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The Red White and Whew!

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This is how I felt after the 4th of July! I was going a million directions at once, trying to keep my children alive while allowing them to have fun. Not an easy task for me.

We all had a lovely day, nobody got injured except Sophia almost drowned in a pie at the pie eating contest. Isaac thought the fireworks were "boofull", Isabelle was in sugar wonderland, and we all slept like rocks!

July 4th is Almost Here!

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The other night I was in a patriotic mood and I did these little watercolor paintings.
I am so excited for our small town celebration!


Some of my most memorable 4th of July memories:

-The showering sparks of the overhead fireworks (and the occasional ground explosion)
-Driving the horse carriage carrying the mayor and his wife (and not killing anyone)
-Being a Floozy in the Melodrama!
-When I was 8, I used cardboard, scissors and tape to transform my bike into a beautiful horse and ride it in the parade dressed as a cowgirl (I made it half-way and flicka fell apart)
-Mmmmm, shaved ice!
-Watching the rodeo (wishing the greased piglets would get away and run free)
-Skinny dipping in the dam (what's more American?)
-The Fish Pond (I always wanted to be like Polyanna and pull out a full sized porcelain doll)
-Selling watermelon wedges and dill pickles all day and making about $3.50 (anyone remember the size of the watermelon wedges on Polyanna? Mine were the same size, and about the same price)
-Sparklers, Flowers and Snakes! Oh, and smoke bombs on occasion.
-Being hot, sweaty and sticky, and not caring one bit!


I love the 4th, and I hope my children can share some of the same memories!
I hope you all have a lovely Independence Day!

Happy Little Things

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Some days I feel like all I can do is hang on till bedtime. That's the time when I can sit down, unearth my secret stash of chocolate, and think about how I can make tomorrow better. It is in those quiet moments that I try to forget my many faults, weaknesses, and cluttery corners of my house (okay, I always try to forget those things), and think of the things that make me happy(chocolate helps immensely).

My darling friend Stina made a list of good things to think about that I loved, so I thought I'd share some of my own.

Things that make Star happy:

*bed head* *The smell of rain* *weeping willows* *odd shaped band aids* *fortune cookies*
*caterpillar hunting* *tree houses* *camping with cousins* *bread pudding* *star stickers*
*tiny painted toes* *pop-up books* *moon shadows* *first tracks* *80's toys* *fresh basil*
*costumes* *unicorns and pegasus* *yoga* *lilacs* *chocolate mint truffles* *tight hugs*
*wind chimes* *silky nightgowns* *singing lullaby's* *family prayer* *belly button lint*

I could keep on going, I love making happy lists, but I'll save some for another day.

Check out Stina's etsy shop where she sells wonderful handmade jewelry.

Oh, and I also love: *comments on my blog*
I would love to see your list!