Gorgeous Scripts Wildlife Preserve With Random Soft Spots in Galena Forest

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Camilla

January 22 2022

Gorgeous sunrise this morning.

January 25 2022

Thomas and I went for an incredible walk in Script’s Wildlife Preserve this afternoon. It’s always beautiful! It was wonderful running into you, Barbara! And chatting for a bit with you and Bill.

January 31 2022

Thomas and I went for walk in Galena Forest. That was a workout. Hard, compacted snow with random soft, sinking spots, and slippery spots. Felt great, though. Came across a lovely, nearly flat snowman. 😂☃️😂 Got to try out my new snow boots. Vegan, barefoot/minimalist style. Love them! Wonderful walk.

Throwback Post: Great Selection of Books

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Camilla

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August 13 2013:

Hanging out at the library while Lillian is in therapies …. Love this library …. such a GREAT selection of books!

Throwback Post: Science Experiment Fun

Posted on January 2, 2022 by Camilla

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August 17 2013:

Science experiment adventures at our house today ….. Growing crystals for Thomas and invisible ink for Lillian. The crystals are in Thomas’ room nice and quiet so they can grow for the night …. surrounded by our homemade rocks and cards with positive words so they can grow beautiful. Invisible ink is drying so I can decipher their message to me!

Top 10 Digital Diary Entries for 2021

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Posted on December 31, 2021 by Camilla

Top 10 Digital Diary Entries With the Most Views for 2021

1. Projector With a Spleen Authority – Human Design

2. New Patio Furniture With Comfort and Pretty Privacy and New Abstract Art from Lillian Darnell

3. Movie Night: Total Recall

4. Lillian’s Imaginarium – Now on Etsy

5. Throwback Post: The Feedback Confirms It

6. The Wall of Love by Marco Santini Art – Featuring Artwork by Lillian Darnell and Summer Vacation Memories

7. The Hard Part – Asking for Help and Intense Advocating With Deep Diving

8. Throwback Post: A Day Full of Positive Consequences and The Gondola – 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans

9. Water Balloons and Cornhole

10. Throwback Post: Plum 100 Photo Shoot – Camilla

Happy New Year from Team TLC and Chad Basil the First!!

Team TLC and Romano Duo Christmas 2021 – Great Food With Harsh Driving Conditions and New Slippers

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Camilla

December 24 2021

Cranberry sauce and green bean casserole ready for tomorrow. Felt like cooking, experimenting, so made a vegan mushroom loaf for me and Thomas for tomorrow.

December 25 2021

Sending love to all, and warmth from 34 degrees! 🎄🎄🎄❄️❄️❄️🎄🎄🎄Team TLC, The Romano Duo, and Robert.

A beautiful afternoon with a lovely vegan dinner. My mom made vegan deviled eggs for me and Thomas. Very creative! Merry Christmas to all. May you be surrounded by love, joy, peace, and laughter.

Thomas took this photo during our drive home. This was right before I nearly threw up. 🤮 I have 4 wheel drive and can handle driving in snow, as long as I can go slow. However, when I can’t see the lanes, or the road in front of me, it absolutely unnerves me.

For local friends: Once I exited 580, getting on old 395, I was able to relax. I cannot handle the new freeway at night, in high winds or blizzard, snow conditions. I feel much safer on old 395, even though there was more snow on the road.

All good now. Car unloaded, ready to relax.

December 26 2021

Thank you to The Romano Duo! Who else got new slippers? ❄️☕️☕️☕️❄️ And since I get holes in them so quickly, two sets!

Thanks to my daddy for the new cold weather boots. Wide toe box, barefoot/minimalist style, and vegan. Need to send them back for a half size bigger to allow room for cozy socks. Love them!

Christmas in a Cozy Cottage – Festive Fun with Camilla

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Camilla

December 17 2021:

Thanks to Sharon for having me participate in this fun feature!

Describe your ideal Christmas.

My kids and I would spend Christmas week in a cozy cottage in the forest. I would wake to find a steady flow of plump snowflakes falling, the ground covered in a sparkling, thick layer of snow. While the kids are still sleeping, I sit in front of the fire, with a view of the trees, my hands wrapped around a mug of hot coffee, made from freshly ground beans. I spend time reading while taking in the beauty of the moment.

Later in the day, after gifts have been exchanged, we bundle ourselves, going for a breathtaking walk amongst the snow covered trees. When we return we unbundle, slip into bathing suits, and have a soak in the warm, relaxing jacuzzi. We end the day by watching a favorite movie before drifting into a peaceful, restful sleep.

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Throwback Post: Beautiful Park and Beautiful Day

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Camilla

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August 21 2015:

Beautiful park, beautiful day, beautiful life! Thomas flying his kite and Lillian flying her homemade paper airplane kite.

Lillian and Camilla November 2021 Date Day

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Camilla

November 19 2021

Lillian and Camilla November 2021 Date Day

A dark chocolate dipped pretzel for Lillian, then a walk on one of our favorite paths, ending with French fries from a favorite restaurant. Love jumped from the rocks to come home with us.