a year to remember
what a year! My mother calls this my year of recompense. Life has not always been a cake walk for me. 2008 was spent in and out of hospitals literally fighting for my life. Maybe 2010 has been that kind of year for you. If it has please know that in Gods timing he restores everything […]
my soapbox
{at the market in malaga, spain} I’ve received a few emails lately from readers asking for health tips. And since we’re coming up on 2011, I for one, want to make this the healthiest year yet. Maybe you do too … and maybe this little list will help make that a reality. (and serve […]
Our First (married) Christmas
Christmas Eve in Panama is the big celebration. Everyone stays up until midnight, passes out kisses for everyone when the clock strikes twelve, and then opens their presents. Then you go sleep until your hearts content. {dress was a jackpot find from F21} Why yes, that is a REAL pig. Pretty frightening if […]
Pedasi, Panama
I am sorry for my absence. JB whisked me away to Villa Romano in Pedasi. A Tuscan inspired villa on the pacific coast of Panama. What a breathtaking combination. The owner, an Italian, also cooked us delicious meals. dear italians, i love you. you do everything so lovely. a glass of wine and sunset […]
Playa Venao takes the sting out of 27
Twenty-seven years old does not sound too bad when you’re sitting pretty on Playa Venao. It certainly takes the sting out a bit. So does the margarita with extra salt. (: Playa Venao is a little horseshoe shaped dip in the pacific where surfers flock. a spot where your hair is never blown dry. […]
introducing …
After much encouragement from family and friends I decided to open up a little photograph shop. Let me know what you think and “favorite” me on etsy if you want to make me SMILE. REAAAAALLY big (:
the beaches of los santos, panama
Our driver took us to the “bonita” beaches of Los Santos. It was pretty in its own way but not what we expected. Let’s just say that it was a little dirty. Still we had fun exploring the surroundings and ended up using the public transport back which was quite the experience. {catherine holstein […]
Chitre, Panama
one of my favorite things about traveling in a latin country is my unlikely blue eyed, blonde haired, spanish speaking husband who happens to enjoy eavesdropping on conversations on occasion. When I took this picture the men beside me were saying “oh yes, take that picture. looks pretty, like a beat up museum”. I […]
first glance at panama city, panama
{view from our room} {view from the living room} my sweet panamanean tour guides monica and maritza {little panamanean boy on my way out of town} So far so good. I had no hickups getting here and even scored first class seats! I loooove Panama! The colors, big city feel of panama ciudad, its people- […]
big announcement…
No…. no babies just yet. This is not that kind of announcement. (: We’re moving to Panama for a couple of months!! JB is going to be playing winter league ball down there. Don’t worry, I’ll still be back to start working in the edible schoolyard late january. We’re so excited! […]
luckiest girl
This morning I opened the front door and was surprised to find a package addressed to me. Surprise packages are the best. Aren’t they? Especially so when they are beautifully packaged and coming from Krista Renee of Natural Waist. I first met Krista when my bff Cami of flat faced cat were working together in the […]
da birday girl
{in st. augustine, anna maria, pensacola, & new orleans} 10 fun facts about kendall: #1: has perfect hair and skin. i swear she’s never had a blemish or a split end. #2: in loooove with MJ! ( She likes guys with initial names too! ) #3: we met on the second day of classes […]
sunday picnic in the gulf of mexico
we ended up catching a couple mackerel and JB grilled them for dinner. what a lovely sunday. hope you all had a great weekend!!
sweetest vows
On the eve of my parents 36th wedding anniversary I wanted to share with you some very sweet vows. ones that have obviously stood the test of time. Happy Anniversary to the greatest parents out there!! Did you write your own vows, use someone elses? Or what would you do? If I […]
what a transatlantic cruise is like
the transatlantic cruise. Â i’ve been wanting to post about it but i really have very few pictures to show for it. Â And y’all may think i never even went on one … and i wouldn’t blame you!! Â But I did sweet readers. Â We did! Â In one word it was- RELAXING. Â You see after you pack […]
las palma in the canary islands
Las Palma, Canary Islands, Spain i must have this door! … and these windows. random fact – from this island you are only 60 miles to Africa! they are known for their cigars and have a large population of cubans too. This was the only port we had where it wasn’t very good weather. […]
Tenerife, Canary Island, Spain
the volcanic island of tenerife, one of the canaries beautiful old streets to wander palm tree lined streets how about that pool? not a bad place to lay out. tenerife is crawling with quaint white washed buildings what a peaceful and relaxing place. Hope you all have a great start to your week! xoxo […]
Madeira, Portugal
sweet little madeira on the way up a cable car picture perfect, easily our favorite port one thing i liked best – the locals. little old ladies selling their flowers/produce on the side, and music all around my eyes were huge at the market. so many things i’d never seen before! this photo makes […]
Andalusian Holiday
seriously. spain. you’re just so charming. Malaga was our first stop on our transatlantic cruise and we had the best time wandering around, getting lost, and stuffing our faces. what’s new? (: gambas, croquettes, and goat cheese and asparagus with balsamic honey on bread jb loves the mid eating pics. hilarious. first was shrimp, second […]
barcelona; eating, drinking, and sight seeing
trying out my very first glass of sangria. certainly not my last. we enjoyed every last drop. tapas squid, octopus, cuttle fish, and calamari at the mercat de mercat we tried tons of different cavas (sparkling wine) and tapas for under 6 euros a person i might have had one of these … (: […]
window shopping on passeig de gracia
it was a sunday when we discovered passeig de gracia thank goodness, for our bank accounts sake that i was reduced to window shopping i doubt i’d take these off if they were mine. love the sleeves this dress is my fave
Parc Guell in Barcelona
Hi!! I missed you all so much, can’t wait to catch up and read all about what y’all have been getting into. We’re back after the most fantastic cruise, which i’ll write about in more detail soon, and it feels SO good to be home. It brings me to tears! I love our family to […]
a wedding dress story
I don’t usually post about weddings on here although I am completely and utterly obsessed with them. you have no idea. But I just had to share this one with you. Also maybe you know, more likely you don’t know … I don’t hang on to things very long. I despise clutter and that […]
Our Wedding
 Wanted to share our beautiful wedding  day with y’all! {all photos by jessica lorren} January 16th, 2010 i married my best friend, forever boyfriend, and man of my dreams. <3
