Our most recent trip to Irvine Nature Center consisted of unseasonably warm weather, incredibly active boys, ice cream sandwiches and water…lots of water. This trip was in celebration of Josh’s birthday (yay!) and to earn one (of several hundred thousand it seems – yikes!) Cub Scout badge. The day went well. I mistakenly purchased whistles [...]

I was in heaven this week: I had my relatives visiting from out of town. I had not seen my sister, nieces and nephews in about six years (my, how times flies) and this reunion was long overdue. They left Friday morning. I miss them already.

you know me by my face the one who wakes you in the mornings the stove top coffee and all the laughing that you need for lazy mornings (for lazy mornings) lazy mornings (for lazy mornings) you know me by my hand the one that drapes across the table and holds the ladle and makes [...]

This morning is unlike any other morning. I feel a renewed sense of accomplishment, as well as love and support from my friends and family. This week, I celebrated my thirty-first birthday – no biggie. I am appreciative of having another year to reflect on and it makes me smile. Of course, there were some [...]