By the looks of these, you never would have guessed she was squirmy, cranky and just extra Spicy this day. Dani and Emeline are truly amazing! I laugh to myself because I was certain this Spicy one didn’t look into the camera one time! Boy was I wrong. She looks like is an angel. A… Continue Reading
Goodbye Mustang Sally… Hello Specialized Hanz Yes, we downsized. It was a sad, sad day for me saying goodbye to my 1st love ride which saw me through many an adventure but for several reasons, we decided it was time to transition to one car. It was quite funny the common immediate reaction we… Continue Reading
As I mentioned in a prior post, my latest organizing project involves gathering all the loose and old pictures in boxes from all corners of the house (& garage) and put them all into albums in our bookshelves. As I was doing so, I came across some baby pictures of me and immediately thought of… Continue Reading
Although the fresh color coat of new stucco has been up/on/applied since Saturday, I still look up from playing on the front lawn with the girls or drive by and get all giddy inside thinking “Is that my home??? No way!” Doesn’t seem like it belongs in the good ole Brentwood track of BP, mainly… Continue Reading
(Note: this post’s purpose is mainly to remind myself on those overwhelming days when I feel like I have no control or order that it is possible, and that every day is a new day and a new opportunity to learn. So, just a warning to everyone else, the following will probably bore you to… Continue Reading
Today the Lord called Grandpa G home… He has been in the hospital since last Monday (for some issues with his breathing and his lungs, a small tear and leakage of fluid) but it was anticipated that he would return home today or tomorrow. I’m still not sure the details of what happened but in… Continue Reading
Unfortunately, I had to turn down a super fun invitation to hang out with Auntie Carrie, the B-man and our long lost friend from Junior High, Ashley and her daughter Zoie. But we made the most of the day anyway Our home-made Spectrum fountain… Practicing her pirouettes for Auntita and Neenee… Not pictured: Momma sweatin… Continue Reading
Sunday Stats: -Made it through mass only having to step outside twice: 1 for a stern talking with Miss Spicy, the other a few minutes early to nurse Miss Sweet -Genevieve Miranda and Jacob Levi -7 months, 4 months -eight chunky extremeties with plenty of chub for everyone to nibble on -Happy &… Continue Reading
So, God’s irony strikes again. In my last journal entry, I was reflecting on the goodness of God and on trusting Him completely and in every aspect of life even when it’s downright scary and inconvenient. Well, it was easy to write as I was feeling pretty good spiritually, you know when you have that… Continue Reading
So hands down, by far the most commonly asked question I have received (from friends and strangers alike) since the day my pregnancy with Alizea was known is “How many kids do you want?” Initially, despite my convictions, my response was centered around my desires, my dreams, my wishes for my ideal family size letting… Continue Reading