Randomness

Sorry for the delay in post. This last week has flown by.

Friday night we had friends over for warm drinks and sweet treats.

Last weekend we had some great family time and enjoyed the rain. Real hard rain. Definitely a rarity in southern California. It rained so hard, that while having lunch with friends after church, we were getting rained on inside the restaurant. Los Angeles just doesn't handle rain very well.

We have been spending time with close friends. Enjoying the outdoors, and teaching miss how to master the puzzle.


We visited the California Science Center yesterday. A and her friends had a great time. They have designated areas for little ones that rock. Already planning our next trip.

Oh, I'm opening up my first Etsy shop in the next few days. I'm getting excited.

Here are some pictures from the week:)

St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

What a fun and relaxing day at home! We took two much needed naps, stayed in our pj's until lunch, built a fort, visited friends and just relaxed at home while watching the rain. Best St. Patrick's day yet!

Everyone needs a little festive necklace to celebrate the holiday.

Oh, and A is perfecting her climbing skills. Today she learned that she can launch herself into the recliner using the handle on the side. Oh my!

Just one day?

If you know me, I am a fan of Toms Shoes. And if you don't own a pair...your missing out. They are incredibly comfortable and support an incredible cause. Oh, and I don't own a pair yet, but they just came out with some pretty cute looking ballet flats. Check out their website @www.toms.com!

What would it look like to go through one day without shoes? Crazy thought eh? But want to give it a try and raise awareness? Join me and miss on April 10th 2012 as we go a day, partial day, or even a hour without shoes! Don't feel up to it? Check out onedaywithoutshoes.com to learn other ways to spread the word.

Even if only one person notices your bare feet, take the opportunity to share and encourage them to support Toms Shoes.

Discipline and Parenting

It's hard to believe that our little miss is already 16 months old and that we are having to talk about discipline. I nievely thought this would come later...maybe around the "terrible two's".

In the last month, A has become quite the little personality. She has a opinion but can't always communicate it... this has become frustrating for the both of us. Not to mention, we now have a climber. She loves to climb, and stand on everything.

Researching discipline/parenting, and what that looks like from a Christian perspective, can be overwhelming. There is lot's a great principles on the mindset and purpose behind discipline, even some tangible was to put it to use.

The challenge is coming up with with best works or our little one at the stage she is in. I am so lucky to have some amazing friends, many who have many more years of parenting experience on me, to share ideas with and get insight. We have yet to decide on a method...and were learning each day what might work, and what clearly doesn't.

A friend recently challenge with to think about the thought of "otherness" in regards to parenting. Philippians chapter 2 really focuses on being like Christ by living a life of selflessness. There are some incredible verses in this chapter, that I feel play a vital role in raising children, and why discipline needs to occur.

I'm hopeful that in the next few weeks I can come back to this topic and share with you all that I've learned and how to have the most perfectly behaved child. Haha...just kidding of course:)

Saturday adventures

I love relaxed Saturdays...especially when we don't have plans and can be spontaneous. Today was one of those days:)

Since the weather was just beautiful, we decided to enjoy the outdoors. So grateful we did. Here's a few phone pictures from the day!

A little glimpse of that HUGE rock that made it to the final destination last night.

Pieces from the Berlin wall on display made for some fun climbing.

Lunch- We finally have a Chick- Fil -A not to far from home...in Hollywood. We couldn't resist.

@ the LACMA

The perfect day for comfy Toms.

La Brea Tar Pits

Our little adventurer.

Kony 2012

Invisible Childrens next step- Let's rally our political leaders and culturemakers, and get Joseph Kony arrested. Sign the petition, spread the word, and join this incredible cause.

www.Kony2012.com

Week recap

This week I was reminded once again, what incredible weather we have in California.

We took a quick trip down to San Diego to visit friends and have a few family picture taken.

A lot of time was spent outside, soaking up the sun and visiting our incredible friends... Who now happen to be neighboors:)

We got a dishwasher. I know, so silly posting about a dishwasher... But if you live in LA, you know what a rarity it is. We contemplated it for months, but after spreading an hour a day doing dishes, we succumbed and found a great deal on Craigslist.

I convinced, though it wasn't very hard, my husband to join me and the workout DVD. We were both barely moving by the end, but had a great time together. I'm hoping we can keep it up.