Reach out and touch someone you love

It's kidding season again here.  My good friend Denise at Caramel Apple Farm has 6 does ready to be Mommies.  Here is "Redbook" with her new baby- just 12 hours old

Minerva Magonagal

This sweet baby ( and her sister) were born on Kate's birthday.  Kate and I visited Denise and the goats and then came home for a birthday surprise from some famous people

Some magic was had by all.  A yummy cake of quiddish  and lots of fun.  Happy Birthday Kate!  who's now 8 (+2)

Kate, whose 8 + 2

Happy Birthday to me

Yikes! These numbers are getting up there.  I was born on a Friday and this year my birthday was on a Friday again.  It's ok.  It happens to a few of us.  I have always loved having a birthday around so many holidays.  Lincoln's birthday the day before.....we actually celebrated Lincoln's birthday when I was in school....and then Valentine's Day the day after.  It's a happy time of year.  I started celebrating this year by participating in a Mala workshop at my Yoga studio.  Mala beads are Buddhist prayer beads.  We created necklaces of stone beads that had special meaning to "LOVE" and ourselves.  I chose beads that attract serenity, love and creativity.  My single stone protects me from harm.  Yesterday I practiced a little Yoga in the studio and then spent the rest of the day at home with my Denver girls.  Ryan made a yummy dinner and we polished it off with chocolate fondue!!!  The dippers were strawberries (of course), pineapple, kiwi and gluten free angel food cake.  My Kate has a personal signature of getting more chocolate on her face than in her mouth.  This morning I went to a Pilates class and then had my 67 year old toes painted lilac.  Thank you all for your lovely Birthday wishes.  I appreciate every one of them.  Now I must go take a nap.

Mala beads

Triangle pose

Reverse warrior 2  Who doesn't practice  backyard Yoga in Denver in February with Granddaughters, chickens and goats?

Chocolate fondue for birthday cake

She just can't help it- more chocolate on the face than in the mouth

Goofball Ella

May we all walk with love and kindness, peace in our hearts,  and barefoot with lilac toes
Happy Birthday to me!

Jump off the boardwalk

Jump off the boardwalk, originally uploaded by cabanagirl.

make a wish!

make a wish!, originally uploaded by cabanagirl.

Happy birthday to my daughter, Whitney! It is your special day and I hope you enjoy it with lots of love and hugs! You have been such a great help to me making this big move to Denver and I appreciate it so much. Planning for your birthday reminded me of the gift you used to ask for, "Can I have something with a blue box and a white ribbon, please?" My Lord, Tiffany's has raised their prices so that even the "affordable" silver section is tiny but at least we can have the Tiffany blue and elegance in our celebrations!

Bainbridge Island

Bainbridge Island, originally uploaded by cabanagirl.

The beach was full of rocks and these giant driftwood trees. They made great obstacles to climb on.

...a new iPod for Ella

Whitney:Ella, originally uploaded by cabanagirl.

Family at the zoo

Family at the zoo, originally uploaded by cabanagirl.

The day after Thanksgiving we all went to the Denver Zoo. It was a really warm and sunny November day. The animals and the people all enjoyed the "summer" day

Happy Birthday, Whitney

Whitney's cupcake, originally uploaded by cabanagirl.

Today is Whitney's birthday! This year she spends it in Denver! Whitney's favorite color is blue so she gets a cupcake with aqua blue frosting. Instead of a candle....a big red heart. I love you, Whitney!

Balboa Island ferry

Balboa Island ferry, originally uploaded by cabanagirl.

Whitney and Ryan bring their girls to the hood and ride the Balboa Island Ferry to the Fun Zone

Merry Christmas to everyone!

On Christmas Eve Ella and Kate were upside down with excitement!

After a good night's rest and Santa's visit we couldn't believe how generous everyone was.  I hope everyone's Christmas is filled with so much joy and love.

Merry Christmas to all from Denise, Whitney, Ryan, Ella & Kate

Girls at the Beach

Brad, Amber and Reina came down for a visit last month to introduce Reina to the beach (first hand) and her cousins.  Brad took these lovely pictures of the girls on the beach.  Good job, Brad