• Myke: The Graduate (Again)

    blurry selfie for the win Myke is a subject I will never grow tired of talking, he never ceases to amaze me. Many people don’t know that not only does Myke volunteer at our church, but he has just completed a year long program at our church that emphasizes in church ministry and leadership. Having him being gone a lot was hard, but I know he was doing good work. This past Saturday he and 7…

  • Throwback Thursday // Cold

    Sometimes I just really miss being cold. I look at my Instagram and everyone with their cute coats and adorable snow boots. Growing up in northern California, I wasn’t in snow, but we did have cold weather. The kind of weather that sends a chill through your whole body and all you want to do is curl up in your bed with 50 blankets. Even though I don’t get to wear my cute coats like…

  • Home Sweet Home and Coffee

    I’ve been to Oregon a few times in my life and every single time I want to go back. The coffee alone makes me want to make the move tomorrow. However there is something about being home and in my own bed and getting back into my routine. Our trip was wonderful! It rained the whole time and it was glorious. The main reason for the trip was to attend Myke’s cousin’s wedding. We attended the…

  • Happy Birthday Papa

    This day will always hold a special place in my heart. Happy Birthday sweet Papa, I have and always will be looking up at you. I’ll get some Peet’s coffee in your honor today. On a different note, we are off to Oregon tonight! Can’t wait to be reunited with family!

  • Valentine’s Day 2016

    I have always loved Valentine’s Day. When I was younger, my dad always had a card and a little gift for us the morning of February 14th. I usually take the day to celebrate people that I love, obviously Myke was added to the list in 2009. He wasn’t the biggest celebrator of holidays, but I turned him around 😉 Since we are so busy, it’s hard for us to get away for a nice…