Category Archives: just life

Season Jet Lag

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

I am so confused. When will it be autumn? Is Christmas coming soon? Is it spring or summer around here? I feel like my poor eastern body is on season jet lag. It’s been nearly 3 years since I’ve had … Continue reading →

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At the Firehouse

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

Verrado’s picture-book-looking firehouse had its grand opening last Saturday. We joined the crowd for a self-guided tour through the bay, the station, the dorms, and even a climb into one of the trucks. To top it off, we enjoyed Chick-fil-a … Continue reading →

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Silas, You Are Loved

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

Bitty Boy, you know you are loved when your friend builds you a sandbox all your very own. You know you are loved when your friend buys you shovels, a bucket and rake for your sandbox. You have some incredible … Continue reading →

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Only One Once

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

Silas is officially a toddler—has been for a while. And he’s a high-energy toddler at that! He has two speeds: turbo and asleep. It’s way too boring to sit still. Once he’s on the couch, it’s a constant wiggling, climbing … Continue reading →

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Mid-week Happinesses

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

unexpected phone call from my sister friend—in the middle of the day mailbox full of cards from family—and not one piece of junk mail friends coming over for dinner and games playing “chug-a-chug-a-chug-a-chug-a CHOO! CHOO!” with Bitty Boy surprise dinner … Continue reading →

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The Ebb and Flow of Days–This Season of Life

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

I’ve often found it difficult to blog these past weeks of 2012. Writing about events (family visits, cooking, DIY projects…) is easy. The sharing of thoughts and feelings is hard to articulate. Perhaps you’re like me, and the blogs you … Continue reading →

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Silas’s Secret Message

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

Soooooooooo….did anyone else notice the massive empty space and cryptic numeric message at the end of my previous post? Haha! I didn’t either until just now. That’s Silas’s secret message to all of you. Let me know when you decode … Continue reading →

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Books–Your Window to the World

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

The above saying was posted on the wall of my 3rd grade classroom. I remember working at my desk, looking up at the poster, reading the words to myself, “Books—Your Window to the World,” and wondering what it meant. Its … Continue reading →

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These Still January Days

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

Thankfulness grows in my heart during these quiet, sunny January days. We take Silas to the park, following him around as he discovers sticks and rocks, weeds and dirt. Watching him, I see his face light up with the wonder … Continue reading →

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Proud as a Peacock

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Elisabeth Moody

Hi! Welcome to my neighborhood! Don’t mind the peacocks on our roof. Meet Mavis. And her husband Henry.Mavis always did prefer a bird’s eye view of her community. That is, until Henry decided there were too many nosy neighbors around. … Continue reading →

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