Impromptu Picnic

 Saturday was to warm and to beautiful to pass up and stay indoors. So as a church we put together an impromptu picnic and met by the water's edge.

Across the way we could see the National Harbor in clear view.

What's a picnic if you don't lay in the shade and relax?

While we were  eating we laid our eyes on a bride and groom that were taking a stroll through the park in their wedding frocks. What a beautiful sight to see.

There was much to eat and drink.

And me for me and sister Organic Lemonade 

was the perfect way to end the day.

I can't wait for more picnics.

Painted Eggs

This is way back from Easter, but I found them on my computer today.

Painting eggs = family fun.

Play day with Mariah Ray-Ray

The craziest and cutest little monster came to play the other day,

and boy was I so joyfully surprised!

I opened the door and found my little play date ready
for a fun filled day.How I miss our time together!

For our play day we went to the pond and fed the duckies.

And picked some flowers from the yard.

And then played with the computer a little.

She is cute as a button.

We love her sooo mucho.

Kisses!!

Hot hot hot

It's been freakishly hot the past couple of days. It's been higher than 90 degrees since Saturday, crazy talk for April. So I've been spending lots of these days on a hammock soaking up the sun as if it were a hot July day. Hello Tan!!

Collection of the week {71}

Missouri illustrator and graphic designer Frank Chimero = Brilliant!

I saw this print amongst the many beautiful and quirky prints on Red Velvet Art then again on Frank Chimero's, who's work I stumbled upon today. I love finding connections in the art that I stumble upon to art I already love.

   See more Frank from his Shop and work

1st of Many

My darling godson turned 1 this month.

And boy did we have a mighty good time celebrating!

With Easter close by we painted eggs to celebrate early.

He was sleepy for most of his party but he fought through it.

Lots of people came to party down.

We partied with a pinata head.

Candles and cake helped us celebrate.

Games were also quite a joy as well.

I love this little family of three and I love that little boy to pieces!

I know

I simply adore Meaghan Smith

Sounds like summer

I know exactly what my summer is going to sound like,
it's going to sound like THIS.



My summer love = Anjulie's sweet music.



My summer nights will be filled with her music too.
Anjulie = my newest music crush.

My Grandma

Words can not explain how much I miss her.

This is my super cute grandma, whom I love and adore. I haven't seen her face to face in 20 years because she's back "home" in the Philippines, and we haven't been back "home" since we first left. But because my grandma is pretty internet savy, and is crazy at texting we find ways to keep in touch like chatting with web cams.

Last night when I came home from work my grandma and one of her sisters were waiting for me so we could chat. I was super excited and stayed in my work uniform to showed her that too. We talked about everything from pictures, to boyfriends and laughed up a good ole' storm. Me and my aunt made my grandma laugh so hard it was the cutest thing in the world!! I love my Grandma's laugh, there is no sweeter sound.

Even if we were video chatting I wrote my grandma a little note to tell her how much I love her as she watched American Idol via webcam {with my Aunt out in St. Mary's County, MD} and she loved the note!! I love writting letters and notes to my grandma, as her letters are some of my most valuable possesions.

Before ending our conversation I told my Grandma to smile for me so I could keep a picture of her on my phone to carry with me where ever I go and even show my boyfriend how beautiful she is. {I totally made her blush.} Then I said I wanted to give her a BIG HUG so I stretched out my arms and she did do and we "hugged" and I send my flying kisses her way and told her I love her and miss her terribly. I can not wait to finally be able to give her the BIGGEST hugs and sweetest kisses in the world!

 I love my Grandma.