With children you never know when you're going to really tickle their fickle fancies. I'm happy to report that this birthday was an overall success on all accounts. The celebration lasted for days and yet it was refreshingly simple and easy. The joy for me...
I know that the summer months bring mixed reviews for moms. While some moms have been waiting eagerly for long sunny clean slate kind of day and the freedom from imposed school schedule, other moms dread it. For the most part, I'd be the latter. The last week...
I was recently asked to contribute to a new blog project called The OC Daily Photo Blog. Who knew that by agreeing to join Suz of Alive in Wonderlandand the other fine folks there I would be looking at the world around me through new eyes. It never...
This weekend we went to a birthday party where the guests of honor were Arial and Jasmine. My daughter, like most of the little girls there were transfixed. All it takes it some face paint and glitter and my daughter is transported to a far...
I know in my heart that everything always unfolds as it should. But that certainly doesn't mean that some days aren't cloudy and unclear. I guess that's when our beliefs, our faith is truly tested. It's easy to feel hopeful when you're basking in the...
Sometimes fun come in big fancy glasses a la happy hour. Sometimes it comes in cupcake form (like this one made by the Meringue Bake Shop - yum!). And then there's blogger meetups, video games and the parties that go with them, and the The Dead. Almost too much fun for one...
This weekend an intimate dinner of joy and hope brought a dear friend across the country to visit. She brought with her the company of amazing women. It was a delight to have the chance to spend time with each of them. The normal miles between us have...
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. - Marcus Aurelius As my days sometimes begin earlier than the sun (thanks to our small furry friend) I vow...
Of course my Best Shot today is something that I captured of my daughter and I from our day of wandering. I'm going to print this one twice. Once for my office and once for my daughter's bulletin board of important things (you know those middle...
Over the last few weeks I have dug out all of my favorite books for inspiration. When I need to 'check in' with myself or take a few minutes to decompress (or unplug) I will pick up a book, open it to a random page...