My BFF is teaching horse back riding lessons at a local farm, and her kids were in a horse show this weekend. I took my two youngest kids to watch the horses and enjoy the beautiful Spring weather and country surroundings. It was a nearly perfect day (don’t get me started on AJ’s incessant whining…
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What Makes a Perfect Mother’s Day Gift?
Mother’s Day is coming in just a few days, and this year my husband has even more pressure to make the day special as he’ll be spending the day with TWO of the mothers in his life: me, the mother of his children, and his own mother. I think I’ve talked about the fact that…
10 Best Things About Going to the Dentist…According to a 6 Year Old
AJ had an uncommonly good time at the dentist this morning and told me all of the things that he loved about his dental check up today…. X-rays that spin around your head Strawberry whipped cream stuff Finding out your teeth are “boring” Getting out of school Playing with toys in the waiting room Finding…
Project 365 {Week 18}
I’m sitting with my kids on this Sunday night, braiding hair and playing games. Sunday is my favorite day now. I have come to appreciate it with new eyes since I’ve been so busy during the weekdays. Sitting together with the cool breeze coming through the window, with no expectations or tasks that have to…
What’s in Your Gym Bag? It’s Time to Sport Some Color.
As a mother of kids who have been on soccer, flag football, and swim/dive teams in just this past year, I know injuries. Luckily, we’ve been pretty fortunate and haven’t had too many serious injuries. Just lots of bumps, bruises, and other pains. But mostly, happy faces, tired bodies, and plenty of bandages. This year,…
Back in My Hometown – Give Me Your Best Shot #PSF
What a nostalgic week! I’m currently traveling back from a quick trip to San Jose, California (writing this from the airport as I wait to board my plane). I spent my childhood in San Jose. Although we moved from San Jose when I was 11, we lived less than an hour away and still returned…
Calm vs Storm Quote
I found myself feeling drawn to this hanging purple wisteria the other day while I was on a photo shoot. And then I found this quote by Willa Cather, and knew it was what I needed to see and hear this week. Please do not copy the photo without permission and attribution. Thanks!
When Big Sister Does Her Makeup – Wordless Wednesday #Linkup
On Sunday night, Reese, my 9 year old, emerged from her big sister’s bedroom, where KitKat (the big sister) had been practicing her hair and make up skills. Holy cow. That’s all I have to say. 9 years old? I’ve got a long 10 years ahead of me… For more inspiring photos, check: 5 Minutes…
10 Reasons I Wish I Lived Close to Family
When we graduated from college and made the trek across the country to settle on the East Coast, we left all of my extended family back in the West. I loved growing up with my grandparents and aunts and uncles and dozens and dozens of cousins. Holiday meals together, vacations in Tahoe together, and plenty…
The Importance of Pictures in Preserving Memory
After my sophomore year of college, my roommate Susan and I planned a trip to Mexico, just the two of us. I had spent the previous summer on a study abroad in Mexico and I couldn’t wait to return. The summer of 1993 had been full of incredible memories – camping in the jungle, climbing…
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