Home

As I'm still figuring out how to make our place more homey, I already have favorite corners.  This is one of them.

what's your favorite area in your home?

Hel Mel

A few weeks ago I entered the world of Hel Mel, which is literally a few steps away from our place.  An exciting, new, up-and-coming, hipster neighborhood is just grand, BUT not as grand as the original Hel Mel (Helen & Melody).  These two are just a bunch of love and encouragement all rolled into one!  It was a fun night out in Pasadena a few weeks ago with these ladies.  

yummy food that had us sharing.

Memorable, encouraging times.  Let's do it again!

Smile {This Moment}

Old halloween costumes put to good use...

Their morning routine, as of late.

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

Thrifty-Finds (Reading is Fun)

Books are just great and you can't have too many.  I periodically go through my kids toy boxes and clean it up, throw away nonsense, and give away excess, but I rarely, if ever, give away or get rid of books!

"Cinderella" and "Little Red Riding Hood" I bought in Seattle, and "Spelling Goals" was given to us by my sassy friend from her excursion down south (thank you so! :)

Rain,
Come soon so we can cuddle up on our couch, read, and hear your droplets.

Love,
Tibayans

Home

Our move has been a way to start fresh.  I've been feeling more at home, which has allowed me to make it..... Just that.  

I'd still like more clocks, and a nice green plant on the left-- it's still a work in progress.

Smile {This Moment}

at my kiddos.  I love them SOOOOO!

Happy Friday!

Honey Bee

I can't stop hearing this wonderful, beautiful song by Zee Avi! Her sound is just lovely.

Thrifty Finds

Helloooo doll.  Found this pretty thing in Seattle and had to buy her.  Not sure what I'll do with her, but she is just too cute!

What should I do?  I almost want to do nothing just because I want her intact :)

A Rosey Of A Day

This past Saturday at ZPizza (I really like this place;) I met up with my good friend Rose, who I haven't sat down and chatted with for about 3 years!  We once bumped into each other at a restaurant, but I don't count that.  Anyways, what a blessing of a time.  Our two hours went by SO fast, so much to catch up on!  I cherish our friendship and want to make more of an effort to count our blessings together.

Beautiful Rose carrying a baby girl in her tummy!  And she looks spectacular too :)

A pleasant treat.  Love you Rose, we gotta do it again!

Smile {This Moment}

Watching my baby Story soak in the beach sun, makes me smile.

Happy Friday!

City Search...

throughout all of Los Angeles, for anything that catches my eye around my city that is random, beautiful, inspiring, weird, and the list goes on. 

These creepy eyes remind me of the novel Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984).  Big Brother watches... 

Found on Larchmont and 3rd st. ( Larchmont Village)

Smile {This Moment}

My little Key wearing my favorite band t-shirt, makes me smile!

{adapted, but altered from SouleMama's {this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo [or several]- capturing a moment from the week that makes me smile. A simple, special moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. 

"Is Google Making Us Stupid?"

This article by Nicolas Carr has sparked a healthy conversation.  I'm watching Frontline's film  Ditigal Nation: Life on the virtual frontier.  I haven't finished it, but I intend to and from what I make of it so far--it is eye opening, refreshing, and calls for more thinking about internet use, and the various facets that come with it. Take some time and watch it, and invite the family to too!  




Additional
Frontline : Growing Up Online
White Horse Inn (Christian Base Talk show): Distracting Ourselves to Death

I like...

this awesome invention, for those wanting the BBQ grill taste, but no space for a heavy duty grill.  So cool!

picture from here.

Although, I'm not sure they ship to the U.S...Sad.

Girls ONLY lunch

A few weeks ago Geneyem, Jasmine, and I meet up for a nice lunch date.  It was a great time to just hang out with some girls and talk about...well, girl stuff!  My lovely hubby watched the kids while I galavanted around Pasadena.  He's the best!  

Friends that are kind, loving, and always an encouragement.  Thanks Jaz and G :)  Next time, the other two will have to join in on the fun.

Every mommy needs her "girl time"--get yours too!

BLT Headaches

On 4th of July my kind brother-in-law offered me a BLT sandwich.  I use to love BLT sandwiches but stayed away from them because of the greasy bacon.  Well, fast forward a decade, I bit into the BLT sandwich that was prepared for me, and oh my did it bring back memories!  I loved it, not just because of the scrumptious bacon but because I felt like I was reunited with an old friend.  Fast forward a week...guess what's still on my mind?!  That BLT!!!  So, I go to Trader Joe's and buy me some hickory bacon, rush home, and prepare me a scrumptious BLT (altered to a little more of my liking).  Since I had some left over bacon, I made another the following day, AND I also got a huge headache.  I think I got BLT headaches!  SO, I must leave my old friend behind again, it was great while it lasted.

-sprouted grain bread

-low fat mayo

-bacon
-spinach
-tomato
-avocado

Moving

this whole week.  Why does my lovely husband have to have so many books!  He's a book worm :)  My efforts will be trying to pack up, and settle into our new place.  We'll see how that goes.

City Search...

I found these cute wiggly guys in a parking lot, the lot was closed so had to capture images at a distance.  Not sure which business this lot belongs to.  These little guys caught my eye, plus I think they're suppose to be dancing, so...wiggly guys dancing + top hats = eye catchers!

Found on Prospect and Vermont

Smile {This Moment}

{adapted, but altered from SouleMama's {this moment}
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo [or several]- no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. 

Happy Friday!

Why?

Why does a nanny, chef, ref, housemaid, teacher, chauffeur, all have "jobs," BUT a stay at home mom/house wife is considered by society as NOT having a "job"?

Just a thought...