Day 43: Isn't She Lovely?

Spent the day at the mall with my lovely cousin Claudia. She's a freshmen in high-school now, which just makes me feel old. It was nice walking around and talking about days past. It's crazy how many things she remembers from when she was little, things that seemed so trivial but became memories that she cherished. I'm glad I could be part of her happy memories as a child, and I hope I can continue to make happy memories with her as she continues to grow. 

-Natalie

Day 40: Dinner for 7

Mom and Dad are on a vegan diet for church, so we were invited to try one of the new recipes that my mom was trying out. It tasted really good, if not a bit spicy. I think I lost a layer of my stomach lining. Afterward, we played headbands and realized just how difficult children's games could be. 

-Natalie

Day 35: Family Matters

My Tia Has been in the hospital for a couple of weeks due to low Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium brought on by her recent Thyroid surgery. I really wish I could be more help to her. She asks me what I went through and I find that many things are different. However, I think a lot of things are similar enough that it gives her hope. If I can give her something positive to look forward to, then I've done good, I think. 

-Natalie

Day 10: A Day Out of Town

After having been sick for days it was a wonderful change being outdoors- and boy was it hot! Anyway, it didn't matter because I had such a great time hiking with the awesome people pictured here. 

After our hike my hubby and I got an itch to go-a-explorin', and after a quick bite at In-n-Out we went to Palomar Mt.-- more specifically the observatory atop of Palomar Mt., which I had not been to since my all-day hike at 6th grade camp. 

All in all it was a really fun day!

-Natalie

Day 6: Over the River and through the 'Hood

To Grandmother's house I go!

So, every Thursday after work, I go to my grandmother's house for some lunch/dinner and good conversation. I love that lady!

-Natalie

Day 3: Birthday Blooms

 I got these flowers for my mom, not knowing they were the official flower for August. Here's what "1st in flowers" has to say:

The gladiolus is the birth month flower of August, bringing luck to all births in August. Symbolically this flower signifies remembrance, infatuation, and strength of character. Its name comes from Latin's "gladius" meaning "sword" for its sword shaped leaves.

 Happy Birthday Mom! 

-Natalie

source: http://www.1stinflowers.com/fom_august.html

Day 1: A message from a loved one

I wanted to start a blog where I post one picture a day. I really don't know how well I will be able to keep up with it-it's pretty ambitious and I'm a known slacker- but I will do my best.  My thoughts were to just put a picture about things that stood out around me in everyday life and see how that adds up in a year.

So, here's the first picture: A small message written out for me by my 7 year-old niece on her DS:

"tia nata isint' jost mai tia shis may frend"

<3 It's gunna be pretty hard to top that one <3

-Natalie