Jason:: Star of The Week

Jason was finally chosen to be star of the week!! Most kids do it around their birthdays, but since he is a summer baby- he gets fit in wherever there is room. Needless to say, the kid is so excited to have Reggie the Rally Monkey home for a week, share a poster all about him, bring in a mystery item and have someone read to the class on Friday (he picked me). He has waited all year to have a turn and the smile below was worth the wait!!

Red Velvet....

...or that is what the boys call my new "red" hair. It's more burgundy in the sun, but it is fun none the less!! I decided that I should be fun and sassy when my hair is short- so I added some color. Boy do I look like my mom now!! As Dan said, "now you both have unnaturally RED hair." I love the honesty!! I am having fun with it!!

Seattle Pacific University Reunion

I had the pleasure today of spending time with Jill & Leanne. We went to school together back in 1989 and lived on the same floor- Third Hill.  Jill and her family were visiting Orange County from the Seattle area and Leanne came down from Santa Ynez. I love these ladies and am so glad that we have stayed in touch the last 23 years!!

Mantle complete!

We have lived in our Irvine home for 8 years now and I finally like the mantle area. I had a large mirror that just rested on the brick ledge and it always felt temporary, but it is great now (at least I think so). Mirror from IKEA, sconces from online store, lettering from Target, candles from Kohls. It was a group effort for sure!!