tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10714240227415603542024-03-13T10:05:23.035-07:00Juggling JodieBegin doing what you want to do now. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand, and melting like a snowflake. ~Marie RayJodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.comBlogger433125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-76637216024906915362015-10-06T22:08:00.001-07:002016-04-15T22:34:54.033-07:00Gratitude is the heart's memory. -French Proverb
October is here! I so love October. As much as I love summer, there is just something about October.
I have gotten out of the habit of writing down the things I am grateful for so I am going to take the time tonight to hopefully kick-start that habit.
SO...here are the things today for which I am grateful.
October. Crisp mornings, Turning leaves. Joe.
Ballet slippers. Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-9347712843846468392015-10-01T09:07:00.001-07:002015-10-01T09:07:54.039-07:00perspective: a way of regarding situations, facts, etc, and judging their relative importanceI have been thinking a lot about perspective this week. I just finished the book I Am Malala which was an eye opening book for me in a lot of ways. I have also been reading the heartbreaking stories on Humans of New York (the best Facebook page ever) about the refugees in Europe right now. I also have a 6 year old that is convinced the world is out to get her because "peanut butter Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-39911302108769095472015-09-27T21:19:00.001-07:002015-09-27T21:20:22.275-07:00Do something today that your future self will thank you for! ~Unknown
I was chatting with a good friend about the transitions that were happening for me this fall and she wisely reminded me that new beginnings are a great time to establish new habits. She is a very wise friend.
I thought about the idea of new habits and realized what I really wanted to do was get back to blogging. I really have missed it. I decided to take a peek to see if I Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-74615075393618468402015-09-26T11:58:00.000-07:002015-09-26T11:58:06.829-07:00Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. ~Chinese ProverbWe have just finished the second full week of school. It has been an interesting month as all three of us have needed to settle into a new routine. Taelin loves, loves, loves her new school. She is excited to go every day and comes home happy. I could not be more pleased with our decision choose Heritage as her school. She is just going to blossom! She is Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-36250697122867461532015-09-09T21:02:00.001-07:002015-09-09T21:02:33.445-07:001st day of 1st grade!
Today was Taelin's first day at her new school Heritage. She was SO excited for her first day and except for a few minutes when Joe was getting ready to leave, she was overjoyed to be going. I had to be at a training at 7:30 so Joe did the drop off. I was a little sad about it but Joe was excited. He did a great job of taking pictures and capturing Taelin and all her Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-29921960302435082732015-09-08T21:55:00.000-07:002015-09-08T21:55:30.155-07:00"And suddenly you know...It's time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings."This quote just SO fits how I am feeling tonight. I am so hopeful for this week and the beginnings that our family is experiencing. Every single one of us is venturing into something new.
The magic of beginnings. I just love it. Instead of feeling anxious or nervous or doubtful, I am trusting in the magic of beginnings. I am so grateful for this beginning I am Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-36270665395741035162015-09-06T09:31:00.001-07:002015-09-06T09:31:38.455-07:00transition: movement, passage, or change from one position, state, stage, subject, concept, etc., to another; change:Transition. It is all around me right now. I have started a new job at a new school. Taelin is starting first grade at a new school in just a few days. Joe's job is in flux right now because his boss (who he really likes and respects) is moving. There is a lot of change right now. My first inclination would normally be to freak out and worry about it all..and I have Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-65797718691247898012014-11-15T10:39:00.000-08:002014-11-15T10:39:27.056-08:00I don't have to attend every argument I'm invited to. ~Author UnknownI need to have this quote tattooed on my hand. Ok, that might be going to an extreme. At the very least, I need to write this quote down in a couple of particular places as a reminder. I keep finding myself in situations where I feel like I need to argue my stance, prove my point, convince others to change their mind. The majority of the time, I end up walking away frustrated, Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-33166967687053668162014-11-06T20:52:00.000-08:002014-11-06T20:52:05.513-08:00Potato SoupI am a huge fan of potato soup. Like a major fan. But I am picky about my potato soup. Like major picky. The "problem" with potato soup is that it isn't exactly healthy. Most of the recipes have like 4 cups of whole milk or some other insane thing. But the other day I was browsing on Pinterest and I clicked on yet another recipe of potato soup that I could scoff at for oneJodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-10208733119041680592014-11-05T19:39:00.001-08:002014-11-05T19:39:22.044-08:00Gratitude is the best attitude. ~Author UnknownI have decided that in order to get myself back in the habit of blogging and to refocus myself a little bit from some of the more negative things rolling around in my head, that this month every day I am going to post 3 things for which I am grateful.
