Mar
5
2010
5
2010
The 12 Project ::: Month 2
Filed under: Photography, The 12 Project, Travels
This photo was taken a few days ago at The Tree of Life in Patagonia, AZ.
Happenings in Month 2:
This past month has been one of inspiration, learning, healing, and laughter.
We were in Las Vegas for over 3 weeks, completing the veggie system for Tara + family from The Organic Sister. We LOVED our time there, and drew so much inspiration from the fellow unschoolers that we met. I’m planning a post about unschooling soon!
We visited so many different places and learned many new things. Check out our Happy Janssens blog for details.
I’ve been trying to heal my body after working too many late nights. It’s been a crazy month for me…getting the new blog launched, working my “real jobs”, and being a mama/wife. I’ve had a lot on my plate and it’s catching up with me. I’ve been drinking and eating more and more greens and I’m starting to feel like I’m on the mend. Although, as I look at the clock right now, it says 1:45 a.m. Ack! In the coming month, I need more sleep, more Jesus, more yoga, more vitamins!
Matt had his 32nd birthday on February 21! We enjoyed celebrating with a pancake breakfast and a surprise delivery of Starbucks. He is an amazing father…so patient and loving with Bella and Lucy (and me too!). Love love love him.
The girls keep us laughing ALL DAY. Bella is so animated and loves to make up silly songs while we’re driving. At bedtime, we review our favorite 2 things of the day and then talk about what we are going to do tomorrow. Lately, she has been wanting to sleep on the floor in the living room or on the couch. She and Daddy usually fall asleep while I keep working into the night. She loves writing letters and making art. She rarely plays with the toys in her toy box…she much prefers to play outside in the rocks/dirt. She loves to build cities and rivers. She is growing up to be such a smart and funny young lady…with a tender heart and fiery attitude.
Lucy’s 3rd tooth just popped through a few days ago…she has 2 on the bottom and one on the top. It looks like the other one on the top is about to come in as well. She can pull herself up to standing now and is quite the little explorer. EVERYTHING goes in her mouth…including a few tastes of “real” food. She has tried avocado, banana, broccoli, sweet potato, apple, and mango. She thinks it’s quite exciting, but never keeps much in her mouth. She says “Da-da” and “Ma-ma” and according to Bella, she says “Bella” too. 
Oh, and I can’t forget “Na Na Na Na”…which translates as “I’m hungry / thirsty / tired / happy / sad / scared / hurt … and you should nurse me now”. We are all head over heels in love with her.
Tomorrow we head to Austin, TX to be with my sister and her hubby who are flying in from Minneapolis. We’re super excited to spend time with them…and it looks like the weather is going to cooperate! After that, we are looking forward to staying in one place for awhile as we camp with friends southeast of Austin.
Bring on the sunshine!
Posted by Sara @ 11:55 pm | Leave a Comment
6
2010
Thank you for sharing your life, it is wonderful to read. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts about unschooling – Bella is living such a rich life with you.
6
2010
I enjoy reading about your adventures! Welcome to Texas!
6
2010
So fun to hear what’s going on in your lives. Always enjoy the pics. Love you!
6
2010
Sara
I am hoping that Texas is a rest and refreshment for us all. I’m hoping for lots of Jesus, rest, nourishment and sleep too. xxoo
6
2010
It’s always refreshing to read and follow your posts.
Happy travels! <3
6
2010
I love how you are sooooo happy! its an inspiration.
6
2010
Love it! Your blog always makes me so happy. I keep telling my husband I’m ready to do the RV/cross country thing whenever he’s ready
What baby carrier to you use for Lucy?
6
2010
That’s a great family picture!!
6
2010
Super cute family photo.
Love, love, love the skirt! Where did you get it?
6
2010
It’s the Be Creative skirt from Bethany @ http://www.onelovecreations.etsy.com
I love it! So comfy. It folds over like yoga pants at the top.
6
2010
Sara! I just love reading your blogs! All Three! Such and inspiration you are!
