Annnd we’re back! What a weekend! Not only was it the 4th of July but yesterday was our daughters 2nd birthday! Our family had a little getaway to Palm Springs.We packed a lot of fun into our weekend. Our first day in town was spent testing our fear of heights. We rode a tram (suspended […] Read more…
The World Cup Invades… the playground
Yesterday, I got up determined to get out of the house. As much as my kids love being at home, it seems like they need more space to roam for them to get ALL of their sillies out. The issue is, if they don’t get enough running and jumping out of their little systems, nap […] Read more…
When Life Gets Real…
Usually, our weekends can get a little busy. We’re always on our way to our next family adventure. I love it! Every now and then though, it feels so good to just be. It’s a nice change to just take in the day with no expectations, no plans and see what happens. That was how […] Read more…
They Wouldn’t Bite…Much
My husband had been talking to one of his friends about weekend plans. Those plans included fishing. I hadn’t been fishing since I was a little girl. My dad took me once and I just remember being bored with the waiting of it all. So, even though my memories didn’t make me feel warm and […] Read more…
If I Could Find The Time…
There are a few things I don’t get to do much of these days. Reading books and watching movies are on that list. I find myself way too busy these days to get to do much of that. The last book I read from start to finish was called “Me Too, Iguana”. It’s a book […] Read more…
Overwhelm? Totally Conquered!
Overwhelm. I was totally feeling the pressure recently at my son’s end of year school picnic. I started thinking about all that had to be done. I thought of all the things that could throw the plan off. I was totally talking myself into a “worst case scenario” situation. I knew I needed to make […] Read more…
Brunch + Beach Babies
Fatherhood is pretending the present you love most is soap-on-a-rope. ~Bill Cosby Father’s Day doesn’t seem to be as big a deal as Mother’s Day. It kind of gets the short end of the stick. There’s no room at restaurants, the florists are working over time and cards are hard to come by even a […] Read more…
What I’m Feeling Friday… HomeGoods Happy
Stylishly Speaking… “Make your home as comfortable and attractive as possible and then get on with living. There’s more to life than decorating.” ~Albert Hadley It may be a seasonal thing. I’m not quite sure. What I do know is that every now and then, I feel the need to spruce up our space. I want to […] Read more…
Summer’s Top Ten! Here’s Mine, What’s Yours?
via When I think of summer, a lot of things come to mind. There’s lots of outdoor time, BBQ and random adventures. Truthfully, there are a million things to look forward to as the temperature rises. I’ve decided to narrow it down to my TOP TEN. Here’s my short list of things I’m looking forward […] Read more…