs6fzAUtjF-0ciWjge_Bfv5Wy9oSACTXHC7L75VAll6b3PSW8Q2rLei2KEusYQpJHdDOvzqurMAReJ1zFzcoWPQsJcJtjE3nB9V7XG51laEWuJrwV038/s640/blogger-image-1993027002.jpg"></a></div>Tuckered out and snuggled up. I'm glad that he's not too old to love on his baby sister at the age of 4. I will never get tired of these snuggle pictures!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Oh, we sure love this boy of ours. I'm grateful every day to be his mama.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHEdjUhYe04IFPEf9tFtjHwRVipzJWEugvtg66pMtaJzjfsq6vx90ot9yxvvpTEaMQRENxm85u8PX-DFG4Gg_j2rvL8nRPDMbeRvEmciEp0Y-7k7O7C9AmkTuC-u2CaeWgHDBczapwJck/s640/blogger-image--1606319959.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHEdjUhYe04IFPEf9tFtjHwRVipzJWEugvtg66pMtaJzjfsq6vx90ot9yxvvpTEaMQRENxm85u8PX-DFG4Gg_j2rvL8nRPDMbeRvEmciEp0Y-7k7O7C9AmkTuC-u2CaeWgHDBczapwJck/s640/blogger-image--1606319959.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-51450983519952018742016-02-06T06:28:00.001-05:002016-02-06T06:28:14.165-05:00Daddy's birthday!The kids were all SO excited to create an extra special day for Marty this year, especially because his birthday was on s Saturday and we knew he'd be home all day. They made cards, coupon books, and decorations WEEKS in advance. Their grandma Vieira also help them make handmade gifts. I think they achieved their goal of "extra special." <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmHM9amCGbRlecXQT4JPELZBQ7RceM4KczA-zxG-zGsEnlo634QzheRUZnMNumMngc_fCTfUjLWxk0ds6uNxessvTPfa5saBoy6mMxzCaiB_VuuKj8D5mdM8C0kc-oKPQ5Fk2bb1mzak/s640/blogger-image-263324103.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCmHM9amCGbRlecXQT4JPELZBQ7RceM4KczA-zxG-zGsEnlo634QzheRUZnMNumMngc_fCTfUjLWxk0ds6uNxessvTPfa5saBoy6mMxzCaiB_VuuKj8D5mdM8C0kc-oKPQ5Fk2bb1mzak/s640/blogger-image-263324103.jpg"></a></div>Ready for breakfast and gifts!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfIqM_yPgOiCSMCqar9hnYa4a3pX8vIp4hDA5RWv2-54qhitZ6hag7LuAjPLUcOScIHCmI8-34kf6iYTwB1mNpp3pJo0BDZK8I49acQY_83JwtUXNJJD9aavjL6Y1ny71oNIyCVcTxz44/s640/blogger-image--518443963.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfIqM_yPgOiCSMCqar9hnYa4a3pX8vIp4hDA5RWv2-54qhitZ6hag7LuAjPLUcOScIHCmI8-34kf6iYTwB1mNpp3pJo0BDZK8I49acQY_83JwtUXNJJD9aavjL6Y1ny71oNIyCVcTxz44/s640/blogger-image--518443963.jpg"></a></div>One of many signs created.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipFGmwkE3Zy2rKuYxpRrATkwXc21Vb3qpmAYDALPGTiioIGJmzjfCGIdy8oq4rVrFYEFFhmNfYhnvMRiX871pJuKumVq3oo41Md6T3EbVygvBmYLxiG1FsKECQfaU8ikgjRCR1LUwuXw8/s640/blogger-image--757915473.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipFGmwkE3Zy2rKuYxpRrATkwXc21Vb3qpmAYDALPGTiioIGJmzjfCGIdy8oq4rVrFYEFFhmNfYhnvMRiX871pJuKumVq3oo41Md6T3EbVygvBmYLxiG1FsKECQfaU8ikgjRCR1LUwuXw8/s640/blogger-image--757915473.jpg"></a></div>A bookmark--made by Lucy, and a keychain--made by Dorothy.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmiivR_tB89QLM79YC86AXOa90L2Ey8tRnwDN18bO8YkvB0-Q3gpOKn7VSZ33f-WB7wubj-6AfaFI8kxIQRixxz7jwzAtuXbJqixOfLS7dTkqIgfqW9m1cH3yI7F74uN234vQ2NwWipLI/s640/blogger-image-1096000249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmiivR_tB89QLM79YC86AXOa90L2Ey8tRnwDN18bO8YkvB0-Q3gpOKn7VSZ33f-WB7wubj-6AfaFI8kxIQRixxz7jwzAtuXbJqixOfLS7dTkqIgfqW9m1cH3yI7F74uN234vQ2NwWipLI/s640/blogger-image-1096000249.jpg"></a></div>Ezra painted a picture of a monster.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTNYyymi79HsiKdTfurOyJQqQL_br6Tuk3V16ueBaFRsb42qbuekTlKo8fXL5Zo2AnSS7xUlTQNm-9vB_KpraCgdccXMsPO6MRy0CDBZLJU8q7flNKekXxJGuQ2yIw298RKXLBV9XRnxY/s640/blogger-image-1236154028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTNYyymi79HsiKdTfurOyJQqQL_br6Tuk3V16ueBaFRsb42qbuekTlKo8fXL5Zo2AnSS7xUlTQNm-9vB_KpraCgdccXMsPO6MRy0CDBZLJU8q7flNKekXxJGuQ2yIw298RKXLBV9XRnxY/s640/blogger-image-1236154028.jpg"></a></div>It was a rainy, yucky day, so we decided a Star Wars marathon was the way to go. </div><div><br></div><div>The day was relaxing, pretty peaceful, and full of love for our sweet papa man. I love these memories, and I love this sweet family of mine.</div>The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-78441436624387175532016-02-04T06:21:00.001-05:002016-02-04T08:12:13.583-05:00Feeling ItFor the past few months, the idea of blogging has seemed more like a chore than a joy. So I took a little break. But now I find myself missing the opportunity to record and share some sweet memories.<div><br></div><div>Our winter has been slow in coming this year. We had one good storm, but the majority of it melted off pretty quickly. Back toward the beginning of January we had our first few flakes fall. It didn't amount to anything, but the kids all wanted to celebrate and get geared up.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhirUo__qQAtWLpVy3Pxb2DNgJ0tvIdwEzeWNBEEWvh97I9_yZt3xiye7TrUiXUQeUwGscp8ZoyHA1orA6UnU-AIDSAYi92gCTSLwqqUej5BMmAkXzq4mIFC4UtBA7H3i8b_vIwg39XfTQ/s640/blogger-image--911706928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhirUo__qQAtWLpVy3Pxb2DNgJ0tvIdwEzeWNBEEWvh97I9_yZt3xiye7TrUiXUQeUwGscp8ZoyHA1orA6UnU-AIDSAYi92gCTSLwqqUej5BMmAkXzq4mIFC4UtBA7H3i8b_vIwg39XfTQ/s640/blogger-image--911706928.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVywpnjVmFwABwxiQbBgWyAZAxFDuriRhqiVwTCJVlsE-r5IetTqCMIBQNDcsTzcvNvl6T-VwadGvf3enutK3_vLS0JQI6FH0902-5Hxgqh0xw6FWPcmfTfZubxWGVUoBR1T4yaRQy1EA/s640/blogger-image--448884390.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVywpnjVmFwABwxiQbBgWyAZAxFDuriRhqiVwTCJVlsE-r5IetTqCMIBQNDcsTzcvNvl6T-VwadGvf3enutK3_vLS0JQI6FH0902-5Hxgqh0xw6FWPcmfTfZubxWGVUoBR1T4yaRQy1EA/s640/blogger-image--448884390.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I never used to enjoy the winter, but I find myself loving the slow pace and quiet indoor activities more each year. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3gg2iERn1Y0WDUs2DVHxGE6OVp0a4kcfw0hyxTBDIXP5L4lKyNPlfqUnsUfGvPcGY_0aj85HyrUxWpb9zVWVZ2J1wQXKhGQkbVwnGTCjaZyFGRA1XTGGPYXmWEyoc6C2GfCPtVo5AX-c/s640/blogger-image--1162577602.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3gg2iERn1Y0WDUs2DVHxGE6OVp0a4kcfw0hyxTBDIXP5L4lKyNPlfqUnsUfGvPcGY_0aj85HyrUxWpb9zVWVZ2J1wQXKhGQkbVwnGTCjaZyFGRA1XTGGPYXmWEyoc6C2GfCPtVo5AX-c/s640/blogger-image--1162577602.jpg"></a></div>Dorothy reading a Frog and Toad story to everyone.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ZpglUHvQLkCFe3ySR0AtOvNZ2bOBLJX19d5H8D-WqVNgizmtXqBI4Vqp0Z0k_5eO3GhtKfGXBMWWegCtpc08cuqo0N0R4PwSWPmpvxqM6y4kb-MPp_rF7mPA5uedC2plylx5NeBRmPA/s640/blogger-image--1967365567.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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No big deal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE9Abr6dMWEmz2-y1M3I_ogWkAyGKzTrYKOHYoy83qXnnszB4QH071tasWpgHGMFuekrkuTNqmayiESkgXESWeiFyA4zWD94aM_GP9J_K3Ct2MiNMciH6jadubK148IG2qL-Iury8_fxo/s640/blogger-image--391551677.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE9Abr6dMWEmz2-y1M3I_ogWkAyGKzTrYKOHYoy83qXnnszB4QH071tasWpgHGMFuekrkuTNqmayiESkgXESWeiFyA4zWD94aM_GP9J_K3Ct2MiNMciH6jadubK148IG2qL-Iury8_fxo/s640/blogger-image--391551677.jpg"></a></div>Audiobooks and artwork. Dorothy is drawing her own secret garden while listening to the beautiful book. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl4Qi2bsWk_2bJalsSKHt2B_THwA8O7MQnW4xKRYwCE-g7SRT1oibQVi8_QkSTvQtcFP4AF7O_37iFgtRvrh3HDuuxTZ0b25TN7-SvmyvgLaVAxp072jk6KXgScwCYGS81E4r87wdCGP0/s640/blogger-image--757914632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl4Qi2bsWk_2bJalsSKHt2B_THwA8O7MQnW4xKRYwCE-g7SRT1oibQVi8_QkSTvQtcFP4AF7O_37iFgtRvrh3HDuuxTZ0b25TN7-SvmyvgLaVAxp072jk6KXgScwCYGS81E4r87wdCGP0/s640/blogger-image--757914632.jpg"></a></div>And homemade play dough. Hours and even days of entertainment.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbPERJjXc7sF2lws13ku9DtrBybZQuDLO-tlxW2JyGCfBA0vUvUNXSgMrbdBG9baYXIPm0dNqRXXqMVvGgXos7-MizRatC1_IF2_FiIzsdB6ETQfsXj6GcXJP-1sl759B9ORonMbc9_U/s640/blogger-image--1192075054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbPERJjXc7sF2lws13ku9DtrBybZQuDLO-tlxW2JyGCfBA0vUvUNXSgMrbdBG9baYXIPm0dNqRXXqMVvGgXos7-MizRatC1_IF2_FiIzsdB6ETQfsXj6GcXJP-1sl759B9ORonMbc9_U/s640/blogger-image--1192075054.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Annie is not too sure about this squishy stuff.