6
2010
How have I just found your blog? How is it possible, after being in the blogging world so long, that I would just NOW stumble upon your blog?? I LOVE it!
I’m a stay-at-home homeschooling mama to three kids, who is in the process of adopting a sibling group from Bulgaria, and is an indie childrens clothing designer. It’s so nice to “meet” you!
xoxo,
Samantha
6
2010
Samantha…So glad you “found” me now!
Thanks for reading. Your family is adorable! xxoo
6
2010
I just love reading your blog. It is very inspirational and although I am not one to live in a RV I am drawing lots of insight out of your experiences. We now have a “get rid of things Saturday” every week too.
7
2010
How wonderful! I love this project (and the babywearing!)
Steph
7
2010
Sara! There is a wonderful Christian yoga program I use http://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Christians-Christ-Centered-Approach-Spiritual/dp/0849912709/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268017089&sr=8-1 Also…she has a link, to get a set of 3 DVD’s, for some odd reason it never works on the weekends. But you can try it out and see if you can get it pull up for you… http://www.christianyoga.us/home.htm
8
2010
What an inspiring life you lead! I’ve recently discovered your blog and look forward to reading your previous posts as well as new ones! God Bless!
8
2010
I’m so glad to hear you are coming to my town! Welcome! While in Austin, please don’t leave without taking a dip at Barton Springs located in Zilker Park. If you are there on a Sunday, head over to the west side of the park where my son Shade and his friends have circus practice! Fire dancing, hooping, body balancing, slack line – fun group to hang with. Must eat at Casa de Luz on Toomey street – not far from the springs. There is a Daily Juice on the way there which is excellent – but their 45th street location has a full raw food cafe. You may want to see the largest Whole Foods on the planet on 5th and Lamar – they have a nice raw bar and juice bar – ask for Giles! I can’t wait to read your take on Austin! And – thanks with all my heart for introducing me to green smoothies. I stopped counting the days after about 10 – but its been a daily ritual and joy for 7 months now – even when I travel. Love to you and your family, Andrea
8
2010
Sounds like a busy month! I hope you get some much needed rest in soon
It’s so sweet hearing about you and your family.
I’m looking forward to your thoughts on unschooling. And I love your family pic
dustin
8
2010
Welcome back to the ATX! If your in and around the 45th Duval area we should have lunch at Daily Juice! http://www.dailyjuice.org. We’d love to meet you all.
*Myra and Cara*
9
2010
Austin is a great place to get some relaxation time! I also recomend Daily Juice I love their raw sushi which you can get at either location & the tacos you can get at the cafe.
Mother’s garden & veggie heaven are really good vegetarian restaurants too!
9
2010
So nice to hear how you all are doing.
13
2010
wishing you lots of rest and rejuvenation! you have had such a busy month, and those late nights working, i know. so glad to have connected with you, and to think we are about to venture out on a similar journey. you are such an inspiration!
happy birthday to matt! and love that bella loves playing in the dirt, so do our three little ones, how simple and wonderful. hope we can meet up so they can all play together, somewhere on the road or if you make it to south florida we have lots of sand!
14
2010
Such an inspiring read! I love learning about all of your adventures. I’m entrenched in my own challenge this year (156 things that scare me) and I love reading your blog for inspiration. Thanks for sharing!
18
2010
Thanks so much for your inspiration!
18
2010
Love reading your posts.
What baby carrier is that?
19
2010
Love this picture–you all look like a postcard from HappyLand!
30
2010
Sara, I just love reading your posts. You are such an encouragement! I am looking forward to your unschooling posts as we are traveling down that path with our girls.
Off topic- may I ask about how you introduce food with Lucy? Do you do baby led weaning?
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If you ever come to the Cleveland area, I would just love to sit down and pick your brain. We have a fantastic Thai restaurant if that gives you any incentive to travel this way!
4
2010
What a cute family photo, and such a great skirt! Love it! Can’t wait to see April’s photo
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