It’s hard to express the deep love and appreciation I have for this man. At a Halloween gathering 4 years ago, I dressed as Cindy Crawford heard a southern accent across the room. It was overwhelming familiar and I remember feeling pulled to him. Forrest, dressed as Ernst Hemingway met Cindy with the same undeniable attraction and excited intrigue. We literally fell into each others arms and have stayed nestled there ever since. We met eyes, we both felt that knowing feeling. There was safety in our gaze. It felt really really good! I had spent much time alone, healing from a divorce, weary & crying the good ugly cries. My focus was on my healing and creating a healthy home life for the girls. I was doing it and had turned the corner, having done the hard work of letting so much pain go. Open hearted, God led Forrest right to me. We found that we lived 6 min away, we were the same age, raised in the South, had strong loving families, raised with the same values and both of us loved to eat good food. Forrest had been in a relationship as long as my past marriage almost to the day and wanted but never had kids. Here we were face to face. He opened his heart and home to the girls and has held them close as if they were his own. Never wanting to replace their Father but always wanting to show up in the ways he uniquely can. He nurtures us all in so many special ways. I have never known a more hardworking, loving generous, good hearted man in my life. Oh and he can’t lie, just won’t do it! 🙂 He’s got us, all of us and now we will officially live out the rest of our lives together. With easy, gentle love… Here’s to the second half of life, Forrest. May we remain safely wrapped in love and light until death do us part. #engaged #southernwedding #goingtothechapel #lovewins
It’s hard to express the deep love and appreciation I have for this man. At a Halloween gathering 4 years ago, I dressed as Cindy Crawford heard a southern accent across the room. It was overwhelming familiar and I remember feeling pulled to him. Forrest, dressed as Ernst Hemingway met Cindy with the same undeniable attraction and excited intrigue. We literally fell into each others arms and have stayed nestled there ever since. We met eyes, we both felt that knowing feeling. There was safety in our gaze. It felt really really good! I had spent much time alone, healing from a divorce, weary & crying the good ugly cries. My focus was on my healing and creating a healthy home life for the girls. I was doing it and had turned the corner, having done the hard work of letting so much pain go. Open hearted, God led Forrest right to me. We found that we lived 6 min away, we were the same age, raised in the South, had strong loving families, raised with the same values and both of us loved to eat good food. Forrest had been in a relationship as long as my past marriage almost to the day and wanted but never had kids. Here we were face to face. He opened his heart and home to the girls and has held them close as if they were his own. Never wanting to replace their Father but always wanting to show up in the ways he uniquely can. He nurtures us all in so many special ways. I have never known a more hardworking, loving generous, good hearted man in my life. Oh and he can’t lie, just won’t do it! 🙂 He’s got us, all of us and now we will officially live out the rest of our lives together. With easy, gentle love… Here’s to the second half of life, Forrest. May we remain safely wrapped in love and light until death do us part. #engaged #southernwedding #goingtothechapel #lovewins
This is for all of us who grew up not understanding our value, our bright possibilities in the world because you were told culturally you were less than. Hang in there… we will all catch you when you fall. Prop you back up and we will charge… there is trauma. Lots of it but together we heal. #Bigloveahead #heal #healingvibrations #loveyourself #monroviaboy
So grateful to have these babies in our lives. Watching Zach and Lior’s already big beautiful hearts expand even more is such a blessing. Jordan and Kefir are so full of love. All of the Aunties are so happy to get baby snuggles again. All is well. #babymedicine #littlestyaya
So grateful to have these babies in our lives. Watching Zach and Lior’s already big beautiful hearts expand even more is such a blessing. Jordan and Kefir are so full of love. All of the Aunties are so happy to get baby snuggles again. All is well. #babymedicine #littlestyaya
So grateful to have these babies in our lives. Watching Zach and Lior’s already big beautiful hearts expand even more is such a blessing. Jordan and Kefir are so full of love. All of the Aunties are so happy to get baby snuggles again. All is well. #babymedicine #littlestyaya
So grateful to have these babies in our lives. Watching Zach and Lior’s already big beautiful hearts expand even more is such a blessing. Jordan and Kefir are so full of love. All of the Aunties are so happy to get baby snuggles again. All is well. #babymedicine #littlestyaya
So much to be thankful for… Sadly, there were no pics of my handsome fiancé to grace the gram. But he gets gratitude from me in real time. This year is really about savoring the moments. My kids are growing up and becoming so much more independent. It really allows for reflection and the ability to be completely present. Brings up all the feels… knowing we’re all aging and life is moving much faster than this Momma would want, it’s inevitable. So I savor, stare at them uncomfortably long, tear up when they laugh. You know all the things. Life is beautiful and I’m so grateful to be able to live it with my friends and my family. Our beautiful Mother has led us all with such grace. I marvel at her life and her accomplishments. Very very grateful that all of the grandchildren have her as a Northstar. Hoping you all can slow down enough to notice the goodness that colors your lives. Take the time to marvel at the many blessings in your lifetime now, while you are living it. 🙏🏼
