Rushing Water and Winter Wonderland

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Camilla

January 4 2017:

From the Thomas n Camilla December 2016 Date Day on Monday. I love this sound. Yet, I also love the silence and quiet of the snow covered wood upon departing the rushing water. Such beauty in contrast. xoxo

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January 5 2017:

Winter Wonderland walk this morning. Icicles are incredibly beautiful!! I took about 20 pictures of them!! Loved seeing the ducks all huddled together snacking on cracked corn. They make the sweetest sounds when eating.

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January 6 2017:

Thomas and Lillian in the Winter Wonderland! xoxo

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January 7 2017:

Sweet Lovey wasn’t as excited about the snow as we’ve been!!! Quickly took her picture and got her back inside. She says, “Too cold!” xoxo

How to be a Peaceful Parent

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Camilla

January 7 2017:

Top 10 Countdown Continues! The Number FIVE 2016 CamillaDowns.com blog post with the most views: “The Power and Magic of Connected Parenting” ……. xoxoxoxoxo ……

The Power and Magic of Connected Parenting

from the article … “Ever since Thomas was 1 year old we have been going to the library every 2 or 3 weeks. We live as a team rather than a dictatorship. Mostly, I am the team leader, yet I give them many opportunities to lead. We have letting go burning ceremonies every quarter.

We continually talk about why we are here, what are our goals, how are we doing personally and as a family, we make gratitude lists, create yearly vision boards for each of us and one as a family, write “compliment” notes for each other, and we openly discuss and practice mindfulness and emotional connection. We are not typical … and we like it ….. “

“Most people see what is, and never see what can be.” -Albert Einstein

How a Family of Three Lives in a Tiny Home

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Camilla

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 …..

Living in Tiny Home Adventures – Four Months

Enjoy Life

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Camilla

“All the animals except for man know that the principal business of life is to enjoy it.” -Samuel Butler

The Gift of Dream Catcher Earrings

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Camilla

**THROWBACK POST**

Summer 2013

The Romano Duo are back from Mississippi!! They brought Aunt Connie Wilson and Uncle Steve with them, Rocks for Team Member T & L and these GREAT dream catcher earrings for ME …. So pretty!! I’m not a jewelry kinda gal but I love the energy and color of these!

**Update January 2017 … These are the only earrings I wear! Love them!! xoxo

An Open Letter to My Daughter’s Meltdowns

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Camilla

January 3 2017:

Top 10 Countdown! The 2016 blog post on CamillaDowns.com with the most views: Dear Meltdown – The article which was quickly accepted and published by elephant journal.

May this land in front of the one who would benefit from reading it …

Dear Meltdown: Meet My Friend Mindfulness

Gifts from Nature and Reiki

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Camilla

**THROWBACK POST**

June 15 2013:

Economical and from the heart gift …

A dear friend severely injured her back several months ago which led to emergency surgery. I wanted to give her a little something to enjoy during her recovery that would also be inspiring once her back was healed.

This is what I came up with …. a lovely bag of ROCKS! That’s me! I love creating gifts with …..

https://camilladowns.com/2013/06/13/gift-ideas-from-nature-more-rocks/

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What a wonderful, relaxing and beautiful experience I got to enjoy today!! Thank you Denise Sheehan for helping me to experience and fulfill #66 on my ‪adventurelist‬ / ‪bucketlist‬ …. You and Dana have such an amazing and awesome property …. Loved every minute of it!! ‪

Thomas and Camilla December 2016 Date Day

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Camilla

January 2 2017:

Thomas and Camilla December 2016 Date Day … a wee bit late. Drove up to Galena Creek so he could sled. I went down a few times too!!!! So fun!!!! Then we shared a yummy gingerbread loaf cake. My legs are still unthawing!! Brrrrr!!!!

Snug and Cozy New Years Eve Celebration 2016

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Camilla

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

Little Sleeping Buds and Freezing

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Camilla

December 29 2016:

I love the little sleeping buds on trees. Finally got to take a walk yesterday morning and briefly played around with the macro lens I received as a gift. Thanks Momma! Can’t wait to play with it more. “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” -Theodore Roosevelt

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