Happy Birthday Daddy!
My dad turned 63 this week!
I’ve received so many lovely responses from his Valentine’s Day letter to me.
I know people liberally use the term “greatest dad in the world,” but mine really is great.
Here are some of the reasons I think this:
The Protector
- When I was little my dad used to carry me all over the neighborhood. I took naps snuggled up with my head resting on his shoulder. He would go socialize with the neighbors
Clever Cleavage
Everyone meet Wendy!
1. Tell us about your personal breastfeeding experience with your child:
My breastfeeding story began long before my daughter was born or even conceived. When I was twenty-one, I discovered a lump in my left breast. At twenty-two, I underwent a core needle biopsy which revealed that I had a benign condition called Pseudoangiomatous Stromal Hyperplasia. I was told that this is just an overgrowth of normal tissue and is not pre-cancerous, but is rather rare in … Keep Reading!!!
Dark Alleys, Flapper Dresses, and Absinthe- Oh my!
I’ve been dying to take Brian to a Speakeasy.
We have heard great things about The Edison in downtown Los Angeles.
Earlier in the day Brian Surprised me with some of my favorite things:
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Then off we went to The Edison.
It’s in the basement of the Higgins building, which still hosts the first generator in Los Angeles.
We entered through a back alley. And walked down a few flights of stairs to enter.
They kept with … Keep Reading!!!
Angelina Jolie’s Lips, Elizabeth Taylor’s Eyes, and My Cervix
Even the most modest human being is aware of their more attractive physical features.
Well, most people.
This question has come up multiple times in my life and I haven’t been able to give an answer.
I remember watching Love In The Afternoon when I was very young, and I related to Audrey Hepburn’s character:
“I’m too thin, and my ears stick out, and my teeth are crooked and my neck is much too long.” – Audrey Hepburn
“Maybe so, … Keep Reading!!!
Happy Birthday To Me!
I’m taking the day off to celebrate my birthday with my boys!
Birthdays make commoners celebrities for a day. I am taking this role seriously.
Sunglasses must be worn indoors and at night.
I also gave Brian my requirements for our bathroom My dressing room:
- All White! If I see an eggshell washcloth or a vanilla hued rose there will be hell to pay
- With the exception of the red carpet that I must always be standing on
- My nose
Waterlink Africa: Why Water Matters
Did you know? $1 can give clean water to one person for over a decade.
Why is water life-altering?
- Unsterile water is the number two killer amongst children. Around the world, fetching water is a woman’s task. Thus, one of the most crucial health issues for women in Africa is the clean water shortage. 1 in 5 children worldwide dies of a water-related disease.
- Water is a women’s issue. In order to get access to clean water, women and girls
Roma Downey’s “Little Angels” and Giveaway!
I am a huge fan of the Roma Downey.
I was ready to jump up and down when I heard that I would get getting to meet with her last week.
If you don’t know Roma, you should. She is most well-known for playing Monica on Touched By An Angel. In real life she has proven to be a true person of faith. She does not allow the entertainment industry or the comfort level of others dictate when or … Keep Reading!!!
Confession Friday
When I was little, I scanned a picture of my sister and pretended I was her in chat rooms.
In my defense, I was only 12 and it was my brother’s idea.
We had this picture of my sister when she was 21 in a bikini. It cracked us up. I wish I had it with me, I would show you all.
My sister was (and still is) hot stuff- it was fun for my awkward 12-year-old self to get … Keep Reading!!!
Benefits of Blinds in Your Home
Installing blinds in your home has many advantages. For one, blinds can make your home more insulated and warm in the winter. While you should definitely have your heating system tune-up and inspected once a year by companies like Duff Energy to ensure your system is operating at peak efficiency, your next step is to protect heat from escaping. Blinds can also keep your house cool in the summer by blocking natural sunlight. Blinds are a quick way to insulate, … Keep Reading!!!
Our Wedding
Happy Anniversary Brian! I love you!
Brian and I got married on Superbowl Sunday- kind of.
Our ceremony was that day, we eloped a few months earlier.
Coincidentally, the game was Giants vs. Patriots
We had our ceremony and reception at my grandmother’s house.
We kept it small (75 people)
I actually was opposed to a ceremony and reception. It was Brian that really wanted one.
In the end I am happy we had one!
We chose February 3rd because … Keep Reading!!!
Clever Cleavage
Everyone Meet Heather!
1. Tell us about your personal breastfeeding experience with your children:
I honestly wasn’t sure if I wanted to would be able to breastfeed. Everything I had read seemed to stress the issues that people had with breastfeeding and I was nervous that it would be too painful or inconvenient. I know, self-centered of me but knowing I had to return to work at 6 weeks post partum, I didn’t know if I’d be
