Going crazy with chalk pens
Last summer, we created the “Oh Lovely” specialty cocktail to serve at a summer garden party. After extensive taste-testing with our friend Lisa, we settled on the ingredients when Mama took […]
Highlights of my day
Today’s #OneGoodThing was getting my hair highlighted! Lightening my hair always seems to lighten my mood. Many thanks to D’nae at Ritual Salon in Santa Rosa! Day 193 of 365. And Day […]
Surprise visitor
Our friend Jenny called us this afternoon to say she was in Santa Rosa for work. Mama and I were thrilled to get a wonderful, surprise visit! Today’s #OneGoodThing was seeing our […]
First flower on Mama’s tree
Today’s #OneGoodThing was the very first blossom appearing on Mama’s favorite tree — our crepe myrtle! We are so eager for this tree to be exploding with color! Day 191 of 365. […]
Peaches ripening on our tree
Today’s #OneGoodThing was seeing these beautiful peaches ripening on our tree. We only just planted the tree a few months ago, so this is our very first crop. We’re very excited and hope […]
Baking in honor of Bobbie
Today we attended a memorial for our dear sweet friend, Bobbie, who passed away last month. Mama and I met Bobbie through mutual extended family, when we moved to Santa […]
New friends at the theater
Mama and I returned to a local playhouse tonight to see the second in a summer Shakespeare series. Tonight’s performance was “Illyria” — a modern, musical adaptation of Twelfth Night. […]
Starting someone else’s vacation
Our friends began their road trip vacation today with a stop in Santa Rosa to see us! We went out for lunch to Jackson’s Bar and Oven in Railroad Square, […]
Freeing the wild bird
A wild bird flew into our house last night, likely scared by the fireworks. Mama and I freaked out, which is apparently what you’re NOT supposed to do. This stubborn bird […]
Spread love, denounce hate
We enjoyed a nice quiet, 4th of July at home. That was, until a scared wild bird flew into our living room. Having tucked Paisley and Mama safely away, I’m […]
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