Posted on November 29th, 2011 by mountain girl | 6 Comments »
In one day, we’ve gone from our tiny round table–which we bought as newlyweds–to one that fits our family and our new home. We’ve been anticipating this sweet table for over a month, and it’s finally here. The big truck actually made it up the mountain through the snow! The table has 4 tall chairs […]
Posted on November 28th, 2011 by mountain girl | 3 Comments »
This morning’s sunrise out our back door…is that a fiery angel streaking by? A little snowflake prism David got for me, against the early morning kitchen-window backdrop. The reflection of some little white lights Caleb and I hung last night. Have I mentioned how I love living in these mountains?
Posted on November 25th, 2011 by mountain girl | 5 Comments »
“The happiest moments of my life have been the few which I have passed at home in the bosom of my family.” ~Thomas Jefferson
Posted on November 24th, 2011 by mountain girl | 5 Comments »
First of all, holiday table decorations are very important. Painstakingly so, in fact. Here we have the original Hanging Hanger Thanksgiving Dinner Mobile by Zia. On to secondary things. In the early morning light, David and I began to prepare the very first Thanksgiving dinner we’ve ever cooked together. Always before, we’ve been around family […]
Posted on November 22nd, 2011 by mountain girl | 6 Comments »
Zia decided to paint some balloons the other day. I don’t know how she got the idea–she has never drawn anything representational before, not even a smiley face. Before I knew it, she was producing balloons left and right. Then came the second surprise of the day: she colored them in. Always before, she very happily […]