January 10 2017:
Biggest Little Photographer is off to The Bronx!!! Stay dry little man!!! We have one book left in stock right now if you want to claim it as your own!! xoxo
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Biggest Little Photographer Book Trailer
January 11 2017:
Top 10 Countdown Continues! The Number EIGHT 2016 CamillaDowns.com blog post with the most views: “The Biggest Little Photographer by Thomas Darnell” ……. xoxoxoxoxo …….
This was the post announcing the book trailer! FUN!! I still love how it turned out!!
The trailer … https://youtu.be/LYUOex6s5-s …. xoxo
Why We Attend The Chromosome 18 Conference Every Summer
January 8 2017:
Top 10 Countdown Continues! The Number SIX 2016 CamillaDowns.com blog post with the most views: “2016 Chromosome 18 Conference – San Antonio” ……. xoxoxoxoxo …….
from the article … “The anticipation of and the attendance at the conference encourage Lillian to set goals and accomplishing them. At last year’s conference she got in the elevator, went downstairs, and waited in the lobby for friends .. all without my assistance or presence.
She used the hand dryer and automatic toilet also. About a week ago she walked across the foot bridge alone, without holding onto my arm. Two days ago she climbed two stairs with holding onto my arm and plans to reach the top of the stairwell before we leave for the conference. All of these are huge accomplishments for her … “
Seatbelt and Review and Preparing
January 2 2017
Buckling your own seatbelt …
I’m going through papers before sitting down to create my 2017 mind map and two theme words for the year and came across Lillian’s intention card from when she was eleven years old.
She did indeed accomplish this by that summer, I believe. I felt moved to share. May this give you pause and deep heart centered reflection as you move into the new year. xoxo
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January 2 2017:
Deep in review of 2016 and coming to a knowing of 2017. Listening to music, eyes closed at times, remembering, reflecting, envisioning. This feels different than any other time in the past. Feels wonderful, feels the pretense to a huge shift …. xoxo
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January 3 2017:
Throwback to 2011 … At nine years old she finally blew out candles!!! Blowing breath out of one’s mouth is a miracle … A miracle indeed! xoxo
https://youtu.be/HMzjPhoGKgk
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January 6 2017:
Finalizing review of 2016 and coming to the knowing of 2017. Lillian is done with this part of the process. And Thomas may create his in the moment.
We had a nearly two hour family meeting last night. I shared my theme of 2017 – The Shift. Shared my two words for the year: Knowing and Allowing. And my anchor – Writing.
I also shared that there is deep tiredness within me. All part of the process for me and a quality that is an integral part of the shift that will occur.
I will be releasing some things that do not serve me nor our family. And, as of now, may very well be as a tree and hibernate for the winter. Will create a blog post with the final 2017 vision and more details. If interested, I invite you to sign up to receive blog posts directly to your email. xoxo
The Fruition of a Desire
January 6 2017:
Top 10 Countdown Continues! The Number FOUR 2016 CamillaDowns.com blog post with the most views: “Photo a Day for 365 Days – Thomas’ One Year Anniversary” ……. xoxoxoxoxo ……
This book represents the fruition of a desire. Yet, within that is the message that the steps along the journey of ones desire are what comprises life itself.
It’s sure to inspire with great quotes; almost all of which were chosen by Thomas ….. for ages eight to eighty and beyond!”
…. excerpt from the blog post …. “From Thomas’ last post on instagram … “LEGO MANS FACE!!!!! I can’t believe I’ve made it to this point. Last year I ordered some LEGO pieces including a camera. Then @CamillaDowns showed me an article about somebody who did a photo a day for a year. I said “Can I do that?”
That was a year ago, and I’ve took photos EVERY SINGLE DAY! There was a lot of times I wanted to quit, but my intuition said not to! Thanks for all of you who have followed me from there to here! I will still post often, so don’t worry!! P.S. I purposely never showed is face to make it somewhat a mystery.”
How a Family of Three Lives in a Tiny Home
January 5 2017:
Top 10 Countdown Continues! The Number THREE 2016 CamillaDowns.com blog post with the most views: “Living in a Tiny Home Adventures – Four Months” … Hoping to write an update post on this! It’s been a while!
“One night after dinner and dishes, I cleared the table. Thomas and I then played a “homemade” version of ping pong using what we had. Brought so much deep belly laughter … From Lillian too as she watched us. I think the ball had fun too …..
