Memorial Day

I spent my Memorial Day with the best people around...my family
We were blessed with some of the best weather we've seen yet...a whole day of sun sans wind
Sneakers the cat and
Molly the dog enjoyed the day too
I even managed to squeeze in a little time getting my hands dirty in mom's planter box

catching up

A birthday BBQ results in mom braking her ankle and spending the rest of the night in the E.R.

A little after hours fun, thinking of mom the whole time

Yard work reveals unexpected beauty

Mom, enjoying her time as our house guest--what's not to like about HGTV 24/7?

Surgery is scheduled and performed with good results

A pre-planned road trip caps off a hectic week

Baseball, anyone?

Sights included hidden towns just off CA HWY 1...peeks into quaint little gardens

...and trips to local nurseries

Did I mention the VIEW?

May 10th

Is the birthday of one of the most beautiful people in my life. She's Briana to most. I call her Menaw. Happy birthday to my Sister. I love you.

my MOM

No words can say how much I love my mom. I could never express how much she means to me. She is comfort, warmth, LOVE, laughter, long hugs, I love you's a million times. She is the BEST and I'm so lucky to have her.

Blogger's Block

You know how you feel a little disjointed on your first day back to work after vacation? Well, I'm feeling like that--a little disjointed and...refreshed! Of course, I have been lurking behind the scenes checking in on the blogs I follow so as not to be totally out of the loop, and I've even been snapping shots of things as I go with the thought of sharing what I've been up to, but that's all going to have to come in its own time cuz I've got Blogger's Block. Can't think of anything good to say, can't seem to choose which photos to post. So, while this marks my official return to this magical land, you'll have to stay tuned for my first actual, real, visually stimulating, blog post. Thanks for checking in!