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lNcmLQgGbsdWfQbF7QvMXaSMxd5JgI3lt__HgwTmgKOLAWB1RHIyF5iNuB_cbEUOTDtvgoysrGIiJatTuGh8JNuZcTVGk8XSR8U3UY2hc0QatKgSFyauJyRILH9wm9qYqoSkkl0dWlA/s640/blogger-image--314944985.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2lNcmLQgGbsdWfQbF7QvMXaSMxd5JgI3lt__HgwTmgKOLAWB1RHIyF5iNuB_cbEUOTDtvgoysrGIiJatTuGh8JNuZcTVGk8XSR8U3UY2hc0QatKgSFyauJyRILH9wm9qYqoSkkl0dWlA/s640/blogger-image--314944985.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZPLZirDk8CfV8ybKkrAioYJXP6lb_g8l1jVtxKQ7ozz1QM4HgKm75s1B1YIoNcCdbeDqdA4afcHRcAWTack2e68FCnTONuztc5_U4KqQ3u-CiFAJwoau43HFi1eRFr5EJPYLDcZCK0k/s640/blogger-image-1164138469.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZPLZirDk8CfV8ybKkrAioYJXP6lb_g8l1jVtxKQ7ozz1QM4HgKm75s1B1YIoNcCdbeDqdA4afcHRcAWTack2e68FCnTONuztc5_U4KqQ3u-CiFAJwoau43HFi1eRFr5EJPYLDcZCK0k/s640/blogger-image-1164138469.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This big kids like to say they work in a cookie factory. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEido_Z7sCvC0EAl3ITHDOQ25rY2JjrhtH-k0SK6S6T-BgdUtSkl6HzsnALy0kpuUkm6M1GlvlV_gQKpz8GJO6-hJhoAXpXb8BC6Y_EEfpZY3rGQvdrvEGnixuJo72Y6qBENQ2eYNhrkEQs/s640/blogger-image--1650380874.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEido_Z7sCvC0EAl3ITHDOQ25rY2JjrhtH-k0SK6S6T-BgdUtSkl6HzsnALy0kpuUkm6M1GlvlV_gQKpz8GJO6-hJhoAXpXb8BC6Y_EEfpZY3rGQvdrvEGnixuJo72Y6qBENQ2eYNhrkEQs/s640/blogger-image--1650380874.jpg"></a></div>Dorothy's snake. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">More snow may be heading our way this next week. We're heading to the grocery store today and then getting ready to hunker down a while. We'll be happy to do so.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-89282964862545097772015-11-11T21:30:00.001-05:002015-11-11T21:30:32.891-05:00HalloweenHalloween was busy with our annual church fall festival Friday night and trick-or-treating Saturday night. I'm not a huge Halloween fan, but I do love seeing the kids all dressed up in a costume of their choice. <div><br></div><div>Pumpkin carving--something I have only braved one other time with all these little people around.</div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Rbt6lJ1lz8j2xHKXSWqDBYY7jYqCdHRzo05mERES9ZZ5OUQOuEucw6AucqyzqYjqjV3_uuP7kus4RMeq9Aczjcoj4G-zeMipx3HUDwtBFwO3KiVpEK26Hbd1ksQFEND2VvDLg85hOBQ/s640/blogger-image--909380672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Rbt6lJ1lz8j2xHKXSWqDBYY7jYqCdHRzo05mERES9ZZ5OUQOuEucw6AucqyzqYjqjV3_uuP7kus4RMeq9Aczjcoj4G-zeMipx3HUDwtBFwO3KiVpEK26Hbd1ksQFEND2VvDLg85hOBQ/s640/blogger-image--909380672.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWE97t2y7F2s1U0aJzCHjGDJRUCyP4jRZljgk3svxjFirbD7DlbEoQUfGWzL8kmmjIuUdVJ6Zth6ZXfd_tQHfvlPqb2zT-ApQiRWP7yYXQ1YIIdb46QeYdqwpoIPJoTK_BW_fMWdxkCSA/s640/blogger-image--1032404458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-_6_KEql0CQ0zOiZaPUxks7adcy_MXr9hMLp-8LWkOJoATgACs4_eYtXjCBmZ4gzYAvciEhyphenhyphenNonBNoJ-dM5zyeGbYTILELAMgS9QM8p36WHtK8TptbrNnoy5sVrxC2iX1yE9r4kN7vh0/s640/blogger-image-278483227.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ezra the Pirate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNqQjNdnZOnxrKLQ8CWoSR9WAUdIEFddWPhMiDxIl6T9dAoHQvDs0cNcD-i-LvrkHixdct-GRedmOjZyyvTfjq4y9LnxmMR-CHFgfnIAaO5xp1x7nVE3GXtVC_2shceyvqPdgnkpSFkY/s640/blogger-image--2002744601.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNqQjNdnZOnxrKLQ8CWoSR9WAUdIEFddWPhMiDxIl6T9dAoHQvDs0cNcD-i-LvrkHixdct-GRedmOjZyyvTfjq4y9LnxmMR-CHFgfnIAaO5xp1x7nVE3GXtVC_2shceyvqPdgnkpSFkY/s640/blogger-image--2002744601.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lucy the vampire bat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga1EI-Xz_miRg5H1Bb8eyRxdjkM8GEhEIepcT2oKtt0Wp8iPCP05-rwI7k2wFybgZwgWCIgEULCa19G12R24ZVmE_rdLX9MLXORi81regtu1UfEXJoppHnHFFSHv0jYdpvoynQvCZqBWw/s640/blogger-image--1016816095.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I am NOT pregnant, but I got a kick out of how many people thought I really was!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWN7LrM90b1tAusOapGavwet_iBUBvs9oCFSl3eOvOej0maHSeI2fnIa-Qk-03aJKJ0cvyN1wtj7W54hgNkDmaYuxy-dhhNYC0J-PxLpH7zLVokQgDhJRQrgtIeuxbn7VvIrT0g0gLbUk/s640/blogger-image--1873164424.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWN7LrM90b1tAusOapGavwet_iBUBvs9oCFSl3eOvOej0maHSeI2fnIa-Qk-03aJKJ0cvyN1wtj7W54hgNkDmaYuxy-dhhNYC0J-PxLpH7zLVokQgDhJRQrgtIeuxbn7VvIrT0g0gLbUk/s640/blogger-image--1873164424.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Going around the neighborhood.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQqd7u3BZpe0-U-slBWyH7rso6-JKu5XJoMKII8VbP_sWs33_4QW45KnFQBp2ars2Le6UEKqTuJgNl3fit1DRjTYzUb_hpX0iohFTeJCpkMX7Bs-EpdgSJdGKYb5mN7YSpnGNeKIBEtvg/s640/blogger-image--138567613.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQqd7u3BZpe0-U-slBWyH7rso6-JKu5XJoMKII8VbP_sWs33_4QW45KnFQBp2ars2Le6UEKqTuJgNl3fit1DRjTYzUb_hpX0iohFTeJCpkMX7Bs-EpdgSJdGKYb5mN7YSpnGNeKIBEtvg/s640/blogger-image--138567613.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Part of the loot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimvoio6so3hdxQ1PKSXH_hd2jw34gwlBoJwSaidkiCwZ3u2W6jO5XZ4_RtMWHEb4JWvNNxKNe5sY3dvLcyL_ThO82tX_lxEifNO7d7GCnfVoq_kZJ6wWyG14puJTyHD8XHeD0Qp7OiFlc/s640/blogger-image--1585804086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimvoio6so3hdxQ1PKSXH_hd2jw34gwlBoJwSaidkiCwZ3u2W6jO5XZ4_RtMWHEb4JWvNNxKNe5sY3dvLcyL_ThO82tX_lxEifNO7d7GCnfVoq_kZJ6wWyG14puJTyHD8XHeD0Qp7OiFlc/s640/blogger-image--1585804086.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy Halloween!</div><br></div></div>The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-13445194844770637082015-11-11T21:17:00.001-05:002015-11-11T21:17:57.899-05:00It's been a while.After Annie's birthday and Marty's return from Japan, we launched into our first official year of homeschooling. Combine that with Annie learning to walk and climb everything in sight, and, well, there just hasn't been a whole lot of free time around here!!<div><br></div><div>But there have been many sweet and wonderful moments in the last few months.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmhU_6bfQxFoWYWUyFrEq8V-X6VaoozLM4bdk67_9hPZEQMUgzGhWiyXvhyv3NNmPnAmJRtrAykW6wxLcxGDWe1Hk_QNKG7tijcwl5FyC9uHWonsBtcUQZptzd9dIJLODTphlyTekBLAI/s640/blogger-image-749473008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmhU_6bfQxFoWYWUyFrEq8V-X6VaoozLM4bdk67_9hPZEQMUgzGhWiyXvhyv3NNmPnAmJRtrAykW6wxLcxGDWe1Hk_QNKG7tijcwl5FyC9uHWonsBtcUQZptzd9dIJLODTphlyTekBLAI/s640/blogger-image-749473008.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Final Beach days with friends.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Paf6EyZGnyqT4YjItBjXF0bqWRS4YLfIxL1GO-4tUfsMTDNlFoBF108gzJDvG1yia3qSk-6Eel27RI8ZLHJp4A_oZpsJzgo2ST4fbQl1t5FQ1-B7SwUOuZI7BmD_TnY66bb5SSdMuko/s640/blogger-image--179063798.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Paf6EyZGnyqT4YjItBjXF0bqWRS4YLfIxL1GO-4tUfsMTDNlFoBF108gzJDvG1yia3qSk-6Eel27RI8ZLHJp4A_oZpsJzgo2ST4fbQl1t5FQ1-B7SwUOuZI7BmD_TnY66bb5SSdMuko/s640/blogger-image--179063798.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lots of bike riding. And silliness.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4RX2-DCc-TND9qN0wfWv_LMOSAPA4xhwxZTKQV49ZfBoyQ1vqbDznuIxwhYhG-VEGIP5H_Ta_eZCxKk0p6LdsGJJe3OLcUyoTXSKxR3US3w6C49ZdLHthrgAKkKzMU5I4HQjn_imjRR8/s640/blogger-image--465869473.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4RX2-DCc-TND9qN0wfWv_LMOSAPA4xhwxZTKQV49ZfBoyQ1vqbDznuIxwhYhG-VEGIP5H_Ta_eZCxKk0p6LdsGJJe3OLcUyoTXSKxR3US3w6C49ZdLHthrgAKkKzMU5I4HQjn_imjRR8/s640/blogger-image--465869473.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Oh, those beautiful late summer days.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiznpoRPzUrvOPHCclg37Zr4OL5xCRBldiz70cmJCy3wg9LLfin7iBz9ZUeNeI41HN2RC-tLHkdEytSH9YXygoptofxDuiepncuXXjJVu9DutjNIqxw7rjUay5iHU0bZXBeDxtcEHJmf88/s640/blogger-image-1715686530.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiznpoRPzUrvOPHCclg37Zr4OL5xCRBldiz70cmJCy3wg9LLfin7iBz9ZUeNeI41HN2RC-tLHkdEytSH9YXygoptofxDuiepncuXXjJVu9DutjNIqxw7rjUay5iHU0bZXBeDxtcEHJmf88/s640/blogger-image-1715686530.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sleeping in. Rare indeed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7qbBWJ0Ew3lc651yxpLa5JwVpPC637XDqpLS_iwGEpHxIj4ZSszshvSIi8kAc1heyrGNVSFp4HaC6K49YZNbtzzovtyw2Z1d9LmGCLIzVMgNdCsAkpRdzv3iefrXLSfkz5d_aIj5Cco/s640/blogger-image--1873284163.