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Month: December 2017

Christmas Meditation

December 25, 2017December 25, 2017 ~ Caroline ~ 2 Comments

At bedtime the other night, Vivi solemnly prayed, "Dear God, thank you for Christmas and that you sent an angel to warn Mary about baby Jesus before he just esploded out of her tummy!" It's often hard to keep a straight face during bedtime prayers. Honestly, though, it is pretty great that God gave Mary … Continue reading Christmas Meditation

Two Blue Christmas Projects

December 24, 2017 ~ Caroline ~ Leave a comment

Since we've finished all the big projects in this house, I've been able to reclaim some more time for small ones. Carving out a couple hours here and there to be creative has brought me more joy this season than I anticipated! Here are two of my favorites, touches of blue for our Christmas tree … Continue reading Two Blue Christmas Projects

Pie Crust 101

December 14, 2017December 14, 2017 ~ Caroline ~ 1 Comment

I was tasked with pies (apple and pecan!) for our big Thanksgiving gathering, which reminded me I keep planning to post this you-can-make-pie-crust-too pep talk.  You really can! It's all in the timing. I decided to attempt making pie crust on my own as a teenager, armed with The Joy of Cooking and not much … Continue reading Pie Crust 101

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After finally admitting that this little flurry was more than a dusting, I realized all the shovels were still out under the barn, so I traipsed down there to collect them at dusk… the view was pretty magical!
Mom’s all set up for in-home rehab and I’m headed back to Boston! Enjoy this edition of “Hugh with bangs” brought to you by my long layover 😂 Found so many gems at my parents’ place when we were getting it ready for her return!
I’ve been unexpectedly out in Michigan for a week here while my mom has been in the hospital with RSV and pneumonia… she has turned the corner and is now working hard to get stronger. Thanks to my sister and brother in law for the open ended hospitality here at the farm, where I’ve been staying with no clear return date! Thanks also to Ryan for his capable single parenting, and to my Y team for managing things so beautifully while I’ve been away! Hoping that early next week we will have clarity about next steps for Mom’s rehab.
Still thinking about this new cake recipe we tried for Christmas: @bromabakery White Chocolate Cranberry Cake, with a little orange zest and vanilla. As delicious as it was pretty!
Forget bedtime, we’ve got the Hogwarts Castle Lego set ✨
Best friends at Christmas!

“You’re going to feel like hell if you wake up someday and you never wrote the stuff that is tugging on the sleeves of your heart: your stories, memories, visions and songs — your truth, your version of things — in your own voice. That’s really all you have to offer us…”

— Anne Lamott

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