Maksim turns two years old today so Teapot Tuesday is pre-empted for a celebration instead. This cat has brought us so much happiness – it is ridiculous. His antics keep us (and the internet) amused and I can’t imagine what we did before he arrived. Continue reading →
The Perfect Day
Some days are more perfect than others and lately Chris and I have been comparing notes on what perfect days we have had together. One that stands out is a day in Australia when we walked for hours at low tide. There were tons of Continue reading →
Happy Birthday, Mr. Diamond!
It’s not quite the celebration I had wanted for Chris’ birthday today but even if it is a small one for two it will be happy. Birthdays come and go and I am very happy to celebrate with him today. Join me today in wishing Continue reading →
Happy Birthday to Mr. Diamond – It’s His Diamond Jubilee!!!!
Thanks to my friend Jena at Jena Books I realized that my sweet husband is celebrating his Diamond Jubilee today! (Exclamation marks are necessary today, my friends.) I hadn’t thought about that but it seems only appropriate to wish my own Mr. Diamond the happiest Continue reading →
Getting Ready for the Big 90
So my mom is turning 90 on November 10th. I am winging my way to Ohio to be there for her special day and I must admit that I have had a few anxious moments thinking about seeing her. I have shared so many times Continue reading →
It’s A Special Day
Any parent can tell you that as their children grow into adults it is a very special time. Our youngest, Aaron, turns 31 today . While he is no longer living under our roof he still remains in our hearts and on our minds constantly. Continue reading →
Birthday Blessings to Mr. Diamond
Happy birthday to my one and only, my Superman, my hero, my cheerleader, my comedian, my supporter, my compass and my love. Best of birthdays to you, my love. Continue reading →
12:15 AM —- 4.23.1985
It was a really long day. I was young, excited and if truth be known a little scared. Maybe a lot scared. The delivery did not go as planned, labor did not progress well, drugs were administered and the baby got a little stuck. But Continue reading →
Happy Birthday, Mr. Diamond!
Happy Birthday to my Mr. Diamond. It’s very hard for me to believe that I have known this man for 39 years and have celebrated 38 birthdays with him. It’s a funny thing sometimes when you are married to your best friend. You see sides Continue reading →