Nov. 1
1. Afternoon naps
2. Scarves
3. Leftover Halloween candy
Nov. 2
1. Watching Taelin play with her cousin
2. Finding a new show to marathon Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-81595844509653685542014-11-03T23:53:00.000-08:002014-11-03T23:53:06.378-08:00Barley Chicken Casserole...a one pot wonder!The rain has started in Oregon and we have had some pretty incredible storms so far. On one of those days last week, I was in need of some comfort food. My brain immediately thought of the baked chicken and rice recipe that I love and I started digging through the cupboard to see if I had everything I would need. I didn't but I did have a half a bag of barley. I only have Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-2668305182846819062014-11-03T10:24:00.000-08:002014-11-03T10:24:06.737-08:00Time is making fools of us again. ~J.K. RowlingCan it really be almost two months since I have written a blog post? And even more since I have really "written" a post versus posting pictures. I know the answer is yes because I can feel that I haven't been writing. So much has happened and is happening and is going to happen that stealing a moment or two in order to sit down and write hasn't happened.
I am tired. In Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-5589464432878251662014-09-10T22:18:00.000-07:002014-09-10T22:18:59.731-07:00Photo A Day Sept 1-7
September is upon us and I have to say that only a week and half in and I am feeling sort of/kind of transitioned to my new work schedule. There are still a few things to get used to but I do have to say that I am loving just working the morning most days and having the afternoons off. It is too early to say for sure, but the fact that I am working on photos the second week of Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-43941797150470945822014-09-09T22:27:00.000-07:002014-09-09T22:27:01.842-07:00Slow Cook Beef Barley StewWe had a break from the summer heat last weekend (which was not something I was necessarily looking for) and I had the perfect opportunity to make a crock pot meal that I had on my "want to try" list. The last couple of weeks have been a bit of a transition for both Taelin and I with her starting kindergarten, my work schedule changing accordingly and having dance two nights of week. Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-51703027973220040812014-09-07T09:56:00.000-07:002014-09-07T09:56:21.485-07:00Photo A Day August 11-31
Seven days into September and I figured that maybe it would be time to sit down and share the rest of August with you all. Taelin is currently on the mend of what is hopefully just a 24-hour stomach bug. I say hopefully for the obvious reason that I hate Taelin not feeling well, but Tuesday is the first day of kindergarten and it would be more than a little sad for Taelin to miss Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-18581875260759235072014-08-26T21:51:00.004-07:002014-08-26T21:51:56.841-07:00Change always comes bearing gifts. ~Price PritchettKindergarten is coming. Taelin is going to be doing morning kindergarten at the same place that she did preschool. She knows the teachers, knows the school, has friends...there isn't much changing in that regard. But our schedule is changing. Instead of going 3 full days, which has been the schedule for the last 3 years, she will be going 5 half days for kindergarten. &Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-39093008567224310862014-08-10T15:11:00.000-07:002014-08-10T15:18:24.547-07:00Photo a Day July 21-Aug 10This week marks the start of the 2014-2015 school year for me and we are having a lazy day at home before I gear up. I thought it be best if I got caught up on my photo organizing which means getting caught up on my Photo A Day! We have been cramming summer into these last few weeks of July and first weeks of August since we got such a late start due to illness. Beach trips, a Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-65327631462384158712014-07-25T09:04:00.001-07:002014-07-25T09:07:43.253-07:00The living moment is everything. ~D.H. Lawrence
There is so much I can learn from this little girl. After days of hot weather, perfect for days at the park and running through sprinklers, we woke up Wednesday to a cool rainy day. We declared it a "we aren't going in the car anywhere" day which was just fine by me as we had been going full speed for awhile. We had a slow morning getting ready, made zucchini bread (ate a half Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-83392929363164529732014-07-24T23:00:00.000-07:002014-07-24T23:00:08.517-07:00Photo a Day July 14-20
We are feeling better, the sun is shining (or at least is was last week) and we are taking advantage of it all! I just LOVE summer...the down time, being outdoors, the fresh produce, afternoon naps...all of it! Here is just a glimpse of what our week was like last week.
