Last weekend we did what every warm-blooded American family does in October (even though it still feels like July here): we went to a pumpkin patch! Well, it was a miniature corn maze, with a pile of pumpkins in one corner, but to us, and mainly to Audrey, it was heaven. It was a really…
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Joy
I took a mental picture today. A mental picture of about 8 minutes during an otherwise uneventful, errand-filled hot September day. Those 8 minutes allowed my Audrey Faye to experience joy, and in turn, reinvigorate my heart and fill it with joy. The simple pleasures of a swing, a slide, some sand and a little…
Read MoreYou Think I’m Joking
I joke on here a lot about Sadie, our wonderful pup, who really doesn’t do much but scavenge for food and burp. And sometimes I think people don’t believe all of her antics, so luckily I’ve caught a few of the most popular ones on tape recently. I call this one: “If only this pillow…
Read MoreHappy Father’s Day!
Happy Father’s Day to the best Dad I know! To a man who taught me how to love life and to laugh a lot. Some say I look most like him, and my name comes from him as well. My father was the first man in my life, and the measuring stick against who I…
Read MoreVacation Nombre Deux!
Well, we are back from our second vacation of the Summer and it was so great! It’s always fun to travel to see my sister and brother-in-law. It’s hard to explain to anyone else what having a sister is like, unless you have one yourself. For me, it’s like having another person just like me…
Read MoreVacation Numero Uno!
This past Memorial Day weekend, Jason and I flew to South Florida for a family wedding and got to enjoy the beach, the sun and the family that I married into. A pretty great combination 🙂 See for yourself! And what would an El Salvadoran wedding be without MARIACHIS? Next stop: Washington DC!
Read MoreHappy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day to my beautiful mother! She holds this family together and reminds us everyday the power of true love. She worries, cares, listens, anticipates, understands, sympathizes, and is always there when we need to “vent.” She’s taught me how to be a good wife, a supportive sister and a true Southern lady. I…
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