So far this summer I have moved, painted an entire house, sent my firstborn out into the world all while trying to entertain and nurture an active 10-year-old boy. It has been worthwhile but exhausting. I felt as if I could use a bit of a pick me up. Happiness Is: My darling girl has been living in California for several weeks now working as an intern for a fast rising fashion house. To say that I have missed her is an understatement. My sweet California blond. In the past, she has also been ... View the Post
I Met The President
I Met The President! Ok, technically it was my Sweet Boy dressed up as President William H. Taft. I Met The President Every year the entire fourth grade creates a wax museum. The children are given a list of names of individuals who were either born, raised or positively influenced the state of Arizona. Now I have to tell you that Sweet Boy is a little like Alex P. Keaton. Even though the list contained several notable actors, sports figures and his favorite director, Sweet Boy’s ... View the Post
The Good Samaritan
A quick recap of our housing situation is this: Homes in Phoenix, AZ are on the market for mere hours unless there is something really, really wrong with it. We are not opposed to working hard on a fixer upper in a good neighborhood. It does not have to be a castle. The prices are so good that the investors have returned with a vengeance. We were hopeful on one house but lost out. There are currently 8 houses in our MRLS portal. We have seen them all. Insert Panic Here. ... View the Post
Ladies and Gentlemen The Beatles Birthday Tablescape
This week my Grandmother Eleanor, aka “Grandma Jingles”, turns 90. I think this calls for a celebration. The Fashionista also recently had a birthday. Ladies and Gentlemen The Beatles Birthday Tablescape. Ladies and Gentlemen The Beatles Birthday Tablescape We celebrated the Fashionista’s birthday on the 4th. But Grandma likes The Beatles too. As I have mentioned before my daughter is an old soul who likes mid-century modern and everything vintage. I always keep my eye out for ... View the Post
Do You Have Any Colored Eggs?
Do You Have Any Colored Eggs? I LOVE to color eggs. ALL of my kids like to help. (smile) Do You Have Any Colored Eggs? We like ombre dyed eggs. Tie-Dyed Eggs And of course, eating eggs. The Fashionista always makes the “angelic” eggs. They’re delicious. I adore these colored eggs by Food Jimoto. But most of all I love the time spent with my kids. Even the fur kid who INSISTS on being lifted onto the counter. Are you coloring eggs? Laura ... View the Post
She
Twenty three years ago She came into the world today. She Many probably thought that She deserved a different mom ~ someone older, educated, better prepared. But She had a secret gift. Love. She made her mom want to be a better person, a better mother. Together they went on a journey to experience life. These experiences have shaped her so that. She is kind. She is curious. She is smart. She is creative. She is loving. ... View the Post
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