April 6th – Good Friday!
17 months ago Jim went to heaven, and I wish I could stop counting that anniversary, but it falls on other big days like this one. Good Friday. It is truly good because without it I have no hope for heaven. I am awed that God loved me so significantly. So completely. I am amazed…
April Fool’s Day
It is spring break in other parts of the country. It is interesting because it was never a big deal when I was growing up in southern California. But when I moved away I began to understand why! In a Word – WINTER! And that is not a season that is part of California! We…
Leap Day! An extra day to celebrate!
Today Disneyland is open for 24 hours. As much as I love the place I am not interested in those kinds of crowds! Instead I went with Clayton to the Fullerton High School soccer banquet. My boy lettered on the varsity soccer team! Woo Hoo! but even better, for the second year, he received the…
Happy New Year! 2012!
Today is traditionally the time for new beginnings, fresh starts and resolutions. Last night we spent with our friends the Terry’s and we celebrated the new year in England, Rio de Janiero, Buenos Aires, Barbados, and New York. Then Emily and I celebrated in Chicago and Scottsdale before I fell asleep! 🙂 Last night was…
Jim’s One Year “Going Home” Anniversary
Hey Everyone! In case you are out of the loop….Or don’t have access to Facebook : I wanted to invite you to : Jim’s One Year “Going Home” Anniversary Saturday, November 5 6:00pm – 9:00pm Huntington State Beach, CA near Magnolia This is a Save-the-Date notice! Bring your dinner or the fix-ins to cook over…
Happy Birthday to me! Happy New Year!
There is something about the fall that to me has always felt more like “New Year’s” than the first day of January. Simply put, every fall has marked new beginnings, fresh goals, new shoes and school supplies. My “internal calendar” has always found its rhythm with the school season. I am not sure but perhaps…
Floribama!
Most of you know I recently went to Florida and Alabama, while my kids were in Chicago, for a much needed visit with my relatives. It was fantabulous! Highlights include parasailing with my Aunt Crystal, a fresh shrimp boil, trying alligator (tastes like chicken), a free t-shirt (and food) from Milos, Tortugas pizza (best in…
Mother’s Day 2011
Yesterday I took a mini vacation with my friend Pam and we went down to Hollywood. We hiked to the Hollywood sign and ate ice cream at Didi Reise among other things. I didn’t realize how much I needed the break. I guess I am so busy working and parenting that I don’t think about…
Happy Star Wars Day
“May the Fourth be with you” is what I greeted Emily with this morning. The Congressional Art contest was tonight and she got fourth place. Perhaps I jinxed her! LOL – She channeled her dad’s humor and came up with a variety of witty one liner puns to go with the day. Tomorrow is “Revenge…
Happy Easter
We are celebrating the resurrection with the Moses clan. The traditions are very different with teens. They all want to hide the eggs but no one wants to hunt for them! So after hiding some of the eggs for the 3 little girls we realized that we need to get more creative with the 11…