The Bumpy Ride

The very best thing about my 43rd year (other than surviving it), has been that I've formed a beautiful relationship with my cousin Jack...

Just 50 more days till I'm in New York.  So, since you know from "100 MORE Random Things About Me", that I make lists; and I...

Oh Friday, how I love you!  Whether I'm having a date with Luis, or spending the evening with my kids and friends -Friday is usually my ...

In May 1994 Luis moved from Puerto Vallarta to New York, so that we could get married.  And in the seventeen years that he's been here, ...

Most people seem to have vivid memories of family vacations and holidays; but I also want to remember and rejoice in the importance of the e...

As I was packing the kid's lunches this morning, I glanced over to the dry erase calendar that we keep on our fridge; and then advised N...

Richie Howell (my father for any newbies;) was always responsible for coloring, and hiding our Easter eggs, as well as preparing our Easter ...

My kid's started their swim team prep tonight; and I couldn't be happier, because that means that summer vacation is right around th...

What an incredibly bittersweet day.  After a wonderful weekend of getting to know my cousin Jackie and her family; we had to say our goodbye...

"Milestone, milestone, who's reached a milestone?"    "It's me, it's me; Uh-huh, uh-huh. Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh ...

I am so EXCITED , that I don't think I'm going to be able to sit down long enough to write this post; so I'm going to keep it br...

Yes of course I caught what the kids have.  You can't be in close proximity to these germs and love on them as much as I do; and NOT cat...

This has been A WEEK; for me; and by A WEEK; I mean it's been stressful.  I'm not going to give any details at all; let's just s...

When I wrote "What's Going On..."  I told you that Lyndzi had been sick for a few days; and I really want to thank everyone t...

Today's post, is a response to a writing prompt from Mari's "Memories And Thoughts" jar; which I told you all about in ...

If I had to choose a word to represent MY 2010; without a doubt, it would have to be DISCOVERY .  This past year I have learned so much abo...

As cliche as it sounds; time flies.  It really is true that the older you get, the quicker it goes.  Case in point; I can't believe that...

I don't typically think of myself as unusual; but the other day I was watching a DVR'd episode of " The Talk ," and they w...

This morning I had my first conversation with my cousin Jackie; since I found her on Facebook on Thursday night.  Just like I told you in ...