Weekend Bliss

There has been a lot of stress and craziness in our lives lately. Friday we started to relax a little and gain some perspective on what was important and what was a MUST to get done. It helped a great deal.
Friday night we watched a movie with our boy and I was able to get some photography things started. Saturday we were able to have family time, photography projects were completed, household chores were started and I had a photo shoot. All in all a great day. We even played hungry hungry hippos with Will. Today we had a great time cuddling together this morning and then being super productive. I'm very happy so many great things happened.

Bound and Determined

Lately it seems like is pitching some wild curve balls. I can't believe how much everytime I turn around some thing non pleasant happens to me or my family.
I know God is in control and that I'd we don't wade through the struggles we can't grow strength and appreciate the blessings that He bestows. It's just tough when you're I. That haze of confusion and stress.
There was a hurricane in New York and New Jersey. Those people are struggling to overcome the wrath of Sandy and just survive.
Today I fin perspective that it could be worse. There could be more trials. Sickness is tough. Matt, Will and Vicky have been trying to overcome. My mom doesn't know what is happening but she is having chest pains and is way over tired.
God, I lay everything at your feet. You are my solid ground and can handle my burdens and struggles better than I can on my own. Amen

Halloween 2012

We weren't sure if trick or treating was going to happen this year. Will was sick and Mat was out of town. I thought I would help by getting Chinese food for my boys for dinner but apparently I couldn't have made a worse decision. Mat got sick. He is highly sensitive to cabbage. It makes him violently sick. As Will was getting ready everything plummeted.
We made it out, just mommy and Will, to where we were meeting Kishori and Dev. The trick or treating began.
Mat's mom met up with us about half way. We had a lot of fun, and daddy even met up with us for a little bit. It wasn't the best Halloween, but it was nice.

Crazy September

What did September bring? Let's see...a trip to Disneyland, a lot of photo shoots, hiking, car problems, traveling, celebrating our anniversary, back to school, football season and lots of work.

Four Years and Counting

Four years ago we found each other at the alter on the beaches of Santa Monica. Surrounded by our family and friends we proclaimed our vows that we'd written and then the traditional vows. We celebrated the joyous love we've shared for one another.
This weekend we ventured to share a beautiful time together in honor of the vows we took four years ago. On Thursday, the 13th, we rushed around to get everything situated and headed to Temecula/Rainbow area. We stayed a beautiful, secluded Bed & Breakfast called the Rainbow Inn Bed and Breakfast. It was perfect. We arrived at sunset, met our hosts, and unpacked. We went out to a movie, Lawless, and had a light dinner. When we returned to "our place" we relaxed, talked and went to bed.
Our Anniversary morning brought breakfast and a horseback ride. After we got our morning Starbucks, we went to the wine country and had a beautiful horseback ride at Green Acre Ranch. Afterwards we headed to our first wine tasting at Robert Renzoni's Vineyards. This was our favorite place. It was so fun and tasty. We had an exquistie lunch at Leonness Winery. It was a beautiful outdoor restaurant. We then tasted more wine. Not our favorite, but it was still fun. We managed to make it to one more tasting at Lorimar Vineyards. This one was a lot of fun. The wine was good and the people were very nice. The conversation was great too. We headed back to our B&B and went swimming. It was wonderful! An amazing nap took place afterwards. Feeling refreshed and revived we went to an Italian restaurant in Fallbrook, Turpianos. We took the food to go. We watched movies and relaxed the rest of the evening. My stomach wasn't doing so great, but it was still very yummy. We even had Tiramasu for dessert.
Saturday morning was a time to enjoy breakfast on the deck, with a beautiful view. We had our coffee, and then packed up. We needed to stop at Nothing Bundt Cakes and then head by my mom's on the way to Coronado for kayaking. The cakes were incredible! We bought 4 small ones so we could try each one. We didn't eat them until we got back from kayaking, but still, so good. We dropped off the wine and luggage, got dressed to kayak, and were off. Coronado was beautiful, but very very hot. Much hotter than it usually is. We had fun going around the bay in the kayak, but it wasn't very "adventurous". It was more of a leisure trip. It was fine with us, but when you're not moving, it's just hot. A fire broke out on the island while we were out in the water too. It was so strange to see from the ocean. When we were done we helped a guy move his seedo that got stuck on the shore. Talk about a work out. After we went to Coronado Beach. We walked around and had some drinks and dinner at an Asian Bistro. We walked in and out of shops, laughed and had a lot of fun. We hung out at my mom's that evening and stayed the night.
The trip was definitely one of the best ones we had in a long time. We needed the quality time together. We look forward to every year to come and all the memories that come along with it.