Serendipitous Treasures

Community.  Life Together.  Laughter.

Growth.  Bearing Burdens.  Love.

Encouragement.  Connection.  Acceptance.

Things we all desire.  Things we all need. 

Lessons Learned the Hard Way

We all make mistakes, it's one of the many things that makes us human.  
What contributes to our uniqueness, however, is how we make them and what we learn from them.  

Saturday Morning Infomercials

This is a public service announcement from yours truly.

If you're not familiar with these products, perhaps you should be.

They are staples at my house.

PRODUCTS I LOVE

Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho

It's off to work I go.  Spring break is officially over and I am settling back into routine rather nicely.  As I left Texas last week, I took with me a couple of personal things to sort out.  Upon returning I am quickly realizing that God honored my prayers and I have been able to refocus my perspective on a couple of things that desperately needed to be reshaped.

After spending the week with my brother and sis I concluded my spring break with even more family and fun at home.  I got to spend the weekend loving on this adorable little girl...

Surfer Girl

Ok, so maybe not a surfer girl, but I am now a kayaking girl.  After sleeping in yesterday, we packed lunches and took off for Newport Beach.  The temps were close to 80º; perfect weather for the beach. 

California Dreamin'

What a long day!  It's been non-stop since we started this morning and at 11:00, it's the day winding down.  C and J planned a GREAT day- the kind where you just go, go, go.  I need more days like this where my brain turns off and I can just enjoy my surroundings.  I will definitely be "California Dreamin'" tonight!

Highlights of the Day:

Head in the Clouds

Headed to Pasadena

This morning started early CA time and late TX time.  My body is still confused as to which it should be functioning by.  Caleb, Jaclyn and I enjoyed breakfast and set out for a mountain hike near Pasadena.  Pasadena is about 30 minutes away from Caleb's house.  Jaclyn packed us a picnic lunch and we took off.  The drive out provided a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.  It was a gorgeous day: clear and in the lower 70's.

We hiked in Angeles National Forest.  The goal: to see waterfalls.  

Travel Colored Glasses

One of the many perks of being a teacher is that I get a week off of work every spring.  This spring break I am getting to visit my brother and his wife in Los Angeles.  I'm super excited to be their first overnight guest as a married couple.

As I was roaming through the airport today, I was once again reminded of why I love traveling so much.

A-dream Take Two

If a picture paints a thousand words, then this is my longest blog entry to date!

Weekend With A-dream

Ethan and Evan, one of my best friend's kids, are spending the weekend with me.  I've known the Lipsey boys practically since they were born and they've called me "A-dream" since they were old enough to talk.  They are two of four of my pseudo nephews/nieces.  I love them to death and we always have a fun time together.