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7qbBWJ0Ew3lc651yxpLa5JwVpPC637XDqpLS_iwGEpHxIj4ZSszshvSIi8kAc1heyrGNVSFp4HaC6K49YZNbtzzovtyw2Z1d9LmGCLIzVMgNdCsAkpRdzv3iefrXLSfkz5d_aIj5Cco/s640/blogger-image--1873284163.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lots of new art projects!! Learning the color wheel and how to mix paints.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUb5h1OkbsL7Kb8bLxnPl3RC9ZWhLWtpix_VBvtYKdLOYc3bHKEMSmkBVVhLdH_hOn3o58CvpE099hpPTU7SulZYFr8iVFfdCB2CkWT-3vyb5FfyBvGNM7qXrvh7SNpwEY-ge2_ZFip20/s640/blogger-image--566057061.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUb5h1OkbsL7Kb8bLxnPl3RC9ZWhLWtpix_VBvtYKdLOYc3bHKEMSmkBVVhLdH_hOn3o58CvpE099hpPTU7SulZYFr8iVFfdCB2CkWT-3vyb5FfyBvGNM7qXrvh7SNpwEY-ge2_ZFip20/s640/blogger-image--566057061.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The big ones.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmhtVc_JX-AghDZ_wsJBP6l4YlUhw2RESls1QC1VOmONWopfwO3RKfo-DvKre2cHc7cqEf3FultaB-m_urlkI9orvNrpg3WTyfH3MDWStD4FTw1cxDUNfP0gIYR3nfHJGs5E6evt9AOWA/s640/blogger-image-564181789.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmhtVc_JX-AghDZ_wsJBP6l4YlUhw2RESls1QC1VOmONWopfwO3RKfo-DvKre2cHc7cqEf3FultaB-m_urlkI9orvNrpg3WTyfH3MDWStD4FTw1cxDUNfP0gIYR3nfHJGs5E6evt9AOWA/s640/blogger-image-564181789.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Apple pie.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxC2SLjFneUp8wBwChEoYhvO9-LTNdINLvV5OqhVVwyhIGz_uKpgToH1ckUSfq-nMNBrM2w5djC356mw48PvmatMMjCsuO8qBNuQ6iCNVj9EAgt8OlPf8JZSSAprW-6ZJtQ53xqtrPtD0/s640/blogger-image--757625366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxC2SLjFneUp8wBwChEoYhvO9-LTNdINLvV5OqhVVwyhIGz_uKpgToH1ckUSfq-nMNBrM2w5djC356mw48PvmatMMjCsuO8qBNuQ6iCNVj9EAgt8OlPf8JZSSAprW-6ZJtQ53xqtrPtD0/s640/blogger-image--757625366.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Visiting with Miss Kitty at a local farm.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEFZJTY5MyBKM5nljXqSO3v0XcKMulkXcJmW_qxrKzA1_oRezCblVBlAKluLa6wug-PkCV8Q0IaBfp7Ita4v22yNvj0AarojdKqjzkBXPJWrhEFHbhOMGqDlO5XAEfXe1AFo9I8O5VZa4/s640/blogger-image-171813494.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEFZJTY5MyBKM5nljXqSO3v0XcKMulkXcJmW_qxrKzA1_oRezCblVBlAKluLa6wug-PkCV8Q0IaBfp7Ita4v22yNvj0AarojdKqjzkBXPJWrhEFHbhOMGqDlO5XAEfXe1AFo9I8O5VZa4/s640/blogger-image-171813494.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The girls are always making beautiful bouquets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD09skh6eTdVdQB5D1KPtOpEMyxRyhJeDgbiNLmux4ftAs-QoyTtj2RavVFaDjhlYjPrBoTXYKgIvYkv0nm9wytx2BTBjkXmH0GCNhY6A0F73AJ2QO4oPkmK3dfIJ41FkP5AIs5RMq2O8/s640/blogger-image--1881324817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD09skh6eTdVdQB5D1KPtOpEMyxRyhJeDgbiNLmux4ftAs-QoyTtj2RavVFaDjhlYjPrBoTXYKgIvYkv0nm9wytx2BTBjkXmH0GCNhY6A0F73AJ2QO4oPkmK3dfIJ41FkP5AIs5RMq2O8/s640/blogger-image--1881324817.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Seeing history in person!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMzLIhn9q5ksjBbSHQN_AbbxzpbPvtC6OH1S_yyj9RQ2uIjkPoPAWEi9yU5gy8ABchzFv4w4pcCvjW9rK4-Kr1nAGg8QZtJsYcSXNnqssgJ3AUquTTxnB4XEMCu6igie7_5GV8E8iH7FM/s640/blogger-image-900972737.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMzLIhn9q5ksjBbSHQN_AbbxzpbPvtC6OH1S_yyj9RQ2uIjkPoPAWEi9yU5gy8ABchzFv4w4pcCvjW9rK4-Kr1nAGg8QZtJsYcSXNnqssgJ3AUquTTxnB4XEMCu6igie7_5GV8E8iH7FM/s640/blogger-image-900972737.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Annual Walden Pond trip.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ZYkjABT1RyJnVQp0HDQvUSheVm8nhs_IovJGm_67oWldJ3Nm3_aTTx4GWjNs1krsBbK4kCAXeI-CSjtqEDJdcgGRWb4y5zDdyJdPlDleoFUbBJwqOe4DbDFaOStV4JVi-00YT8mmePw/s640/blogger-image--1802318704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ZYkjABT1RyJnVQp0HDQvUSheVm8nhs_IovJGm_67oWldJ3Nm3_aTTx4GWjNs1krsBbK4kCAXeI-CSjtqEDJdcgGRWb4y5zDdyJdPlDleoFUbBJwqOe4DbDFaOStV4JVi-00YT8mmePw/s640/blogger-image--1802318704.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My baby is growing up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVy7RXsTNn78dfKgtl9r3ckr8Lfu2h40WYwgntADqRhjBob61w-mAja4JYiMvoScZTblcQLulHda9qLn0LrN6ujbhEfTI25QSey61rBM1lK1QIMXofEXuAWgnka-1oVrEk5HhQa38fUPs/s640/blogger-image--1063294598.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVy7RXsTNn78dfKgtl9r3ckr8Lfu2h40WYwgntADqRhjBob61w-mAja4JYiMvoScZTblcQLulHda9qLn0LrN6ujbhEfTI25QSey61rBM1lK1QIMXofEXuAWgnka-1oVrEk5HhQa38fUPs/s640/blogger-image--1063294598.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Papa and his girls hiking Walden.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8TeQi8FJs-PSsKqv6S1kOEd6YC2gwB-5r2_YkQbh1LYvnub4gnKIwC4a6sY4xx6Xk8vWGq80-kIDcNa4LcIfiolrNA8ZulTPi8g2ZGsoqZr6uGcCRcaKb7dUuuj7W5fbvKzY0IS8oBc/s640/blogger-image-2136641873.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8TeQi8FJs-PSsKqv6S1kOEd6YC2gwB-5r2_YkQbh1LYvnub4gnKIwC4a6sY4xx6Xk8vWGq80-kIDcNa4LcIfiolrNA8ZulTPi8g2ZGsoqZr6uGcCRcaKb7dUuuj7W5fbvKzY0IS8oBc/s640/blogger-image-2136641873.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Superhero recess.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqwzLcHJRvo32dh84BAr8bx70HIkOoinM43OtGT5apU6Vr7lri8UZ8hNPD3dBP_7CA9amSq1vAuDDcotX9faZCBBZ-gE3Bzl31jhE5FZ_CT7xnwxksOyYHOogKttYlZbfMRKQQirrNFfA/s640/blogger-image--1061375509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqwzLcHJRvo32dh84BAr8bx70HIkOoinM43OtGT5apU6Vr7lri8UZ8hNPD3dBP_7CA9amSq1vAuDDcotX9faZCBBZ-gE3Bzl31jhE5FZ_CT7xnwxksOyYHOogKttYlZbfMRKQQirrNFfA/s640/blogger-image--1061375509.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Who knows what recess.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha2SoXmK5FV0UlJpIszspWSZKB9cJYX0dXVt8-lL2ydeygwkNhUHM0UxDdp7R68D-boM_3ZMKu9r6tGG7ClG5An6FIcIJjprCFCsVYJGy5TI_07RG4z0ew0wxomDtiRxK98_2m5bTwKfQ/s640/blogger-image-72689821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha2SoXmK5FV0UlJpIszspWSZKB9cJYX0dXVt8-lL2ydeygwkNhUHM0UxDdp7R68D-boM_3ZMKu9r6tGG7ClG5An6FIcIJjprCFCsVYJGy5TI_07RG4z0ew0wxomDtiRxK98_2m5bTwKfQ/s640/blogger-image-72689821.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Jack-o-lanterns!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnKTrP23FRLppvBu2dJDNisuSlq-YMQ2XETeQjAEGv3JW49vjykAAorTOH8wOuzQ4ATO0GtxIDTomcarM6AoCuu0Wi5wibv8LZXHlic-K6qqXZdWg8kZ7TE8KbXlLuN_Dubxx-mgA8uQ/s640/blogger-image-725190594.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnKTrP23FRLppvBu2dJDNisuSlq-YMQ2XETeQjAEGv3JW49vjykAAorTOH8wOuzQ4ATO0GtxIDTomcarM6AoCuu0Wi5wibv8LZXHlic-K6qqXZdWg8kZ7TE8KbXlLuN_Dubxx-mgA8uQ/s640/blogger-image-725190594.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hiking new trails.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tilxKNwxPZKGR2EQsll-VSn_PJykIJYti9VwDtS4jJN6dM6rxOibJU3ZblYv3Ig7ahHDjZP2U6QfmDmB_UHYwUJqN5tGbmtMQxdLxOf0WzpBVf9zFYeiqTblS10MIUxf3_kbHj0bdgQ/s640/blogger-image--777324901.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-tilxKNwxPZKGR2EQsll-VSn_PJykIJYti9VwDtS4jJN6dM6rxOibJU3ZblYv3Ig7ahHDjZP2U6QfmDmB_UHYwUJqN5tGbmtMQxdLxOf0WzpBVf9zFYeiqTblS10MIUxf3_kbHj0bdgQ/s640/blogger-image--777324901.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">200 year old stone bridge on an ancient Native American path.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG4JrmzIOKoosmSpsS5ufNJMX1JHTfBoApseAG7_Y7gc4rRZQT_JwS694XlhVISfWaJDSyhv1DceggVJButgEfybetJ6sYYsKAJI4BtniS1fka7RBDevo7orOYYGilTm1xWmUGiXW7l-A/s640/blogger-image--730445191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG4JrmzIOKoosmSpsS5ufNJMX1JHTfBoApseAG7_Y7gc4rRZQT_JwS694XlhVISfWaJDSyhv1DceggVJButgEfybetJ6sYYsKAJI4BtniS1fka7RBDevo7orOYYGilTm1xWmUGiXW7l-A/s640/blogger-image--730445191.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Leaf piles!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5e8uyQfrdjI2tOpZmuTaJAT2ErJzxmAbgCDEU79ULKeG6TW3fNT78hUnryh2MkO3uVvXpU8ohWFjL9jmo_62hyphenhyphen7UEYuTRFoOWsDHgc-fQ-6NBKa8MWtqXg8UqhYmEvaNJK4GY9ydi7I0/s640/blogger-image-205995038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5e8uyQfrdjI2tOpZmuTaJAT2ErJzxmAbgCDEU79ULKeG6TW3fNT78hUnryh2MkO3uVvXpU8ohWFjL9jmo_62hyphenhyphen7UEYuTRFoOWsDHgc-fQ-6NBKa8MWtqXg8UqhYmEvaNJK4GY9ydi7I0/s640/blogger-image-205995038.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All my babes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiqFNfsWsCEzOERbUxpAXbdmYp78NXYOxaBZOS3Ihucp3RC_NWppw7o804LZb8T2I6GOJyh0DkwSDrZSkQ1YzJFO8c7kuKAYA-_D0MKGhAkb2yicp_hsTxq0tKUMqkqsk3wCldWD9VEho/s640/blogger-image-963981261.