» things i love…. http://www.thisbegrace.com/diary Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:02:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Our Anniversary http://www.thisbegrace.com/diary/2011/12/our-anniversary/ http://www.thisbegrace.com/diary/2011/12/our-anniversary/#comments Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:10:55 +0000 admin http://www.thisbegrace.com/diary/?p=2117 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 lots of love and support from family and friends but at some point it just takes off like a sail in the wind with almost effortless motion that’s as lovely as sunrise.  Oh how I love my husband so much.  He always picks up where I need an extra hand and amazes me with his love for our family.  He is always ready to take the road less traveled and loves to dream with me.  We can spend the evening listening, playing and dancing to music in our dinning room or find a trail to walk in the rain hand in hand – it’s just the best thing ever.  I like to think about us growing old together and all the adventures we get to look forward to.  Meantime I will take it day by day soaking up this radiant sunshine filling me up with smiles and laughter and lots of love…  Happy Anniversary Honey!  Cheers to many more!!  I Love You!!!!

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Have a lovely Mother’s Day weekend…  XOXO!!!

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His sweet party was featured in DChild….  Too Cool.  XOXO!!!

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Stay tuned for details from Stacy & Jim’s amazing NYE dream wedding by the ever so sweet and amazing PAIGE CHENAULT.

]]> http://www.thisbegrace.com/diary/2011/01/happy-new-year-kisses/feed/ 0 love http://www.thisbegrace.com/diary/2010/10/love/ http://www.thisbegrace.com/diary/2010/10/love/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:23:43 +0000 admin http://www.thisbegrace.com/diary/?p=1447 USOur 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 Sorel and how to help the battle on her website here.

Megan you are so lovely.  Your sincerity in person and on film draws us to you and your photography!  Thank you so much for documenting what is for us a rarity…  Portraits of our Family!  We love them so much & will treasure these for a lifetime!  XOXO!!!  Thisbe, Mark & Oceano

]]> http://www.thisbegrace.com/diary/2010/10/love/feed/ 0 Cumpleaños Feliz http://www.thisbegrace.com/diary/2010/10/cumpleanos-feliz/ http://www.thisbegrace.com/diary/2010/10/cumpleanos-feliz/#comments Tue, 05 Oct 2010 17:18:49 +0000 admin http://www.thisbegrace.com/diary/?p=1440 Mark'sBdaySo 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 party!  Happy Birthday Honey!  I treasure this day.  I love you!!!!  Muchos Besos Mi Amore!!!

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bazefamilyrainMy 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

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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

]]> http://www.thisbegrace.com/diary/2010/07/butterfly/feed/ 0 A Walk In The Clouds http://www.thisbegrace.com/diary/2010/07/a-walk-in-the-clouds/ http://www.thisbegrace.com/diary/2010/07/a-walk-in-the-clouds/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:28:10 +0000 admin http://www.thisbegrace.com/diary/?p=1313 CloudForestIWe’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, Costa Rica.  Pura Vida!  XOXO!!!!

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