I always wanted only one . After she was born, my husband and I would talk about it and we were both good with one. Twelve years later and I know it was the right decision for us. I truly believe that having more kids was not my path to more happiness. I love my one and I have never regretted not having more children. I love each new phase and I welcome her growing up. She is pretty good at it. Of course I worry about all the normal stuff. Will she be a good person? Will she find... | Continue »

The cafe is open. After nine months of planning and construction and menu workshopping - we opened our doors on Monday. In 4 days, we have had over 500 customers. We have gotten some really great press and unbelievable support from the neighborhood and friends. Starting a new business is exhilarating. We have been training and creating systems and making things happen. So much to do, so many people to greet. So much energy exerted. The other day, as the adreneline started to fade, I got tired. A deep, in your bones tired that not even the stellar coffee we... | Continue »

Since you were little, you have had a strong sense of self. You knew who you were. I love this about you. You are kind, open, loving, and talented. I love to hear you sing. From pink piggy tails to charlie brown kite song to Adele - hearing you sing is one of my greatest joys. You have a great ear and you feel the music. Each song fills me with happiness. I know sometimes you tire of me photographing your every move but I am a photojournalist and using my camera is one way I communicate. Documenting you has... | Continue »

This was a very big week for my daughter. She got her braces off. She got a cute new haircut. She got her ears pierced. She got her nails done (by my husband!). It is so fun to watch her growing up - she is doing such a good job of it! | Continue »

Every Christmas people seek joy and presents and things that they will always love. But what I see is love that people send to your address in wrapping paper. No matter what, it is not all about the gifts, it is about the love that comes in it. When I... | Continue »

Athena: I need your assistance and request your powerful presence. Please infuse every part of my existence with graceful strength. My thought, movements, relationships, and all situations in which I am involved. I ask that you help my friends and family accept my new found power. Please help me harness and use theis strength in peaceful and loving ways. thank you. | Continue »

My husband drove my car the other day and he not only filled it with gas, but he reset my clock for me. Sometimes it is the practical things that make me love him more every day. | Continue »