tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52330367926126802512024-03-19T03:21:07.751-07:00letters to my little love...letters to my little lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520159551113117716noreply@blogger.comBlogger792125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233036792612680251.post-74532038865650259982015-11-25T06:32:00.001-08:002015-11-25T06:32:51.953-08:00Pen Pals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear Em,<br />
Last year you made the sweetest, little friend. You both love books. You both love pink. It was a match made in heaven.<br />
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Except...<br />
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You met your friend Claire at an out of state wedding. Her family lives in Pennsilvania. This doesn't make play dates easy to plan.<br />
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Luckily, her family came to visit Rhode Island for a fantastic long weekend a few months ago. It was as if no time had passed. You & Claire took up right where you left off. We loved the time we got to share with the whole family.<br />
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When it came time for Claire & her family to return home, you were devestated. I understood. It's so hard to say goodbye to dear friends, especially when you know it will be a while before you're able to be reunited. I suggested you write letters to Claire to keep in touch until we can visit her family. It didn't totally take away the sting of being apart, but you were excited to have a way to communicate...& you were really excited about the prospect of getting mail.<br />
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You wrote your first letter to her a few weeks later. Expecting to have a response the next day, you couldn't understand why the mail "was taking SOOOO long." Since then, we've had many discussions about how the postal system works. It's been an excellent lesson in patience.<br />
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When you opened the mailbox to find your first letter from Claire, you couldn't have been more excited. You read it aloud to Daddy & I. It was so fun to find out what she & her family had been up to. You "ohhhed" & "awed" over the picture she drew you & hung it up on the wall.<br />
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I smiled as I watched you write Claire a letter in return. In a world that's full of quick text, email, & facebook messages, you have a found a pen pal...& a fantastic friend.<br />
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I love you so,<br />
Mommyletters to my little lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520159551113117716noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233036792612680251.post-56378428192034637572015-11-23T06:19:00.000-08:002015-11-23T06:19:17.185-08:00Measuring TapeDear Em,<br />
You're a little learning sponge. You constantly come home with a project of some sort in mind. We have refrigerator doors full of your writings, notes to Daddy & I, lists of numbers, & even instructions on how to make stars. I love how much you love school & learning at this age.<br />
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A couple weeks ago, you made a card & had left over paper. When I found you at the dining table, you had cut strips out of the paper & had taped them together to make one, long piece of paper. The strip was longer than you are tall. You numbered it from 1 to 100.<br />
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"Mom, I made a measuring tape. Look! I'm 55!"<br />
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While no actual standard forms of measurement had been used in the making of your "measuring tape," I couldn't help but be awed by you. I remember working together to count to ten. Now you're writing out your numbers to 100...& using scissors...all by yourself.<br />
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Sometimes it's sad for me to see you grow up so quickly, but it's just as exciting to see the young lady you're becoming. I couldn't be more proud to be your mom.<br />
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I love you so,<br />
Mommyletters to my little lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520159551113117716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233036792612680251.post-12591167397899691992015-11-05T06:23:00.000-08:002015-11-05T06:23:36.465-08:00A Bug & A WishDear Em,<br />
You've been in kindergarten for a little over two months, & I have to admit, at times it's been a challenging transition. Through all the changes & the bumps along the way, you've really grown to love being a kindergartner. You love your little school, & you adore the new, little friends you've made along the way.<br />
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Daddy & I can't help but feel removed. When you went to Sweet Peas, we dropped you off each day. We said hi to your directors & your classmates. We got to hear about which classmate was about to have a baby brother & see which classmate brought in sea creature stuffed animals each day. We could see your classwork on the walls & had a few moments to touch base with your teachers about how they were doing & the things you were working on. When we picked you up from school, we got short glimpses of what classroom life was like for you before one of your little friends would shout out, "Emma, your mom/dad is here."<br />
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Now that you're in kindergarten, we don't get to have that daily glimpse into your school life. What we do get is the things you share with us once you get home. There are days where you can't seem to remember anything you did at school. Luckily, more often than not, you can remember little bits of your day. I love hearing about how you play zoo keeper in gym class, how you are working on identifying main characters & plots in library, & how you learned how to make a star in art. You teach me new words in Spanish each week & recite adorable poems you learned at "morning meetings." You shared with me that one little boy is the smartest kid in class...at least he told you he was & you believe him (he knows things like what a trapezoid is & what 100 + 100 equals).<br />
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One of our favorite things that you've taught us about is a bug and a wish. You were discussing with us a difficultly you were having with another classmate. He was pretending that a block was a car, & he was driving his "car" all over your body. You didn't want him driving his "car" all over your body. You explained to us that you had given him a bug & a wish. A bug & a what?? "A bug & a wish, Mom. It's where you say, 'you're bugging me & I wish you would stop.'" A bug & a wish! Isn't that the most freaking adorable thing in the world?!<br />
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Knowing how to handle conflict is not something that is inherent. It is taught & learned along the way. Your style of resolving conflict will probably evolve through different situations & different years (let me just warn you now, there is very little that works with a three year old). It makes my heart happy that, for now, you have a bug & a wish.<br />
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I have to say, there are many times in my work day that I would LOVE to use a bug & a wish.<br />
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I love you so,<br />
Mommyletters to my little lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520159551113117716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233036792612680251.post-10405192205168743652015-11-04T06:16:00.000-08:002015-11-04T06:16:25.779-08:00UNO!Dear Em,<br />
I remember many family nights playing UNO together as I was growing up. We played the version of the game where you picked up cards until you had one to play, & sometimes I felt like I had the whole deck in my hand. I remember being so bummed when one of my sisters slammed down a DRAW FOUR card, but feeling so exhilarated when I had one to slam down on top of it. It is such a simple game, but I love the memories I have of my family sitting down to play it together.<br />
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Once Daddy & I got married, we bought the game of UNO for our own home, but I can't even remember the last time I played it...until last month.<br />
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We brought a bunch of board games up with us on our New Hampshire getaway. We had each chosen a game to bring along, but at the last minute, I grabbed UNO too. We opened up the box & went over the rules with you. It seemed like the perfect game for you at this age. You've had your colors down for a while, & numbers are something that you've been going over a lot at school. Still, I wondered if it would be tough for you to manage a bunch of cards.<br />
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It turns out, you are a little UNO shark. In no time, you were shouting out UNO & winning without breaking a sweat. It's a good thing we weren't playing for money, because Daddy & I may have lost a lot that night.<br />
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We've brought the UNO box back out a few times since then & even played with Grandma & Papa's set. I can't wait until we get together with my family for the holidays. Taking out the UNO set with my parents & siblings again will be so fun...especially when I'll get to look across the table at you shouting UNO & beaming with excitement.<br />
