“The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling alive.” – Thich Nhat Hanh


Nothing like the feel of sand between the toes!



Miss O did rock climbing camp this week. I can’t describe how much I love seeing her climb at the gym I’ve climbed at for years – the first indoor rock climbing gym in the US! (She’s not in the middle picture but I think that’s the most impressive wall at this gym.)



Backyard pool fun!

This is the kind of pizza Miss O likes to eat! What was on your plate this week?
Delightful as always, Wynne! Thanks!
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Thank you, Julia!
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Looks to me like she will conquer the world before long!
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I think that’s true, Dr. Stein – but I might be biased! 🙂 ❤
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That’s quite the fabulous-looking pizza!
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She said it tasted good as well. 🙂
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I love the beach, and I’m missing it. Thanks for the beautiful reminder. Some day, again…
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There is definitely magic to be found at the beach. I’m lucky that this one is just 15 minutes from my house but I didn’t take the time to go there very often before children so I needed a reminder too!
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These are such joyous – and yummy – photos! It looks like your kids are having a wonderful summer so far! She will be climbing mountains in no time!
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Yes, I think you are exactly right that she’ll be climbing mountains soon. Can’t wait to see pictures from your camping trip!
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Love the fruit pizza, and the playful summer day the children are enjoying. There is magic in the day of being a child!
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We had a home-made pizza (yes, from scratch, including the dough) this week, artichokes, eggplants, spinach, onions, olives, and mushrooms, and as scrumptious as it was, I agree with Mary about how delightful your fruit pizza looks, I’d love to have some of that! Where do you get watermelons with such a thin rind? 🙂
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Wow, EW, that sounds like a great pizza! I prefer mine with dough so perhaps I could eat with you next time! 🙂 We got that watermelon at … Costco, of course! 🙂 Enjoy your 4th!
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There’ll be enough for all of us, and watermelon pizza for dessert! Were thi
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Oops, misclicked… Were those the individual size watermelons? We’ve not had such good luck with thin rinds this year… yet! 😋
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Watermelon pizza for desert – perfect! Yes, those are the individual size watermelons. And I just cut into another one and I noticed it had the same thin rind (I hadn’t been paying attention before you said something). Sorry that you aren’t getting those thin rinds! Fingers crossed the next ones are better!
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You are so right that there is magic in the day of a child, Mary! Thanks for reminding me of the sparkle!
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What a beautiful day at the beach! That indoor rock climbing wall at the gym is quite impressive. I’m not a climber, but my younger son, who loved climbing trees as a kid, would have enjoyed spending time at such a gym.
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It is a pretty spectacular place. I bet your son would love it!
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Such a fantastic quote on top. So sweet Miss O is climbing where you climbed. On this hot day, I want to dive into that pool with your kids! 🙂
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C’mon over, Betsy!! 🙂 We’d love to hang out with you! Hope you all have a happy 4th!
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Can you believe I haven’t owned a swimsuit in years? I mean to do something about that.
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What?? In southern california? Time to get out of the gi’s and into the suit! 🙂
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Such fun pictures! I love this activity for your daughter…teaching strength, self-reliance, and independence. We will have a similar looking “pizza” for 4th of July…lots of fresh fruit! Have a GREAT weekend 🙂
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I love that you are having a similar pizza for the 4th! There’s nothing better than fresh summer fruit. Hope you have a great celebration!
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Lovely pictures! Enjoy the long weekend with the little ones.
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Thank you, Chaya! I hope you have a great 4th!
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It’s true there is nothing like the feel of sand between the toes!
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Yes! Such an oddly satisfying sensation.
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My plate last week was heavy on cheese and rather light on fruit. Vacation mode and all, don’tcha know!
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I’d say that plate was well-earned then!
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