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiqFNfsWsCEzOERbUxpAXbdmYp78NXYOxaBZOS3Ihucp3RC_NWppw7o804LZb8T2I6GOJyh0DkwSDrZSkQ1YzJFO8c7kuKAYA-_D0MKGhAkb2yicp_hsTxq0tKUMqkqsk3wCldWD9VEho/s640/blogger-image-963981261.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I wish some of these moments could last forever.</div><br></div><br></div></div>The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-1713360406005334332015-08-18T07:02:00.001-04:002015-08-18T07:02:30.292-04:00Annie turns 1.Oh, my sweet baby girl. What a perfect addition you have been to our family. You bring out the best in everyone.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6gQtlKf6yLm8U8-_H4VztYOsqZ1aqaD4aDBDniLUtpF6ZT8yy_xBVVWc4tdRqny-mfXxx9g9QHhaDmr1xzTIkwMbn4HGbMftHUYUObgJjZgkLuBIjIimEaPKqLZWOWbeDZ2LECZFEWp0/s640/blogger-image--2089111652.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6gQtlKf6yLm8U8-_H4VztYOsqZ1aqaD4aDBDniLUtpF6ZT8yy_xBVVWc4tdRqny-mfXxx9g9QHhaDmr1xzTIkwMbn4HGbMftHUYUObgJjZgkLuBIjIimEaPKqLZWOWbeDZ2LECZFEWp0/s640/blogger-image--2089111652.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrN1FiEb4BR2Ano2v7TMyd2DIfpHpnQe4DXLU-B1HfMiAeegD0S-OfQ6unD_i9gDaYRUjexVyNLZ9RF-ifjVRmELhx7ix0eHwAzFzTsqHBkvdaJjNh-QFNo6pPPI_Ep7m_Hc3bVsV0RMQ/s640/blogger-image--1687971788.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrN1FiEb4BR2Ano2v7TMyd2DIfpHpnQe4DXLU-B1HfMiAeegD0S-OfQ6unD_i9gDaYRUjexVyNLZ9RF-ifjVRmELhx7ix0eHwAzFzTsqHBkvdaJjNh-QFNo6pPPI_Ep7m_Hc3bVsV0RMQ/s640/blogger-image--1687971788.jpg"></a></div>At the crack of dawn, all the kiddies were up to celebrate--and the gift giving began! The big girls had been squirreling away old toys they thought Annie would enjoy, and they periodically presented her with various stuffed animals and such throughout the day.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi29lATCEiBSBGh32-DhiavAihsK3cFsJaXYRx398Wf2VkjKgmiPtIfNSkBMnBDq7FDgSBLw9hYTJ-c5_OnUJF2hVKsu7ZvtPi9RdwCQgECMOWDchbvgp45kp-bNLNUsF2Xlv1C_4ZFiYQ/s640/blogger-image--2061856698.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi29lATCEiBSBGh32-DhiavAihsK3cFsJaXYRx398Wf2VkjKgmiPtIfNSkBMnBDq7FDgSBLw9hYTJ-c5_OnUJF2hVKsu7ZvtPi9RdwCQgECMOWDchbvgp45kp-bNLNUsF2Xlv1C_4ZFiYQ/s640/blogger-image--2061856698.jpg"></a></div>In the evening, Linda, Lou, and Sarah came bearing pizza and rice crispy treats. We supplied the party hats and bubbly, and the party began!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXW8zrDww1I_BldWnWLtVwRPMWYEcKmd_53-pRxmAJYzDv6CEa1iA6nERFmnDhXMMm6tXKqEBFajoSKBmvPkglRrc0Vyd-1bhPlDs1Kx659oX6bJhn5Sa6ZjDZYu0wxBp57UijtvVnQto/s640/blogger-image--1322926349.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXW8zrDww1I_BldWnWLtVwRPMWYEcKmd_53-pRxmAJYzDv6CEa1iA6nERFmnDhXMMm6tXKqEBFajoSKBmvPkglRrc0Vyd-1bhPlDs1Kx659oX6bJhn5Sa6ZjDZYu0wxBp57UijtvVnQto/s640/blogger-image--1322926349.jpg"></a></div>Linda had made a little heart-shaped individual treat for Annie. Perfect.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL_LAHrMzAX1CHoeog0nXmqXXdAmhP-3shsSjPOE10WbvlaeMplsPzBFB_OaXHK6t6af4sBxSvvzeTtekwKrchzbCqRbeRaglNk0jSZocOnfvxuS2uACCGIvXp6Ix_MhPatYIQB1mkBmQ/s640/blogger-image--544985880.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL_LAHrMzAX1CHoeog0nXmqXXdAmhP-3shsSjPOE10WbvlaeMplsPzBFB_OaXHK6t6af4sBxSvvzeTtekwKrchzbCqRbeRaglNk0jSZocOnfvxuS2uACCGIvXp6Ix_MhPatYIQB1mkBmQ/s640/blogger-image--544985880.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtTI1RNvhaP4EwQtWmEXwkob9X6reA9c5F1POMn8jlzrrmzmnzB5ArBVReoHby_cnR7_2qEHtoV6rQXRLb1YkSye2N3jMwL_bf9g9sRLb8AfioVDXN3rpFY2Gr3p_dv1Edv4yHw4SIoYQ/s640/blogger-image--217429268.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtTI1RNvhaP4EwQtWmEXwkob9X6reA9c5F1POMn8jlzrrmzmnzB5ArBVReoHby_cnR7_2qEHtoV6rQXRLb1YkSye2N3jMwL_bf9g9sRLb8AfioVDXN3rpFY2Gr3p_dv1Edv4yHw4SIoYQ/s640/blogger-image--217429268.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU2lCYk3ceUaAhdwKZojxL8FizxX0R_5aTE5aOtG2MdtRtR-jXrcKEt7TkiEop7tUJR-nq2Kl67mGPsKzNb2V-qTFwA1AYfGq6LeSw8uG_hwGvKphltqpn5-KYi-RIqz6gCVIs6j-R5L4/s640/blogger-image-1476662742.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU2lCYk3ceUaAhdwKZojxL8FizxX0R_5aTE5aOtG2MdtRtR-jXrcKEt7TkiEop7tUJR-nq2Kl67mGPsKzNb2V-qTFwA1AYfGq6LeSw8uG_hwGvKphltqpn5-KYi-RIqz6gCVIs6j-R5L4/s640/blogger-image-1476662742.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgKrNo2fo5m8VnTAHAwxxt22ooh9WNV7Ke1_IdZeHyzyGp1m5iGvpfL6e443fdhn9xIu11SrlHiwNiBgK53VumVlqKKkZzYN2Jml85vHNANyJtygOXaf2RAxNTz9SXKEx6bzU48Y-xo2k/s640/blogger-image--657441106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgKrNo2fo5m8VnTAHAwxxt22ooh9WNV7Ke1_IdZeHyzyGp1m5iGvpfL6e443fdhn9xIu11SrlHiwNiBgK53VumVlqKKkZzYN2Jml85vHNANyJtygOXaf2RAxNTz9SXKEx6bzU48Y-xo2k/s640/blogger-image--657441106.jpg"></a></div>It was a sticky, sweet, relaxed evening. Just like our baby. We love you, Annie girl!</div>The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-47551235501558121062015-08-09T20:45:00.001-04:002015-08-09T20:45:48.205-04:00Never gets old.I will have about a million pictures like this before my kids are grown:<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7qSE6UiSkFOcrEU8mzduNcwmx4wDeIWYqinjlGH-4yCjC9BPoZgSzF_vjJlcHM1hgkH9dcG4HtNJDgNSHM8NjI0X7SiN3h_PBUuGN_5TrgqNdeWiKqHQCr_w0QA71-jaugb2nZvG-klI/s640/blogger-image-720217133.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7qSE6UiSkFOcrEU8mzduNcwmx4wDeIWYqinjlGH-4yCjC9BPoZgSzF_vjJlcHM1hgkH9dcG4HtNJDgNSHM8NjI0X7SiN3h_PBUuGN_5TrgqNdeWiKqHQCr_w0QA71-jaugb2nZvG-klI/s640/blogger-image-720217133.jpg"></a></div>That sweet moment when they are finally peacefully sleeping and the house quiets down. It never gets old.</div>The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-41886817415784869322015-08-07T10:10:00.001-04:002015-08-07T10:10:55.737-04:00Building our time away.During these long, hot summer days, I tend to have the kids do indoor activities from about 11:30-2:30. It keeps us out of the hottest part of the day and mixes up the activities a bit. One of my favorite things about this time is the creativity. Sometimes they spend hours with paper and various art supplies. However, lately they have been doing more Legos and mosaics.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0CTVLv1IR12KFyVafb0OshKhkm2sDxB72VNTEls-tbNaqqrmfXs8wjgo0jD-wJy7dRfb_bmAZqSs3auEYuz9Ch4KdV2_U9MU3kviCG7psTq9-6eOvKaajUJjF12KZd4s3yzxzxDzg9g4/s640/blogger-image--867018006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0CTVLv1IR12KFyVafb0OshKhkm2sDxB72VNTEls-tbNaqqrmfXs8wjgo0jD-wJy7dRfb_bmAZqSs3auEYuz9Ch4KdV2_U9MU3kviCG7psTq9-6eOvKaajUJjF12KZd4s3yzxzxDzg9g4/s640/blogger-image--867018006.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7z2dHaB_5WYkJTNejvIlLCUDxTJLHwETJ3_klxLSFt1mOwQ7s-RGROzvEP8iuZNQ0-BB6KDOL_fhFz5wW8nyaDAdCLyu4xyib9SzldcBt1L8rwgPLOmTDmHqdD376aBL2PyFZMXShDCs/s640/blogger-image--1639503286.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7z2dHaB_5WYkJTNejvIlLCUDxTJLHwETJ3_klxLSFt1mOwQ7s-RGROzvEP8iuZNQ0-BB6KDOL_fhFz5wW8nyaDAdCLyu4xyib9SzldcBt1L8rwgPLOmTDmHqdD376aBL2PyFZMXShDCs/s640/blogger-image--1639503286.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhezjsnbN7N7PzbRhw424W1xf2ZzyW2lLckiRUypnTTZWqU7Xc_osNrAw4kkC0kZvkWIPgLXEFuB3DzcyUaCGavu1DddGHsjCClWtCFLtB25554zjEO2F1WlXs1vEIRGjZ1W5irHi9AIAI/s640/blogger-image-659110344.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhezjsnbN7N7PzbRhw424W1xf2ZzyW2lLckiRUypnTTZWqU7Xc_osNrAw4kkC0kZvkWIPgLXEFuB3DzcyUaCGavu1DddGHsjCClWtCFLtB25554zjEO2F1WlXs1vEIRGjZ1W5irHi9AIAI/s640/blogger-image-659110344.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdEHVWm2_bqAiOUgtdMWKtktV8QQsN39SicdDZpPYVkQSo0FuNjMVjIAVTxLzOt5I3OR1qJLKERlDQQF__QIwocAGcBCG_WI0QXifYtm-mfwYXxTM3d9m70y6Kr6VwUReyNfynqr-SIeA/s640/blogger-image--299474512.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdEHVWm2_bqAiOUgtdMWKtktV8QQsN39SicdDZpPYVkQSo0FuNjMVjIAVTxLzOt5I3OR1qJLKERlDQQF__QIwocAGcBCG_WI0QXifYtm-mfwYXxTM3d9m70y6Kr6VwUReyNfynqr-SIeA/s640/blogger-image--299474512.jpg"></a></div>I love seeing their little minds in motion. It makes me want to get creative too!!</div>The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-11208744847592886682015-08-03T16:43:00.001-04:002015-08-03T16:43:37.256-04:00Count down!We are running out of summer days here! Marty leaves for Japan in 4 days. I start school with the children in 3 weeks. We need to pack in as much adventure and laziness as possible in that span of time.