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I love you so,<br />
Mommyletters to my little lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520159551113117716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233036792612680251.post-75138261457629916102015-11-03T06:03:00.000-08:002015-11-03T06:03:10.999-08:00Last Friday NightDear Em,<br />
It's fall, & we've been spending many of our Fridays at the pool. You love swimming, & I love swimming with you. Daddy & I have been so impressed with your budding swimming skills, & it's so fun to swim along with you. There has been a lot of splashing & floating competitions & giggles & family fun. Of course, I have to bring my camera along...<br />
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A few weeks ago, you & I had a night of swimming as just us girls. You had been asking to jump off the 3 meter diving board for over a year. Each time, Daddy has been too chicken to let you take the plunge. "Maybe when you're a little older," he would tell you as he shook his head in fear. I have to admit, I was feeling a little fearful too. Three meters is just so high! </div>
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But then you asked me again when it was just the two of us. More often than not, I find myself holding my breath, not ready for you to take that next step or grow anymore into a young lady. I think after a long & hard work week, I was feeling the need to be brave. Somehow, I found myself saying yes. You climbed up the ladder timidly & slowly inched out onto the board. You gave me a nervous, questioning look. I tried to be as brave as I could for you. I gave you a thumbs up & a reassuring smile, & then you jumped!</div>
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My heart thumped out of my chest as you splashed into the water & finally swam up to the surface. You had a huge smile on your face. "I want to do it again!" I let you jump one more time before we had to leave. "Next time, I'm going to do a cannon ball," you exclaimed. Oh my goodness, I love you so freaking much my little dare devil.</div>
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I have to say, there's something pretty dang exhilarating about watching you conquer each first as you did on the 3 meter board that night. It gives me the inspiration & the confidence to try to conquer my own.</div>
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letters to my little lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520159551113117716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233036792612680251.post-79889030733829146322015-11-02T06:06:00.000-08:002015-11-02T06:06:11.140-08:00Our Halloween 2015Dear Em,<br />
This year for Halloween, you were a gorgeous purple butterfly.<br />
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Our Halloween celebrations started a week before Halloween. Your school held a Fall Spooktacular. I got to help put the event together, & I couldn't believe the hard work the PTO put in to throw such a fun event. The decorations were so fun. There was a photo booth, crafts, a DJ, & fall snacks galore. We had a blast.<br />
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We carved pumpkins on the Thursday night before Halloween. Daddy carved out the minnie mouse you had picked, & I went with a nautical theme & carved a lighthouse.</div>
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We continued with our annual tradition of meeting up with your best friend & her family to go trick or treating at Mystic Village. The two of you were so stinkin' cute & had such a blast together. The hardest part of it all was contianing your large, butterfly wings. You're already like a bull in a China shop. Pair that with a set of wings that stick out & you were bumping into everyone & everything. Ha!<br />
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Savanna came back home with us, & the two of you trick or treated together in our naighborhood. Our neighborhood is small & doesn't get many trick or treaters. You both got handfuls of candy at almost every house. Your bags were overflowing by the time you got home. We offered you lots of candy that night, but you & Savanna were too busy playing barbies & writing your own books to be bothered by candy. Ha!<br />
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So, now I'm living in a house with an over abundance of candy. This is not good.<br />
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I love you so,<br />
Mommyletters to my little lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520159551113117716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233036792612680251.post-36954306828644416882015-10-29T06:31:00.001-07:002015-10-29T06:34:00.368-07:00One Fun Fall SaturdayDear Em,<br />
We had such a fun fall Saturday this past weekend. Our friends had driven up from the New York City area (you fondly refer to them as Aunt Erin & Uncle Matt). Wanting to show them the best of Rhode Island & knowing rain was on the forecast for Sunday, we jam packed our Saturday with as many of our favorite fall activities as we could.<br />
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It started with a 5 year old birthday party at <a href="http://thefarmersdaughterri.com/">The Farmer's Daughter</a>. We don't typically take our out of state friends to birthday parties of children they don't know, but the party was at a farm. So we figured, why not? We had planned on having some pumpkin patch fun, & this way you could also celebrate one of your dearest friends.<br />
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We watched you have a blast with you little friends, going on a hayride, picking out a pumpkin, & painting your pumpkin. You hit a pinata & collected candy. It truly was the perfect fall birthday party.<br />
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After you hugged all your little friends goodbye, we explored the farm ourselves. It took us a little while to pick out the perfect pumpkins to take home.<br />
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After we had purchased our pumpkins, we had fun at some of the other farm activities. You worked your way through a hay bale maze. Everybody slingshot pumpkins at scarecrow targets. We all got lost in the corn maze. Although there was a flock of bird nearby making ominous, horror movie bird sounds, everything else about the corn maze was hilarious. At each fork you would split up our group, ordering half of us to go one way & the other half to go the other way. Eventually, we all made it out together.<br />
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After the farm fun, you went to have a sleepover at Grandma & Papa's house. Matt, Erin, Daddy, & I began the adult portion of our Saturday. We went to <a href="http://www.tiltedbarnbrewery.com/">Tilted Barn Brewery</a>. I just love that there is a place near our house where we can taste beer in a barn & walk along a path filled with chickens.<br />
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We stopped to enjoy the fall foliage on the way to our next stop. The foliage was at its peak this past weekend. It made my heart so happy as we drove along backroads.<br />
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We took Erin & Matt to our favorite beach in Rhode Island. I promised them that after they climbed the giant dune, they would love the view. Of course, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napatree_Point">Napatree Point</a> didn't disappoint.<br />
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We went into the night at <a href="http://www.oceanhouseri.com/">Ocean House</a> & <a href="http://www.themaltedbarleyri.com/">Malted Barley</a> (two of my favorite Westerly spots for very different reasons), & returned home exhausted from our full fall day. Luckily, Sunday was the perfect grey day for us to relax & recover from our busy Saturday. We mostly watched movies & football & ate a lot of yummy food. Although I felt a little guilty about not getting out of the house, I think it's what we all needed.<br />
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I'm so thankful for our beautiful fall Rhode Island weekend. The best part was sharing it with friends & family, & the excited smile that spread across your adorable face.<br />
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I love you so,<br />
Mommyletters to my little lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520159551113117716noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233036792612680251.post-73187930877012288542015-10-28T06:20:00.000-07:002015-10-28T06:20:34.342-07:00Girls WeekendDear Em,<br />
A couple weekends ago, Daddy went camping. While he was viewing this...<br />
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We were enjoying the weekend as just the girls (& Joey & Charlie). On Friday night, you & I headed to the URI pool.<br />
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We woke up early on Saturday with a day full of plans. After enjoying a bounce house birthday party, we stopped to get a couple Awful Awfuls (on top of the two pieces of cake you had at the party! Whatever. It was girls weekend. Anything goes, right?). Then we did a little bit of shopping. I love having a shopping buddy. We weren't even shopping for you, but you were happy to browse the racks & give me your opinion in the dressing room.<br />
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Next we bundled up & headed down to Narragansett. There were scarecrows everywhere, & you ran around looking at each one. I think the bride & the groom were your favorites. The bright blue sky was sprinkled with cotton ball clouds. We walked around & enjoyed the ocean air for a while. Then you built rock towers until it was time to go home for dinner.<br />
