I’m still here…

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I’ve just been unbelievably busy lately. I’m in the last two weeks of getting my Special Education credential. Upside = I will be employable again. Downside = I’m in clinical practice and have been working for free for the past six weeks. And missing my boys.

Liam earned a spelling award this Friday. Unfortunately, I was not there to see it. Luckily Desi and my mom were able to go.

{This Moment}

{This Moment}

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{this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see.

Happy Birthday Easton!

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Happy 2nd Birthday to my beautiful boy. I love you so much and I am so lucky to be your mama!

{This Moment}

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{this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see.

{This Moment}

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{this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see.

Pioneer woman would be proud

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I made pioneer woman’s macaroni and cheese. It tastes great! I got it out of her first cookbook.

Enjoy!

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{this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see.

My 2012 Reading Challenge: Book #1

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My Goal: Read 25 books in 2012

Book #1: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I shared how excited I was to read this book in a previous post. And although I started this book in 2011, I finished it in 2012, so I’m counting it toward my goal of 25 books in 2012.

Let me share a little bit of my background before I share my thoughts on the book. I’m one of those people that love looking through old photographs in antique stores. I wonder who those people were and how their lives must have been. I’m drawn to unusual photography, similar to Diane Arbus’ work. If you have never seen photography by Diane Arbus, here’s a taste:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was drawn to Miss Peregrine’s Because of my love for strange photography. I made a little mental deal with myself while reading the book. I would not look at the pictures before I reached the point in the story in which they appear. I had to look at them in context. If you read this book, I suggest you do the same. It will help maintain strangeness (is that a word?) of the book.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall, the book was somewhat enjoyable. I was motivated to read because I wanted to know who the children were and why were they “peculiar.” After I achieved this, I wasn’t as interested in the story. I wanted something scary or terribly exciting to happen. Although the story picked up a little, it could not regain my interest. The author did end the book in anticipation of a sequel.

My first thought after reading this book was, “why didn’t I think of this?”

Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children will be made into a movie. By Tim Burton (of course!) I am interested in seeing the movie to see how the photographs, which are the backbone of the story, will be incorporated.

 

Enjoy!

 

{This Moment}

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{this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see.

I follow the blog Soulemama and love the idea of posting a new photo every Friday that represents the little moments in everyday life…

Join me if you are inspired!