this is one of my favorite things to do during our trips to mexico. poolside pottery painting with my kiddos. completely therapeutic.
{photos by me, Jane Rhodes}
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yesterday was a good day.
our favorite:
paddle board napping:
lifeguard on duty:
festive amigos:
sela’s first paddle boarding lesson:
{photos by me, Jane Rhodes}
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while our friends were here, we went to concord to see the historical sites…
we were {meaning: i was} a little side-tracked by the charming antique shops…
we’ll go back to concord one day to see the historical stuff. we’ll go back on a warmer day in the spring.
do you antique? it’s a newer obsession of mine. i started here this year!
{photos by me, Jane Rhodes}
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sela: i want a puppy, and all the things a puppy needs…
KJ: nerf gun, $100, …
Myla: nothing… {this girl never asks for anything!}
kiana: i want a puppy, specifically: an all-white or white-with-black-spots maltese.
north pole breaking news: they are out of puppies. the rhodes kids are going to have an interesting christmas.
dear readers, question: how long did you keep your children’s holiday traditions going? we sit on santa’s lap for our littlest. we do it… just for sela.
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friends, i hope you all enjoyed a cozy day filled with much to be thankful for. i know my cup runneth over, and this has been a perfect week and month to focus on my blessings.
first, i want to thank you with big hugs for all your prayers, thoughts, and good vibes you have sent my way for my thyroid surgery. i feel great. i expected to feel good, considering i had a day surgery, and knew my healing time wouldn’t be too long. however, i had no idea i would feel SO GOOD. Plus, i was so well-cared for during the few days i needed extra rest. my family, friends, and neighbors are angels. i had lots of extra snuggles and love from my family.
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lately, i have been craving a feeling of modern-simplicity in our home. {think: southern california} i’ve always loved a modern atmosphere, but lately i am clearing things out to really make it happen. you would think it was spring, not fall. also, i’ve been thinking ahead for thanksgiving dinner, i wanted something as a centerpiece for the table that fit this same criteria. my myla and i headed outdoors to be inspired and after all was done, this is what i came up with:
i also plan on putting a few of the pine cone flowers in mason jars around our house – i think that would be perfect in little spots here and there.
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