Celebrating Life
This past weekend our sweet neighbor Mima held her annual May Day celebration. The scene was picturesque as children and adults alike danced and wove their ribbons around the May Pole. Girls’ hair were adorned with flowered crowns and little feet were bare to enjoy the sunlight and warm grass.
I’ve never had a chance to participate in a May Day celebration, and it was glorious. Once the May Pole was complete, the caller (who led the dances) stated the beautiful ribbons around the pole represented each of us, woven together into the fabric of life. Different and unique as each of us may be, we are connected. Beautiful!
I’m Alive
To answer sweet Jenny C’s note–all is well! Rest assured I am not experiencing a psychotic break, merely busy and a little preoccupied. The kids have kept me running–nothing new there. But I seem to be obsessed, as of late, with designing/furnishing my house. Any spare time I find myself reading design magazines and discovering many amazing design blogs. There are so many inspiring and talented designers out there that have made this process too much fun.
BUT, my family is begging for updates so here we go.
Spring break found us vacationing in Pismo Beach. It’s four hours south, between here and LA. With two new swimsuits, sunglasses and my flipflops I was ready to lay on the beach. As soon as we drove on the beach (yes, DROVE) to meet our friends, I realized this would not be our typical beach experience. My first 
clue was seeing many around us dressed in motorcross attire. You
know–boots, chest plates, helmets. We met four other families who had campers on the beach (um, we stayed down the road at a two-bedroom suite) and spent the next few days racing ATV’s up and down the beautiful sandy dunes. I’ve never been on an ATV–but I am hooked. It was quite the rush and all of us (check out the kiddos–they even had ATV’s their size) had a great time.
We had a birthday for my beautiful baby boy who is no longer a baby. Oliver enjoyed his time in the spotlight and relished opening his gifts. He “got it”. I can’t believe he is already two. He is a complete joy to my life. His dimpled smile and sound of his pitter patter (he runs EVERYWHERE) warms my heart. He is quick to run to me to “check-in” and give me a hug. Happy birthday sweet boy!
Mom and Dad flew out this past week for Sophie’s Author’s Tea. Our school continues to amaze me. All first graders write and illustrate a book. Every other week throughout the year an Author’s Tea is held. 5-6 children read their books before their classmates and families and then have a tea. It is a very well-thought out production and gives each child a chance to really shine. Sophie performed wonderfully. It was great having her grandparents and uncle there.
We also had a chance to check out the tide pools. What fun to discover the underwater mysteries of the ocean.
I also had the opportunity to take a day off and spend the day in the city with a few friends. We saw the Broadway production of Jersey Boys and really enjoyed it. It was fun taking off at the last minute to have a play day.
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