Help Festival of Trees by dining out!

Raising money for Festival has never been so easy. All you have to do is eat out!

Festival of Trees is partnering with local restaurants to raise money by dining out. Participating restaurants will donate 25% of the sales of food and beverage to raise money for Festival of Trees.

Join us to support Festival of Trees:

Thursday Sept 30, 2010

Asado for lunch from 11:30am - 2:30pm

Masa for dinner from 4- 8 pm

Monday, October 4, 2010

The Hub all day, 11am – 11pm

Asado is located at 2810 6th Ave, http://www.asadotacoma.com

Masa is located at 2811 6th Ave, http://www.masatacoma.com

The Hub is located at 203 Tacoma Ave. S., http://hub.harmonbrewingco.com

Emergency Food Network/ NW harvest

Friday night I volunteered for the EFN, NW Harvest Break the Guiness Record, fill the bowl charity event. I do a lot of volunteering for Emergency Food Network so when I got the email asking me to work this event I didn't hesitate for a second. I worked the 8-11pm shift and although the rain was pouring down like crazy, it was so much fun. We filled box after box with yummy goodness that will help so many families this coming winter. The real excitement came along when we got to weigh the boxes. All of the staff and volunteers that made this event happen were amazing and I am so grateful I got a chance to be a part of this history making event!

67 cents feeds an entire family. Pennies to us but can change or save a life to someone else!

Happy 21st Birthday Juju!

My baby brother turned 21 on September 12. What?? DIdn't I just turn 21 the other day. My oh my how time flies. Before he headed out with his buddies we got to have dinner with him at the keg and buy him his first alcoholic drink. All I have to say is hold on Tacoma, here comes trouble!

Ever have days like this??

This morning was one of those mornings that all I wanted to do was pull my hair out!

I have a 9 year old who has attitude and talks back whenever necessary. I understand this is independence mixed with a lot of hormones but GEEZ.. Sometimes I just sound like a broken record. Mara can you do this.. mara can you do that .. then 30 minutes later still none of it is complete. AHHHHHHHHH

Or how bout the 4 year old who has to try on 15 outfits before she can decide on the right one to wear to school. Of course none of it matches and don't let me forget the headband obsession. The headbands that are never actually worn on her hair but across her forehead.

I give up.. I've decided that the best thing I can do is just let them be and hopefully they will come around. It's a good thing I love them so much. I read my girlfriend Katy's blog this morning and it turned me around. I need to just let it all go and then I will see the differene. Thank you Katy for those wonderful bits of inspiration. They really do matter!!!

So hears a shout out to all those moms who have had mornings like mine. If we stick together we can do it!

I also said this sweet little prayer to help me. I find it very healing

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.


Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will direct your paths.

Proverbs 3, 5-6

New Do's for Back to School

The girls got their new hair cuts for back to school. Mara got layers and it makes her look way older then she really is and Gracelyn got a bob. It is perfectly pixie cute.

Newest Family Member

Meet the newest member of our family...

Lucille the chicken

How we got her is a long story but we love her and she produces blue eggs. Well when she decides to lay an egg it will be blue, fresh and delicious!!

I spent this week learning about chickens habitat, food and lifestyle. We got her ac high class coop and she is adjusting great!

Some people say if you build it, they will come.. I say they come first and then we build it.

I may not be on that farm but it gets me one step closer to it. Baby steps right???

Happy Birthday Mara.. Your 9

My little beauty turned 9 on September 5th. Mara and I started the day of with pedicures then later in the weekend she had Lily over for a trip to the Rainforest cafe, shopping, a family party and a sleepover. It was a fun filled weekend and as always she was spoiled rotten. I am so lucky to have such a beautiful, smart, funny, witty daughter. I learn so much from her and she always reminds me to laugh and smile. I love you Mara and love the little girl you are turning out to be.