"We are all wanderers on this earth...our hearts are full of wonder, and our souls are deep with dreams." ~ Gypsy proverb

Thursday, January 10, 2013

8 trips

She turned 8 yesterday, and dressed completely in her favorite color, she began her next turn around the sun. With three birthday songs, one mint chocolate birthday cake, and a firepit surrounded by several friends (with s'mores smeared faces), I'd say she's off to a good start.

Motherhood has gifted me well with my two darling babes. It was only recently though that I experienced a vibrant flashback  that took me to my own memories of being a young daughter. I wrote a piece about this flashback for  Kindred Magazine and it's online today. Hope you come take a peek...

Cheers....

xoxo


16 comments:

  1. So sweet and happy! Your piece on Kindred is lovely.

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  2. she has style! happy birthday sweet girl :)

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  3. i loved your kindred piece! rich imagery and a touching message. i feel that way about my sewing grandmother.

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  4. Happy Birthday awesome girl. She looks like she is rockin' the world.
    Chey xo

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  5. Happy birthday to your sweetie MJ and happy birthing day to you!
    I read your article in Kindred, it was beautiful! You really have such a lovely way with words.

    PS- How are you doing in the class? I am loving it, but yesterday was a little overwhelming! I am going to have to
    take it slow. :)

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    1. Thank you Tracey! I feel a bit weighted this week. So much going on, including the photography...yet I do love it. I'm learning so much but my brain is fried so I think a little recharge is in order tonight. More practice tomorrow, see you on Ning!
      xo

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  6. Beautiful photos! Chocolate mint cake sounds amazing!

    I am new here, but eager to look around.

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  7. happy birthday little m! she's such a cool kid. i hope you have a great year ahead and that all your dreams come true!

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  8. Happy Birthday to your sweet girl. May her next trip around the sun be full of fun, adventure and joy!

    Happy birthing day to you MJ!

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  9. How lovely! What a great idea for a birthday celebration! xo

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  10. oh my! she is darling darling darling. love the curtsy, the black, the look, she's got swagger!! happy day!

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  11. happy birthday to your precious girl. and happy birthing day to you. xx

    off to read your piece...

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  12. Such a wonderful way to celebrate. Happy Birthday to your spunky girl! xo

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  13. happy birthday!!! love her outfit and her smile lights up a room I bet :)

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  14. Happy Birthday, M!!! Sounds like the most perfect celebration. Many wishes for a beautiful next trip around the sun!

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  15. Your daughter looks absolutely fabulous in her birthday get-up!

    And I love the piece you wrote for Kindred - so beautiful.

    xo
    cortnie

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