<div><br></div><div>We did make sure to get out as a family last week on Marty's last free summer day. It was perfect. Breakfast and the beach. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYw018mougCXM4sZujIyi7Q_EJ9deEaK-1s1JnArdiAHmpPC7QD8qm7gAwUa-mzkUmvowqrHr4u9taKkkw7XKyi4jrO_dX6ChFBesRiCqB2dZuh7hZpHR7cHvtvhRKYPwjXutEB6Si1R0/s640/blogger-image-2092795086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYw018mougCXM4sZujIyi7Q_EJ9deEaK-1s1JnArdiAHmpPC7QD8qm7gAwUa-mzkUmvowqrHr4u9taKkkw7XKyi4jrO_dX6ChFBesRiCqB2dZuh7hZpHR7cHvtvhRKYPwjXutEB6Si1R0/s640/blogger-image-2092795086.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw-ckOW7p9TAJxqb163mVVwFgEDM91_UKFiOHaoy7XcXsN_5QrQwnL0O4VtLCSxndUBm-K7JOWadEeaY6GsoPK0HuCiLwk8Qt2Qz6hnZ-rTz25YZTbP819kVOCCuyr_fKKSZ5QtTqxd2c/s640/blogger-image-931595055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw-ckOW7p9TAJxqb163mVVwFgEDM91_UKFiOHaoy7XcXsN_5QrQwnL0O4VtLCSxndUBm-K7JOWadEeaY6GsoPK0HuCiLwk8Qt2Qz6hnZ-rTz25YZTbP819kVOCCuyr_fKKSZ5QtTqxd2c/s640/blogger-image-931595055.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvdcvJpeDEhMZ2V45oHql7k3oopb9yn6ZxgQznd8xTka-YViRZST0Sfgk7zju7MXVZPEMr5lzT1IDZ-HZeIO7dlQmD6I8o3mlqWqLOFQd2YdFdE5aqo5wZioQriAEiFyTmmq7hEBAJp0M/s640/blogger-image-1223676535.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvdcvJpeDEhMZ2V45oHql7k3oopb9yn6ZxgQznd8xTka-YViRZST0Sfgk7zju7MXVZPEMr5lzT1IDZ-HZeIO7dlQmD6I8o3mlqWqLOFQd2YdFdE5aqo5wZioQriAEiFyTmmq7hEBAJp0M/s640/blogger-image-1223676535.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG8OFrEgP1luIZtWoCiClLhRjpcZOQzm7nygJ2Y8hro4Oy2jiwHvdjgY_2jCNiIAoAe6tDiOkYwvJEzmmxU5HNtgu68DNS9RIh-RNzMnRABReFu96YJwYrWYCjeA8LiMzrri2_LSHlFg0/s640/blogger-image-2068801447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG8OFrEgP1luIZtWoCiClLhRjpcZOQzm7nygJ2Y8hro4Oy2jiwHvdjgY_2jCNiIAoAe6tDiOkYwvJEzmmxU5HNtgu68DNS9RIh-RNzMnRABReFu96YJwYrWYCjeA8LiMzrri2_LSHlFg0/s640/blogger-image-2068801447.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We finished the day with a spur of the moment smore's roast and camp out in the back yard.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcawOwy1mmzi6sD73tqaZpr_Dv20rb8Rs9pWYubGsQwRc_t0k4Cd2ltOtJblCu9XaozWToSA_jpPeQt04N4HoQp-H4xd_UP4N6xyQoYyHRO1w7w3GpA-Z8_IuVPn-qoPb_9VvKCT7Ao0w/s640/blogger-image--1269513081.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcawOwy1mmzi6sD73tqaZpr_Dv20rb8Rs9pWYubGsQwRc_t0k4Cd2ltOtJblCu9XaozWToSA_jpPeQt04N4HoQp-H4xd_UP4N6xyQoYyHRO1w7w3GpA-Z8_IuVPn-qoPb_9VvKCT7Ao0w/s640/blogger-image--1269513081.jpg"></a></div>It may be a bit early to proclaim it, but I think summer 2015 has been a sweet success!</div>The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-73329513352341261712015-07-29T12:00:00.001-04:002015-07-29T21:01:16.355-04:00Life in July.July, my friend, you're almost gone. <div><br></div><div>We've been up to shtuff. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVcnGIqzkKxz7bemfC6BFSkr-L44GyqADVBvkuYTenHhxRZ879V8115d3PeX2UBU7ygo2P7gXi90jpF76aJzT0d_omkk3Ijr4ze3YFVQsppaPSW2_ggQFf_-hnxSouIRFBXQfaGeDgc5o/s640/blogger-image-1224328663.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVcnGIqzkKxz7bemfC6BFSkr-L44GyqADVBvkuYTenHhxRZ879V8115d3PeX2UBU7ygo2P7gXi90jpF76aJzT0d_omkk3Ijr4ze3YFVQsppaPSW2_ggQFf_-hnxSouIRFBXQfaGeDgc5o/s640/blogger-image-1224328663.jpg"></a></div>NC was wonderful. Nothing beats 4 generations together under one roof. We laughed a lot. We ate a lot. We slept not a lot. The end.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVWW46INDHvL0_KC0eaLrws1U_ABFhgUCr6byqqZzAY8osOmCEfuSjbN0NZ0-7A4icxwk1qa6CzSWBvXjT5kKbqljZ1IxrTSd2Vur1BaNSS9sEeHw7PLAq75qs3e7x3_TCq8E34pNqzUY/s640/blogger-image--1621937280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVWW46INDHvL0_KC0eaLrws1U_ABFhgUCr6byqqZzAY8osOmCEfuSjbN0NZ0-7A4icxwk1qa6CzSWBvXjT5kKbqljZ1IxrTSd2Vur1BaNSS9sEeHw7PLAq75qs3e7x3_TCq8E34pNqzUY/s640/blogger-image--1621937280.jpg"></a></div>We came home to abundance.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZzNbglpWBBZXhCI0FSzIshsq7L4vwBp6ZZBrxqu2cPsIJtzwroe20W5AUHT0MsO7PTyVDpZ0s_tsq8-OswjB3-7B6c6Wr9kOmadQbw-yS3ikeT4qsVz0rqx7Dd5HXSP8HG99gUOVINQ0/s640/blogger-image--131270290.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZzNbglpWBBZXhCI0FSzIshsq7L4vwBp6ZZBrxqu2cPsIJtzwroe20W5AUHT0MsO7PTyVDpZ0s_tsq8-OswjB3-7B6c6Wr9kOmadQbw-yS3ikeT4qsVz0rqx7Dd5HXSP8HG99gUOVINQ0/s640/blogger-image--131270290.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit8hnwfzL0Mc2WeNXLXCTEbJEb63nkewe9jca9FZd2PPQPPxx3SVMl5svM-6HLKX_T8BoJuVINdNDoVKX2Xas7lhQAvDWYQQA8iAfS2D088h3fDrNmC83D8EYadu30OEQ9JGhzZ50Yi7w/s640/blogger-image-504562671.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit8hnwfzL0Mc2WeNXLXCTEbJEb63nkewe9jca9FZd2PPQPPxx3SVMl5svM-6HLKX_T8BoJuVINdNDoVKX2Xas7lhQAvDWYQQA8iAfS2D088h3fDrNmC83D8EYadu30OEQ9JGhzZ50Yi7w/s640/blogger-image-504562671.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF2e74vT9DomOkNInf11JMFcvJirNGiBsDYq9LFQ354csxa3K4VQKFt_ZZAbPcDL-3BuS0ohsWBQ53NlgSMQg4zF-JMrDuYcznnOYJLuC3TAwEnZoeU-d9fllhAZph75Iau-GCdsQyUo0/s640/blogger-image--660121481.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF2e74vT9DomOkNInf11JMFcvJirNGiBsDYq9LFQ354csxa3K4VQKFt_ZZAbPcDL-3BuS0ohsWBQ53NlgSMQg4zF-JMrDuYcznnOYJLuC3TAwEnZoeU-d9fllhAZph75Iau-GCdsQyUo0/s640/blogger-image--660121481.jpg"></a></div>And sickies. 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We rarely have a plan. We're hot and sticky, but free and happy. It's been a good July.</div>The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-84595186526490916302015-06-17T12:00:00.001-04:002015-06-17T12:00:05.910-04:00And then there was June.It's been a pretty quiet month for us. We leave tomorrow for our annual trek to North Carolina, so we've been relaxing and preparing as we count down.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYA8RQ_gCzwCithNAdc8cIVfTMnYvISUnqaxgD4vI24shN2eORdEWE4X4BxUFMNVh6hbhL7oxD188zq9Mr_wmKG8lcrIgsGsouzsy70ohNRBykNSRysAXO2aFj0uykLFczNMt9L0iZPU/s640/blogger-image--1382827277.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYA8RQ_gCzwCithNAdc8cIVfTMnYvISUnqaxgD4vI24shN2eORdEWE4X4BxUFMNVh6hbhL7oxD188zq9Mr_wmKG8lcrIgsGsouzsy70ohNRBykNSRysAXO2aFj0uykLFczNMt9L0iZPU/s640/blogger-image--1382827277.jpg"></a></div>We went strawberry picking last week. Then we hacked back the rhubarb and threw together enough strawberry rhubarb freezer jam to see us through until next strawberry season.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJp_N1L3bPIxRPkTVYO0hvaSFds69y8W6q_n-4A99qgzHMAS-wejyK7MrQ2XrMw5QZEG1V0bhztOv1cndSezkmI6Q1f6IfMdsiLHV7d12QJqZZNRxdfrkb7cYH42WCjWRZwwfyPUhwaD4/s640/blogger-image-1348887740.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJp_N1L3bPIxRPkTVYO0hvaSFds69y8W6q_n-4A99qgzHMAS-wejyK7MrQ2XrMw5QZEG1V0bhztOv1cndSezkmI6Q1f6IfMdsiLHV7d12QJqZZNRxdfrkb7cYH42WCjWRZwwfyPUhwaD4/s640/blogger-image-1348887740.jpg"></a></div>We finally started eating on our own leafy greens! I'm a little sad to be leaving the garden for three weeks just as it's starting to really produce. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWEl05pnMLog8Fit15xmF9OBX3VulNFLjQuoES6n7oPrhjTnErFtdVaF_ao57koCl4DV7uhyphenhyphenEH-fhc_LXbUinodnGji70niVEnk_BWOXAsRYbCakExFuqTauP09mYtOdBDphBhBaOJCw/s640/blogger-image-1242417112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWEl05pnMLog8Fit15xmF9OBX3VulNFLjQuoES6n7oPrhjTnErFtdVaF_ao57koCl4DV7uhyphenhyphenEH-fhc_LXbUinodnGji70niVEnk_BWOXAsRYbCakExFuqTauP09mYtOdBDphBhBaOJCw/s640/blogger-image-1242417112.jpg"></a></div>And there has been a lot of this corner perching going on while mama works on jam or kale chips. We recently got the Ramona audio books, and the girls will sit and listen for hours! It's been our new rhythm now that the more structured school days have faded out--everyone gathers round the kitchen to listen and cook. I can dig this for the next few months!</div><div><br></div><div>Now off to vacation!