Friday, December 31, 2021
Our top nine are all from this fall! Apparently our vibe for 2021 was "cozy." Behind these pictures are new friends, accomplishments, and growth, but also refinement, sickness, and storms. We had a great year learning, loving, and laughing, and we're looking to 2022 with hope, excitement, and expectation.
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Saturday, December 18, 2021
Friday, December 17, 2021
Monday, December 13, 2021
Sunday, December 12, 2021
Saturday, December 11, 2021
Our whole family did the @the_firehouse_run today! (Not pictured: Kirk, a very grouchy youngest child, and a very excited dog). We did it, we ran our first official race @sarah_bell_um_official! The fact that I'm still running in December, after a whole year of this new thing, is a big win in my book, thanks for the dedication and encouragement. We beat our first time-another win! A beautiful day and a (possible?) new family tradition-winning again!
Thursday, December 9, 2021
Monday, December 6, 2021
Christmas came early! Had to share the exciting news. Got to spend the morning unpacking some of the goodies from my @donorschoose project. I set up a wishlist and wrote about what I needed and 3 local families came through and supported it all! In getting ready to cook with kiddos, I wanted to make sure we could do it well from start to finish, which means cleaning supplies and compostable utensils. This is a fun new addition to the makerspace. We will start using our @gocharliecart more regularly in the new year!
Sunday, December 5, 2021
Saturday, December 4, 2021
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Happy December! Getting to the last month of this year in one piece feels like an accomplishment to me. Every year, there is the tension of busy and calm. We eat Ainsley's birthday cake by the light of Advent candles. Contemplation and Celebration side by side. Solomn and joyous. We feel both, and not always at the "correct" times. Grateful for a sick day in pjs. Reflective during a fun get-together. Let's hold both hands open so we can guide ourselves and others better at the end of a complicated year toward hope in a new one.
Monday, November 29, 2021
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Look how inspiring a carrot can be! On the left is a picture I took 2 years ago (to the week!) when I visited the garden at Amesti School and watched my first garden lesson. That day was a revelation. It was the push I needed to start thinking seriously about garden classes at the girls' school. On the right is a picture from a lesson I taught today to first graders! We pulled up yellow and orange carrots again, helping us learn about the parts of plants (and how tasty they are!).
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Sunday, October 31, 2021
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Friday, August 27, 2021
I learn something new everytime I garden... today the lesson is in Urdu! Recently, I've been helping a friend revitalize the yard where she just moved. It's been a great creative outlet and rewarding to see it transform. We made a beautiful, relaxing flower area where she can entertain. I also learned about "Arabian" jasmine and its glorious scent! These labels are for her "farm" area where she can grow common ingredients she likes to cook. Signs in English and Urdu help her mother-in-law feel welcome in the space and help me try to communicate better! @mish_ahmad I can't wait to see how it turns out!
Saturday, August 21, 2021
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Here we go... This is on day 4 of the new school year. Check in with your people. Please. We are trying to be brave. We are trying to be positive. We are trying to send our kids back to school with the hope and excitement that it deserves. We support schools and teachers. We are also struggling. We are also very unsure about what this year will hold. We are also disappointed that people cannot come together for the sake of our kids who are not yet able to be vaccinated. We are also angry when our precious neighbor who is battling cancer cannot get a bed in the hospital for the care she needs because it is FULL of Covid cases of people who refuse to get vaccinated. This is a lot to carry.
Monday, August 16, 2021
Saturday, August 14, 2021
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Saturday, July 31, 2021
The smiling and sweaty faces of @sarah_bell_um_official and I after we finished our 10k! It's hard to even believe that this happened...I never would've thought this was possible before. training and running this year have helped me so much mentally and physically. It's amazing what your body and mind can do, especially if you listen and are kind to yourself when things are hard and everything hurts! It's also been amazing to see the benefits of a support system that believes in you- it took a village! ❤🏃♀️🥵
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Saturday, July 17, 2021
Monday, July 12, 2021
Saturday, July 10, 2021
Friday, July 9, 2021
The big girls just wrapped up an incredible week at zoo camp! They got to go behind the scenes to meet so many animals and learn so much. And don't feel bad for the little one-she spent the week visiting museums with friends and eating chocolate croissants the size of her head! Thank you, Nana & Papa for the memories. ❤
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Sunday, June 27, 2021
Saturday, June 26, 2021
Friday, June 25, 2021
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Monday, June 21, 2021
Monday, June 14, 2021
Saturday, June 12, 2021
Friday, June 11, 2021
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