Happy President’s Day! It’s a gorgeous one out there today…. “If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.” ~ John Fitzgerald Kennedy “America is too great for small dreams.” ~ Ronald Wilson Reagan ***** Hoping your Monday {and every day, for that matter} is full … [Read more…]
{backyard chalk art by Elliott, age 7} Happy Valentine’s Day! xoxo Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart ~ Hellen … [Read more…]
Learning that she will always make mistakes. Knowing that HE will always make it right. {Sacrament of First Reconciliation with Rev. Malcolm Ambrose ~ Feb. 4, 2013}
Last Friday morning I was driving to West Hills {San Fernando Valley} to deliver shoes that some local friends and I lovingly gathered and passed along to Tracy and her family in order to help bring sweet Sofi home from Eastern Europe and into the Jensen’s loving arms. As I was driving down the 118 … [Read more…]
Well, this morning I got up and packed 2 little lunch boxes after having 3 and a half weeks off! Again, I found myself feverishly roaming the aisles of Vons and Ralphs over the weekend searching for lunch box worthy items that my kids will eat and that are not complete junk. We made it … [Read more…]
Hi friends! Happy Friday…we’re already 10 days into the new year and I’ve been meaning to share my/our word for Twenty-Thirteen. This is the first year I’ve done this, but I think it’s a great way to focus and a good reminder to what it is that you’d like to accomplish in the upcoming 12 … [Read more…]
Happy New Year! Twenty-twelve was unique and held many new and wonderful moments, however, we can’t wait to see what’s in store for us in Twenty-thirteen. As in the past couple few years, I challenged myself to come up with 12 photos, one per month, that represent just a dozen moments in the past year … [Read more…]
Yesterday we decided to climb out from under the wrapping paper remnants & crushed gift boxes and take a stroll around Santa Monica to deliver the blessing bags we assembled last week. I wish we had hundreds more of them, but we agreed to find five recipients and hand them out along with a smile. … [Read more…]
May you experience the magic & splendor of today. Our prayers for a blessed 2013 to you & yours! ***** Thanks for reading and sharing our follies…I wish I could hand deliver holiday greetings and treats to all of you! I appreciate each and every minute you spend here and I look forward to all … [Read more…]
Well, the last of our December weekend commitments have taken place and now I need to focus on baking, wrapping, delivering and enjoying. Elliott had her Winter dance recital yesterday afternoon and we went to see The Nutcracker last night. This was our second year attending and I can tell that it would be something … [Read more…]