Apples to Pears

 This Fall, my mom and I took the boys apple and pear picking in Julian.  Next thing you know I'll be growing my own pumpkins and sawing down the Christmas tree!

St. Francis

“Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words.” 

~ St. Francis of Assisi

Wild Animals

I have my own zoo to manage everyday at home, but sometimes I like to get out and see bonafide wild animals.  These are my favorites from our recent trip to the zoo.

Oceanside Fire

Yesterday my MOPS (Mother of Pre-Schoolers) group went on a tour of a fire station.  At this point in the boys' lives this is a pretty big deal.  Who wouldn't want to meet their hero?

This particular fireman, Bobby, was incredible. I was blown away by the conversation he carried on with my boys.  He answered their questions with great care and detail, like he had all the time in the world.  I think they truly learned something! I am so grateful for the service firemen provide to the community.  Lord, keep them safe, give them strength!

Boys at the Bay

Last Sunday we spent the afternoon at Mission Bay.  Growing up we went mostly to the beach, so it was a pleasant surprise to discover the more serene atmosphere of the bay.

Lauren's Rainbow

“We have not the reverent feeling for the rainbow that a savage has, because we know how it is made. We have lost as much as we gained by prying into that matter.” ~ Mark Twain

After reading a previous post on this remarkable rainbow, my photographer friend, Lauren wrote to say that she could take my pictures to a new level...panorama baby!  Through the wonders of Photoshop, my three pictures are now one.  She takes simply beautiful pictures of her own, for you, for your wedding, your baby, your baby bump, your whatever!  Check her out at www.laurennatalie.com.  Thank you for your generousity to me, Lauren!

The Rainbow I Have Clutched

A couple weeks ago we had some pretty unusual weather that resulted in this glorious rainbow, one so large I needed three shots to capture it all.

“The true harvest of my life is intangible  - a little star dust caught, a portion of the rainbow I have clutched."

~Henry David Thoreau

Then we turned around and were taken aback by this spectacular sunset.  Thanks be to God!