Our first family photo, four days after Jude was born. I know I keep saying it, but I really am incredulous that six months have flown by so quickly. It was six months ago yesterday that Jude Simon came into our lives 7 weeks early, totally taking us by surprise and beginning the greatest love […]

It was an exciting Fortieth Fiesta for my brother Earl last night. For the past few weeks, my sister, sister-in-law, and I have been working on plans for his big day. My sister’s yard is the perfect setup for a party with their tennis court.  Delicious fajita toppings, courtesy of Ted’s Cafe Escondido. I love […]

Ok, let’s just face it: the world of fashion, regardless of age, is hopelessly skewed to the female demographic. As a mother to a boy, it’s hard to find boy clothes that aren’t scattered with trucks, sports, or obnoxious phrases. So it was with great delight that I found Ochanga via Cool Mom Picks this […]

Dear Martha, You know I love you. I really do. Nobody does a party like you. Your pursuit of party perfection keeps me constantly inspired. I still read Martha Stewart Weddings, nearly three years past my own. However, we are now at an impass. As I perused your collection of crafts at Michaels, I was […]