Tagged: petra
Gnomesville
Many years ago, Petra sent me this precious book about Gnomes. My interest in these unknown beings began there. So when I learned there was a place in Western Australia called Gnomesville, it was a must-see place to go! And off John and I went! Gnomesville is literally a place...
Thanks [Self] Giving
We had a different Thanksgiving this year. Enric and family were away. Petra was here. Mom wasn’t feeling well enough to travel. Poor Linda and George had to take their usual lovely and warm Thanksgiving and become severely and instantly MOBILE. Here at home, we had to quickly switch gears...
Laura is 21
It didn’t seem possible. The little girl I rocked and danced to sleep singing Stones and Steve Miller band to, the little girl that did a turn around from my boys and read ME bedtime stories, the sweet precious that asked to see “dot coms” as she climbed up on...
Petra Visits
Not long recovered from travel, I was back at the airport, thanks to our dear friend Chrissy driving me, this time picking up Petra at Dulles!
Friends Far Away
No matter where I am in the world, I am far from someone I love. Petra (from Holland) who lived with us for a year as an exchange student and quickly became family, along with Marta and Pepe (from Spain), who I met in Yahoo online, are also friends. They...
Miniature Birthday
My birthday was nearly a month ago, but it’s not over yet. Petra’s gift arrived yesterday. Along with this miniature house, I should add that Georgie also gave me something small, but sweet. Laura also gave me something small, but something I really wanted! Now I can carry...
Christmas Eve 2012 part 1
Christmas Eve was suddenly here. We had a few snow flurries and then it was time to begin our evening together. John and I always take the photos and it’s rare we are the ones being photographed. Seemed for our first Christmas together, we should pose for a few. Besides...
Birthday Flowers
The world is a rose; smell it and pass it to your friends. Persian Proverb Petra and Leoni sent me flowers for my birthday… Between mother’s day and my birthday, my room has never looked so cheery!
A Quick Visit from Petra and Leoni
Petra and Leoni arrived on a whirlwind, a day early, arms full of tulips. She was in the U.S. on official business but took time to visit family, meet RubÃ, and see the addition to the house. We did shopping, one of Leoni’s favorite things to do while here, we...
Holland Tee Shirts
Petra sent matching tee shirts for Silas and RubÃ. Today we finally got around to taking photos of them both dressed in them.
Petra, Silas, and Chocolate Cake
Petra emailed me about a week ago that she would be coming in for a quick visit. I quickly informed mom on the news and suggested she make a chocolate cake, knowing Petra loves mom’s homemade cakes. Silas, who had never met Petra yet, was already considering her a soul...
Shirts! (and soap and hats too!)
Each Christmas a package arrives from Australia. John, every year, seems to select the nicest gifts. For the two boys, he sent adorable t-shirts from The Perth Zoo where he is a docent. It seemed right to give Cameron the tiger t-shirt, as when John and I took him to...
Surprise Birthday Greeting
Birthdays are especially neat when you get greetings and good wishes from friends. Myrna really made my day when I got her email with updates on her life and a brief walk down memory lane. She found and then scanned an old photo of us, taken on one of our...
Mother and Son at the Piano
“The piano keys are black and white but they sound like a million colors in your mind.” – Maria Cristina Mena Sometimes, it’s hard to see a future. So, I go looking into the past at times. Photos from years ago can be comforting… These days, Enric can sit down...
Christmas Presents 2008: Bloemen & Planten
It occurs to me that I have been blogging now for 4 years and now entering my 5th. I know I get all excited over whacky world events and our crazy politics here at home, but many times I do blog something personal. You might think that Christmas is way...
Christmas Eve 2008
Christmas Eve, to me, has always been a very special night of the holiday. As a child, it was filled with anticipation and magic. My parents and sister were great at convincing me that Santa was near. We left cookies for Santa, and I do believe Linda even made noises...
Decorating Cookies
Decorating Cookies We have Petra and Leoni here from Holland for the holidays. After a few days of some solid Christmas shopping, we finally had time to settle down, go to church for the cantata and break out the sugar cookies to decorate with Jenny helping us. We decorated mom’s...
Hotel Xerraire Booking Up Fast!
Every house where love abides And friendship is a guest, Is surely home, and home, sweet home For there the heart can rest. Henry van Dyke (1852 – 1933) Not all, but most know that this autumn into winter is filling up fast at our home. We are very excited...
Another Sister’s Birthday
In our family, spring brings on a slew of birthdays in a row, starting in April, and not slowing down till end of June. The addition of Petra to the family didn’t change that. No sooner have we calmed down from Linda’s birthday, it’s time to celebrate another. This photo...