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Sunday was another busy day. We got up early & headed to the pumpkin patch at Buttonwoods Farm. We met up with some of my girlfriends from high school & their adorable littles. This was the fourth year we've come together at Buttonwoods. It's become such a wonderful & fun tradition. I love seeing how much all the kids have grown each year & watching you all play together.<br />
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When we returned home from the pumpkin patch, you ran inside excitedly to find Daddy sitting on the couch. We were so happy to welcome Daddy back from his adventure. Our girls weekend was a blast, but being together as a family always puts the biggest smile in my heart.<br />
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I love you so,<br />
Mommyletters to my little lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520159551113117716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233036792612680251.post-42979823684770196812015-10-27T05:37:00.002-07:002015-10-27T05:39:45.128-07:00My Mini MeDear Em,<br />
From the moment you were born, Daddy & I have always seen you as a wonderful mix of the two of us. You have my cheeks but his long torso. You have the shape of Daddy's eyes but my wide feet. Daddy's eyes are blue & mine are brown. Your eyes are a greenish hazel. As children, Daddy had bright blonde hair & my hair was brown. Your hair is a beautiful, dirty blonde- a mix of both of us!<br />
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I love seeing the resemblance when I look at pictures of me as a child & compare them to what you look like right now. You are so my child. Sometimes, you even talk similarly.<br />
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On the other hand, you have a sense of style that is all your own. Still, sometimes you love to match your mom. When I try on clothes at a store, you love to try on the same ones.<br />
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When we were in New Hampshire, I realized we had a couple shirts that were similar. I declared it twins day, & you were thrilled to play along...even if there was no pink to be had in either of the outfits. We hiked around New Hampshire in sweaters with blue & white stripes. You held my hand throughout most of the day, & I smiled as I looked down at my mini-me.<br />
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That night we changed into comfy, grey sweatpants & bright orange shirts. Again, you squealed with delight that we got to be "twins!"<br />
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Having a mini-me is one of the most freaking fun things in the whole world, & I love how much you beam when I refer to you as my mini-me. I know there will come a day when you don't think I'm the most amazing woman in the world. I'm sure there will be a time when you don't want to dress or look anything like me. For now, I'm just going to relish this time. I'm going to enjoy every moment of holding hands with my mini-me.</div>
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letters to my little lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520159551113117716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233036792612680251.post-40534901999947633352015-10-26T06:21:00.000-07:002015-10-27T05:40:14.962-07:00You want to be a dress designerDear Em,<br />
I remember when you weren't quite two & your teachers asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up. Other classmates wanted to be dinosaurs & firemen. You didn't know. Your teachers asked you what Mommy & Daddy did for work. "They go to work & then they pick me up from school," you said exasperated (I think it's kind of tough to explain insurance adjusting & a sales consulting to a 1 & 1/2 year old).<br />
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Years passed & you seemed to nail down what you wanted to be, a princess, of course. I explained to you that the only way you could be a princess is if you married a prince. While not impossible it could be really tough, especially because we don't have any princes in the USA.<br />
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Gradually, you realized that there were so many other things you wanted to be or do. With princessing taking up so much of your time, it would be challenging to also have 26 kids & be a teacher & run a dance studio & be an artist. It's 2015. Girls can have & be & do it all, but you also have to be practical. A person can only do so much.<br />
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You've somewhat put your dreams of being a princess on the back burner, & while you still want to be so many things, there is one front runner that has emerged. You want to be a dress designer. You will spend hours drawing dresses along with accessories like crowns & necklaces & capes. It's incredibly adorable & also incredibly inspiring to watch a little five year old (who looks more & more grown up every day) with big dreams.<br />
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<br />letters to my little lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520159551113117716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233036792612680251.post-57272349786232934512015-10-21T07:35:00.001-07:002015-10-21T07:35:57.925-07:00Our Family New Hampshire Adventure 2015: Stopping by PortsmouthDear Em,<br />
On our last day spent in New Hampshire, Daddy & I celebrated our 7 year wedding anniversary. It was the day we would be traveling back home, but I wanted to do something fun. We had used the whole weekend adventure to celebrate our anniversary & our little family, but I wanted to do something on the official day.<br />
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I had heard great things about Portsmouth & asked Daddy if he wanted to take a detour on the way home to check it out. Seeing that it is home to many breweries & fun restaurants, Daddy was excited to check it out. However, after loading up into the car, I realized neither of us had actually planned out anything to see or do while we were there.<br />
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Daddy went online & looked up some restaurants & attractions during our drive out there. We made some tentative plans & decided we would play our Portsmouth adventure by ear. We parked our car, ready to walk around & explore. Unfortunately, with only a few hours to spend in Portsmouth & extremely loose plans, we didn't really see the best of Portsmouth. Mostly we just checked out the shops & ate a lot. It probably wasn't the best Portsmouth trip, but we still had fun.<br />
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We checked out a bookstore cafe. On the bar was an old typewriter. You were so excited to type out your very first sentence: I love you mom and dad. "Mom, I'm typing just like Kit Kittredge!"</div>
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<u><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mama-Lets-Make-Moon-Clay/dp/1938301064">Mama, Let's Make A Moon</a></u> is such a sweet little story. We've read it multiple times since we returned home. Sometimes Daddy & I read it to you, & sometimes you read it to us. Always, it reminds me of our precious trip to New Hampshire & the amazing adventures I got to share with my little family.</div>
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letters to my little lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520159551113117716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233036792612680251.post-53359124051449703662015-10-20T06:16:00.002-07:002015-10-20T06:16:58.456-07:00Our Family New Hampshire Adventure 2015: My Favorite Hot TubDear Em,<br />
You LOVE hot tubs. You seem to rate how much you like a home by whether or not a hot tub is included. Nonnie & Papi have one at their house, & they've talked about how we should get one too. I like hot tubs, but I really don't want to own one. All I can think of is cost & maintenance & how we would have to hire someone to fix it if ever it was broken. I don't think we'll ever be hot tub owners.<br />
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However, it is a nice bonus when we're vacationing.<br />
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I think my very favorite hot tub to visit is the one in the condo complex where we vacation in New Hampshire. It's at the base of Loon Mountain. When you combine the brisk fall air & gorgeous, foliage filled mountain views with the heat & relaxation of the hot tub. It's pretty close to a perfect vacation moment. During our most recent visit, we got to experience all of that in the midst of the most brilliant sunset. My heart was at peace.<br />
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Although, I wouldn't necessarily consider it relaxing. I was in the hot tub with you, after all. Hot tubbing with you is always an adventure...& very splashy. I don't know if most people do cannon balls into hot tubs, but you do. Ha!<br />
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letters to my little lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520159551113117716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233036792612680251.post-60795133508545632752015-10-19T06:15:00.000-07:002015-10-19T06:15:15.104-07:00Our Family New Hampshire Adventure 2015: Santa's VillageDear Em,<br />
