Author Archives: allyanne

Spring at the Greenhouse

Posted on March 23, 2009 by allyanne

Heidi and I went to Pettiti's this afternoon and wandered around looking at all the beautiful flowers.     Ahhhhh. . . . We bought new rosemarys, as we do every spring. They smell like heaven, or like chicken, as … Continue reading →

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Bits of Loveliness

Posted on March 21, 2009 by allyanne

I love early flowers more than any other kind.   They're like that first swallow of water when you're completely parched. I look at them and I remember how good it feels to have green things growing.   Or blue … Continue reading →

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Fairy Houses and Noodle Fights

Posted on March 19, 2009 by allyanne

It's that time of year again, when the fairies are waking up and needing their houses to be built and fixed up and kitted out. Olivia has whole encyclopedias in her head about the fairies if you care to listen. … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Day for. . .

Posted on March 17, 2009 by allyanne

This!   Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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Blooms Bloooooooming

Posted on March 16, 2009 by allyanne

This photo was a total fluke. The light was low, and the flowers were also low, and the ground was a bit wet for me to lay down on my tum-tum to get the shot. So I just held my … Continue reading →

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Weekends Away. . .Do Not Happen Often Enough.

Posted on March 16, 2009 by allyanne

This weekend, I was so lucky to go away with four other wonderful, fun women to a gorgeous "cabin" (we keep calling it a cabin. Don't be thinking "camping" at all. Don't be thinking rustic. Be thinking: vacation dream home) … Continue reading →

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To the Yellow Cat from Across the Street

Posted on March 12, 2009 by allyanne

Hi Cat, I think we know each other well enough now to talk about boundaries. But before we talk about that, I do want you to know that we all find you charming and handsome and all that. I do … Continue reading →

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One a penny, two a penny, Hot cross buns!

Posted on March 11, 2009 by allyanne

Yesterday, Heidi called me while I was watching the kids. "Are you watching the kids right now?" "Yes I am," I replied. "Do you want hot cross buns?" "Of course!" (I've learned not to question Heidi on these things.) "Ok, … Continue reading →

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Spring Birdies are Back

Posted on March 3, 2009 by allyanne

There were a million birds in the neighbors' crab-apple trees yesterday. A big flock of rosy robins and later a bunch of glossy grackles. SUCH a flurry and busy-ness going on! So much EATING to do. It was exhausting to … Continue reading →

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babushka babe

Posted on March 2, 2009 by allyanne

Sooooo, quite a weekend here! The twins spent the night with us on Sunday night, because Kristen and Liv had to go to a Girl Scouts sleepover. At. The. Mall. Yeah, so they were kind of tired on Sunday morning … Continue reading →

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Celebrating another year of Cynthia!

Posted on February 27, 2009 by allyanne

Today is Cynthia's birthday! Hooray! She has been doing marvelously since her surgery, recovering quickly and easily, although she still has pain and discomfort. Yesterday, we went out to the Pine Tree Barn for nummy nums and PIE.   That … Continue reading →

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Ada and I Disagree

Posted on February 25, 2009 by allyanne

Ada thinks this plush, soft, cozy, warm, awesome blanket belongs to her.   Every time I turn around, she is snuggled up with it like it belongs to her.   She manages to ferret it out and get it all … Continue reading →

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Trying to cheer up

Posted on February 22, 2009 by allyanne

I've been so depressed this last week or so. The threads of my life keep unravelling all at once, and I am exhausted with trying to slough through each day. It might be winter, I don't know. I spent yesterday … Continue reading →

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Sweet Little Jillian

Posted on February 21, 2009 by allyanne

Chad and I went to the hospital this morning to visit Joe, Sarabeth, and sweet Jillian Grace.     Just a darling little doll-baby!  

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Jillian Grace Clarke! Enters the World! YAY!

Posted on February 19, 2009 by allyanne

You can see photos of mama and baby girl at www.joeandsarabeth.com Congrats! Glad we got that baby shower in when we did!

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