Life · Motherhood

Making memories

I woke up from a nap (rare opportunity) and wondered what the girls might be up to. My husband was also on the couch relaxing with me. I took a peak outside our open front door and found this: You guys…this may not mean anything to you, but for me this was such a proud… Continue reading Making memories

Life · Motherhood

Summer fun has just begun

Hello there! I can’t believe it’s been over a month since my last post. I hope life has been good to you! As for us, we are in full summer mode! The end of the school year and Celeste’s first year on the dance team ended super well. It’s hard to believe in the Fall… Continue reading Summer fun has just begun

Life · Motherhood · Parenthood

Motherhood: Thank goodness for new days

I’m a firm believer that new days bring new beginnings. If you read my post from last night you’re well aware that yesterday evening was quite a doozie. The beauty of parenting though is that typically in the midst of chaos there are always sprinkles of triumphs and happy moments. Fore example, what I didn’t… Continue reading Motherhood: Thank goodness for new days

Life · Travel

Summer adventures at the lake 

We’ve been camping at Shaver Lake in the Sierra National Forest since last Wednesday and I could not feel more blessed.  We are here with five other colleague’s of my husband, each here with their family. Two of these colleagues are my husband’s closest friends. The campsite is filled with kids and my heart is… Continue reading Summer adventures at the lake 

Life · Our Pregnancy

Acts of Kindness & Love

Lately I have been surprised by so many acts of kindness and love that I’m at a loss for words in expressing my gratitude to God and my family/friends and all I can say is a heartfelt Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I actually heard those 3 simple but significant thank you’s from one of the Pastor’s at church at our… Continue reading Acts of Kindness & Love

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The Value of Friendship

I’ve been so blessed this week with being able to get together with some of my closest girl friends, it has really made me appreciate every one of them and realize the value of a true friend. I have a close circle of friends who have helped me so much and been such a support… Continue reading The Value of Friendship

Adventures of Biggie the bulldog · Life

Has Anyone Missed Me?

Hello blog world! It’s been a very long time since I last posted so I’m happy to be making an appearance again. Plus I can’t wait to start catching up on some of my favorite blogs that I follow. I’m thrilled to report that this is the last weekend before finals which means I’ll have plenty… Continue reading Has Anyone Missed Me?

Life

A Day of Fun and Girl Time

I’m very excited for today! After my husband and I go to church I’m going to be meeting up with four of my girl friends for a day of fun and catching up, ah yes, ando also so that we can celebrate my birthday from a couple weeks ago. First we’re going to be watching Avenue Q at the Pantages Theatre in… Continue reading A Day of Fun and Girl Time

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The “Happiest Place on Earth” + Friendship

Today three of my friends and I treated my best friend to a day at Disneyland in celebration of her birthday. It was a sort of double celebration for our friend because it had been a very, very long time since she had been there so she was long overdue for a visit. Although we were only there for… Continue reading The “Happiest Place on Earth” + Friendship