October 12 2016:
“As I visit you day by day,
the secret to life is shared with me.
Every time, a different way.
Each time we part,
I leave knowing the true me.” ~Camilla Downs
Tag Archives: walks
Disagreeable Moments and Egrets and Crazy Beautiful Clouds and Birds
September 18 2016:
If sibling relationships were always loving and kind, would we know this as a loving and kind relationship? Or must we experience the disagreeable and unkind moments to know how to have a loving and kind relationship?
A day of blaring contrasts for these two. In the present moment perspective, I choose to see it as a day of learning for them. Yet, from the perspective of my past experiences, I struggle with being around arguing and disagreements. Whew!! What a day!!
Went for an after dinner walk so nature could lend a hand! Taking pictures of nature always lifts my spirits. xoxo
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September 20 2016:
Wonderful walk this morning. The egrets seem to be loving it here.
Plus!! I’m so excited! The blue billed ducks have returned!! They are my favorite. I can’t seem to get a photo of them with my phone. Need something a bit fancier.
I’ve experienced kundalini yoga the past 2 days and I love, love, love it. Absolutely amazing!!!
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September 20 2016:
Crazy beautiful clouds on the walk with Thomas tonight. Lovely breeze, great clouds, and gorgeous trees … Yes, thank you. Love! xoxo
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September 22 2016:
From our walk last night …. Mind the strong wind!! WOW!!! Plus, my phone went dead before Lillian finished.
The rest …. Then she would find a mate, build a nest, lay lots of beautiful eggs, and teach the baby birds to fly.
You gotta watch it to hear the question and beginning of her answer. xoxo
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September 23 2016:
Heaven to the ears and soul on my morning walk today …. You go birds, you go!
Shimmering Sun Beams
July 29 2016:
Wonderful, crystal clear walk for me Friday morning touched by shimmering sun beams … So incredibly beautiful! xoxo
Blessings,
Thomas, Lillian and Camilla = Team TLC
See It. Share It. BE IT … Spread Love Everywhere You Go!
Wonderfully exciting news! We’ve completed the first book trailer for Thomas’ upcoming book, Biggest Little Photographer. You can learn more and pre-order here.
Nice and Cool Walk
July 27 2016:
Walk with Lillian Monday night. Gonna have to start going earlier. Keep missing the beginning of the sunset. Nice and cool at this time of day though. And … still beautiful!
Blessings,
Thomas, Lillian and Camilla = Team TLC
See It. Share It. BE IT … Spread Love Everywhere You Go!
Wonderfully exciting news! We’ve completed the first book trailer for Thomas’ upcoming book, Biggest Little Photographer. You can learn more and pre-order here.
Walk With Me Camilla: Turtle and Pelicans
July 19 2016:
During my walk on the morning of the 18th, I got to see the turtle again! He was sharing the rock with a duck and a cormorant before I took this picture. Then I got to see seven pelicans! Cool! xoxo
The 2016 Chromosome 18 Conference: Beauty and History at Every Glance
(This is part seven of The 2016 C18 Conference Journey. Go here for part one.)
July 15 2016:
One more solo walk early yesterday morning ….. Strolled along for about an hour. Beauty and history at every glance. Nature shares her beauty and inspiration for all. She cares not who you are or where you are from … xoxoxo
Walks and Dance Party and Monopoly
May 8 2015
Nice walk, then a dance party, and now this .. Wahoo!
January 30 2012: Walking and Car Washing and Fixing Dinner
Thomas, Lillian and I went for a walk today after lunch. It was absolutely gorgeous! Thomas suggested we wash the car when we got back home! So we did . . .
We all had so much fun fixing dinner together and then it was bath time for Lillian and shower time for Thomas. They are thrilled when we have a Team TLC fixing dinner together night! Actually, all we did was warm up leftovers . . . same difference to them!
Before bed I read Huckle Cat’s Busiest Day Ever (amazon affiliate link) to Thomas and Curious George Goes to a Chocolate Factory (amazon affiliate link) to Lillian. The Richard Scarry book’s are fabulous. They are nostalgic for me because they always make me think of my Mammaw Mann. I love you Mammaw! Thomas and Lillian both love them, and who doesn’t like Curious George?!
Camilla’s Gratitude List: Week of January 1, 2012
January 1, 2012, Sunday, I am grateful for:
My friend Cathy Johansen and her son for inviting Thomas over today. We are testing how it goes with Cathy’s son being a “big brother” to Thomas.
Alone time with Lillian.
January 2, 2012, Tuesday, I am grateful for:
A surprise day all to myself.
Kat McLain for inviting Lillian to spend the day with her.
The transaction at Costco that cost me $5 less than what I was expecting.
The kind and enthusiastic cashier at Trader Joe’s.
Time spent chatting with my friend Glenna Smith over yummy tea.
Kona Gold for such an awesome and comfy space to have tea and a chat with friends.
Kindness.
January 3, 2012 Tuesday, I am grateful for:
Date days with Thomas.
The awesome therapists at Advanced Pediatric Therapies.
Our car.
Patience.
January 4, 2012, Wednesday, I am grateful for:
Shelter.
Food.
January 5, 2012, Thursday, I am grateful for:
Walks with Thomas and Lillian.
The Sun.
Lillian’s depth of beauty.
Kindness and joy expressed by Thomas.
A wonderful evening with beautiful friends {Cheri Hill, Clare Dreyer, Rachel Flower, Kimberly Phipps-Nichol, Kymberlee Simantel, Glenna Smith, Linda McLean} celebrating Rachel’s birthday.
January 6, 2012, Friday, I am grateful for:
Kat McLain for telling me to tear up the check I had written to her for Thomas visiting her two days this week . . . and telling me to write it for one day and to give it to her when I could.
Date days with Lillian.
Dr. Rick Winkelman, the optometrist who gave me samples to last me until I can come in for my annual check up in February.
The cashier at Walmart who told me not to worry about it when she accidentally input that I had given her $36 for my $34 dollar bill instead of $31. I was going to put the rest on my debit card; but couldn’t because she incorrectly put in the $36 instead of $31. I even offered my business card so they could contact me so I could pay the difference and they said no.
Hugs from Thomas.
Hearing Thomas and Lillian laugh.
Our house.
January 7, 2012, Saturday, I am grateful for:
Days with no appointments, no school buses and just plain nothing to do.
Walks with my kids.
Parks.
Nature.
Movie night with my kids.
Being asked by Thomas and Lillian to tickle them before bed and the fun and laughter that follows.
Quiet.