Biggest Little Photographer Enters Reno Stores
January 4 2017:
Top 10 Countdown Continues! The Number TWO 2016 blog post on CamillaDowns.com with the most views: “Biggest Little Photographer Arrives – We Did It!”
“This book represents the fruition of a desire. Yet, within that is the message that the steps along the journey of ones desire are what comprises life itself.
It’s sure to inspire with great quotes; almost all of which were chosen by Thomas ….. for ages eight to eighty and beyond!”
Snug and Cozy New Years Eve Celebration 2016
January 1 2017
Team TLC snug n cozy celebration with ….
Pomegranate Italian Soda for Thomas and I and pressed apple juice for Lillian, cheese and cracker tray, root vegetable chips, and vegetarian chili scooped over avocado. Part 1
Team TLC snug n cozy celebration …. Part 2
Ended the night with a Letting Go and Calling In Burning Ceremony. xoxo
How to Have a Homemade Christmas
December 25 2016:
The most cherished and beloved gifts. Part 1
Lillian created a Nature Book for me that caused my eyes to sweat.
“Grass is healthy food and beautiful.
Sky is a beautiful ocean in the sky.
Flower is a pretty thing in nature.
Trees are old wise spirits in nature.
Ocean is a reflection of the sky.
Night is a beautiful time.
Animals are people and nature like us.”
I wrote a poem for each of them and made it into a wall hanger.
Thomas: “Knowledge beyond grasp, Gentle and tender heart, Deep knowing of the soul.”
Lillian: “Beauty shining within and without, Depth and strength I know not, A light shining brightly for the World.”
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The most cherished and beloved gifts. Part 2
A handmade card from Lillian and a poster size drawing from both Thomas and Lillian.
The card is full of original Lillian nature quotes … Plus one from Thomas!
“A sunset is nature’s art.
Rainbows are nature’s fancy artwork.
Night is art to the human’s eye.
Seasons are nature’s beauty.
Wind is nature’s music.
Space is a beautiful art.
Snow and ice are nature’s quiet time.” -Lillian
“Nature is full of awesome animals.” -Thomas
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The most cherished and beloved gifts. Part 3
Lillian made Thomas a Nature Book also.
“A cat can make several sounds including purr and meow.
A dog likes a lot of outdoor exercise.
Fish are living in almost any body of water.
Mouse like a lot of food scraps including cheese.
Ducks are social.
Cows help humans by making milk and eating grass.
Humans can dress up as animals and wear animal headbands. We are animals.” xoxo
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The most cherished and beloved gifts. Last Set of Pictures
Lillian made a Christmas card for Thomas and a noisemaker for me!
Many of you know that Lillian has been working on having flexibility. Something that is extremely difficult for her. At about 9:00 pm Christmas Eve she was still working on handmade gifts. She was determined to stay up until she was done!
She decided at 11:00 that she would go to bed and finish in the morning. YAY for flexibility entering a wee bit!! I simply knew the next morning that it would be best to not even suggest waiting until after opening gifts for her to finish.
So … our Christmas Day did not begin until about 11:00 as we waited for her to be finished …… And, we were all okay with that …. xoxoxo
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There were a few non homemade gifts too!! Thomas and I can play tennis now!! And as soon as it snows he can go sledding. Plus a calendar and a sweater he just loves.
Here’s a great gift idea for someone with sensory issues ……. a soft fuzzy sweater. He asked me if he could wear it all week. Great job Romano Duo on that gift!!! Thanks to Super Owen for the great book too!
Lillian got a box of one of her favorite cookies, a great new LEGO set, some books, and a calendar. Thanks to Super Owen for the great book.
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Gifts beyond the handmade …. I received some great books, a new sheet pan, oh so comfy socks, and since I’m not able to have a real camera right now, a few awesome accessories for what I do have!
Can’t wait to read the books! Thank you Frank for this amazing pan!!! Baked rosemary fries in it last night and they were amazing.
Thank you Olivia for these yummy socks!! And thank you Momma for the lenses. I finally got to go for a walk this morning and tested the macro. Love, love, love it!!!!
To Peace and Love and Compassion and Solutions for 2017
December 31 2016:
Team TLC observes the occasion on New York time!
Now …. time for our last Letting Go Burning Ceremony of 2016. There’s no problems, only solutions.
A couple of quotes with which Thomas chose to end his book and with which I’d like to end this years post.
“You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us. And the world will live as one.” -John Lennon
“Everything you can imagine is real.” -Pablo Picasso
It all begins within. One cannot have peace and love without, if not first having it within. Here’s to peace, compassion, self-love, and solutions for all.
