what the world needs now...

is LOVE, sweet LOVE.

It has been one of those weeks
where my heart aches because of all the anger in the
world.

So to every person out there,
no matter what you believe,
consider this post a HUG from me.

Our differences can make the world more beautiful,
or they can tear it apart.
It is up to us to decide which will be the case.

<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3

happy little piggies

NOTHING

beats
a
good
pair
of
slippers...

Especially
when
they
look
like
THIS:

That's right.
I will happily be sporting
beaded, fringed, stitched,
moccasins
for the rest of this cold weather season.
My little piggies are
SQUEALING
with joy!

TAG. I'm it.

Here it is, Carly!
My 4th picture in my 4th folder.

Let me explain...

Kristi and I took this while we were waiting in line
to get into the Vatican.
Apparently one can wear anything but a
1920's style bathing suit on the tour.

The campground we stayed at in Rome
was a hot spot for all the 18-20something travelers
without much money to spare.
Everyday we would see these twin brothers,
(we nicknamed them Hanz and Franz)
and they would be wearing daisy dukes and tank tops
(a stunning combo with their shaved heads).
Then one day,
out of the blue,
Hanz and Franz were wearing pants and turtlenecks.
We decided that must have been the day they
decided to tour the Vatican.

Way to follow the rules, boys.

I tag: Skeevy Skeeves Marie,
Krusper the Squib,
Pugalicious Graham,
and Aubrey "when will the sickness stop?" Layton

Feels like Home

Before our wedding last April,
Marty and I had to decide where we were going to live.
While I was showering one day,
I received a strong impression that we were to move
down by Marty's family.
So here we are in Dartmouth, MA!

Although I am constantly discovering more and more
reasons why this was the right choice,
it does not mean that this move has been extremely easy.
It has been hard to adjust to a new area
where Marty knows all the places and people, and I do not.
It has been wonderful to be near his family,
but it has also been a hard reminder that I am far from mine.

The other day we found a little spot that
reminds me of some of my favorite places up in Northborough,
and it made me feel like
I can start to associate this new area with home.
Such a simple little thing,
but thank goodness for the simple things in life.
The little cafe/gift and book shop
was the perfect place for a beautiful fall afternoon lunch.

The sandwiches were delicious.

And the company was exceptional.

I am so grateful to have such a sweet husband
that will go exploring with me
even in an area that he already knows by heart.

HaPpY bIrThDaY....

Patricia Ellen!

This beautiful lady is the best mother,

friend,

woman in general that I know!

I'm grateful for her every single day--
her example,
her patience,
her humor,
her generosity,
her love.

Keep it extra HAPPY today, mama!
You deserve a day for all the happiness you bring others!

What a GOOBER!

After 20 weeks of waiting,
it looks like we will have to wait 20 more!
Apparently our dear, darling,
little baby Vieira
does NOT want to give away the big secret.
The little stinker squirmed around
all during measurements,
and then he/she decided to hunker down with legs
firmly crossed when the time came to find out
if this is Kaio Lewis or Dorothy Mae.


Boy or Girl?
Submission deadline for guesses has been extended
to March 1st.

A trip with P. Heaps

To Walden Pond!

I always feel extra blessed when the beauty of the fall
comes to New England,

especially at a place as beautiful as this!

And to make the day even more wonderful,
I got to enjoy it all with my beautiful mother.

On the way home we found a little farm stand and
shared freshly pressed apple cider and honey crisp apples.

Perfect.