Noah, Brooke, and Camille

 Three cousins on a cloudy day in downtown D.C. slurping down Shake Shack shakes.Lots of laughter, lots of silliness, and lots of sugar!

Post-It Note Author

 A text-free book. A Post-It loving girl. And suddenly a new story to share. 

I love seeing how inspiration strikes and takes hold. She started "reading" the story aloud to me and before I knew it she was on a determined quest to get it written down.

Post-It notes aren't only handy, I would also argue that they are a very important thing to have for new writers (and experienced ones, too!) Camille is especially fond of them and we are constantly finding them around our house. My mom is a Post-It note person, too, and I always love discovering her notes tucked and taped in surprising spots. Hooray for text-free books, Post-It notes, and creative writers!

Sunday Mornings

Bread and Chocolate, Chevy Chase

 It started last year and it is re-starting again. Our Sunday morning ritual. Drop the kids at Sunday school and head to the bookstore or a cafe or take a walk together. This morning we met friends for brunch and it was just so nice. I love these weekly chunks of time that feel like such delicious, decadent gifts lacing busy week to busy week while keeping us connected.