I would have been happy to spend all of our New Hampshire get-away hiking & taking in the gorgeous foliage, but you & Daddy are thrill seekers. If the two of you were going to New Hampshire, you wanted to include an amusement park in the itinerary. The two of you planned to spend a big chunk of the day riding on roller coasters, & I planned to happily stand on the ground & take pictures.<br />
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We let you choose between Story Land or Santa's Village. We had been to both. I think you would take any chance to see Santa that you can get. Ha! Santa's Village it was!<br />
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Santa's Village was the perfect amusement park for you this year. It was just the right size. We didn't make it on everything, but we went on everything that we wanted to get to. You were tall enough for all the rides, & went on your favorites multiple times. You & Daddy rocked all the roller coaster type rides with huge smiles across your face. The girl in pink with her hands up? Yup, that's my daughter.<br />
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It was an excellent day. There were no tears or meltdowns. There was just laughter & smiles & great family time. We didn't even seethe big man in red, but I think our day spent at Santa's Village was still absolutely perfect.</div>
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letters to my little lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520159551113117716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233036792612680251.post-20217043132002521332015-10-09T06:15:00.001-07:002015-10-09T06:17:43.452-07:00love lettersDear Em,<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">"Let her sleep</span></div>
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On the way to New Hampshire, we had told you that we would climb to the top of a mountain. You looked at us, unsure and nervous, questioning your abilities. "Are you sure about this?"</div>
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Of course we didn't actually climb all of <a href="http://www.nhstateparks.org/explore/state-parks/aerial-tramway.aspx">Cannon Mountain</a>. We took a tram ride up 99.5% of it. "Mommy, I'm so glad we're not climbing this." You sighed with relief as we traveled through the air. We looked at all the other beautiful mountain tops in awe.</div>
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Once we got off the tram, we ate a quick lunch. We sat outside, just the three of us in the chilly mountain air. The views around us were incredible, & we had hot cocoa to warm our hands.</div>
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Then we made the 15 minute hike up an additional twenty feet to the very top of the mountain. Even though we were most of the way up, you were still unsure of yourself. You were also cold (I keep forgetting how much cooler it can be at the top of a mountain & to plan accordingly with winter clothes). I held your hands to keep them warm.</div>
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When we got to the first look-out spot, you squealed in delight. You became our photographer. Suddenly, the cold didn't have as much bite. How could it when we were standing in the midst of these mountain views?</div>
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I watched you as you watched the trees & the mountains. I smiled at my incredible & strong, little but fierce daughter. Sure, we had taken the tram almost the entire way up, but my little girl had just climbed a mountain...& I'm sure this was just one of many.</div>
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letters to my little lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520159551113117716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233036792612680251.post-52334932701242239612015-10-08T07:01:00.001-07:002015-10-08T07:01:43.110-07:00Our Family New Hampshire Adventure 2015: The Flume Gorge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear Em,<br />
Daddy grew up exploring <a href="http://www.nhstateparks.org/explore/state-parks/flume-gorge.aspx">the Flume Gorge</a> with his family during their New Hampshire vacations, but this year you & I experienced it for the first time. I was completely blown away. There was so much natural beauty along the entire trail.<br />
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The Flume Gorge trail is a two mile loop. Two miles may have been a bit too much for you in the past. With a little bit of hiking under your belt now, we thought you would really enjoy it this year. We packed snacks & water, & knew that we could find places to rest if you got tired.<br />
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When we started the trail, the path was paved. I was a little disappointed. A paved trail wasn't quite the immersion into nature I had been hoping for. Luckily, the pavement ended soon after. Step after step & around each & every corner I was absolutely & completely awed. We hiked over rustic bridges, across rumbling streams, under glacial boulders, along massive waterfalls, through tall trees, into tight caves, among bright foliage, & in full view of majestic mountains. It turns out we didn't need to stop much for you to rest, but we did stop plenty so that we could take in the natural wonders around us.<br />
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I loved how we weren't in any hurry & truly took our time exploring every piece of the Flume Gorge. We talked & laughed the whole way (although there were a couple times Daddy & I thought you were going to take a tumble, & I had a few mini heart attacks during those moments). It took us two hours to hike just two miles, & it was probably my favorite two hours & two miles of our whole New Hampshire trip. </div>
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On a beautiful & brisk day in October, I think the Flume Gorge stole a piece of my heart. I hope we can return there someday soon.</div>
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I love you so,<br />
Mommyletters to my little lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520159551113117716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233036792612680251.post-69721720947901983832015-10-05T06:30:00.000-07:002015-10-05T06:30:12.823-07:00Our Family New Hampshire Adventure 2015: The BasinDear Em,<br />
We just got back from the most refreshing & much needed family New Hampshire getaway. This Summer was beautiful but busy. Then we jumped into a busy Fall full of transitions & obligations. Our home was starting to feel tense & stressed. We were all struggling to find patience and grace with each other.<br />
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Our little family New Hampshire getaway couldn't have come at a better time. To me, it was the refresh & reset our family so desperately needed. It would be a time to unplug & just enjoy each other. There would be hiking & exploring & reading & family game nights. I decided to really get into the unplugging this year & deleted facebook & instagram from my phone. I wanted to truly be present with our family & planned to pull out my phone as little as possible.<br />
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It was about a four hour drive to New Hampshire. You spent some of it napping & some of it watching a movie on your DVD player. Daddy & I chatted in the front seats & marveled at the gorgeous foliage filled mountain views. Route 93 in New Hampshire has some of the best highway views I've ever seen.<br />
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We drove straight to the Basin. We were all ready to get out of the car, & a hike at the Basin was just what we needed.<br />
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<a href="http://www.nhstateparks.org/explore/state-parks/notchs-natural-wonders.aspx">The Basin</a> has been the perfect hiking spot for us as you've grown through the years. It's a fairly easy trail with foliage & the Pemigewasset River to explore. <a href="http://letterstomylittlelove.blogspot.com/2012/03/when-you-leave-your-plans-behind.html">The first time we took you to the Basin</a> was four years ago, & you were 1 1/2. You had a double ear infection & the antibiotics were doing a number on your stomach. We mostly held you through the Basin hike. To calm your sick little toddler whimpers, I remember saying to you in a deep voice "the Basin." Then you would call out in an equally deep voice "the baby Basin."<br />
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What a difference four years makes. You did all of the hiking on your own this year, this time knowing how to look for trail markers. You smiled as you led us through the trail.<br />
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Our short hike reminded me of why we keep returning to the Basin year after year. The smell of pine & fresh air surrounded us as we took in the beauty of the trail. We hiked & we talked & we laughed. It was the perfect start to our fantastic weekend.</div>
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I'm so glad that these are traditions we get to share together. I'm so glad that when patience & grace is hard to come by, we find a way to come back to each other. I'll be sharing more about our family refresh & reset in the next few posts.</div>
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Dear Em,<br />
Today we're throwing it way back to a little over a month ago. Ha! You've been obsessed with Princesses for a long time now, but Fairy Princesses are now all the rage too. You've made tiny houses for them. You're constantly trying to find food (nuts) & blankets (perfectly shaped & sized leaves) for them to leave where you think they might find them. You even write about them.<br />
