for my Father..

Your character has helped me learn...

your generous nature, hard work, courage & supportive voice have guided me through my journey. 

Your spirit has helped me live...

your contagious laughs, goofy grins, daring dances & bear hugs have instilled in me an enthusiasm for life.

Your love has helped me grow...

Your loyalty, affection, support & patience for your family has inspired in me a love for my family and for the family I have made.

So much of who I am has come from the wonderful father you have always been.

I am grateful
for the examples you've set,
the lessons you've taught,
and the love you've shown.
I love you.

♥ Happy Father's Day ♥

for my Husband..

With you by my side,

I have someone who makes me laugh..

who comforts me..

who understands the parts of me that other people don't even know exist..

who dreams the same dreams as me..

With you by my side,

I have a lover.. a partner.. a best friend.

With you by my side,

I have watched my love grow for you-

from the loving, supportive & devoted husband you are to me,

to the playful, patient & caring father you have become to Leo.

Today, on Father's Day,

I want you to know how proud I am of the man you are,

& the wonderful husband and father you have become.  

It makes me so happy to have you at the heart of our family,

& I can't wait to watch our love and our family grow.

I love you with all of my heart.

♥ Happy Father's Day ♥

Summer Lovin'

Three if By Sea

There’s something so special about Sunday mornings.. truly a relished part of every week.. whether it's a chance to recuperate from your busy life (or from the night before).. to sleep in.. to embrace a loved one.. or simply to capture the last fleeting moments of your weekend..

Last Sunday, we spent our morning at sea..

As I cruise through the harbor, I feel at peace.. the sway of the sea brings tranquility. Somehow, I am surrounded by stillness, amidst every rhythmic rock. I soak in all the sights (and a little too much sun) The sailboats are so full of hope.. reminding me that no dream is unreachable.. no journey too far.. and the commanding scene of the emerald city.. a place so close to my heart.. so familiar yet so new from a different view. Sparkling in the sun, the city winks at me.. as if to express a shared affection.

I am overwhelmed with happiness.. feeling lucky to share this time with my family and to watch my son discover all of this wonder. Isn't it lovely how you can observe something - otherwise common or habitual - in a brand new way.. whether it be through a different perspective, through a camera's lens, or through the eyes of a one year old.. almost, as if it was for the first time..



Summer Smiles

that's right folks.. summer is unofficially here and what better way to enjoy it than in a baby pool filled with smiles.. sometimes, the simplest things bring the most joy.. so, cherish these days.. and dive into this delightfully warm weather while it lasts!

Happy Weekend..

May yours be sunny, slow & spent with the one you love ♥

Side by Side

Friends.. the concept sounds simple.. school-aged stuff, really.. how to read, how to tie your shoes, and how to be a friend. To treat others as you would like others to treat you.. right? and yet.. it seems this word is used so casually, as if somewhere along the way we forgot what it means..

For me, a friend is much more than say, someone who can view my Facebook Profile. I mean, is it enough now to simply be considered a friend that we have stopped actively acting as one? A friend is not just a noun.. it's a verb.. it's a relationship (and as far as I know, that takes a lot of commitment).

The friend I aspire to be to the people in my life (and to the ones I haven't met yet) is someone to lean on.. someone to count on.. someone to pour your soul to and feel loved for every inch of who you are.. for every downfall, heartbreak & hardship in your life that makes you your undeniable self.. and know they're always there to love and support you through every happy moment.. every heart-melting happy moment.. to share every success.. relish every triumph.. and applaud every accomplishment.

Though there are few, I am thankful for the friends I have.. for every positive influence.. smile.. belly laugh.. every glass-that's-half-full-kind-of-friend. I am a better person having shared my life with them.

Here's to all the friends who share their lives together. side. by. side.