Lisa Leonard

yesterday at twilight a flock of crows decided to spend some time in our front yard. there must have been at least 100 birds. pretty cool , but a little scary if you’ve ever seen the birds. i couldn’t pass up the opportunity to snap a few shots, though. i especially love the one with the moon. what a poser.

matty hopped out of the car
ran to the grass
picked a sweet dandelion
filled a tiny vase with water
and presented me with his gift.

and i love it.

you know how every once in a while you come across a blog and think ‘how have i been missing this all this time?!’. well, i fell in love with a blog called ’simple sparrow’ a few months ago. toni’s photography is amazing–peaceful and simply lovely. her creations are beautiful and her heart shines through her blog.

so i was after getting acquainted online i was shocked to find we only live two blocks apart. i mean, that is crazy! we met up for coffee at our local starbucks and found we have much in common. what a blessing!

so go explore her blog, get inspired, and check out her darling journals and sweet prints. perfect for a monday (or any other day of the week)!

i love long skirts and dresses and i’ve seen quite a few on the racks lately. i just got this new dress at old navy. i reeeally hope long skirts and dresses are in style this summer. i love a flow-y dress in the summer–how about you?

we’re looking forward to a weekend full of sunshine, playing outdoors, music, good guys and hopefully some starbucks. how about you?

on saturday i spent about 3 hours going through all of the boys’ toys–organizing and getting things together to donate. you may not know, but i’m not the most organized person. we had toys in baskets in the living room, toys under the coffee table, toys that no one played with and took up lots of space. i was brutal–if they didn’t play with it, it had to go. now the toys are organized in baskets under the bed and in the closet. everything is accessible. it’s amazing! i feel like i can breathe. and guess what…the boys actually play with their toys. funny how that works, isn’t it?! oh, and don’t worry, i tucked a few special things aside.

how do you keep on top of the toy clutter?

we are working hard on finishing up the new website. i expect it to launch next week *hopefully!! i just added this new necklace today. it’s called the ‘be still necklace’. totally inspired by these photos i took of little birdies hanging out on our telephone pole outside. i edited the photos on this site again. so fun!! have a great day. xo

on sunday i felt a little blah. so steve hung out with the boys while i walked around morro bay. it was just what needed! sometimes i just need a few minutes alone to catch my breath. and i snagged those two little red chairs at the top for $5 each. so alone time and a bargain=a refreshed mommy! what helps you to feel refreshed?

my sweet friend karyn is participating in a triathlon to support the leukemia & lymphoma society and i couldn’t be more willing to help her raise money! i created this piece that represents the three legs of the race–she’ll be swimming .62 miles, biking 18 miles and running 6 miles!! today *monday* 20% of all sales (on anything from the site) will go to benefit the leukemia & lymphoma society. so SHOP for a great cause.

my friend Cara is cancer free after fighting lymphoma this year (immediately following the birth of her 2nd daughter). do you know someone affected by leukemia or lymphoma? please share your story with us.

*if you would like to order the necklace pictured, you’ll need to order the single tag necklace (under something simple) and then request the LLS design. you can also order the tag keychain (under something extra) and request the LLS design. happy shopping!