</div>The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-48404592085918002152015-06-12T05:48:00.001-04:002015-06-12T05:48:34.808-04:00Morning ChoresAs the children get older, I'm more able to step in and help with the morning farm chores. I love that quiet half hour in the morning, especially this time of year when the temperature is perfect! <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDh7-2LqsyRzi9P8NQFfGlbQ49wX_9Jl2kyYu7uf5Ahn_HantnHQhOeddNu_l95wsxjOCH_5pViPJRtR4CRJymS6ybXvp9Hs7bBc9ZfERRq7ghza_tEgEf4QKicXktOz4QxcDjL4ZYPUc/s640/blogger-image-636558240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDh7-2LqsyRzi9P8NQFfGlbQ49wX_9Jl2kyYu7uf5Ahn_HantnHQhOeddNu_l95wsxjOCH_5pViPJRtR4CRJymS6ybXvp9Hs7bBc9ZfERRq7ghza_tEgEf4QKicXktOz4QxcDjL4ZYPUc/s640/blogger-image-636558240.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik24VjlmTKsee7c6mJ03PB1ENz5JB4d5LfsKAHqgHA-k_eThswfFHGj7V0hL_JL3fbuPhegiqL4D_hPgrEHsv2yg1xjDFQgJbS_CBrtZGrwPO-vtvxywLW6JbWldgUNEWOdKAZJJGwANs/s640/blogger-image-1317658682.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik24VjlmTKsee7c6mJ03PB1ENz5JB4d5LfsKAHqgHA-k_eThswfFHGj7V0hL_JL3fbuPhegiqL4D_hPgrEHsv2yg1xjDFQgJbS_CBrtZGrwPO-vtvxywLW6JbWldgUNEWOdKAZJJGwANs/s640/blogger-image-1317658682.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Watering the garden comes first. We have added a few raised beds to the smaller plot we created last year while I was pregnant with Annie. We'll continue to expand the garden as our family grows.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNsK14vwIMzswF0_0J2kcuX1H0BkXdYNn3knsxUOFDfus13S2LEiIzzsh_PeEzNVNtgYi_8mahzON0Nm2JB8odG0ax7nv11jJrlpZ_MJlfEnX8FOMLrVOobtXCj3ySOSzF35w4iu1dJpM/s640/blogger-image-1927195526.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNsK14vwIMzswF0_0J2kcuX1H0BkXdYNn3knsxUOFDfus13S2LEiIzzsh_PeEzNVNtgYi_8mahzON0Nm2JB8odG0ax7nv11jJrlpZ_MJlfEnX8FOMLrVOobtXCj3ySOSzF35w4iu1dJpM/s640/blogger-image-1927195526.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR_s157YJm8tpkSWKMHy4Kh5zWai9vE4OwYHQZvsrQDT_HDFJeZ1cJm-qhOUXMCmh6TxwDuKV6-Q__XMPJh7mKIe9Ck2mh1BsoaTzkEof7Fm8cDhabq4JqIie-XDZqZW9biVEvlfowKdY/s640/blogger-image-224376749.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR_s157YJm8tpkSWKMHy4Kh5zWai9vE4OwYHQZvsrQDT_HDFJeZ1cJm-qhOUXMCmh6TxwDuKV6-Q__XMPJh7mKIe9Ck2mh1BsoaTzkEof7Fm8cDhabq4JqIie-XDZqZW9biVEvlfowKdY/s640/blogger-image-224376749.jpg"></a></div>The pony is next, getting fresh water and moved to our front pasture. She's a spirited little thing, but we're still working with her. I've enjoyed spending more time with her one-on-one.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgIl5dp7tyfGiD6j-izlIfRhpabbVa9ISuq7gnZYFZ0cSdjkwAcpDC5Y-plqVeoJU7XbkCVMSifJn8R9Jx4Dur5Vq5_JT9nho7KfkYquuxRHo4ZmIm7AE6C374ikMYPB-gytIvZI-rXMY/s640/blogger-image--397798058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgIl5dp7tyfGiD6j-izlIfRhpabbVa9ISuq7gnZYFZ0cSdjkwAcpDC5Y-plqVeoJU7XbkCVMSifJn8R9Jx4Dur5Vq5_JT9nho7KfkYquuxRHo4ZmIm7AE6C374ikMYPB-gytIvZI-rXMY/s640/blogger-image--397798058.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix0s17ck60dDBVMftjQgggPW6tnUxDcTXDGuh-kh8BMe909eR8_cZ90arsn7uANefQlec6v-o3ur9f2M6qfUg7c1pzqhqskZ8KmUbFxPQzrtdDxeedDsQMSyMM6RrBnIotZa0UkTj_Dd8/s640/blogger-image-1966907914.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix0s17ck60dDBVMftjQgggPW6tnUxDcTXDGuh-kh8BMe909eR8_cZ90arsn7uANefQlec6v-o3ur9f2M6qfUg7c1pzqhqskZ8KmUbFxPQzrtdDxeedDsQMSyMM6RrBnIotZa0UkTj_Dd8/s640/blogger-image-1966907914.jpg"></a></div>And we can't forget those laying ladies! They spoil us, really. Some fresh water, feed, and fruit and veggie scraps is all we have to give them to get nearly a dozen eggs in return each day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKoif6k0mWsQ3zN1mwf9imRKYyN8FxhM3jtShMjXT8nYi4FMBJeWl9yuFMCUFcdEazAG-l7SGUXM3-QQ5_MOkNs-BO6p4RaI9JbHuk9_T7bRyEpR9Mwwn4NYGF3z45GrKV2ZGU3hwFPPM/s640/blogger-image-57559319.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKoif6k0mWsQ3zN1mwf9imRKYyN8FxhM3jtShMjXT8nYi4FMBJeWl9yuFMCUFcdEazAG-l7SGUXM3-QQ5_MOkNs-BO6p4RaI9JbHuk9_T7bRyEpR9Mwwn4NYGF3z45GrKV2ZGU3hwFPPM/s640/blogger-image-57559319.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Annie loves this time of day even more than I do. She'll often whine and cry when chores are over and we have to head back inside. I truly love this little bit of land to call ours and the little bit of farming we get to do here. Life is lovely.</div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-78908039658020672512015-06-10T21:45:00.001-04:002015-06-10T21:45:55.245-04:00Sometimes...When life gets busy, mowing the lawn is not always on the top of our "to do" list. Now of course grass is a plant, so it of course must have a flowering part. However, we're often so dutiful at trimming it down it never makes it to the flowering stage. But when we let it go for a few weeks:<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUVCipmAZf2LrVuZdGqX2-0YkHSI73xubB20l2Gt8nzo5lT2pN3s7yr1WV-r31xTuVoK0RqFriI0AZLN2tGRvNxFgMSH2zKBjwQH7AbtQ6XaeUTWGL0uEVjiQoF3gf9XkWGburgU8kJCs/s640/blogger-image-172741320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUVCipmAZf2LrVuZdGqX2-0YkHSI73xubB20l2Gt8nzo5lT2pN3s7yr1WV-r31xTuVoK0RqFriI0AZLN2tGRvNxFgMSH2zKBjwQH7AbtQ6XaeUTWGL0uEVjiQoF3gf9XkWGburgU8kJCs/s640/blogger-image-172741320.jpg"></a></div>These little beauties (minus the one clover flower) appear. I call it a win-win! Less lawn mowing and cute purple flowers? I'll take it.</div><div><br></div><div>P.S. the buttercups and daisies are popping up in the pastures as well. Late spring, you have me wrapped around your finger.</div>The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-835998055054231202015-06-01T07:34:00.001-04:002015-06-01T07:38:02.076-04:00<div><br></div>After so many weeks in a row of sickness from the end of April and way into May, it has felt good to have a healthy family back!<div><br></div><div>This past week Dorothy has taken some huge steps in growing up. She will ever be a perfectionist, so trying new and difficult things is hard for her. She just wants to be able to do things well right away. But she put that aside and found enough patience to learn to ride her bike without training wheels! I'm still amazed how she went from wobbling and only balancing for a few feet to suddenly feeling where her balance is and riding round and round in circles. Watching children learn and grow is amazing!</div><div><br></div><div>She also surprised us all by eating grapes--and admitting she liked them! This sounds so silly, but if you know our daughter well you know this is a HUGE accomplishment. Fruit has been tough for her. She has trouble with the squishy wet feel in her mouth. Smoothies have been the only way she would eat it for years. I'm grateful for even the baby steps of a grape at a time!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggKz3K6D-XehXc6WgRvvC2W3B95Mif2nycoWyFSiTjlSicLYbbxESsw3CKmnkwRfqhZSsW4HOhdKTWTqtTUWWtP-7XKH1PiVU7FQb-OkcahxQz0WI8WTEWokr-Be4bRvB8m_DvwM1bTxk/s640/blogger-image-922472156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggKz3K6D-XehXc6WgRvvC2W3B95Mif2nycoWyFSiTjlSicLYbbxESsw3CKmnkwRfqhZSsW4HOhdKTWTqtTUWWtP-7XKH1PiVU7FQb-OkcahxQz0WI8WTEWokr-Be4bRvB8m_DvwM1bTxk/s640/blogger-image-922472156.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We took a trip out to Old Sturbridge Village last week as well. I love that place! I always feel the urge to jump into one of the gardens or the kitchen and start helping out. I could just hunker down in the family farm area and stay put. I always joke with Marty that we could have him stop teaching and start farming--he never has any enthusiasm for that idea. He knows the reality of that life is HARD, ideal though it may sometimes seem. We'll stick to our hobby farming. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKhNv5mkzeEUZlFv4b25jdaqmn8JEYsxAUrTwlkPS1AntIxdCqcQZPmBP9UP30fug1TiOvw5OOUAuLWx_myQN03t_zZVmpPI459yZ8PLmthQK0yLj1aBkyiYJ-DnHXIGy9ITUzxESFMIc/s640/blogger-image-23883423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKhNv5mkzeEUZlFv4b25jdaqmn8JEYsxAUrTwlkPS1AntIxdCqcQZPmBP9UP30fug1TiOvw5OOUAuLWx_myQN03t_zZVmpPI459yZ8PLmthQK0yLj1aBkyiYJ-DnHXIGy9ITUzxESFMIc/s640/blogger-image-23883423.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Annie is cutting several top teeth these days (and nights!). Her little grin is changing--something that always pulls at my heart. I hate to see the sweet gummy baby smile be replaced, but I do love watching them grow and learn to enjoy more foods. This little girl is such a joy though, and has all of us wrapped around her tiny fingers with her sweet cheesey, now toothy grin.