My Man

I get to pick this guy up tomorrow. Because he's mine, all mine.


Tomorrow we'll be together again...

and that makes me so, so, so happy.

Perhaps we can do a little outlet shopping while we're down there....which also makes me happy (just to clarify: the enduring happiness experienced due to my husband's return is in no means comparable to the shallow and fleeting happiness experienced through clothing purchases, HOWEVER, it doesn't hurt to look good).

Auntie Biker-Chick

My fantastic Auntie Terri has been training and training and training for an absolutely wonderful adventure. She is taking part in the "Ride to Conquer Cancer" next month, and I couldn't be more proud of her. Cancer has affected my family in a significant way and I am so thankful for wonderful people like my Auntie who are stepping out in the fight against it. You can read about her journey here and the Team Finn story here.

I hope you'll be as inspired by them as I have been.

Why Not?

So, I started a little endeavor. I'm not one for crafts. I enjoy making cards (when time allows), and baking is an all-time favourite pastime (once again, this requires time), but never sewing and certainly not jewelry-making. Until now....
My Mom and Brighid have also gotten into making earrings - and I've got to say, it's very therapeutic!

My lovely Michelle took these photos for me:

She's got a way

My incredibly talented sister Jalen wrote this poem:

i want to paint a picture.

I want to paint a picture -
not of flowers or of buildings,
but of you and me. Right now.
I want to cover the canvas with
blues and greens. Peace, contentment.
I want to splash yellow across the middle.
Happiness.
And for love - for our love - Rose.
Not quite pink, not quite red.
Warm, inviting...comfortable.
And I want all the colours to compliment each other,
Like you compliment me.
And in the middle, I want there to be a tree,
and on that tree will be a swing.
Because a swing is a place where you can fly.
And you can laugh... and you can dream.
You're that place for me.

And it makes me happy. Love her.