I am a stay-at-home-mama with two boys ( L is 5 and C is 3 yrs old) living in Southern California. My husband and I both share a passionate enthusiasm for nature. My priorities and perspective find balance and purpose when I feel fresh air on my cheeks and my eyes see a vast expanse of our natural world.
As a mom I am so grateful for this space, to write, express, create and document aspects of our life that I want to hold on to more than just in my head. These moments, everything from meltdowns to breakthroughs, new recipes to favorite foods, adventures to everyday life, I want to remember it all. The most therapeutic and enjoyable way I know how to do that is through writing and taking photographs.
Here are a few of my favorite posts, not necessarily the most popular but the most meaningful to me:
A wave of “Where has the time gone?” washing over me.
Fresh Basil Pesto with Potatoes and Yellow Beans
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Carrie! I am FINALLY getting a chance to read your lovely blog. You are doing some wonderful and creative things with your boys! I am so sorry to be out of touch.. lets please get together soon!! I have lots of time for a change
I miss you all!
xoxo,
Megan
GREAT to hear from you! Can’t wait to catch up. Happy reading
xoxxo
Hi, thought I’d stop by following your comment on my blog. Love how you let your boys explore messy play, plus really loving the picture of your boys in mud. Yey, for a bit of dirt!
Thanks for visiting Hannah, yes we LOVE dirt and mud at our house…well at least my boys do. We have a lot of energy to explore and making a mess is one of their favorite ways to play.
You’ve got such mad skills, I couldn’t help but nominate you for two blogging awards…come check out my post to see what you’ve won (just don’t expect any cash or prizes…I can only afford gold stars and high fives)! http://inherchucks.com/2012/06/13/feelin-the-love/.
WOW. I love gold stars and my boys love high fives!
Thanks for the blog love and nominations…I am of course speechless
I’m so excited to hear more about your life!