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2xr7pZm6SWtw8z_NrypSQhV8aDPNaUQiH-2YCfxvvf1jeXo_42vlYRBr9tw9qRF6jal2vXgAGDbroGFLaHhbZV54feNmmHJlgCM0e-RST9-f6nsmhxjZ9yKOCwjrWd1px5N5t-rpX6hM/s640/blogger-image--233233456.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2xr7pZm6SWtw8z_NrypSQhV8aDPNaUQiH-2YCfxvvf1jeXo_42vlYRBr9tw9qRF6jal2vXgAGDbroGFLaHhbZV54feNmmHJlgCM0e-RST9-f6nsmhxjZ9yKOCwjrWd1px5N5t-rpX6hM/s640/blogger-image--233233456.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Ezra is becoming more of a three year old every day. He is sweet as pie one minute and a little stink bug the next. He is entering a naughty phase of finding quiet places to make mischief--like dumping cups of water underneith furniture, destroying his sisters artwork where no one can see, and splashing his pee water from the toilet all over the freshly cleaned bathroom. My days are full of LOTS of deep breaths. It's a good thing he will daily kiss me and tell me I'm the "best mom in the whole world"! He knows how to make things better.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjdoL1uiRpvnY4IuPfrrHmBCCxyooNlXg5Zt3AQTcjO3mowNxD4ZOnQZv2nDt3PwgASDUp1vgXiy9rito8QIWRHx3KQ8UGy0SCjheqFwySyDcT1WHnU9W9vAnE4Uk88VYtu4b8GOe_OHE/s640/blogger-image-2111800372.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjdoL1uiRpvnY4IuPfrrHmBCCxyooNlXg5Zt3AQTcjO3mowNxD4ZOnQZv2nDt3PwgASDUp1vgXiy9rito8QIWRHx3KQ8UGy0SCjheqFwySyDcT1WHnU9W9vAnE4Uk88VYtu4b8GOe_OHE/s640/blogger-image-2111800372.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Lucy's room got a facelift this week as well. She chose a beautiful shade of purple that is very her--feminine and lovely. Now that everything is dry and aired out we can start hanging things back on her wall. She got a cute pink framed mirror for her birthday that she is looking forward to hanging up so that she can do her hair and such. She is my girly girl, and I love her for it! She also continues to draw daily what she calls her "fashion girls". She will be the child that tries to keep me from getting too frumpy. I suppose someone needs to!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVleefhS3H7qIT01zb_0HZm_7IZucTQqisaSfSBS0hguRoqsjjE5gaY8xyM4yWWL6m10-kYiZrqImkG6vjfvThIOFfPTOoOLjdRsz4KKnhwdStBs1hJct5d-UrzTZyaWHGiqfvSXAFmTo/s640/blogger-image--999635511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVleefhS3H7qIT01zb_0HZm_7IZucTQqisaSfSBS0hguRoqsjjE5gaY8xyM4yWWL6m10-kYiZrqImkG6vjfvThIOFfPTOoOLjdRsz4KKnhwdStBs1hJct5d-UrzTZyaWHGiqfvSXAFmTo/s640/blogger-image--999635511.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivjza_bkApX7snhJsyETatqUBk7_OJV3y6kEjqBMtwE69pGj5mVu33JcdNVywwKdyvoLPrusqFoilyTfghj6bxfJ4YxmdmaIoJMK08D3CQiW3w5n9U_YZhr57dUFdTLhbHrGowFw3pgIk/s640/blogger-image--621621848.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivjza_bkApX7snhJsyETatqUBk7_OJV3y6kEjqBMtwE69pGj5mVu33JcdNVywwKdyvoLPrusqFoilyTfghj6bxfJ4YxmdmaIoJMK08D3CQiW3w5n9U_YZhr57dUFdTLhbHrGowFw3pgIk/s640/blogger-image--621621848.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div>Well, ready or not, here comes June! We leave for North Carolina in less than three weeks, and the days are quickly filling up! I need to shift my mind to summer mode. I think I'll start by stock piling the basement with the makings for s'mores. </div>The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-83526467553290930852015-05-25T22:13:00.001-04:002015-05-25T22:13:24.682-04:00We woke up this morning early and went straight out to water the garden. A fox had left us the present of a dead chicken, so that had to be taken care of too. The pony was moved over to pasture, water and food for the animals, and then back inside to feed and water the human animals. The rest of the day included throwing the frisbee, doing laundry, more planting in the garden, eating our first radishes, croquet at the neighbors, bike riding, book reading, play dough sculpting, scripture reading, and praying. <div><br></div><div>We are beyond blessed to have so many freedoms and a life that allows us time for play. How grateful I am to live in this country. How grateful I am for every step in history and every incredible life that has formed this great country in which we live. Happy Memorial Day!<br><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-27930715788415785482015-04-15T15:07:00.001-04:002015-04-15T15:07:10.925-04:00What I Love About Springby Douglas Florian<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiktjS9ajz390b0EesTBI8uljVUsd77_PQHi5cq2R-1LuUsu_vs0DsGCb6AHtdCj3ZlJiAt3M0RJ8HxPzCljG62y13N2vR_3ldGCfFUY1sI-LL6lyouJCojGUealZCB39rr6n7NVkVmJ2I/s640/blogger-image--946629368.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiktjS9ajz390b0EesTBI8uljVUsd77_PQHi5cq2R-1LuUsu_vs0DsGCb6AHtdCj3ZlJiAt3M0RJ8HxPzCljG62y13N2vR_3ldGCfFUY1sI-LL6lyouJCojGUealZCB39rr6n7NVkVmJ2I/s640/blogger-image--946629368.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Trees are growing</div><div>Streams are flowing</div><div>Cool spring showers</div><div>Blooming flowers</div><div>Caterpillars creep</div><div>Peepers peep</div><div>Playing Sports</div><div>Wearing shorts</div><div>April Fools'</div><div>Swimming pools</div><div>Going places</div><div>Relay races</div><div>Days are longer</div><div>Sun is stronger</div><div>Every morning songbirds sing--</div><div>I love nearly everything!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqOHwVz6iKoGsZ_iAXyXENVNk0NrNG1Mju4tN2mWeYF4mBl0MQ2_DHQSp4XjBC9mGG-3EpREOOsUjSw3E5_xEWInnoH0IuCObG4gSXrFHx9Hv_7wGr99lbfnZ9DJHGHJwGZQdNHPN6a1U/s640/blogger-image--927567710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqOHwVz6iKoGsZ_iAXyXENVNk0NrNG1Mju4tN2mWeYF4mBl0MQ2_DHQSp4XjBC9mGG-3EpREOOsUjSw3E5_xEWInnoH0IuCObG4gSXrFHx9Hv_7wGr99lbfnZ9DJHGHJwGZQdNHPN6a1U/s640/blogger-image--927567710.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU3eHNXPinkJkil4cM1HfpUj8wQsqrEYsxnUgUecCDMW-t20_dqOrUnWQBbxaWonAARtmNBZTHqeUszszxsS5vy9FL2-GF800PHWqwCPYwi3vcpsq-4D6dAU5EnbDWxN7m_WM81D9P6j4/s640/blogger-image--552938121.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU3eHNXPinkJkil4cM1HfpUj8wQsqrEYsxnUgUecCDMW-t20_dqOrUnWQBbxaWonAARtmNBZTHqeUszszxsS5vy9FL2-GF800PHWqwCPYwi3vcpsq-4D6dAU5EnbDWxN7m_WM81D9P6j4/s640/blogger-image--552938121.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div><br></div>The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-11622548131930462692015-04-13T15:50:00.001-04:002015-04-13T15:50:09.973-04:00Song for a Fifth ChildBy Ruth Hulburt Hamilton<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx2ExQpRSA9YGIXBVIz8PFhRQuN97rB8Mf0zz6nJpJXC_cO2bQ2pIenL6MtPffr57EHassD8hdRf_TXA54RkKm934N4Kvk1g0O2ENwUma320xeUOAVFCQHKao4PaYoVVU-C3k6e1vEpi8/s640/blogger-image--1162250959.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx2ExQpRSA9YGIXBVIz8PFhRQuN97rB8Mf0zz6nJpJXC_cO2bQ2pIenL6MtPffr57EHassD8hdRf_TXA54RkKm934N4Kvk1g0O2ENwUma320xeUOAVFCQHKao4PaYoVVU-C3k6e1vEpi8/s640/blogger-image--1162250959.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Mother, oh mother, come shake out your cloth!</div><div>Empty the dustpan, poison the moth,</div><div>Hang out the washing and butter the bread,</div><div>Sew on a button and make up a bed.</div><div>Where is the mother whose house is so shocking?</div><div>She's up in the nursery, blissfully rocking!</div><div><br></div><div>Oh, I've grown as shiftless as Little Boy Blue</div><div>(Lullaby, rockaby, lullaby, loo)!</div><div>Dishes are waiting and bills are past due</div><div>(Pat-a-cake, darling, and peek, peekaboo).</div><div>The shopping's not done and there's nothing for stew</div><div>And out in the yard there's a hullabaloo </div><div>But I'm playing Kanga and this is my Roo.</div><div>Look! Aren't her eyes the most wonderful hue?</div><div>(Lullaby, rockaby, lullaby, loo.)</div><div><br></div><div>Oh, cleaning and scrubbing will wait til tomorrow,</div><div>But children grow up, as I've learned to my sorrow.</div><div>So quiet down, cobwebs. Dust, go to sleep.</div><div>I'm rocking my baby. Babies don't keep.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-90588504578185696542015-04-08T17:18:00.003-04:002015-04-08T17:18:28.999-04:00If I can stop one heart from breakingby Emily Dickinson<br />
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If I can stop one heart from breaking,<br />
I shall not live in vain;<br />
If I can ease one life the aching,<br />
