Sandra:

i don’t know who enjoyed the day at the zoo more…the kids or me.  it was really a perfect day.

Kylie:  

it’s the little things that make the day brighter.

Sandra:

the morning was good, the last week has been wonderful, i’m hopeful for even more goodness to follow.

Kylie:

she drew lady bugs and i let the words flow from my heart into my journal.
trying to think positively and courageously.

Sandra:

they’re loving the complete absence of winter during this strange season.  i, on the other hand, would love just a bit of frost and a warm fireplace.

Kylie:

the wind was wild and the waves loud.
for a place that is constantly moving and changing, i feel such stillness there.

sandra:

my days lately:  listening and being heard,  feeling small but being in a life that is growing in all directions, letting the mundane nearly swallow me up, but noticing the grace in all those little things….

kylie:

it was like one big exhale. exactly what i needed.

Sandra:

i’m loving the ideas in my newest book and my new journal is quickly filling with every day blessings.  i love taking notice of the simpler things in life.

 

kylie:

our sunday morning was wonderfully quiet. we sat at the table and i sipped my coffee while she drew. (and drew.)

Sandra:

beginning a new year with a new list of goals and several written pages is a good thing.
i’m happy to see you, 2012.

Kylie:

every night as the sun slowly fades, i take my journal and a coffee outside. it’s a nice habit to be forming.

Sandra:

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house

 

Kylie:

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

Sandra:

 

i’ve put all the finishing touches on the homemade gifts and now it’s time for cookie and candy making with the kids, one of my favorite parts of the season.

 

Kylie:

crossing things off lists, writing new lists. but i feel like now, most things are done and we can all just relax and enjoy this time.

Sandra:

during these busy days of the holiday season, it’s the little things that remind me to slow down and be more in the moment, more focused on the reason for the season.

Kylie:

there is just so much to do and so little time. must remember to stop and breathe.