I can’t believe it’s Easter on Sunday and then Spring Break next week! We are planning to meet the girls at the zoo-yay!! I haven’t told Matty about it yet because he’ll ask every five minutes when we can go. I told David, though, because he can keep a secret!

Steve and our good friend Ryan are busy building a website for the jewelry. If Ryan wasn’t a good friend before, he is now because–1. He’s helping us build an awesome website out of the kindness of his heart 2. He is over often and into the wee hours of the morning. 3. He loves to rough and tumble with Matty.

I’ll keep you updated on the site progress! Any big plans for Spring Break?

I am thrilled to present the mother’s day necklace! Sarah and I teamed up on this project. That girl has an amazing way with words. We were roommates in college and she remains one of my closest friends. Her blog is a daily source of insight and inspiration. Her words completely capture the essence of being a mother. The sterling pendant is just over an inch in diameter. It is hammered and given a bit of an domed shape The pendant is layered with a sterling heart and strung from adjustable, large link, sterling chain. A cream pearl dangles from the end of the chain. It is so sweet. Perfect for mom. A limited number are available! $58

for being late for church.

there was a cow chilling out in the middle of the road. doesn’t get much better than that

we ended up spending the entire time in carpinteria. and it was sooo wonderful. it’s nothing fancy. just two sisters-together, talking, connecting, knowing each other thru and thru. it was great.

i picked up this vintage oil painting. i fell in love with it.

we ate lunch at a small sidewalk cafe on linden. yummy salads, mmmmm.

if twins take their picture in a mirror, does that make them quadruplets???

then she heads south and i head north. fulfilled but a little sad to see it end…until north and south meet again.

meeting chris in SB today. so we can talk and laugh and shop and linger and talk and eat and chew bubble gum and walk on the beach while we talk and laugh.

After the kids are bathed and tucked in Steve and I pop a movie in, dish up some ice cream and work on email. I usually sneak in and check on the boys after a half hour or so. They always looks so sweet asleep in their beds. The day is done, the busyness can wait until tomorrow. All the small things that seemed so frustrating earlier melt away and I see these little people in a new light. Precious little boys who have been given to me to care for. I almost *almost* want to wake them up to give them one more hug and tell them that I love them more than they know. To tell them that I am so, so blessed! But instead I just linger for a moment to take in their sweetness.

thought i’d share some jewelry from the women’s conference last weekend. it was so fun to connect with some ladies, make a target run, and sell almost everything!

love how this is off-center. so sweet!

steve laughed when i made this one. it’s a good reminder-i need to slow down sometimes!

love the dots and hammered and hammered heart.

Just a few fun ones…

I sold all my earrings the first night! They are so simple-great for dressing up or down.

The boys are napping and I’m getting a few things done. Have a wonderful day!!

David has been quite content lately. His reflux seems to be under control. My mother in law brought some ‘Boost’ protein drinks with her last weekend. They are lactose free, high calorie and full of vitamins and protein. David just loves his new strawberry shakes. I am really hoping he will bulk up a little (he only weighs 20 lbs. at 5.5 years old). Every ounce matters! But the best part is we have replaced apple juice with the Boost drinks and he seems happier, more energetic and more content overall. I hope it continues!

it always comes quickly with more to do than other days. or maybe i’m just relaxed from the weekend and have to readjust to the busyness. we are good over here. this morning matty and i got coffee while david was at school and visited a store downtown who carries my jewelry. then we met friends at the park for a little play/mommy chat time. i’ve got to organize and email while the boys are napping. curry chicken salad for dinner-yum!

we walked along the shore in cambria and came upon a seastar. matty wasn’t willing to touch it…

but he wanted me to put it back in the ocean
we found a huge log to play on.
and practiced writing letters in the sand.
steve is away for a conference, but we had so much fun with nana!tonight and tomorrow I am selling jewelry at a women’s conference in Atascadero. It will be a fun getaway. What are your weekend plans??