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back to reality

August 29, 2009

The day before we left for vacation the contact sheet from the photo shoot arrived in the mail. And my editor emailed me the edited version of a set of pattern instructions.  Armed with these two things, I can go right ahead and write the book. Yep, nothing else standing in the way.  Fortunately, we headed out for four days by the ocean the next morning.

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Four days of napping on the porch overlooking the harbor.

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And generally enjoying eachother's company while enjoying Cape Cod.  It was a great way to end the summer.  Roxanne starts Kindergarten on Wednesday (I was in tears over lunch today reading this article in today's Globe). I am back on Weight Watchers after a bit of summer excess.  And I am going to sit down and write patterns.  Really.  Hold me to it. 

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Comments

  1. Colleen says

    August 29, 2009 at 11:11 pm

    Oh my goodness those pics are stunning! That porch is like my DREAM porch! I am so putting Cape Cod on my list of places to go… I’d love to know the name of the cabin!

  2. melissa Crowe says

    August 30, 2009 at 1:01 am

    Well, you simply must write them, my dear, so as not to deprive us of your book. We’re waiting!

  3. Christina says

    August 30, 2009 at 3:28 am

    Looking forward to seeing your book in print. Lovely little birds for everyone. Yeah!

  4. Rebecca says

    September 1, 2009 at 3:02 pm

    I just read your link to the Globe article and it made me cry too…and my little boy is still 3 years away from Kindergarten.

  5. abbyjane says

    September 1, 2009 at 6:10 pm

    Seriously, I was sobbing over my veggie burger. Tomorrow is her first day!
    Best,
    -Abby

  6. Fort bonifacio condo says

    September 14, 2009 at 12:16 am

    Wow!!! I have so much fun looking at those photos. The place seems so relaxing and the kids are so pretty. Nice post!!!

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