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"Toads eat fairies. </div>
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Fairies eat flowers :) </div>
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Fairies take baths in</div>
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But Yuck :( But Cool!!!! :o</div>
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You also asked me if you could have lots of play dates with your gal pals during the summer. We had a couple with your best friend, but between your ankle injury & our already busy summer, you didn't end up having much time to spend with your girlfriends. What we lacked in quantity, I decided to make up for in quality. I asked all of your little, best friends over for a Fairy Princess Tea Party.</div>
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I didn't tell you that our home would be filled with seven other adorable fairy princesses until the day before. You were so excited as we set up for the party. I purchased fairy wings & flower headpieces for super cheap. We hung them on the chairs around our dining table for your guests to find once they arrived.</div>
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Then we set the table with pink flowers & the fancy china. It was a tea party after all.</div>
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Daddy made peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, & I cut them into fun shapes (not wanting to waste good food, Daddy & I ate peanut butter & jelly crusts for the next two days). We also set the table with fruit & yogurt, pretzels & crackers. I set up a platter of fancy cookies for dessert.</div>
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You got dressed in a fairy princess dress & put on your flower headpiece & wings. Then you waited for your little guests to arrive. The anticipation was killing you (it's a good thing I waited to tell you about the party until the day before).</div>
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As the girls arrived, they picked out their headpieces & wings. Then everyone went out into the backyard to play. I had picked up wooden "fairy houses," "fairy masks," & frames for everyone to paint. I think you girls probably would have rather played around the yard, but you all had fun painting too. Meanwhile, all of the moms chatted & cooed over how cute you all were together.</div>
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We headed inside & out of the hot sun for the tea party. First we washed all of the backyard dirt off our proper, little fairies. Then you all sat down to eat. With all of the moms helping, it was so seamless. Soon you all had heaping plates of food, & full cups of pink lemonade. I only had a few heart attacks about the china, but mostly you girls were perfect, little fairy princesses. Cheers!</div>
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We put on the Tinker Bell movie in the living room for the fairy princesses to watch while the others were finishing their tea. The movie was mostly short lived. You girls wanted to play.</div>
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The fairy princesses played outside & in, on the trampoline & swing set & hammock & in your bedroom. There were a few fairy princess arguments & a few tears, but mostly everyone had a blast.</div>
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When the time came for the party to end, you tearfully hugged your besties goodbye. It had been such a fun & adorable afternoon, & it was a little hard for everyone that it had come to an end. I was so glad that everyone enjoyed the tea party, & that you were able to share your day with such sweet friends. We will have to invite the fairy princesses over for another day of fun sometime soon!</div>
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This past Saturday we had the opportunity to walk in the <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/">American Heart Association's</a> <a href="http://www.heartwalk.org/site/c.flKUIeOUIgJ8H/b.8939141/k.BD45/Home.htm">Heart Walk</a>. The heart walk is something near & dear to my own heart. We know too many people that have suffered with heart disease. Mostly, I spent the day thinking about my Grandma. She was a little, Irish woman with big personality. She was one of my best friends, & to me she always seemed invincible. Then right before I graduated from college, my grandmother was admitted to the hospital. I didn't know much except that she was really sick.<br />
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She was diagnosed with heart failure but soon discharged from the hospital. I didn't know anything about heart failure. I knew she had a few more medications she had to take daily. I assumed that it was like hypertension. As long as she took her medications, I thought she would be just fine. I thought she would some day take you on trips to see Boston & the homes of your favorite authors just like she did with me.<br />
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What I know now is that after a person is diagnosed with heart failure, they have a 50% chance of dying within five years. That survival rate is worse than most cancers. What know now is heart failure really slows people down. Many people can easily feel out of breath after just walking down the street or walking up the stairs. People suffering with heart failure often wake up in the middle of night feeling like they're drowning & gasping for breath. It breaks my heart that so many people are living & dying with heart failure.<br />
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In hopes for a better tomorrow, we walked the Heart Walk. We had a small but mighty team of seven people. As walks to raise money for a good cause go, this was definitely one of the smallest I've been a part of. Luckily, it only takes a few great people to make a big difference.<br />
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This was certainly the most beautiful walk I've ever done. We started at the Watch Hill Gazebo, looking out at the water and all the boats that were anchored. The walk took us along the coast & past many gorgeous houses & properties. We walked by Taylor Swift's House. You were hoping she would join us on the heart walk. Unfortunately, she wasn't available.<br />
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During the walk & throughout the day, you & I discussed things we could do to keep our hearts' healthy. We talked about exercising & eating healthy foods. "Well, it's a good thing I ate broccoli last night," you proudly declared to our whole team.<br />
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The Westerly Heart Walk was five miles, but once we finished we walked a little further. We went up the dune to <a href="http://letterstomylittlelove.blogspot.com/2012/05/adventuring-to-southernmost-spot-in.html">Napatree Point</a> & showed Grandma & Papa one of our favorite spots in all of Rhode Island. Of course, you ran right in the water & splashed in the waves.<br />
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I can't think of a better way to end a Heart Walk. It made my heart so happy to watch my healthy, little girl jumping & running & laughing in the waves. I hope my Grandma was looking down & smiling at you too.<br />
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I love you so,<br />
Mommyletters to my little lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520159551113117716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233036792612680251.post-24911427860529724152015-09-29T08:02:00.000-07:002015-09-29T08:02:08.559-07:00Our Bed & BreakfastDear Em,<br />
With Fall officially in swing, I wanted to post a little about our sweet summertime visitors. I joke that our house is a little like a Bed & Breakfast. That especially holds true in the summertime, & we love it. We had so much fun giving our friends & family a taste of the littlest state.<br />
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The Haeusslers were our first summer visitors. They came all the way from Ohio, & you camped out in the driveway for hours waiting from them to arrive. When they finally arrived, it was like you were reunited with your two long-lost, little brothers. You were thrilled that they were staying for more than a week. We took them all over Rhode Island. We watched you three littles play at the zoo, splash in the waves at the beach, explore URI (where Aunt Jayme & I met), eat ice cream, & be OK that we only spent five seconds at the PawSox game. We spent a lot of time at home too. We had a big gathering with old friends, Jayme's birthday celebration, multiple Independence Day celebrations, & even got to spend a day relaxing on an air mattress. </div>
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You & Trey were best buddies. You read books together, built inside tents, pretended you were firefighters, watched TV together, & let your imaginations run wild. Dane very adamantly declared Daddy as his best buddy (we'll work on that). It was a fabulous ten days of ups & down & highs & lows & all the precious moments in between. I loved getting to share it all with my best friend & her family. It was so hard to say goodbye, but we know we'll be seeing them all again in Ohio really soon. Until then, I can't help but smile each time you & Trey Facetime. They're probably the most adorable conversations in the world.</div>
