Allana’s Compassion in Action

by Denise // 11 January, 2012 // Comments off

“Look, Mom! My shirt matches the sign!” Allana proudly exclaimed when she spotted wings on the Angel Crossing sign. A few days before Christmas, Allana and I volunteered at the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent. It was a wonderful learning experience... Continue reading →

Pink Prayers for Miss Sharon

by Denise // 4 January, 2012 // Comments off

Just before Christmas, I received some startling news about the girls’ preschool teacher, Miss Sharon. Finding myself at a loss for words, all I could do was cry and pray for her to survive this. Miss Sharon will begin the... Continue reading →

Merriest Christmas Moments

by Denise // 28 December, 2011 // Comments off

Beautifully set tables with a bit of bokeh ready for loved ones to gather ’round. Hubby preparing Christmas dinner while wearing his presents. Grandma Mestanza proudly posing with her almost-as-tall-as-her grandchildren Little Lion Man giggling on his granny’s knee. One... Continue reading →

Magic Reindeer Food

by Denise // 21 December, 2011 // Comments off

The kids and I have been making Magic Reindeer Food as part of our Advent calendar for years now. At first, the food was a mixture of old fashioned oats and glitter. Then, I learned how dangerous glitter can be... Continue reading →

Family Photos 2011

by Denise // 14 December, 2011 // Comments off

Just as I had expected, she did it again. Kelly captured some gorgeous shots of my family for our Christmas portraits. Funny thing, we didn’t have to travel far for our portrait session. All of these photos were taken at the... Continue reading →

A Christmas Flop

by Denise // 7 December, 2011 // Comments off

Our Christmas tree is up. Well, it’s standing. The lights have been hung and the garland has been festooned. That’s it. Our Christmas tree enthusiasm and skills seem to be lacking this year. Typically, our tree is up before Thanksgiving,... Continue reading →

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