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yostmama

Central Coast of California

A family of four, we laugh, love and hug as often as possible!

Interests: attachment parenting, family, jim, fletcher, magnolia, travel, writing, reading, painting, cooking, massage, walking, good music, audiobooks, sewing, knitting

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The Story of Us (Part 12), Each Day, A New Day

Just as ther will never be A morning without the rising sun There will never be a day Without our love for each other... May 6, 2000 A celebration of love. A celebration of two lives joined first on September 10, 1999. The girl no longer remembers the vows said... Continue reading

Posted Sep 10, 2014 at love sandwich

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The Story of Us (Part 11), Changes Bring Growing Pains and Much Joy

The fourteenth year is full with changes, expansion – so much so that this family is stretched beyond limits imaginable. But still, with help and love and constant emotional support, with laughter and moments of release they persevere. This is the year in which the family moves home. HOME. It... Continue reading

Posted Sep 10, 2013 at love sandwich

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Giving Thanks, Giving Care

Wednesday we got an email, after seven months we got approval of the short sale on the house we fell in love with - at first sight. Here's a peek at the back yard: All day yesterday I was feeling exceptionally thankful, today too. I suspect tomorrow and many many... Continue reading

Posted Nov 23, 2012 at love sandwich

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The Story of Us (Part 10), Lucky 13

Throughout the year, the thirteenth year, life moved at lightening speed. The girl and boy did their best to adjust to the pace and hold on. They hardly noticed as the seasons changed and the children grew. They both felt tired and worn out, hurried by responsibilities and all the... Continue reading

Posted Sep 10, 2012 at love sandwich

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The perfect date

Actually I had three this weekend. I was quite busy, and loving every minute of it! Friday night Fletch and I went to see The Avengers. He has been waiting a few months to see it. Popcorn and candy for the boy. I spent a good quarter of the movie... Continue reading

Posted Sep 9, 2012 at love sandwich

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Keeping us on our toes.

Life is just like that. Or is it just that we choose the chaos and constant doing, constant things that must get done. Do we court this life, ask for it? I am not sure, but I know it takes a toll - on all four of us. We bare... Continue reading

Posted Jul 29, 2012 at love sandwich

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Hello old friend

I was just purusing posts I started earlier this year and never finished. I was trying to find one I could wrap up and send out to the world. Life changes so fast though, so much does not apply today! I am feeling some sadness about what I have neglected... Continue reading

Posted Jun 23, 2012 at love sandwich

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Scissors are for cutting....

Last year Maggy wanted "bumps". She was referring to bangs, just like Junah has. So, she got them. Recently she decided she doesn't want bumps anymore. She wants them long in her ponytail. She wants to be a princess. She wants hair like Tangled, that's Repunzel in case you don't... Continue reading

Posted May 30, 2012 at love sandwich

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From Fletcher to You...

Last Thursday Fletch ran out of the classroom to start his weekend. He rushed at Jim waving a piece of paper, "Can we go home and watch this Dad?!!!!" We did. All weekend long we watched this, shared it listened to it, and danced to it. We love this. I... Continue reading

Posted May 14, 2012 at love sandwich

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yostmama is now following barb

May 5, 2012

Aurora Designs | Unique and Interesting Handmade Jewelry

So I got my jewelry into a local artists co-op gallery, i can’t even tell you how excited I am. I’m going in on tuesday to talk to the curator and get everything all figured out. My dear friend Sheba helped me get my pieces into the gallery and gave... Continue reading

Reblogged Apr 29, 2012 at love sandwich

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{this moment} - A weekly 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. Inspired by Soulemama and all those inspired by her..... Continue reading

Posted Mar 9, 2012 at love sandwich

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Forty Never Looked So Good

This man I love so much turned 40 today. As strange as this may sound, I think it's really sexy. 40, on him. I don't know what it is, but this guy is definitely getting better with age. Lucky me. He spent the day with the kiddos, breakfast out and... Continue reading

Posted Jan 23, 2012 at love sandwich

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Ten years ago today Jim was in the hospital, ten years ago today we were told he has Multiple Sclerosis. It has been such a long, long life - this ten years. Good and bad, lots of tears and laughter. Jim went to see his doctor last week, Dr. Lacy... Continue reading

Posted Jan 11, 2012 at love sandwich

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I am thankful for: paramedics quick responses and the strength of love to face emergency my family for stepping in with the kids in this time of need Jim's energy and generosity in support my kids, their resilience and grounded spirits Callahan, it seems he is a patient, calm and... Continue reading

Posted Nov 7, 2011 at love sandwich

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from the beastie boys to you

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Posted Nov 6, 2011 at love sandwich

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Today I am thankful for pep talks and loved ones who know me so well and know just exaclty what to say. Continue reading

Posted Nov 2, 2011 at love sandwich

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Today I am thankful for laughter, sometimes it is the only thing that gets me through to bedtime. Thank You Katie, for the reminder. Continue reading

Posted Nov 1, 2011 at love sandwich

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Inspired by the memory of making Fletcher's quilt, not to mention the sight of it daily on the arm of our couch, I decided in the spring to make a quilt with Mags. I talked to her a bit about what she would like on her quilt, then pulled out... Continue reading

Posted Oct 29, 2011 at The Painted Bean

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Fletcher's quilt

Years ago when we still lived out on Parkhill Road and I was home all day with Fletch, we made a small quilt together. I sat down and sketched out a picture of his favorite dinosaur, the giganotosaurus, on a large piece of muslin. Using fabric paints in several shades... Continue reading

Posted Oct 29, 2011 at The Painted Bean

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{this moment} - A weekly 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. Inspired by Soulemama and all those inspired by her..... Continue reading

Posted Oct 29, 2011 at love sandwich

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{this moment} - A 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. Inspired by Soulemama and all those inspired by her..... Continue reading

Posted Oct 23, 2011 at love sandwich

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{those moments}

{this moment} - A ritual. Photos - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. Inspired by Soulemama and all those inspired by her..... Continue reading

Posted Oct 16, 2011 at love sandwich

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love = thousand island dressing

It is hard to keep making meals that consist of foods on your forbidden list. Sugar is in everything. Cheese is, as you may know, made from dairy. Wheat, well, that is all the breads the soft, rollable tortillas, the buns and desserts I know and love. But for these... Continue reading

Posted Oct 16, 2011 at love sandwich

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{this moment} - late again

{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. Inspired by Soulemama and all those inspired by her..... Continue reading

Posted Sep 17, 2011 at love sandwich

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