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Aunt Colleen, Ryan, & Dash came later that month. We got to spend a long weekend with them, & most of it was spent outside in perfect Rhode Island weather. We had a bunch of plans as just the adults, but we squeezed in a <a href="http://letterstomylittlelove.blogspot.com/2015/07/love-letters_31.html">pool day</a> with Colleen while Daddy & Ryan golfed. That night the adults enjoyed Aunt Carries for dinner & a stroll in Narragansett as the sun was setting. The next day we headed for Newport & had a blast at the Folk Festival. The music was so much fun, & I loved that we got to share it all with great friends. </div>
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Colleen is the one who first introduced me to the loveliness of Rhode Island. When she comes to visit, it always feels a little like she's come back home. I'm so glad that even though she's moved away, I still get to enjoy precious Rhode Island moments with her & now her husband too. It was a quick visit this time, but we know she'll be back soon.</div>
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When we discovered we had a free weekend the beginning of August, I was so excited that our friend Erin decided to visit us. Erin & I met a little over a year ago, but it feels like we've been friends forever. You already lovingly call her Aunt Erin. She was one of the first people you shared your dreams of becoming a fashion designer with, & it made my heart so happy as I watched the two of you color & design together. Soon after Erin arrived, we headed over to Narragansett for dinner at Aunt Carries, building rock towers, music at the gazebo, Nana's gelato, & the most beautiful full moon rising over the ocean. </div>
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The next day was jam packed with Rhode Island fun. We had a blast visiting a farmers market & a fish market. Then Erin, Daddy, & I visited two different local breweries. We returned home & you & Daddy set up tents in the back yard while the ladies prepared a seafood boil. We ate until we were stuffed, enjoyed a fun fire pit, & then had your first <a href="http://letterstomylittlelove.blogspot.com/2015/08/your-first-camp-out.html">camp out in the backyard</a>. Of course, a trip to Rhode Island wouldn't be complete without a day at the beach. While you & Daddy had fun at a birthday party, Erin, Nonnie, & I enjoyed a full & gorgeous day at the Charlestown Breachway. It was such a perfect weekend with such a fun friend. We're looking forward to many, many more.</div>
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Our last summer visitors came for a long weekend visit over Labor Day weekend. The Mages family came super late Thursday night while you were asleep. I didn't tell you they were coming, & you woke up Friday morning thrilled to see that you had little friends visiting. Claire & I picked you up from the bus stop that afternoon, & I loved watching you & Claire & Braden play together for the rest of the weekend. </div>
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We danced to <a href="http://letterstomylittlelove.blogspot.com/2015/09/love-letters.html">music at the Narragansett Gazebo</a> for the last time of the season & then enjoyed Nana's gelato. The next morning we brunched at & explored the beauty of the Umbrella Factory. That afternoon you played at Grandma & Papa's house while Daddy & I enjoyed our last RedSox game of the season. We reunited as the Mages & the McGoverns the next morning & spent a beautiful day at the Charlestown Breachway before heading home to a yummy seafood dinner (thanks Alyssa & Paul!). We ended the day around the fire pit with s'mores & sparklers. Not every moment was perfect, but they never are when you're adventuring with small children. I think we all had our moments, but everyone took turns & everyone helped out It was so amazing to spend time with like-minded parents who understand what we're going through. The Mages are such a beautiful family. We miss them like crazy, but plans are in the works for a Philadelphia adventure.</div>
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I can't write a post about our summer visitors without mentioning Nonnie, although she's not really a visitor. She has her own room in our house. She just doesn't use it all year long. While most of our summer visitors stayed for a short time, Nonnie was here almost the whole summer. We are so fortunate to be able to spend our summer moments with her...especially this summer. This summer was amazing, but challenging with your <a href="http://letterstomylittlelove.blogspot.com/2015/07/your-first-and-god-willing-hopefully.html">ankle injury</a>. Nonnie stood right by our sides through it all, providing extra hands & the support we all needed. She basically made everything for your <a href="http://letterstomylittlelove.blogspot.com/2015/09/butterfly-birthday-party-diy-favor-bags.html">birthday party</a>, cleans our house, & makes the most amazing fried fish. Nonnie is perfect like that. </div>
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You & Nonnie were truly best buddies this summer. The two of you were pretty much inseparable. In fact, at one point you two got married. You two played barbies & babies & dress-up. You read together & built legos together & <a href="http://letterstomylittlelove.blogspot.com/2015/07/first-bike-ride-on-south-county-bike.html">biked together</a> & watched movies together. You even had your own date nights when Daddy & I went out for our date nights. Nonnie came with us on our Narragansett adventures & built rock towers with us. We fit in a <a href="http://letterstomylittlelove.blogspot.com/2015/08/little-mermaid-at-theater-by-sea.html">kayaking trip</a> or two. We finally introduced her to one of our favorite places: Duck & Bunny. She enjoyed <a href="http://letterstomylittlelove.blogspot.com/2015/08/little-mermaid-at-theater-by-sea.html">The Little Mermaid</a> & the <a href="http://letterstomylittlelove.blogspot.com/2015/09/when-county-fair-comes-into-town.html">Washington County Fair</a> right alongside of us. </div>
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Papi came for a couple weeks this summer too. He helped us out with A LOT of <a href="http://letterstomylittlelove.blogspot.com/2015/07/we-really-are-gardenerskind-of-sort-of.html">home improvement projects</a>...like a real lot. He also had lots of fun with us too. The two of you played in a way I haven't quite seen you play before. It made my heart so full to watch you play with your Nonnie & Papi. We may not live close by, but we're so fortunate that we get to share the time with them that we do.</div>
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And that's why even though it wasn't the summer we were planning, it was an amazing & beautiful & perfect summer. It was filled with adventure & the people we love, & I wish I could do it all over again (well, most of it).</div>
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That's also why I've been working on another little home improvement project. We're officially making the office (which we haven't used as an office in three years) into another guest bedroom (I'll post more about it when it's done). This way we have even more space for our friends & family who want to take a little Rhode Island get away. I guess I can say that our Bed & Breakfast officially has more vacancies. Who wants to book your stay?<br />
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I love you so,<br />
Mommyletters to my little lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520159551113117716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233036792612680251.post-47884682617835331492015-09-21T05:20:00.002-07:002015-09-21T05:20:20.776-07:00Embracing FallDear Em,<br />
Our Rhode Island summer was so beautiful this year. After the winter we had, it felt like it took forever for our bodies to defrost, but we had a fantastical warm summer. It was filled with sunshine & precious moments. I'm not at all ready to let it go, but each morning it feels a little chillier. The sun sets a little earlier each day. With the leaves starting to change colors, pumpkin everything everywhere, & the official start to fall only days away, I realized I could head into fall kicking & screaming or I could embrace the beauty that fall brings. So, we headed to the apple orchard.<br />
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We've gone to the same orchard almost every year since the year I carried you in my womb. This year we started with a nice one mile nature trail hike. "Mommy, if fairies live anywhere, I'm sure they live here." You floated through the hiking trail, picking up acorns (nuts) & leaves (blankets) for the fairies & leaving them in spots you thought they would find them. It was incredibly cute, & we all enjoyed walking along in the crisp, fall air.<br />
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After our short hike, we set out to pick apples. You love baby anything, & in years past you picked the teeny apples more than anything else...which left us with a million apples that are tough to eat or bake with. This year I challenged you to find the biggest, juiciest apples. You & Daddy competed against each other (Daddy declared all of my apples tiny, which basically took me out of the race). It worked like a charm. You searched high & low for the largest apples, & Daddy & I helped you reach the high ones. You had a blast picking perfect eating/baking apples.</div>
