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Our Tiffany’s Inspired Christmas Tree

thebonnierose — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 08:30:19 +0000

This is our third Christmas in England (read about last Christmas here) and third year we have gone with my Tiffany’s inspired Christmas tree. I had used this once before back when we were living in Hawaii. Sadly as a person of high mobility I know the experience of losing things through out the years... Read More »

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B&B: Dolgellau, Wales

thebonnierose — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 07:00:00 +0000

The whole idea of going away to celebrate our vow renewal was based on my husband’s idea of renting a cottage. After deciding on the location of Wales for our 10th Wedding Anniversary it was time to find a place to stay. We contacted our family and friends, added up our final head count of adults... Read More »

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Buona Pasqua 2013

thebonnierose — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 13:03:00 +0000

The boys hopped down the stairs to find all the Easter treats. The treats the ‘Bunny’ left for the boys very early this morning on the stairs of our home. The Boys at the beginning of service getting ready to light the candle. Easter Service at church. The boys helped make pretty crafts to decorate... Read More »

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Our first Christmas in Bath

thebonnierose — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:48:00 +0000

We moved just a couple of days before Christmas to Bath, England and we able to celebrate the holidays with Nonna (my mum +Teresa Nystrom ) and Zia Zoë (my younger sister +Zoe Nystrom ) at our new place. It had been a little stressful, but nothing could make our Christmas better than having our family here for... Read More »

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Happy Easter

thebonnierose — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 20:38:00 +0000

I have not fathomed just how big and over the top America celebrates holidays. Trying to find things to put in the boys’ Easter baskets proved this point to myself. There are lots of eggs, but no ‘baskets’. There is also not a plethora of plastic green grass, needless Easter toys and egg dying kits.... Read More »

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Good Food & Film

thebonnierose — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:41:00 +0000

The boys and I rewarded ourselves with cleaning at home to get outside at the park today. Ronan brought his camera and was a little photographer and I think this got Maddox a little jealous that he did not have his own camera to use. Good thing he has a birthday coming up! Tonight after... Read More »

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