Said Perfectly

From Mommy to you two!  Love

Our Annual Hike

This year we had guests on our annual hike to Sturtevant Falls.  It was a foggy morning we set out with an additional little Emme (her first time) and about 10 guests from The Los Angeles Adventure Club.  I spoke a second about John and had Zackary tell everyone what animals they might see a long with way. 

Emeline you were a pro and had such a good time with us.  You got right in there with Daddy and Zackary looked for salamanders and even holding some, spotting some and releasing some back in the water.  

We took so long stopping to explore while the rest were in a rush and didn't enjoy each bend, each animal, each potential along the way which is what John always did.  But we did-and that is what matters.  At the waterfalls everyone shared stories about John.  It was really nice.  

Next year, I think, just us 4.

Daddy's Day at School

Tennis Star?

I loved tennis in high school and still do.  We started Zackary playing around 6 and so when you turned 5 and school was out we decided to start you in lessons year around with your brother.  You look forward to it each week and you have the best coach too...Coach Rob.  Look at that backhand!

Mothers Day Bliss at the Montage

For the past couple years we have gone to The Montage in Laguna Beach for Mother's Day.  We enjoy a nice lunch or dinner and spend time at the beach.  This year a family of whales put on a show for us for a good 30-40 minutes.  They were passing not far out in the ocean.  It was amazing. 

Here are my little whales!  The reason I am a mother, the reason my life has meaning...these two!  I love you both with all my heart, luckiest mom in the world to have you two.  Thanks for blessing me and completing me with love, joy, strength and happiness.  As long as I am with you two on Mother's Day-it's a perfect day.

  

Family pic opp!

I love this picture of us 4!

May Faire For My First Grader

Another May Faire is upon us.  This springtime festival traditionally welcomes new growth and warm days as part of the cycle of the year. Dressed in whites and pastels, children and parents gathered early in the day in our meadow to fashion their own May crowns from vines and leaves and colorful flowers and ribbons. Waldorf schools are rich in festivals.  Festivals help us to nourish our souls through the sharing of stories, food, songs and activities linked to the seasons and expressed with beauty and reverence.

My first grader was excited to sing his song and walk around the May Pole.

Here is Ms. Wilde getting ready with the class for their turn participating in the Festival.

He was very helpful making his flower crown this morning.  It was a nice day spent together.