We got married in my grandparents house with 60 of our closest friends and family 9 years ago today and it feels like yesterday.  The hopeless romantic in me always wanted to find someone who’d kiss me every morning and laugh with me every day…  It takes a little elbow grease I’ll always admit and [...]

For a little break, family fun, shoes off, great food, sand castles, sea stars, cool beach air, found adventures and rejuvenation….  We’re back and inspired!  Just lovely…

The best conversations with mothers always take place in silence, when only the heart speaks.  ~Carrie Latet Have a lovely Mother’s Day weekend…  XOXO!!!

Planes, Trains & Automobiles!  Oceano turned two!  Music, train rides, sweets and lots of his friends & family!!!  ”GLO” Gloria Mapston did her magic with the 3D plane cake, marshmallow propellors, candy planes and cookies!  Joy made jelly bean baggies and Wendy brought the treats for Grammie’s pinata!  Great Grandpa took months to restore a [...]

Wishing you lots of kisses in 2011!!  XOXO!! Stay tuned for details from Stacy & Jim’s amazing NYE dream wedding by the ever so sweet and amazing PAIGE CHENAULT.

Our sweet friend Megan Sorel took our family portrait during a week in Santa Barbara for a wedding late last month.  She is an amazing mom who devotes herself to her family and happens to be one of my favorite photographers!  Her gorgeous daughter, Sorel has a rare disease called Rett Syndrome.  Learn more about [...]

So beautiful you are.  My love.  My Friend.  My Partner.  My Husband.  You are an amazing father, shining star and music to this dance.  You make us laugh.  You bring us sunshine.  It’s no wonder you are loved by many.  I am honored to have this adventure with you.   What an adventure!  What a [...]

My Dear Kendra and her beautiful family.  They embrace life and celebrate it daily!!  Cheers to great friends who will always dance with you in the rain!  XOXO!!  TG

May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun And find your shoulder to light on, To bring you luck, happiness and riches Today, tomorrow and beyond. ~Irish Blessing

We’ve made this trek before but this was O’s first time.  This day was rainy so everything was dripping and the mist was heavy.  The air felt thick, you could almost drink it.  The smell was pure and sweet.  We were quiet as if this was church.  It was a beautiful walk in Santa Elena, [...]