While the last couple weeks have pushed me to my limits, this past weekend had some really… fulfilling moments, helping to put me back in a little better state of mind. Not only does crying like a baby help, but I worked on Friday. If it had been anything other than a wedding, I probably…
This Disneyland trip was only a couple years ago, but in some ways it feels like a lifetime! I can honestly barely remember it. I could only tell you it was in the winter time, because Paul had that awesome mustache. I have a feeling the first few years of Stevie’s life will be like that for me.…
Just got home from Sacramento last night. We went up there for my cousin’s wedding and had so much fun seeing our extended family. As usual it was go, go, go the entire time. We kept the boys busy and the wedding reception was epic, by Nugent standards. But nothing sums up the whole weekend…
What are the odds that I would have a baby shower in San Diego the same weekend that my Mom and step-dad would have a wedding to attend in San Diego? What a perfect excuse to get together and spend a lazy weekend in a hotel eating lots of food! Woohoo! We really didn’t do much. It…
If I was a musician, I’d definitely make up a song about my latest adventures. This first one would be a country song. A happy little tune that you’d want to play during a backyard BBQ with your big ol’ family. Heavy on the guitar, I would sing about going to Utah, where we eat…
We aren’t much for church worship in this family. But on Easter Sunday we worshiped the sun, the food, laughter and togetherness. (The kids mostly worshiped the candy.) We enjoyed a few Easter traditions. And mostly loved seeing the kids together. Stevie is never happier than when he’s with his cousins. I feel that spending…
Can you even believe it’s been a year since my nephew passed away? The phone call bearing the horrible news is still fresh in my mind, vivid as ever. When I think about that day, it still makes me emotional. When I think about the helluva year that my brother and sister-in-law have been through,…
What a perfect weekend for an outdoor wedding. We were overlooking a golf course and the ocean. I mean honestly, so pretty and perfect for this couple. We had so much fun with family and we were so honored that Stevie was asked to be the ring bearer. You guys will die – or at…
Another year down. In some ways, it felt like the longest year ever, and in other ways, I can’t believe it’s gone. As I reviewed my 34 pictures from last year, I feel like I’m looking at a different person. I guess in some ways I am. But boy, I’d like to grab back a…
Why do our day trips, specifically to San Diego, never go according to plan? It’s a curse or something. We either hit wicked traffic or get lost or can’t find parking or go to the wrong restaurant (twice now). It’s never just easy. Whatever. We still ended up having a nice day, once we got…