Laughter...

Laughter is probably one of my favorite sounds and laughing is definitely one of my favorite things to do.  There's nothing quite like a baby's giggle or the silent laughter that brings tears (the good kind :) to your eyes. 

Last night, I was watching two little boys that I've known since they were born.  Though they are eight and six now, I can still remember their baby laughs and their toddler giggles.  It was time for bed and the boys cuddled in together to read a book.  This alone was picture perfect--two energetic boys finally settling for the night.  As I watched them read, I couldn't help but smile.  Little did I know, it was going to get much, much better.  The boys had picked out a book called "I Stink," a sweet tale written from the perspective of a garbage truck.  As they read, doing their best impression of a garbage truck's voice, they started laughing... and laughing... and laughing...by this point, I was laughing too.  Their fit of laughter lasted for a solid two minutes before they could pull it together and continue reading.  Now, I don't know if it was the book or a case of the sleepy hahas but the boys continued to giggle as they finished up their nighttime readings.  After I tucked them in and kissed them goodnight, I headed downstairs, still smiling.

the boys

Today I'm collecting wishes about laughter.

Send me your wish and I might just send you a pie : )

Wish-Collector...

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So I have this thing with the time 11:11.  I personally think it's the best time of day.  Not because it's just before lunch in the late morning or the perfect time to go to bed or because it's a palindrome just like my name (though I do think that's pretty cool : ).  I'm mildly obsessed with 11:11 because it's a time of wishes.  That's right, you don't have to wait for birthday candles, a shooting star or a lost eyelash.  Twice a day you have a built in wish-making time.  So take advantage of it.  Next time you see 11:11, close your eyes and make a wish!


Today I'm collecting wishes about time.  Mine is that it won't go too fast.  I have such an exciting year coming up...finding my dream job......attending three weddings...my sister Cailen is getting married in November of 2011...she likes 11/11 too : )...my cousin is having twins...basically, I want to be able to savor every second of it so I'm wishing that it doesn't fly by!

Send me your wish and I might just send you a pie : )

Pie-Maker...

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I love making pies.  There's just something about the entire process that works for me.  Collecting the fruit (I <3 apple picking), experimenting with spices & fillings, making the crumb topping, putting it all together, filling the house with that homemade smell and finally (drum roll) sharing it with people I love.

Today I'm collecting wishes and words about home, family & fall.
Send me your wish and I might just send you a pie : )