july 14, 2014blueberry picking with Maddie
july 15, 2014blue lips from swimming lessons
july 16, 2014we went Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-82551347096118831462014-07-24T22:48:00.001-07:002014-07-24T22:48:40.124-07:00Ready or not, here it comes. "It" in this case being kindergarten.
Well, it's official. I don't know how to stop time. This is not a surprise to you? Well, then, I must have been the only one that didn't know. This week, I registered Taelin for kindergarten and then today, tempted by a back to school "sale", she picked out her backpack.
It is way to big for her, but they honestly didn't have any that were smaller. It was the Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-39310184628385555602014-07-14T08:18:00.000-07:002014-07-14T08:18:27.146-07:00Photo a Day July 7-13, 2014
We are all finally healthly (knock on the biggest piece of wood you can find) and I declared Monday morning that summer was starting immediately. Taelin started her swim lessons for the summer, the garden got some attention, we had a couple of play dates that included popsicles and we ended the week with a camping trip to Beverly Beach which is my favorite place to go camping. It wasJodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-708488573823209402014-07-09T22:34:00.001-07:002014-07-09T22:34:47.028-07:00Photo A Day July 1-6, 2014
I have been diligently working on catching up on my photos and my Project Life album and I am slowly getting there! We are finally (knock on wood) healthy in the Crowe household and we have been taking full advantage of our summer. I am hoping that our health holds and that we can continue our summer adventures!
july 1, 2014feeling better
july 2, 2014summer tea party...Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-86113988122963417652014-06-30T13:57:00.000-07:002014-06-30T13:57:39.917-07:00Photo a Day June 18-30My last post was a bit of a downer. I know I am a lucky girl when I have so many people worried about me and offer to help. I appreciate the worry and the offers. It was my hope that my next post would reveal a healthier situation, but sadly that isn't going to happen. It won't be quite as depressing though, I promise.
june 18, 2014doing a little writing about our Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-23601795232966437852014-06-28T22:18:00.001-07:002014-06-28T22:18:20.949-07:00Sickness be gone. We are supposed to be having summer thank-you-very-much.I am official over it. I am over the fevers and the vomit and the congestion and the piles of snotty tissues and the sadness and the crankiness and the exhaustion. I am over it all.
Joe has been sick, then got better, and is now back in bed with two badly infected eyes and a fever. I had a stomach bug over Father's Day weekend. Taelin had a fever for 5 straight days with a Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1071424022741560354.post-39916868644540633752014-06-18T22:22:00.002-07:002014-06-18T22:22:55.561-07:00Let's Go Fly A Kite!
A couple of weekends ago we went and stayed overnight in Pacific City in a cute little cabin with Joe's mom. Right before we left, Taelin was begging to fly a kite. We didn't have one but I am sure you wouldn't be surprised to learning that there were several for sale for the people like us that have a 5 year dying to fly a kite. Joe's mom picked one up and a half hour later declaredJodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03715194451576908484noreply@blogger.com0