I love my church. It took a long time to find a church to call home, but we finally found a place that offers all the warm, cozy caring comforts of what my Father’s home should be. I... Continue reading →
My sister and her husband celebrated their first anniversary this week. Simone asked me to be her Matron of Honor and for my daughters to be her flower girls. I was honored to be part of her special day,... Continue reading →
When my sister and I were growing up, we fantasized about our wedding days. Even as young girls, we knew only our sister could fill the role of each other’s Maid of Honor. We picked our flowers and changed the... Continue reading →
Often times when tragedy strikes others, those with the capability to land a hand feel helpless. With each image of despair and destruction from Haiti, many around the world wonder how to help this poor nation. As buildings continue to... Continue reading →
Let me count the ways. I stole borrowed this idea from of Tara of Feels Like Home. For the next 14 13 12 11 days counting down to Valentine’s Day, I will be filling my daughters’ hearts and mini-mailboxes with... Continue reading →
This Friday, my dad turns 70. It’s hard to comprehend my dad being that old, but I feel blessed to enjoy another year with him. My dad, Horatio Alban Mestanza, loves to share stories about growing up in Washington... Continue reading →