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Throwback Post: Tree Hugging While Watching a Mouse Detective

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April 28 2016:

About this time of year Thomas and Lillian start asking how they can help pay for attending the yearly Chromosome 18 Conference (it’s in San Antonio this year). This time I told Thomas to do something that brings him happiness and joy and is something he likes doing. He did just that …. This is his first offering as he as a couple more ideas. He asked that I share with all of you. If it moves you and feels right, take a look, share with others, or support his efforts. Oceans of love … xoxo

https://thomasadarnell.com/2016/04/27/paintedrocksbythomas/ – (blog is currently offline while they update it)

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April 28 2013:

Tree hugging adventures for Thomas on our walk this morning … I just LOVE this moment and picture …

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April 28 2012:

Team TLC movie night … Got our detective hats on … Hot buttered popcorn coming up …

Throwback Post: Hand Painted Rocks with Poems While Reading at Sunset

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May 1 2016:

Thomas wasn’t alone in feeling inspired by rocks. I’ll be posting these on my website this week and thought I would give a sneak peak here. xoxo

Each is hand painted with acrylic, signed, dated, and sealed with gloss finish.

Each also comes with a one of a kind poem written by me. The poems and words are directly from the heart.

Much love and heart energy has gone into each one. Let me know should one of these speak to you and you would like to claim it before I post on the website.

You will know if one is meant for you. I will get pricing information to you and will share the poem with you also.

These are from Washoe lake when it was dry last October and some are from Boca Reservoir from almost 2 years ago. I knew they wanted to be decorated and shared.

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May 1 2015:

This morning when I woke up I set my intention and my goal for the day. That goal was to respond with love in every situation and to be shown how to share love and joy. On the way home from taking Lillian to Kat McLain’s place I stopped by the grocery store. I was leaving the store when I noticed a neighbor who I know has no car and uses a taxi when going places. Before I knew what was happening I turned around, walked up to her, and asked if she needed a ride home. She was very grateful and happy! So blessed I set love as my goal today. Sound like something you’d like to try as a goal? You never know where it may lead and it sure feels amazing! xoxo

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May 1 2014:

Lillian’s choice last night for me to read to her before bed! Brought back such sweet memories …. I bought this book at a yard sell when she was a wee little 4 pounder (about 12 years ago)! Read it to her almost every night and she still remembers that! So full of love and joy …. xoxo … Sending some to y’all too!

Another beautiful sunrise in Savannah Georgia last July 2013 at the Chromosome18 conference.So amazing!!


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May 1 2013:

eWomenNetwork fun!!! GREAT place Debbie Cox … Love the expansion!!!


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May 1 2012:

“Had I not arrived in a different place than planned, I would never have realized the POWER,
WISDOM and COMPASSION that lie within me.”
-Camilla Downs

I am so in love with my life, my kids, my friends and family, this place I call “home” …. I have grown, opened my arms and heart and embrace all life has to offer … This different place I have arrived is PERFECT!!!

“Just-cause” Adventures!! Here’s to US!!!

Cozy outdoor area adventures …. Warm, fuzzy little reading spot for Team Member T and me!

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May 1 2011:

Team member L is using the gift card the Easter Bunny brought her.

Team member T is using the gift card from the Easter Bunny!!

My taste buds are in Southern Heaven y’all! Catfish, hushpuppies, home grown corn (thanks Glen Dykes of Eagle Lake, MS – Aunt Debbie Burton’s Man) and french fries . . . . Mmmmmmmmm, Yummilcious and Yummy just aren’t good enough for how GOOD this is y’all!! My taste buds are seriously partying!!

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May 1 2009:

So appreciate my step-father! He just delivered my Bloody Mary to my door! Mom’s recovering from surgery, so, we’re staying here tonight! Frank Romano Rocks!

 

Throwback Post: Ducklings and Goslings While Walking

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May 1 2016:

Incredible walk with Thomas and Lillian this afternoon. We sat for a bit and watched the ducks, ducklings, geese, goslings, and birds.

I told a story about ducks and ducklings, we looked at leaves and clouds.

After dinner we looked up geese in the “Handbook of Nature Study” by Anna Botsford Comstock. That was FUN and so interesting reading about things we had already been seeing. Loved by all. xoxo

Throwback Post: Gifts with Books at the Library and a Cheeseburger While Watching a Movie

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May 14 2015:

He’s so excited! He can see!!!!

Lillian’s entry for the Spanish Springs bookmark contest. We delivered them today and the librarian was so happy!! Lillian’s quote “Books are a reader’s best friend!” xoxo


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May 14 2014:

Overflowing with gratitude for an amazing, beautiful, anonymous, giver of these goodies for Thomas and Lillian! Arrived via UPS yesterday and Monday. Thomas has a second love now, right up there with LEGOS. This “Chess Once A Pawn A Time” set is amazing! Says to only spend between 20 to 30 minutes at a time studying the books with your child. He read both books and soaked it all into that amazing soul of his in about an hour. He was so flipping excited! We played our first game before bed. Went fast cause I have no clue what I’m doing! Thomas says, “I love chess!” Thank you, thank you, thank you mystery giver!

