A Day That Is Dessert

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This blog is about trying to find and focus on everyday beauty and happy moments I have with my family. It is my hope that it can serve as a reminder and an encouragement to me - and perhaps to others, too - to savor the tiny moments.

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  • visitors on Nov 20, 2009 in family times home

    We're enjoying a visit from some of the boys' Grandparents. Their school is having a Grandparents and Special Friends Day today, so they came for that and will stay through Thanksgiving. Abbott made them brownies all by himself after school (aside...

  • the winner is... on Nov 19, 2009 in blog love

    Comment number 40, via random.org, is the winner of my 2010 calendar giveaway."Anonymous said...Love, love the iced tea picture! Would so love a calendar!~Julie"Please email me (leciawphinney at yahoo dot com) your address, Julie, and I'll get it in...

  • second grade market on Nov 18, 2009 in Abbott school

    Last week the second graders at our school held a market for parents and students, modeled after the Pike Place Market. Abbott has looked forward to being a second grader running the market since he first shopped at it in kindergarten. Produce and...

  • the cucumber on Nov 17, 2009 in Abbott food

    Every single day in his lunch, Abbott likes to take cucumber slices. A relative just sent me the information below about cucumbers (thanks Ed!); I had no idea it is such a powerhouse food."Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day.

  • the perfect social activity on Nov 16, 2009 in family times

    Our weekend included bowling and more bowling. At a school sponsored Parents Night Out Saturday and at a birthday party yesterday, pictured above. I think it is perhaps the perfect social activity.Thank you for your amazing response to the calendar!

  • for 2010 and a giveaway on Nov 14, 2009

    A Day That is Dessert: Through the Seasons 2010 is a collection of some of my absolute favorite photos in and around my home, moving through the seasons. The calendar measures 13.5 x 19", and is printed on a heavy, high quality paper. You can see a c...

  • random thoughts on Nov 14, 2009 in me family times

    It's hard to believe the week has come and gone already! The past few days:We all got haircuts. Trying to decide whether or not to grow mine out a bit...thoughts?Cal got his first two wheeled scooter in his favorite color; he's had lots of fun whiz...