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We returned home for football & yummy, apple baking. You love cooking with me. We made an apple upside down cake (just like Grace does in one of your favorite American Girl movies). I didn't capture any precious baking moments on camera. Just before I brought out the camera, you had an unfortunate incident with the peeler. There were a lot of tears & you were much less of a participant after that. Still, we ended up with a really yummy apple upside down cake (& only minor injuries).</div>
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So, bring it, Fall. With tears in my eyes, I'm ready to say farewell to summer & enjoy this new season.</div>
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letters to my little lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520159551113117716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233036792612680251.post-31307535540432190112015-09-17T04:00:00.000-07:002015-09-17T04:00:01.024-07:00I love growing things...with youDear Em,<br />
All Spring & Summer long I've been posting updates about our little garden. <a href="http://letterstomylittlelove.blogspot.com/2015/04/were-gardenerswell-were-trying.html">It started with me being our biggest skeptic.</a> It's just hard for me to keep things alive (except for you, of course). Luckily, we had <a href="http://letterstomylittlelove.blogspot.com/2015/07/we-really-are-gardenerskind-of-sort-of.html">Nonnie & Papi's help</a> along the way. I'm so happy to report that we not only kept things alive, we grew things. We grew real things out of soil, & I'm so freaking excited.<br />
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When we've walked outside, there have been gorgeous flowers around our patio all summer long. Most of them Nonie planted, but these beauties you & I planted form seeds (I have not idea what they are).<br />
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We've had zucchini.<br />
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We have two adorable, little eggplants. P.S. Eggplant flowers are my favorite.<br />
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We made chili & salsa with our jalapenos & cilantro.<br />
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We have red peppers (that are still green) & banana peppers.<br />
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It's actually created a really fun activity for us. It was a goal for me this school year to cook with you once a week. It's become a really nice time we can share one-on-one, & you're learning cooking skills. Plus, we've loved being able to use some of our vegetables from our garden. </div>
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So far, we've made zucchini brownies & smoothies. Today, we will be trying zucchini tater tots. I have plans for apple bread & cider donuts (not form our garden, it's almost time for apple picking!). Daddy has made pizza & grilled cheese with the basil & has plans to use the tomatoes in BLTs. We're pretty much bringing "farm to table" to real life (in a very small-scale, we mostly use one ingredient from our garden at a time in our recipes, but you know, it's almost exactly the same thing).</div>
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The bonus that I didn't quite expect was that our little cooking experiment is encouraging you to broaden your food horizons. You've been a little more adventurous in the food that you willingly try, & surprisingly you've found new foods that you like. "Guess what, mom?! I like zucchini!"</div>
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Guess what, Em?! I love growing things...with you.</div>
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<br />letters to my little lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520159551113117716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233036792612680251.post-54365628660769729572015-09-16T04:00:00.000-07:002015-09-16T04:00:08.319-07:00Butterfly Birthday Party: The CakeDear Em,<br />
This is the final post recapping your Butterfly Birthday Party (finally!). Why not end the fun with a little post about food? I think other than Butterflies, the common theme of this party for me ended up being things not working out exactly how I planned but you loving it all anyways. In keeping with that theme, the food didn't go quite as planned either.<br />
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The plan was for <a href="http://letterstomylittlelove.blogspot.com/2015/09/butterfly-birthday-party-venue.html">Roger Williams Zoo</a> to provide pizza & drinks & ice cream for the party. It was part of the party package & made me happy to know that we wouldn't have to worry about food for the most part. Unfortunately the pizza they provided was burnt. I couldn't even bring myself to eat it...although you did & so did your little guests without much complaints. The party planners completely forgot about the ice cream (they offered to let us take it home but it was a hot day & we didn't have a cooler to store it). Luckily, the drinks were perfect. Ha!<br />
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In the absence of everything else, there was cake! We worked with Stop & Shop to create a cupcake birthday cake with your picture on it. It was easy. It was yummy. Everyone was happy. Success!!<br />
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Mommyletters to my little lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520159551113117716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233036792612680251.post-29169822692728603262015-09-15T04:00:00.000-07:002015-09-15T04:00:07.805-07:00Summer Beach Days 2015Dear Em,<br />
Typically Summer=Beach for us. That wasn't quite the case this year. After you injured your ankle, you were in a cast & then a boot. We spent a lot of time trying to rest your ankle, & mostly stayed away from the beach.<br />
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Though our beach trips were fewer than we would have liked, we enjoyed (& are thankful for) the beautiful & fun beach days that we were able to have this summer<br />
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Up until this year, you always went boogie boarding with me. I kind of carried you on the board out into the water & over the waves. Then we boogie boarded <i>together</i>. I always had at least one hand on your board at all times. </div>
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This year you surfed the waves with Daddy & a friend. Daddy set you up for a nice wave...& then let you go. I have to say, I had about a thousand mini heart attacks watching you. During one big tumble in the waves, I bolted out of my beach chair & sprinted down the beach to you. I was ready to pick you up & hold you in my arms, shielding you from the dangers of the sea. "I'm fine, Mom," you said emphatically. Then you turned around & ran back into the water.</div>
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Sometimes we went beyond the waves & I used the board strap to tow you as you held onto the board on your own. Sometimes you tried to swim in the ocean without the board. You emerged from the water at the end of the day with scrapes all over your body & a great big smile. I was totally amazed by you & the fact you reached this incredible milestone. At the same time, it scares the crap out of me to see you surfing in the ocean waves without me being able to protect you the whole time. </div>
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I didn't realize how often happiness & pride can simultaneously be felt alongside immense fear. It's funny how often your new milestones bring about those conflicting emotions. There are some days I want to wrap you in a bubble & keep you safe from any harm the world might bring. I know I have to let you go. I have to let you go to work through the tough times & rejoice in your victories. I have to let you go & watch you get hurt but get back up again. I have to let you go so that you have the ability to fly...not just fly, but soar. I have to let you go & watch your little body ride the big waves. Just know, that after a particularly big tumble in the waves, I'll always be standing by with open arms if you need them.</div>
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Dear Em,<br />
Last month we dusted off our tents & set them up in the backyard for <a href="http://letterstomylittlelove.blogspot.com/2015/08/your-first-camp-out.html">your first camping experience</a>. You loved it & immediately asked when you wold get to have a "real" camp out. In your incredible 5 year old wisdom, you knew that sleeping in tents with the comfort of our home (& bathroom facilities) nearby was not a "real" camping experience.<br />
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So, I thought "why not," & we booked a site at <a href="http://www.riparks.com/Locations/LocationBurlingame.html">Burlingame State Park & Campground</a>. We picked Burlingame for a few reasons, but mostly because it is only 15 minutes away from our house. If the whole experience was a disaster, we knew we could quickly pack up & go home.<br />
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On Saturday morning, you woke up with a bouncy excitement you could hardly contain. It was hard for you to wait for us to get everything ready & pack the car. You asked both Daddy & I at least 27,000 times when we would be leaving. We asked you to find something quietly to play, but our efforts were futile. You bounced around us all morning, making the packing process slightly more challenging.<br />
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You couldn't be more thrilled when we finally announced it was time to get into the car. Our car was full to the brim with camping items, which was funny because we 1) didn't feel like we had packed that much, & 2) were only going camping for one night.<br />
