What is the REAL world?

I had a nice conversation with a friend today..mostly the kind where you catch up on each others lives, tell stories of raising the kiddos, share the rough spots and laugh together at parenting. Then I realized that while we were chattting..of future plans for family, work etc..it seemed we have created a list of reason why not to do something because "it isn't in the real world like that." And now just sitting here by the computer it dawned on me. What the hell is the real world??? Why do I and so many others constantly compare our dreams , ambitions, hopes, fears of life to the "real world" and I finish with dammit it This is the real world. My family is real, our daily choices are real, nature is real, living dreams should be real and let the rest of the world contemplate what fits the real world cause from this day forward I am living the Real world and my kids will see that it truly is REAL.

sweet papas!!

here are Tom and Jody out hanging with there little girls....so sweet arent they!

Skating in a Winter Wonderland!

I cant believe it is already days into December.and visions of sugar plums are definitely dancing in our boys ahead...along with Santa, Elves, trees, darkness to light, stories of Christmas in so many cultures and of course those dream lists and letters already sent to Santa. I cant help but find the Magic in Christmas now having little ones. They truly believe in *MAGIC*little elves, one Joly St. Nick, a sleigh that flies through the night surprising kiddos with there dreams... Now I know this can seem to be a big consumer time..but honestly I still remember so many Christmas filled with family, love, music, cookies, staying up late to watch Rudolf on TV, and of course Santa making my dream comes true. From my Turtle Henry, to those Reebok Dance shoes...I wore till they died..So Yes, though some would say we can do w/o the "stuff".... Teaching moderation, magic, hope, and giving to all seems to be a better balance for our home. We discuss plenty about giving to people in need, donating our clothes, giving at toy/clothing to the needy, and Cedar gets it! He just got yet another pkg in the mail from relatives...and immediately wanted to return the favor saying he wants to send presents to his mimi's and grandpas...so sweet. So while the boys wait, count down with there advent calender, learn about different holiday cultures in school, prepare to have a Solstice Celebration, we are celebrating love and life daily..here's to living..in the present from skating, to sipping hot cocoa, to hayrides.. there is Magic in the air to all willing to see and celebrate....Cheers

First snow is always best

Snowflakes cover our Mountain

I hear the footsteps of little people

Time:6am

I hide under the covers with Truth

Time:7 awake, feed the little boys and begin to hear the

"Can I go outside?"

Temp: 8 degrees

BURRRRR I say..lets wait..

Finally time for naps..realizing we haven't adventured out yet...

I suprise Cedar after he diddle dallys in his room with NO sleep

"get out side, grab your sled"

GRINS...

sleeping baby and toddler

Chains on car...

and bliss for one little guy!

"thanks mom" he just said.....

The first snow is ALWAYS BEST

Rear View Mirror

I was driving..as I do plenty out here in the mountains and I had my millionth look in the rear view mirror moment and it dawned on me..those little people are mine back there...full of grins for the moment, and I was at peace and kind of shocked all at that millionth moment of looking in my rear view mirror....

Patch Bags for Sale from Back in the Day!!

Oh..sewing fever has returned. I just returned from the shed with bins and bins of fabric....and dreams of new clothing..bags...doll clothes etc!!! So here are the patch bags I believe Jody made back in Asheville where we would sell "hippie" stuff on the streets including handmade bags, hemp necklaces, large hula-hoops....Yes while I was in the woods at Work with the Juvies Jody would spend Fridays after 5 at the free music in downtown Asheville...so I am thinking of trying to supplement the family cash with the sewing...if any of you have a specific need holler..or if you want to buy one of these fine bags let me know...how does 10.00 sound????

I did it..I did it!

I have to give myself props that I just finished my first hand made Waldorf Doll!!! And it feeels goooood! I started a class a couple weeks ago..visited it 3 times and whalllaaa...after dusting off the sewing machine, learning how to re-hand sew and machine sew I have Truths Christmas gift! I ahve that just accomplished something feeling..and love it. You know the one when you have truly been tried at something, stuck with it, and in the end feel empowered...hey might even want to do that again kind of feeling..so let the business begin!! Anyone in need of a doll..the cost is high but you will be satisfied!!!! Hooray.......