So much to be thankful for… Sadly, there were no pics of my handsome fiancé to grace the gram. But he gets gratitude from me in real time. This year is really about savoring the moments. My kids are growing up and becoming so much more independent. It really allows for reflection and the ability to be completely present. Brings up all the feels… knowing we’re all aging and life is moving much faster than this Momma would want, it’s inevitable. So I savor, stare at them uncomfortably long, tear up when they laugh. You know all the things. Life is beautiful and I’m so grateful to be able to live it with my friends and my family. Our beautiful Mother has led us all with such grace. I marvel at her life and her accomplishments. Very very grateful that all of the grandchildren have her as a Northstar. Hoping you all can slow down enough to notice the goodness that colors your lives. Take the time to marvel at the many blessings in your lifetime now, while you are living it. 🙏🏼
So much to be thankful for… Sadly, there were no pics of my handsome fiancé to grace the gram. But he gets gratitude from me in real time. This year is really about savoring the moments. My kids are growing up and becoming so much more independent. It really allows for reflection and the ability to be completely present. Brings up all the feels… knowing we’re all aging and life is moving much faster than this Momma would want, it’s inevitable. So I savor, stare at them uncomfortably long, tear up when they laugh. You know all the things. Life is beautiful and I’m so grateful to be able to live it with my friends and my family. Our beautiful Mother has led us all with such grace. I marvel at her life and her accomplishments. Very very grateful that all of the grandchildren have her as a Northstar. Hoping you all can slow down enough to notice the goodness that colors your lives. Take the time to marvel at the many blessings in your lifetime now, while you are living it. 🙏🏼
So much to be thankful for… Sadly, there were no pics of my handsome fiancé to grace the gram. But he gets gratitude from me in real time. This year is really about savoring the moments. My kids are growing up and becoming so much more independent. It really allows for reflection and the ability to be completely present. Brings up all the feels… knowing we’re all aging and life is moving much faster than this Momma would want, it’s inevitable. So I savor, stare at them uncomfortably long, tear up when they laugh. You know all the things. Life is beautiful and I’m so grateful to be able to live it with my friends and my family. Our beautiful Mother has led us all with such grace. I marvel at her life and her accomplishments. Very very grateful that all of the grandchildren have her as a Northstar. Hoping you all can slow down enough to notice the goodness that colors your lives. Take the time to marvel at the many blessings in your lifetime now, while you are living it. 🙏🏼
Here’s to the little wins, the learning something new, the child inside that was finally brought back out to play. @cjla78 I love you. 💙
My walk tonight was marvelous. Here’s to a good nights sleep. 🫶
Today was such a good day. Iyla and I played for hours savoring her final days being 7 in the surf. Salt water, sea glass, fresh cut fruit and kisses. Kinda doesn’t get better than that.
Today was such a good day. Iyla and I played for hours savoring her final days being 7 in the surf. Salt water, sea glass, fresh cut fruit and kisses. Kinda doesn’t get better than that.
Today was such a good day. Iyla and I played for hours savoring her final days being 7 in the surf. Salt water, sea glass, fresh cut fruit and kisses. Kinda doesn’t get better than that.
Today was such a good day. Iyla and I played for hours savoring her final days being 7 in the surf. Salt water, sea glass, fresh cut fruit and kisses. Kinda doesn’t get better than that.
Today was such a good day. Iyla and I played for hours savoring her final days being 7 in the surf. Salt water, sea glass, fresh cut fruit and kisses. Kinda doesn’t get better than that.
These beautiful Grasses captured my attention today. We were together in the moment. I observed how the beautiful crimson seed pushed through the tall young grass and the seeds became fluffy and light. Preparing for their journey, seedling to maturity both equally magnificent. The seed will float through our canyon or attach to someone or something and then hopefully someday it will nestle into fertile ground. In this ground it will either lay dormant or it will sprout into action. It will know exactly when the environment is right. I find all of this magical and really enjoyed my time noticing the beauty of the breeze and grasses dancing together. I don’t know how many others will be as moved as I was but sharing just the same. Sending love and light on fluffy light seed pods to all of you. #natureisnurture #crimsonmountiangrass
I love running into these creatures. They are magnificent! There were two but the other ran up into another yard. I stayed far away so they would not be separated. Wanted to share. 😽