“May you never be too busy to stop and breathe under a palm tree.” – Unknown That is precisely what I did last week during our getaway to Palm Beach. This was our first visit to the beautiful Florida enclave, and we were thoroughly impressed with the entire area. Every inch is well maintained and… Read More
“But the one little duck with the feather on her back, she lead the others with a quack quack quack…” All of the ducks from Duck Duck Goose are waddling down Devine Street this week to their new location of 2800 for the grand reopening this Friday, January 17! The new, expanded space will allow… Read More
“Our baby girl is a gift beyond measure, a wonder to hold and a lifetime to treasure.” Yesterday was a very special day for Baby Eleanor Barrett as she was baptized at our family church, St. Martin’s in the Fields. Surrounded by family and friends, Miss Barrett smiled throughout the service giving her biggest grin… Read More
“Oh it’s a jolly holiday with Mary Mary makes your ‘eart so light! When the day is gray and ordianry Mary makes the sun shine bright! Oh, ‘appiness is bloomin’ all around ‘er The daffodils are smilin’ at the dove When Mary ‘olds your ‘and You feel so grand Your ‘eart starts beatin’ like A… Read More
“A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend” -Unknown Mother’s Day weekend is always big for our family as my mother and I celebrate our birthdays as well, but this year is especially important with the arrival of baby sister, Barrett. These momentous occasions plus new mom emotions are giving me… Read More
“It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.” – Rainer Maria Rilke Today marks the first official day of spring, and Little Lovely and I are ready for blooming flowers, the Easter Bunny, and spring break! With Easter only a week away, I’ve been prepping Eloise’s basket and… Read More
Father’s Day is a week away, and Little Lovely and I are excited to celebrate our special dad on his first Father’s Day. Did you know that Father’s Day was first celebrated in 1910 when Washington State acknowledged it as an official holiday? Most dads don’t like a big fuss on their big day. I… Read More
“The years teach much which the days never know.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson A birthday provides an opportunity for celebration and reflection. This is the first one I have experienced with Little Lovely, and spending the day with her is what I have wished for while blowing out candles for many years. Eloise and I spent… Read More