July 18, 2011
Camping 2011 | The Photos
First off, thank you so much for your kind words and thoughts about our dog Lily.
I'm happy to report that she is home safe and sound and is going to make it. We're so happy to have more time with her.
Today I wanted to share some favorite photos from our camping trip.
We had to cut the adventure a little short with Lily needing to go to the hospital, but the time we had camping with family and friends was really great. I think it's the beginning of a wonderful summer tradition.
Oh my, can't believe how Simon and Anna have grown. Simon is going to be such a handsome young man!
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Every time I listen to the song "Lily" by the fabulous band Pink Martini, I think of you and your dog. The song is a little ambiguous--not sure whether it is about a coy girlfriend or a beloved pup, but it's fabulous either way! Happy to hear that she is doing better.
The song is on their "Hang on Little Tomato" album.
I'll have to listen to that one - love Pink Martini.
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Ali that last photo took my breath away.
So happy to her you had a good outcome with Lilly x
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Great photos of your trip and ever so glad to hear that Lilly is so much better! There is something about sitting in a circle around a campfire that gives you that "this is really nice" feeling, I think and am glad you will be making memories from this trip!
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Love the s'more shirt on the not-Simon kiddo!! Any info on the source of that! Quick google search yielded some, but not nearly as great!! Sign of relief of about Lily, we know what a big part of families the four legged creatures are in our family.
I think it was at JCrew a couple years ago :)
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Sooooooo happy to hear the great news about Lily! I have been praying for your family and Lily too! Glad your camping trip had a good ending! Enjoyed seeing your photos too.
Please teach the rest of these internet honlogais how to write and research!
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hi ali! lovely pictures!! so glad to hear lily is going to be ok!! wonderful news! :)
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Looks like a very fun trip...love the activities that seemed planned for the kids - especially the t-shirt making!
And glad to hear Lily is home and doing well!! That made my heart happy. =)
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Nice really love them.
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What a wonderful time it looks like you all had. I haven't been camping since I was a kid. I don't remember it being as nice as it looks in your pics.
So glad Lily is doing better!
I think my favorite shot might be the black olives one. I remember doing that so much as a kid. :)
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happy to know that lily is well - yay!
love these photos, ali.
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Love the photos! Thanks for shaing!
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So glad Lily is getting well. Every one of my dogs have been like my children and I stayed up at night with them when they were sick. They took a piece of my heart with them when they left ... so enjoy & love has now as much as possible so you both take away only beautiful memories. I miss seeing your column in the magazines ...
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Camping is one of my favorite childhood memories
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The last photo - by far my favorite - so much love! looks like you had a great time.
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Oh my Simon looks sooo much like Chris and Anna looks just like you, mini me's, so sweet.
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stunning.....
nature, no technology, loose bed times, sleeping bags, water at your door, stones, grass and dirt!!!! love it...
the BEST kinda learning for all
glad you had a good time and glad LILY is all well!!!!
xxxxx
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Oh my...I was SO worried about Lily. SO glad she is ok!! They are family. The pics are priceless...that Anna is a beauty, and Simon is SO grown up:)
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Happy to hear your doggy is all better or at least on the mend! :) Love the "Camping" title photo idea. Where were you camping? I'd love to go there, it looks amazing!
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I love all your photos, but these are breathtaking. The colors and the composition are exquisite. Thanks for sharing. (And, Anna looks so big in that close up photo. big, as in, less toddler, and moving up to preschool age. )
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GREAT news about Lily! It is so good to read she is doing better. Eleven is way too young to cross the bridge. I have such respect for fur-parents that do not give up on their furry loved ones so soon. That campsite looks AWESOME. Looks like you had a great time!
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Love these photos and so glad Lily is doing better. Looks like you made some wonderful memories!
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It's obvious you're in the northwest, since the kids are wearing everything from swimsuits and shorts to fleece, down and stocking caps! It's another fleece-kind-a-day in Seattle today.
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And where are you in the photos, Ali? :-) That happens to me far too often. I have to specifically request my photo to be taken!
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We love family camping! No distractions, ie tv, Internet, video games to keep us from spending time together as a family. I looked at these pictures of Simon and thought the same thing when I looked at pictures of my oldest son the other day-when did you grow up and get so stinking tall?
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