June 22, 2012

at her house....


shadow
{my favorite cat}




when my older sister visits, it's easy to spend time with everyone at my little sister's house. 
it's the kind of house that's rarely quiet and never boring. where not everyone has to do what everyone else is doing. where laughter is heard almost constantly. 
and where sitting and doing nothing or everything comes naturally.




mom cross stitching and my older sister knitting


the real "down dog" position


cats, dogs and chickens aren't enough. 
a real house also has to have a monkey.



an old photo of us...i'm on the left with the furry trimmed hood.


noodles





how lucky my sister is to have fruit trees in her backyard. 
and in case you were wondering, apple trees make the best climbing trees.
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happy weekend everyone
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{ps....sophie had more tests today and the results will be in tomorrow morning}

24 comments:

  1. Hermosas imágenes, la del gato y los perros son mis favoritas! Feliz fin de semana!

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  2. AnonymousJune 22, 2012

    Oh gosh.... I remember climbing doorways when I was a kid too.... used to make our parents a bit crazy. Guess in many ways kids of this decade are a lot like kids of the 1960's. LOL

    Enjoyed this post!

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  3. Great space for family time. Some really lovely shots her too, Beautiful One.
    Big love and hugs to you and little Sophie too !

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  4. Pictures of love and contentment ... hope your little Sophie is soon better.

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  5. oh my gosh, i used to always climb trees while growing up. i was a regular tomboy. hope you continue to enjoy the time with your family. looks like everyone is having such fun. lovely pictures... hope that Sophie gets a good report tomorrow. have a great weekend~

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  6. Oh these are splendid. Splendid! Our power just came back on after a storm knocked it out for several hours and this was the first thing I saw. xoxo

    ps - from a former monkey.

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  7. Delightful! Sure hope Sophie is going to be A-ok!

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  8. Love the one of your mom and sister sitting...I can feel the relaxed atmosphere from here.

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  9. Wonderful pics, Beth. I love Shadow.. who looks exactly like my Skittles. The different coloured fingernails are too cute and the (same?) hands cupping the eggs is a delight. Beautiful series. Best thoughts for Sophie.

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  10. I used to sit in trees and read books. Definitely couldn't do that now; I fall asleep too easily. Lovely photos, by the way. Fingers crossed for Sophie.

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  11. Your photos are wonderful. I'll say a prayer for your little Sophie. xo

    ~ Wendy
    http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  12. A nice montage of family life. It is fortunate you nave a sister and mother you can spend time with. I miss those family times with the older generations. xo Jenny

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  13. Crossing fingers for Sophie. Glad to see you are having a lovely time and that she is there spending it with you. Nothing like love and relaxation for recuperation!

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  14. What an oasis! Yes apple trees (and doorways) are best for climbing. Also have fingers crossed for Sophie.

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  15. Your sisters place looks like this old house!

    Hoping for good results for Sophie girl.

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  16. i did alot of my growing up
    in an apple tree:)
    your family is just amazing.
    enjoy.
    -Jennifer

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  17. Hope Sophie's test come out good.
    Yes, apple trees are the best for climbing, but so is a door jamb sometimes. How lovely to have laughter surrounding you.

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  18. what a lovely collection of memories!

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  19. The toothy doggy grin had me laughing outloud! Looks like you're thoroughly enjoying yourself. I would give anything to have my two sisters and Mom with me for an extended, free period -- just the four of us. Thanks for sharing your good time with the rest of us!

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  20. I got the feeling one gets with having family all around you just by looking at these photos:) My family started out pretty big but has been dwindling and I am not happy about it! Enjoy enjoy enjoy!!

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  21. Great photos.
    That't the way I wish the house I grew up in would have been. I think mine will/is be more like that.

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  22. Your photos are very compelling. Very unique. Have a wonderful week!

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  23. Love love LOVE these photos! They tell such a story!

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  24. I see so much joy and love in this house! Every photo makes me smile and wish that I was part of your family so I could be there, too!

    Please let me know about Sophie's tests. How's she doing -- been thinking of you.

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**I love reading the comments you leave, as they make me feel like we're sitting in my kitchen, having a cup of tea, discussing life and wondering where all the time has gone ...beth