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May 14 2012:

Heartfelt SHOUT out and Thank YOU to Jim Stovall, author of The Ultimate Gift for his beautiful endorsement of my book! I very much appreciate your faith in me Mr. Stovall … “As a blind person myself, I understand the challenge and blessing of doing things differently. In this book, Camilla shares her journey with Lillian which will help us all do more, give more, and be more.” -Jim Stovall, Emmy-award Winner, Best-selling author, The Ultimate Gift

FIVE copies away from selling 100 Books in the pre-launch sale! YAY!!

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Breathe …. Think About What Brings You Joy …. Breathe …. Think About What You Are Grateful For …. Breathe …. And This, Too, Will Pass …. -Camilla Downs

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May 14 2011:

PAWS to read! So fun for Thomas!! Lillian, not so much. She stays in the other room!!

Thomas drew this picture at school on Friday. It’s Thomas dancing with a Cheeseburger!!!

Momma Bear gets a whole night to herself! Team Member T & L’s daddy came to visit them so I get some time all to my little ole self! Wheeeee!!!!!

Mmmmmmmmm – Homemade Watermelon Margarita’s at The Romano Casa!!! The curator, chef and bartender at this joint ROCK!!

Can’t decide which beverage or which movie to watch for movie night tonight. First movie night I’ve had without Thomas and Lillian for a LONG time. I like the oldies! Think I’ll close my eyes and pick!

Here’s what I chose! I LOVE Agatha Christie! Love her books and love the Poirot movies – Happy with my choice!

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May 14 2010:

Thomas-ism ~ “I’m gonna go back to work next week at the circus so I can make money and do good stuff for people.”

Throwback Post: Dance the Night Away

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May 5 2014:

The day began with some lovely meditating, then a huge good morning hug from Thomas. On the way home from dropping T & L at school danced my booty off (in my mind) to Van Halen’s “Dance the Night Away” … Just LOVE that song!! Got so so so much done today!! After dinner sweet Ms. Lillian had a wild n crazy melt down. Fortunately, my inner Buddha came forth to remain calm. Later Thomas timed us to see how long he and I could hug. I think it was about 50 seconds …. If you haven’t noticed, Thomas has a hard time remaining still for longer than 50 seconds! HA! Next up, a game of UNO with each of them and tucking a sweet calmed down Lillian into bed with tips and conversation about what happened and making different choices next time. As an amazing and love filled day comes to an end, I say I LOVE LOVE. Love is completely, totally, utterly, the answer … xoxo

 

Throwback Post: Walk With Me – Guided Walks

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May 7 2016:

I heard somewhere one should do what they love and what comes naturally .. 😉 …. xoxoxo …. So …. Let’s go on walkabout! … “For the past 17 years I have been going for walks. What started out as an activity simply to satisfy my desire to be active; turned into a ritual for healing, releasing, discovering my authentic self, and connecting with nature.

I offer to you unique one of a kind “Walk With Me” sessions. Each persons session is tailored, therefore no two sessions will look the same. In addition, no two sessions will be alike for those partaking in multiple sessions.

These sessions are not guided hikes by any means. We simply go for a short walkabout … ” Go here to learn more …

Walk With Me – A New Offering

 

Throwback Post: Fundraising in the Car with Badminton

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May 7 2015:

Lillian is fundraising to help pay for going to The Chromosome 18 conference this year. She’s decided to use one of her abstract art drawings titled, “Egyptian Eye”, to help out (and she’s also donating some of it toDemi’s Difference). Here’s her blog post where she explains why this is important to her … xoxo

Egyptian Eye Painting For A Special Cause

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May 7 2014:

My “office” and view every Tuesday for the last year and a half from 1:45 – 4:00 pm while Lillian is in therapies …. Grateful for this wonderful place and for my awesome mobile office!

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May 7 2013:

What began as a search for an inexpensive and healthier alternative transformed into a way of life … Saving money and simplifying! I’ll take that!

Olive Oil as Facial Cleanser and Moisturizer – Oil Cleansing Method

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May 7 2012:

Lillian and I just back from class observations at High Desert Montessori …. so excited about the bright and FUN opportunities next school year holds for Lillan and Thomas!! WoooooHoooo!!! Here’s a picture of them sending off April 2012 as May 2012 blew in … Team TLC enjoyed the heck out of April and we’re on our way to soakin in every last minute of adventures in May!!

Fun game of badminton with Mr. T … Think Lillian cut off my head!! Hahahaha!!

Throwback Post: I Bid You Farewell

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May 5 2016:

It was my turn to choose a Team TLC family activity last night. YAY!

So we held our second quarter Letting Go Burning Ceremony.

Wonderfully inspiring to release and bid farewell to habits, fears, and beliefs that no longer serve. And to experience Thomas and Lillian embracing this and participating too!

We ended by holding hands and committing to our next Team TLC Adventure.

Call it whatever you’d like. Create whatever theme fits your lifestyle. That’s not the important piece. May you experiment with a family gathering once a month, once per quarter, whatever works. It’s magical indeed. xoxo