The family is one of nature's masterpieces. -George Santayana I hope you enjoyed your weekend like we did. As a reprieve from being overly busy lately, focusing on the family felt really good. I know more than anything this summer I need to keep that focus...
Do you ever feel like you're working really really hard? Really really hard? Yep, me too. Isn't the anticipation of summer supposed to make you feel giddy and energized and maybe even relaxed? Yeah, I thought so. I clearly need an attitude adjustment. Agreed. Perhaps if I just stopped buzzing and...
I am one of eight children. Eight. I'm number six in the lineup, each of us 2 years apart. Growing up I never got enough. Enough attention, love, time, material comfort, encouragement, help with homework. I was never noticed, I just faded into the background...
Between all the end school year activities, birthdays, and all the awesome and super-cool action around the blogoshere, things have been moving along at a pretty steady hum. Steady being the operative word. At least that's the goal. Instead of switching into overwhelm, I've been just trying to focus...
A Lesson then a Listen Seven years ago she broke through the dark and silent night with her complex and multi-layered symphony. Highs, lows, intensity, tenderness, discord, harmony, all woven together in a unique concerto that has become the sound track of our lives. A gift like this seemed appropriate for someone who has blessed our lives with...
Recently the whole family was invited to be among the first to experience Blue Horizons, the newest addition to the spectacular shows they have at SeaWorld San Diego. So so cool and so so fun! Between being greeted by the exceptional folks at SeaWorld, meeting...
I was having trouble starting this post because, in all honesty, I don’t always feel enough. I’ve often wondered how much easier life would be if I didn’t have chronic perfectionism shadowing my every move, demanding that I measure up to my own (ridiculous) expectations....
I've been doing so much thinking about summer lately. I'm teaching Picture Summer for one thing (there's still time to sign up!). And I've been asked to share images, ideas and thoughts about what I look forward to and love about summer. I could write volumes...
A special thanks to Jessica for sharing this image. Jessica happens to be my sister and this just happens to be me wearing my I am Enough necklace. I couldn't resist it. ...
The other day on a let's finally use our gift card and pick up some summer reading trip to Barnes & Noble, I made the kids go on a Better Homes and Gardens Magazine hunt with me. We were all giddy to be in a crowded...