New Beginnings

February 17, 2026

After a year of dating, by younger brother to his girlfriend Becky to Disneyland to celebrate. Unbeknownst to her, his Valentine's Day Disney trip was more than a fun romantic getaway-it was the scene for a very memorable proposal. Welcome to the family, Becky!

New Year Good Luck

February 16, 2026

One of my students gifted me a Red Envelope for good luck in the New Year! This is the first time anyone has ever given me one, and it made my day.

Day Trip to Paso

February 15, 2026

On Sunday we had reservations to pick up our wine shipment at Vina Robles. Our friends Brad and Jean have recently joined Hope Austin Winery in Paso (as well as being Vina members), so we decided to make a day of it along with our other friends, Kari and Will. We wanted to check out Hope Austin, since they have recently taken over ownership of the music venue formerly owned by Vina. Suffice it to say we not only did some tasting and picking up of our regularly scheduled pick up, but we also came back Sunday evening members of both Hope Austin and Opolo (Jean's favorite winery). Opolo also has a distillery, so we now also belong to that club as well. It was a lovely day with wonderful friends, with lots of excuses to head back that way in the future. Those wine shipments won't pick themselves up!

Valentine's Day

February 14, 2026

We celebrated our Valentine's Day with a delicious dinner at DiCicco's, followed by Beetlejuice at the theater. It was nice to get a little dressed up and have a little more of a formal date-not that we don't love our every day dates too!

A Spot of Tea, Anyone?

February 13, 2026

I love little thrift shops and the treasures you can get there.  My current obsession is delightful little teapots and teacups. Some of these will be used as intended, during a girlfriends get-together, but some of them will become cute little vessels for growing succulents (as long as I can keep them alive!)

A Little More Valentine Love

February 12, 2026

I got a delivery to school today out of the blue. My dear friend Kelly sent Valentine's care packages to Mo and me. She's pretty much the most thoughtful gift-giving friend. She's always picking up little things to give us 'just because'. It never fails to make me smile.

Almost Valentine's Day

February 11, 2026

It's nearly Valentine's Day, and although we have plans out on the actual day, I decided to pick up this cute heart-shaped pasta tonight to make for Rafe and me. There's nothing wrong with a little whimsy and romance! I'm exactly the audience they make these kinds of things for.

Boots

February 10, 2026

Tuesday Shoes Day is still going strong, with most of my shoes these winter days being boots.

Volleyball Tourney

February 9, 2026

Andrew's senior volleyball season looks to be a strong one. It is always a fun time getting to watch these boys play together!

Olympics and Books

February 8, 2026

Today was all about the Olympics and finishing my book (which I really enjoyed and recommend!)