Or cool one pain,<br />
Or help one fainting robin<br />
Unto his nest again,<br />
I shall not live in vain. The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-36864253527246424662015-04-07T16:29:00.001-04:002015-04-07T16:29:58.907-04:00Checkby James Stephens<div><br></div><div>The Night was creeping on the ground!</div><div>She crept, and did not make a sound</div><div><br></div><div>Until she reached the tree:And then</div><div>She covered it, and stole again</div><div><br></div><div>Along the grass beside the wall!</div><div>--I heard the rustling of her shawl</div><div><br></div><div>As she threw blackness everywhere</div><div>Along the sky, the ground, the air,</div><div><br></div><div>And in the room where I was hid!</div><div>But, no matter what she did</div><div><br></div><div>To everything that was without, </div><div>She could not put my candle out!</div><div><br></div><div>So I stared at the Night! And she</div><div>Stated back solemnly at me!</div>The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-459005607040417492015-04-04T10:17:00.001-04:002015-04-04T10:17:41.766-04:00The Cowby Robert Louis Stevenson<div><br></div><div>The friendly cow all red and white,</div><div>I love with all my heart:</div><div>She gives me cream with all her might,</div><div>To eat with Apple-tart.</div><div><br></div><div>She wanders lowing here and there,</div><div>And yet she cannot stray,</div><div>All in the pleasant open air, </div><div>The pleasant light of day;</div><div><br></div><div>And blown by all the winds that pass</div><div>And wet with all the showers,</div><div>She walks among the meadow grass</div><div>And eats the meadow flowers.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-51674602294307824842015-04-02T15:39:00.003-04:002015-04-02T15:39:35.826-04:00The Rainy Day<i>The Rainy Day</i> by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow<br />
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The day is cold, and dark, and dreary;<br />
It rains, and the wind is never weary;<br />
The vine still clings to the mouldering wall,<br />
But at every gust the dead leaves fall,<br />
And the day is dark and dreary.<br />
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My life is cold, and dark, and dreary;<br />
It rains, and the wind is never weary;<br />
My thoughts still cling to the mouldering past,<br />
But the hopes of youth fall thick in the blast,<br />
And the days are dark and dreary.<br />
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Be still, sad heart, and cease repining;<br />
Behind the clouds is the sun still shining;<br />
Thy fate is the common fate of all,<br />
Into each life some rain must fall,<br />
Some days must be dark and dreary. <br />
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<br />The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-45050730752139026202015-04-01T19:05:00.001-04:002015-04-01T19:05:37.837-04:00Poetry Monthfrom <i>Hailstones and Halibut Bones</i><div>by Mary O'Neill</div><div><br></div><div><i>What is Brown?</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div>Brown is the color of a country road</div><div>Back of a turtle</div><div>Back of a toad.</div><div>Brown is cinnamon</div><div>And morning toast</div><div>And the good smell of </div><div>The Sunday roast.</div><div>Brown is the color of work</div><div>And the sound of a river,</div><div>Brown is bronze and a bow</div><div>And a quiver.</div><div>Brown is the house </div><div>On the edge of town</div><div>Where wind is tearing</div><div>The shingles down.</div><div>Brown is a freckle</div><div>Brown is a mole</div><div>Brown is the earth</div><div>When you dig a hole.</div><div>Brown is the hair</div><div>On many a head</div><div>Brown is chocolate</div><div>And gingerbread.</div><div>Brown is a feeling</div><div>You get inside</div><div>When wondering makes</div><div>Your mind grow wide. </div><div>Brown is a leather shoe</div><div>And a good glove--</div><div>Brown is as comfortable</div><div>As love.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-32018544268880269422015-03-31T10:06:00.002-04:002015-03-31T10:06:57.985-04:00FriendsAs we have started our homeschooling journey, it has opened up a new community of fellow homeschoolers. Most of these friends are people I have never met in person; we email here and there and share ideas. These interactions have kept me motivated and ready to keep up with all the demands of this choice for education. But a few weeks ago, we had such a treat! One of the ladies I have spent the most time emailing with--Meagan--and her sweet family were able to come and visit with us here at our home! <br />
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It's funny how we came to be friends. I actually dated Meagan's husband for a short bit right after I turned 16. But he went on his mission, and I went on to my hooligan years. A few years later, I remember hearing him gush over the incredible woman he had met out at school. They went on to get married, and I eventually went on to meet my own incredible husband. While we were both fairly newly weds I stumbled upon their blog page. We've watched each others children grow, and as we both reached school-age years I could tell we were heading toward the same choice of homeschooling. After getting in contact with her, we started emailing in a group of homeschooling moms and have been doing so for a few years now. Beyond our emails, Meagan set up for our girls to become pen pals. So even our children had started a friendship and knew of each other.<br />
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A few weeks ago I got an email. A funeral for a family member was bringing their family here to Massachusetts. Since we were going to be in the same state (instead of 3000 miles away), Meagan asked if we had any time free to get together. I am so glad that we did! We had such a fun evening letting the kids all play together and getting to visit in person. I am a goober and took no pictures--I was having too much fun visiting--but it was a great evening! <br />
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Even though it was freezing, the kids all ventured outside to meet the animals. We eventually found them all INSIDE the filthy chicken coop. Ooops! We then shuffled them in where they switched gears to playing fairy and all sorts of other imaginative games. They pretty much kept themselves entertained while we talked about life. We covered our goals, dreams, challenges, and joys. We also had fun talking about our pasts. The time went too quickly, and I found myself so glad we had had the time to visit and sad that it can't happen more regularly.<br />
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I'm grateful for friends, new and old, in person and through technology. This world is just full of wonderful people. The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053331963645744092.post-46596651319345922432015-03-27T06:15:00.001-04:002015-03-27T06:15:31.254-04:00They never listen.Somehow, despite my near daily request for them to STOP growing up!, these two managed to sneak in birthdays:<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqFb-c5cZuf0Hx0Ga2VGvtmc0-4IBMZLGMZwC2a28iAcJtjTSbh9N7Rs7X-nP6XekIweGrSat08Vw_X9jO7FjPk-GvHkIMKkNsdOy8iYVQn1uxuLtkoqCIpasiqUuAgbws_3IDGHCUupU/s640/blogger-image--1864581173.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqFb-c5cZuf0Hx0Ga2VGvtmc0-4IBMZLGMZwC2a28iAcJtjTSbh9N7Rs7X-nP6XekIweGrSat08Vw_X9jO7FjPk-GvHkIMKkNsdOy8iYVQn1uxuLtkoqCIpasiqUuAgbws_3IDGHCUupU/s640/blogger-image--1864581173.jpg"></a></div>Our 3 year old boy!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYtx_uzpp3l2cLSjCn5WXgYo1gnBvfWuo77W8Z2nRxkaclRNWfUQlpRammYv9r9MsA0u0l4aSLgINOD4vyBxK-yFvEa7X1x3cK64KQ7hhAPTSvqhia_x6HudMVCPgz_qi2NS6EVNh36h8/s640/blogger-image--1362379030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYtx_uzpp3l2cLSjCn5WXgYo1gnBvfWuo77W8Z2nRxkaclRNWfUQlpRammYv9r9MsA0u0l4aSLgINOD4vyBxK-yFvEa7X1x3cK64KQ7hhAPTSvqhia_x6HudMVCPgz_qi2NS6EVNh36h8/s640/blogger-image--1362379030.jpg"></a></div>Our 6 year old girl!</div><div><br></div><div>Now STOP! That is all the growing up my heart can take right now:)</div>The Vieirashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04590885197766590228noreply@blogger.com0