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The Art of Family: playing at the edge of the earth
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Is the process by which we create, discover, learn and grow with those we cherish most. Playing at the edge of the earth. Watched Ava's natural curiosity tip toe on the wet sand, and focus on the cold rush of baby waves washing over her feet. Un tan lotion mixed with the hot air, half naked bodies going in every direction, music blaring from store vendor booths, metal screeching against wood and children screaming with their hands in the air - mom and dad completely to us - this is what. Happy Birthday t...
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The Art of Family: Weekend Getaway - Houston, TX!
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Is the process by which we create, discover, learn and grow with those we cherish most. Weekend Getaway - Houston, TX! Labor Day Weekend. was quite frankly, a celebration of our parenting labor. With the first week of school out of the way, workers at our house daily, and our day jobs, it just seemed only natural to "get away.". By Thurs. we switched from "camping to somewhere in Texas" to visiting the Space Center in Houston. And we were all thankful for that - because it was another hot weekend! My kin...
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The Art of Family: for the love of books....
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Is the process by which we create, discover, learn and grow with those we cherish most. For the love of books. As a child, my library card was. In elementary school, my librarian, Nina Rubin, was my favorite soul in the entire school. It was because of her that. Baboushka and the Three Kings. I highly recommend setting up a book wish-list through Barnes and Nobles or Amazon - it's a perfect and ideal way to grow your library - and get the books. You want and will enjoy reading to your kids. Carries many ...
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The Art of Family: green beans please
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Is the process by which we create, discover, learn and grow with those we cherish most. With our new kitchen remodel almost completely done - my vow to start cooking has arrived. *Gulp* But it wasn't until the kids came home "starvin'" after school that really propelled me to wear the apron. But what about these others. green beans, peas, asparagus, etc. They are so foreign to me, that unfortunately my kids aren't growing up eating them either. They are vibrant and beautifully green. Crunchy and soft...
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The Art of Family: March 2013
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Is the process by which we create, discover, learn and grow with those we cherish most. Instilling cultural traditions in our kids is not only a great way to tell stories, but it also helps them see that they are a part of a much bigger picture. where the world around them suddenly extends across oceans and people. all drumming to a different beat than the daily routine they are use to. And henna tattoos that lasted. well. a little longer than we imagined. but they were beautiful! I wish I had more photo...
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The Art of Family: red
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Is the process by which we create, discover, learn and grow with those we cherish most. Hmmm what's this shiny red bubble? Oops It did. How do I get this off? Wow - cool. Look what I just did. Hold it right there buddy! That's ok Ava. Let's all paint together. We need some more colors. Ava, do you know what happens when you mix blue with yellow? I'm done with my picture. What do you guys think? I know what you're thinking. But it's really. Not as bad as it looks. Were we suppose to use paper? Thank you f...
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The Art of Family: Oh my valentine
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Is the process by which we create, discover, learn and grow with those we cherish most. I don't know what it is about V Day that I dread. and yet am tickled by when it's here. Maybe it's because I'm still coming out of the xmas, new year, Ava's birthday. Maybe. Repurposing crayons into hearts. [ find out how we did ours. And pink pancakes with redalicious fruit for breakfast. Even Zoe was spoiled. and received an overdue trim and red bow. Even dinner was made with heart-shaped pasta! It did get overwhelm...
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The Art of Family: one small step for ava... one giant leap for me
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Is the process by which we create, discover, learn and grow with those we cherish most. One small step for ava. one giant leap for me. Ready or not, here I come! That's exactly how I felt when Ava started summer camp this past Monday. I mean, c'mon - didn't I just give birth to her? Ready for friends, classrooms, and teachers with rules? She should be. They are. But interesting. And she will learn so much from them. The first to arrive and the last to go - I was the Mom from planet paranoia. I watche...
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The Art of Family: baby... it's cold outside
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Is the process by which we create, discover, learn and grow with those we cherish most. Baby it's cold outside. My eyes barely open this morning, and I still couldn't believe what I saw. Snow. White. Soft. Snow. Falling. Ava couldn't decide what to do. Frozen in her boots, she was frustrated with her layers. Meanwhile, Noah took this opportunity to play outside and enjoy himself. Ava finally got around to picking berries, but then realized she couldn't actually. Mom, it's cold,". Wednesday, December 17, ...
