Working on that Christmas video and sorting through my pictures gives me a total "Now and Then" perspective. Because I'm a scrapbooker, I write my journaling stories more about relationships, than I do events. Although, I'm all about chronicling events, too. I love seeing relationships evolve in my photos. I love documenting ...
My Big, Fat, Cuban Family
Family is everything to me. I love them more than words can describe.
Where you lead…I will follow.
Tuesdays are sacred. It is a sacred bonding time for my daughters and me. Lucy and I head over to Amy's to watch the Gilmore Girls every Tuesday evening. Sadly, we were thwarted last week because of the Laker game (against the Clippers. Lakers won 105-101). And we were a little upset. This wasn't about the Lakers, it was OUR NIGHT. And ...
A good time was had by all.
This was our Thanksgiving day celebration: SOO much food! But we enjoyed it. The cousins had some attitude going for them. But we enjoyed them. There was lots of jumping. But they enjoyed it.The cousins played music. We all enjoyed it.The card game that wouldn't end. They are still enjoying it!They are still here. They won't leave. And ...
So alike…
I have been pondering the many things I'm grateful for. There is just so much, really. I get sentimental over every little thing. And of course, I am the dorkiest sap there is. But just look at these faces! They have these moments when they are completely in sync. They are in on the same jokes, they laugh the same way. They are on the same team. ...
Now it’s time for… “Big Thoughts with Dr. Seuss.”
We have words on the walls.Not every wall. But in lots of places in our home. It started off as a sort of rebellious thing when we bought our house: "I own this house and I will write on the walls if I want to!" But it has become a way to express our uniqueness as a family. I think everyone should have words on their walls. ...
My Creative Process….
"Ladies and Gentlemen, make sure your seatbelts are securely fastened and place your tray tables in the locked upright position." "We're ready for take off!" Someone was asking about my creative process. As if it might be something easy to describe. I have to look at something for a long time before ideas begin to pop into ...
Cuban-Americans. Version 2.0
I get compliments on my kids. People say they are charming and handsome and pretty and funny and well-mannered and talented and smart. I always say, "thank you," and secretly take a bow. (as if I could really take credit for their accomplishments - I'm not that delusional)For the most part, I'm still in "active ...
Was it worth it for the apple pie?
I went because it was important to him. He doesn't usually do stuff with me and the younger kids. But today he wanted to take us to Julian, California. Just for the day. Adam is 20 and his real life doesn't include a mother and siblings. This is why we made the extra effort to go with him. (that, and we took Eric's Mustang) Julian is a ...
I won the lotto!
Well... if there had been a lotto for a million dollar husband... Eric is smart, funny, and hard-working. He knows me. And I can genuinely say, I feel cherished. He is intensely dedicated to God and to his family. He is a great and loyal friend. He is our greatest treasure. I might have lied a bit. I didn't actually win any ...
A Wrinkle in Time
(with apologies to Madeleine L'Engle) It's funny how the most unrelated moments kick your memory into gear. In this case, it was something Daisy said. She is my niece's daughter, which makes me her Great Aunt. (I just like how that sounds - Great Aunt Marta) Daisy and Jonathan play together every week. They play dress up and Legos and ...
