The Dream

Maggie Rose always slept well when she stayed at Grandma's cabin. It was a treat to sleep in the soft feather bed, covered with a quilt made from scraps of fabric that she recognized from dresses she had worn. Grandma always left a lantern next to Maggie's bed, which made feel safe. She drifted off easily, feeling warm and cozy.



But, on this trip Maggie had woken up every single night, right in the middle of it, when everyone else was fast asleep. She listened to the hush of her surroundings and wondered what could possibly have caused her to wake up. Then she gasped. It was the dream! This dream which came to her every night for how many nights now? Three or four at least.



Maggie looked at her bunny. "Do you know what? I have had that dream again! It feels so real, just like it was something that happened earlier today, or yesterday. I am always happy, talking and giggling with another little girl who is my very best friend. Except that she is more than a friend. She is just like me! Maybe she IS me! We finish each others sentences and know what the other is thinking. We feel each others feelings. How can that be possible and why do I keep having this dream?"

Maggie's bunny just smiled. Bunnies are not very talkative, you know.



Maggie gave her bunny a hug and reached over to turn off the lantern. She looked forward to visiting dreamland again to see if she could find that little girl and ask her who she was.

Snow Snow Snow

We are wishing for lots and lots of snow, but so far we have had very little. However, the girls decided that there was enough to get out and play this week.



Lupe gazed at her favorite view and was imagining snowboarding in the mountains. She has asked Santa for a snowboard for Christmas.



Lily Mae begged Lupe to pull her on the sled. When we get the next snowstorm we will find a good sledding hill to go on. Meanwhile, it was fun to be pulled around the yard.



Maggie Rose began to build a snowman, but the snow was very heavy and wet. Maybe next time they can all work together and build one.

The Holiday Season

We are having a wonderful holiday season, beginning with Thanksgiving at grandma's cabin in the mountains. We love the cabin for it's cozy atmosphere, the smell of piñon burning in the fireplace and grandma's wonderful cooking. Outside the air is crisp and clean and it feels like we are on top of the world.


Grandma has a puppy name Tiny and Lily Mae loves to snuggle with him as she sits by the fire.


Maggie Rose got to help bake gingerbread cookies, and boy did they smell good when they came out of the oven. We also decorated the cabin with paper snowflakes. And, it just so happens that it began to snow outside or real!


Lily Mae was very, very tempted by those cookies and asked if she could have some.


"Of course you can have some!" said Maggie Rose. "I made them to eat, not look at!" We know she was very proud of those cookies.


Lily Mae was happy to share.

The snow started to fall harder and harder and grandma said we would probably have to stay a few extra days if the roads were covered with deep snow. We all secretly hoped that would be the case. None of us wanted to leave this wonderful place.

After The Rain

We had two days of grey skies and rain, so Lily Mae was happy to get outside today and enjoy the warm sunshine.


There were puddles in the grass to jump in.


And lovely, colorful flowers to enjoy.

The Littlest Ballerina

Lily Mae shares her camping experience so far:



Even if your parents take you camping you can still be a ballerina. That's what I'm going to be when I grow up. I put on my tutu over my camping trousers.


I have to stretch everyday. That's what ballerinas do!


This is first position.


Lookie! This is tricky to do, but I've been practicing.


Phew! I'm kinda tired so I'll just sit here and watch the fish jump for a little while until it's time for lunch.

Travels With Lily Mae and Max

Lily Mae (Louisa) and Max (Tim) are on a 5-6 week camping journey with me from our home in Colorado down to the Gulf of Mexico and back. Hubby is a bird watcher and this is spring birding on the gulf and elsewhere. I just love to be outside anytime, anyplace, taking photos and watching our 5 month old puppy Lucy explore the great new world. We spend most of our time camping on the barrier islands in the Gulf. As soon as we pulled into our campsite at Palo Duro canyon, Max jumped out and climbed a tree. I guess he had enough of riding in the car! Yikes! There is cactus everywhere. It's tempting to see how sharp those spikes really are. Lily Mae is not as adventuresome, but is in awe of the beauty of the canyon and is backlit by the sunset here. Now we are on the barrier islands in the gulf. This one is called Goose Island and is full of new opportunities for fun. Max is thinking that "Danger" means "try this!" See? This is fun, not dangerous at all! I'll give one of these treasures to Lily Mae. She likes pretty things. That will make up for me not following the sign's instructions. Stay tuned for more!

Amelie is Irish

For at least one day Amelie is Irish. Happy St Patricks Day to all.