breathing

 I've been on this kick of good feelings, peacefulness and relaxation.  

I took part in a breathing circle with a great group of women on Saturday morning.  It was powerful and 

 I felt connected.  

Our healer led us in an ancient yoga breathing exercise that made me feel at peace with my body, my thoughts and everything around me. 

She talked to us about the power of our body, and I was so proud, of being a woman and about motherhood. 

It might sound a little silly, but it seriously worked.  I had so much energy flowing through my body and felt like the whole room we were in had it.  My whole body was tingling. 

One of the girls in the group had some bad news given to her the night before and at one point all of us were in tears and hugging.  It was amazing and I have to write it, to recommend it.  

If you have something like this in your area, try it.  That time to disconnect with everyday life and just connect with your inner self is amazing.  

I came home feeling cleansed and with so much love for myself.

It's something that I struggle with, I am always busy giving and showing love to everyone else, and too many times am way too hard on myself. 

I hope you are having a beautiful start of the week, I am so grateful for this life, and having you in it. 

Life's been happening

and it's been good.

Sometimes a little too busy to blog.

Jeremiah turned his California Mission project in this week.  It looked awesome, we all worked hard, specially Jeremiah.

Work for me has been draining, emotionally, at times.  And I can't say I love when my shift is over enough times.

It hasn't only been work, that has kept me from being online.  There's also been play.  Because all work and no play is no fun.

Our Saturday morning in the Palisades, watching Jeremiah's lacrosse game, left me wanting a beach cruiser (hint, hint, maybe hubby will read the blog) for riding down the beach while taking in the sun and  the ocean.

We caught up with family and friends over the weekend, which is always special.

Yesterday, Audrey and I hung out at our favorite coffee shop all morning.

We came home to play in the backyard with her water table.  She had so much fun, and so needed a bath when we came inside.

I met two of my favorite gal pals in the afternoon and we chatted while we munched on pita bread and hummus.  We admired a beautiful engagement ring, and laughed about the possibility of a new baby arriving over lunch.

It turned out not to be my best friend's baby coming, but her lunch not setting well. ( :

After lunch we came home for Audrey's nap, as I caught up on favorite blogs, Kip surprised me with an iChat invite for dinner.

It was perfect, and yummy.  The kids hung out with grandma while Kip and I caught up on us over a beer and a pomegranate martini.

I had the martini.

I rocked black tights and heels.

Today, while I blog, Audrey is rocking my heels.  Seriously, there is nothing cuter than a toddler walking around the house in heels.