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Thank goodness it only takes 15 minutes for us to drive to Burlingame, because even that was too far for you. Once on the campground, we drove in circles for a little bit before finally finding our campsite. It was in a little bit of a congested area, but it was close to the boat launch & the bathrooms. I was happy. "This is AMAZING," you shouted at the top of your lungs.<br />
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We all got to work setting up the campsite. You & Daddy worked on setting up the tent while I unpacked the rest of the car. Once the tent was up, you made all the "beds," trying out each spot before finally announcing that your bed was the coziest.<br />
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Next we went to the camp store, & picked up firewood. There was a playground next door. It soon became one of my favorite playgrounds in all of Rhode Island. There were climbing walls. There was a climbing net. There was a cool stepping stone type of apparatus. We enjoyed the playground for a while before heading back to our site.<br />
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From there we loaded the kayaks into the water for a little bit of a kayaking adventure. Don't be fooled by all of the smiles in these photos. The water current was choppy & strong. It took everything in me to paddle against the current. During the first half of kayaking you begged to swim in the water. We paddled over to a beach, but you didn't like how shallow the sandy area was. I let you out at a different spot, but the current was strong & you had trouble getting anywhere as you swam. Meanwhile, the current was pushing my kayak away. I was paddling to stay with you, & you thought I was paddling away from you. You screamed & cried. In the end we were both screaming at each other, & my arms burned. Daddy had to paddle over to us to calm us both down. I was thrilled when we finally made it back to shore. I love kayaking, but that time was definitely my least favorite part of our camping experience.<br />
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Once we got back to our site, Daddy started up the grill. You helped him flip the burgers on the grill. As we waited for the food to cook, you & I walked around the campground, checking out all the different campsites. You found & collected acorns along the way.<br />
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We sat down together & ate dinner. We were all hungry & ate until our bellies were full. Then Daddy & I worked on getting a campfire going. The wood we picked up from the camp store was strangely cut, & it took forever to get the wood pieces burning. There was smoke everywhere. Daddy & I smothered our fire at least 15 times before getting it going again. We never got an incredible raging fire in the fire pit, but we got enough to roast marshmallows & make s'mores.<br />
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You're really not a sit by the campfire kind of girl. You snuck away to the picnic table, put your head lamp on, & colored in the light of the headlamp. You told us that you were making pictures to decorate our tent. Daddy & I sat around the smoky fire pit while you sweetly colored. Everyone was happy & content.<br />
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That's when we started to feel raindrops, & Daddy checked the weather. A big rainstorm was coming our way. We packed everything up & hunkered down in the tent for the night. Totally unfazed by the change of plans, you continued to color until you had finished making three pictures. Then we used tape that we had found left in the tent from our camp out in the backyard to hang the pictures. You smiled from ear to ear, satisfied with our tent decor.<br />
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Then you snuggled into my sleeping bag while we read books together. When we were done reading, you happily got into your own sleeping bag. We turned on the ocean sounds of your sleep sheep & turned out the lights. You woke up at around 6:30 the next morning. You got back into my sleeping bag & we read more books until around 7:00.<br />
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The rain had stopped during the night. While the ground & picnic table were wet, we were happy that at least we would be able to be outside without getting rained on that morning. You & Daddy grilled bagels, while I worked on packing up our bedding. We had a breakfast feast of bagels & orange juice.<br />
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You were a little bummed about having to pack up the campsite. "Mom, I wish that we could go camping forever." You were glad to get to help with the take down of the tent, however. We seemed to pack everything up in no time. We said our goodbyes to our campsite & headed back to the playground one last time.<br />
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With everything drenched in rain, we had the playground to ourselves. This time I was ready to join in on all the fun...Daddy was too. You & I climbed everything. We climbed things together, & we raced each other. While you don't enjoy competing against your peers, you are such a feisty & competitive little one when you are with Daddy & I. Daddy & I laughed as you danced in your victories & screamed in your defeats. We had so much fun together on that playground.<br />
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You had a sad, little look on your face when we finally left the campground. "Mom, I want to do this again, but next time for longer. I love camping. I love everything about it...just not the packing at the house before we leave part." Ha! Me too, little one, me too (I also don't really adore the washing 5 loads of laundry once we get back part). I'm glad you loved your first "real" camping adventure. I'm looking forward to sharing so many more future camping adventures together.<br />
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I love you so,<br />
Mommyletters to my little lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16520159551113117716noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5233036792612680251.post-61074160331982918622015-09-11T04:00:00.000-07:002015-09-11T04:00:00.718-07:00love letters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear Em,<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">"We're Rhode Island born & we're Rhode Island bred & when we die we'll be Rhode Island dead. So, go go Rhode Island Island. Go go Rhode Island Island. Go Rhode Island! URI!"</span></div>
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It never ceases to amaze me that people travel from all over the country to visit & fall in love with Rhode Island...but we get to live here! Rhode Island has it's faults, but to me it is one of the most magical, beautiful, & amazing places to be. I lived all over the country growing up, but it was in Rhode Island that I finally found my home. I can't tell you how fortunate I feel to be able to explore here, share precious moments with family & friends here, & watch you grow here...each & every day.<br />
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We packed a lot of Rhode Island fun into our summer, but one of my favorite things to do was visit the <a href="http://www.narragansettri.gov/333/Upcoming-Events">Narragansett Gazebo</a> on Friday nights. Each week different bands & groups performed for free. We brought a giant beach towel & chairs (& sometimes beer & wine) & plopped ourselves down amongst a community of people, young & old.<br />
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You made new friends among the tons of littles running around & dancing on stage. I listened to the music, took in the smell of the sea air, & delighted in watching the gorgeous colors of the sunset. Sometimes you & I danced together. Sometimes, I enjoyed just sitting back & taking in my rosy cheeked little girl, so full of joy my heart felt like it could burst. Sometimes, you liked to be a photographer. You captured everything, & I loved the way a huge smile spread across your face when you took a picture of something you love.<br />
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Sometimes we also walked along the wall. We tried to make little rock towers as tall as we can. It was like piecing natural puzzles together, & each time the result would be a little different.<br />
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As the moon began to rise over the ocean, we almost always ended the night at <a href="http://www.nanasgelato.com/">Nanas</a> for some gelato. Then we browsed through the quaint, little shops (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Simply-Natural-and-More/530184217034125">Simply Natural</a> is your favorite). You waved to the shop owners who have become more like friends.<br />
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We typically walked back to the car holding hands, & I couldn't help but think of how very much I love the place we live. I love the quirkiness of this state, the fun activities available all summer long, the gorgeous views, & the special community of people. I love that we're constantly discovering new favorite places, even though we live in the smallest state in the country. I love that you think summer is a holiday, & it's your favorite one. Most of all, I love sharing this wicked amazing, Ocean State with you & Daddy everyday.</div>
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I love you so,<br />
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