Conversations with Rinoa

Conversations with Rinoa

{Rinoa and I were in the bathroom one morning getting ourselves ready to start the day. The night before, Rinoa woke up crying and complaining that her ear hurt.} Mommy: {Putting toothpaste on Rinoa’s toothbrush} How are you feeling? Does your ear still hurt?...
Feels Like Summer

Feels Like Summer

On this hot, humid Sunday, an afternoon of gardening became a ‘hose spraying’ party, leaving two girls {and a daddy} soaking wet!

Memoirs: Maternal Grandparents

These are the first few pages of my altered book journal which talks about my maternal grandmother. On the left is a brief description of my grandmother’s family and on the right is a photo of my grandparents. Love this photo of them. This page spread is quite...
World Meet Dexter

World Meet Dexter

After months and months of endless pleading from the girls, I finally caved in. World say hello to Dexter, our new 3-month old Boston Terrier. Mica: Mommy, can we name him Sirius? Mommy: Sounds too much like ‘Serious’. Mica: How about Lupen? Mommy: Ah, no....
Cucumber Sandwich

Cucumber Sandwich

A few days after I recovered from the flu, this was all my stomach could handle. Anything heavier than this, my body would reject. I didn’t mind though, I love cucumber sandwiches! slices of cucumber and avocado with cream cheese and mint leaves on pumpernickel...