Thursday, December 19, 2013

Christmas Cookies

It's been on my mind, the desire to bake since before Thanksgiving. Today, I finally cooked up the strength to whip up a batch of Candy Cane cookie dough. 






































Tomorrow the girls will turn them into Candy Canes and the house will smell like a bakery.

Monday, December 16, 2013

December Skies

I might have missed the skies tonight, if not for a series of misfortunate events.






































It made everything worth it all.

Friday, December 13, 2013

At Last


The Christmas Tree is in the house!






































Loving the smell of pine in the house.

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Much Relieved and Very Exhausted

The visit started ominously necessitating a visit to the ER, my heart pounding all the way there. Somewhere during the three hour visit, his rambunctiousness returned, the first sign that there would be a happy ending. 






































We arrived back at their house, much relieved and very exhausted. Naps were in order.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

The Drive Home

My first day back in the office after a month of working from home as I convalescence. I expected that I might have to leave early, but I didn't.






































Thus began my long commute home. It was the best commute of my life in so many ways.

Sunday, December 1, 2013

The Poem Corner

I asked for a poem about joy. She pulled a piece of 3 x 5 kraft card stock out, loaded into her typewriter and after a momentary pause began typing away. When she read to me her finished prose, I smiled at its perspection. I walked away, poem in hand, joy in heart.


Saturday, November 30, 2013

Menu on the Wall

One of the reasons I love the place so much.






































I just love the butcher paper menu on the wall. Oh, and the pie, I love the pie.

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Hit or Miss

Disappointed that I forgot my "real" camera so had to make do with solely my iPhone for Thanksgiving. I was pleased with the number of good shots I was able to get because lately it's been hit or miss, mostly miss.






































This was by far one of my favorites.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Less than 24-Hours Away

At my brother's house on Thanksgiving Eve, prepping for tomorrow. 






































Table is ready, in less than 24-hours, our tummies will be happy and full

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Crazy, Wonderful Life

It may not have been where I would have imagined myself, but the fact that she wanted me there was enough for me to want to be there, too.






































It's a crazy, wonderful life.

Monday, November 25, 2013

Getting my Writing On

Started my morning off right with breakfast at Kimmie's Coffee Cup.






































Got some writing in since I went solo. It felt soooo good.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Back for Seconds

I couldn't help myself. I've fallen in love with Moe's Pumpkin Pie.







































You would too if you were lucky enough to have a piece.

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Babysitting

Today I got to do something I was afraid I wouldn't be able to do. Babysit my little sweethearts while mommy and daddy went to the movies.






































Babysit all by myself. It was success!

Friday, November 22, 2013

Some Days

I have a love/hate relationship with my iPhone. I love it when I rock the shot and hate it when they come out crappy.






































Today they all came out crappy. Some days are like that.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Dark and Strong

I wanted something dark and strong. I can't remember what she recommended, but it sounded good.







































It wasn't quite what I was hoping for.

Monday, November 18, 2013

A Latte Love

Went to radiation all myself. Down to just two more sessions.






































Celebrated by journaling while enjoying a vanilla latte. That's a latte love.

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Getting My Things In Order

Did a little room cleaning this morning. It's good to get back to normal.




Friday, November 15, 2013

The Best Way to Start My Day

Spent the morning enjoying their company before they headed off to Disneyland in celebration of the little guy's third birthday.






































It was all good from here.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Detergent

Walking in, the light on the bottles caught my eye. Almost made laundry look inviting.






































Almost!

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Look Up to the Heavens

I look to the Heavens, where does my help come from. It comes from the Lord.


Monday, November 11, 2013

The Let Down

Driving home today from radiation, the sky was filled with a field of hazy clouds. I made a mental note to self. The sunset will be especially beautiful. So sure of it, I got in my car right before sunset to watch the show.






































It was a bit of a let down.

Saturday, November 9, 2013

A Little Bit of Normalcy

Woke up early despite a restless night of sleep. The plan for today was to meet Barbara at my favorite coffee shop and pretend things were back to normal.






































All in all, it was a very good day.

Friday, November 8, 2013

Cravings

There are times when after all the treatments, I just need something sweet to make the medicine go down. Today was one of those days.






































I wish I could say it hit the spot, but it wasn't exactly what I hoped it would be.

























Thursday, November 7, 2013

What I Saw in the Sky

God put the sun in the sky and then set it down to create a masterpiece of exquisite colors for all who desire to see.






































My eyes were open today.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

At the Grocery Store

Finally, after over two weeks, I headed out on my own and made a trip that required me to get out of the car.






































It was hard, but liberating.

Thursday, October 31, 2013

A Long Lost Friend

It's been too long since I enjoyed the sunset. It was like seeing a long lost friend, the kind where you easily pick up from where you last left.


Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Fifteen Minutes

It's been one of those weeks. For the second day in a row, I got home right before the sun was going down which left us exactly fifteen minutes together before she had to leave for practice.






































It was the best fifteen minutes of my day.

Monday, September 9, 2013

2013 | Letting It Go

Almost three quarters into my 365 photo project (you know the one where you're supposed to take a least one photo a day), I let it go. Twice last week I went to bed without a single photo taken. Gasp, I know, right? But really, it was surprisingly freeing.



As I relaxed on Saturday morning, I realized how freeing the whole thing was. I felt a weight had been lifted from my sagging shoulders and oddly enough, it made me want to snap a picture.

Friday, August 30, 2013

Thursday, August 29, 2013

Friday, August 23, 2013

2013/324 What Instagramming Looks Like

It's still hard for me to believe all of them are now college students. I still remember the day we went on a photo shoot and none of them were even driving yet. Last night they came in after a day of fun, with one thing on their mind...documenting it on Instagram.





































This is what Instagramming looks like.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

2013/323 What Contentment Looks Like

Traffic reports promised lighter than normal conditions so I headed home straight after work. They were true to their word. What I wasn't expecting was to see her home between her shift at work and cheer practice.






































My day was filled with contentment.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

2013/321 & 322 Two for the Price of One

The best thing about Monday was my grill cheese sandwich.






































It was mighty tasty, if I do say so myself. It's the munster cheese and sourdough bread. They are the my peanut butter and jelly.

The best thing about Tuesday was meeting my two girls in Old Town Orange for some ice cream floats and picture taking.






































In all honesty, the chili-cheese fries were nothing to write home about. But the float combos were superb.

Monday, August 19, 2013

2013/315-320 Got Some Catching Up to Do

Got some serious catching up to do.

Starting with a little slug bug love...






































Followed by a little love from our lovey dove....






































and then a little cupcake love...






































Topped off with the cherry on top....






































I tried kick starting my Saturday with coffee and some journaling..,






































but my fatigue got the best of me, not only on Saturday, but Sunday, too...