This last weekend we had a chance to get away, and so we headed up to The Sea Ranch. It is one of my favorite places in the world. It’s the kind of place where Zoom can run along a…
This last weekend we had a chance to get away, and so we headed up to The Sea Ranch. It is one of my favorite places in the world. It’s the kind of place where Zoom can run along a…
The stenciling continued today; I got through the hallway, and worked my way into the dining room. As of tonight, here’s what’s done: I love the way the pattern looks on the hallway! What do you think? Here’s what I…
Today I’m a guest blogger over at Gingersnap Crafts, and I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Ginger’s readers. I’m so excited to have you stop by 🙂 If you’re looking to read a bit more about Welcoming Spirit,…
This last week Zoom and I had some time to tackle a craft project. I’d been saving* toilet paper rolls like a wild woman because there had been a bevvy of toilet paper roll creatures all over Pinterest, and then…
Family and friends have been asking what our two year old, Mr. Zoom, wants for Christmas. He doesn’t really talk much and I’m not sure that he fully understands the concept that gifts will be coming and that he can…
Zoom’s toddler room is not much different from the “nursery” we set up for him at our last place. It’s roughly the same size, and even the layout of window and closet and door is the same. The colors in…
From the time Zoom was very tiny, I have always talked to him. Full conversations and explanations. As a baby, he’d listen intently, and smile, coo, react in gibberish. But it didn’t matter to me. This was all still quality…
We took a little family trip up the coast last week. On our second day, Zoom and I went to “Shell Beach” after visiting a little playground on the coast. He picked up shells, but spent most of his time…
Little Zoom turns two today, and his Granny and Doris are in town for a visit. They are from Ohio, and have not seen much of the gorgeous Northern California coast. It’s one of my favorite places on Earth, and…