**another GREAT day...celebration time!

Today is another great day....for 3 reasons.
(collage frame: House of 3)
No. 1:
....my dad's birthday. I love this man. He's kind, funny, smart, & has set such an incredible example to me & my 5 siblings...not to mention his 27 grandchildren. Thanks, dad, for being the kind of dad that uplifts & inspires me...continually! I love you!
(photo by Terra)
No. 2:
My good friend, Layle is celebrating a birthday, too! She's amazingly talented, fun to be around & just knocks your sox off with her style! love ya, girl!

No. 3:
First.
Day.
Of.
School.
I love summer. I love being with my kids. But, by the end of summer vacation...we are ALL ready to kick into high gear again. Welcome School! Good bye Summer...see you next year!
R

today's a gooooood day!

3 of my fave people are celebrating birthdays...

pop on over & wish Sande a big HB!...she's my isanely creative, talented, fabulous, artistic soul sister. love you, S!

& my favorite Sol Man...is 9 years old today! wow...my baby...9! he's the sunshine in our lives. hence, the name. Sol. Spanish for the sun. He's a light. Ever since he was born I could feel his happiness radiate. Doesn't this picture just show it all? Love him. Love what he's brought to my life & our family.
&...the 3rd~ my nephew. The cutie patootie is 2!!! *photo by the amazing Cherie!
wow!
He's darling...looks a lot my like dad & it's so fun to see him grown up. He adds a lot to our family & we are so thankful for him!
enjoy your own celebrations today!
R

& here's to you, Mrs. Stringham....

on Friday Sande had Layle, Allison, & I **we missed you, Loni!** over for a good bye party for our fabulously delish friend, Mrs. Stringham.
We ate.
laughed.

caught up.
laughed.

shared.
laughed.

laughed. and laughed. and laughed.

Terra was so fab...totally fun to meet her & she caught such fun, memorable shots of us. Jessi was always behind the camera when we got together, so we don't have pix of us all. This was truly a treat. Thanks, Terra & Sande, for making it possible!
I just love these girls. women. soul sisters. They are all so inspiring to me: they help me want to be my best. love you all!

I have to admit, I got a little misty eyed watching this video....we have so much fun together & you will be missed, Jessi.
We love you!
r