2013 San Francisco Flower Show

Check off an item from my bucket list.
Well worth the drive.  

Succulent design.

Huge globe made from living succulents.
Africa.

North and South Americas.

Strawberries.

Road trip Wonder

It was a whirlwind road trip.
Mr. Lee says I am always trying to make everyone happy.

Guilty as charged.
There were so many things we wanted to accomplish.
Top of the list was visiting the cemetery.  

Nothing fancy but oh the day was beautiful.
The kids are so accustomed to visiting.
For urban kids, running free is exhilarating feel.

Nothing scary, only beauty.

Variety of Thrifting Treasures

Good as gold.
Rose gold is the height of fashion, again.
Love it.  Portuguese gold is rose gold.
Rich in tradition.  Looks vintage.

Growing up my mom's jeweler was
Fortudo Imports in San Jose.

A majority of Portuguese couples still
sport wide rose gold wedding bands.
The groom's ring is engraved with his bride's
initials or full name and the wedding date.
Not a bad idea ladies.
The bride's ring is engraved with her groom's
name and the wedding date.

What we are watching.

Cooking channel:

My Paris Kitchen  Simply brilliant, an adorable British
woman cooking French food in her tiny flat.
I only share my five stars here.

Kirstie's Homemade Home book available on Amazon.
Totally my style.

Brother Joe sent this video.
Sue Kreitzman from the advanced style blog.
I know some will think it is too much, but not I.
Love her WOW, wild old women mantra.
Watch the video and you will see.

Love the blog for my cane OMHU.
Always inspiring.

Found Annabuilt on Esty.
Tin can roosters and hens.

Dance your Heartout

When Joe and I were kids we would dance together with the Lawrence Welk Show
in the background.

In the 80s we'd disco until our hearts pounded.

Good times. 

Choose to See the Heart

God told Samuel, "Looks aren't everything.
Don't be impressed with his looks and stature.
I've already eliminated him.
God judges humans differently than humans do.
Men and women look at the face;
God looks into the heart."  I Samuel 16:7 MSG

I know this to be true, children
see my heart and not my affliction.
Children aren't scared to talk, look or cuddle
me.

Get Along Gang Road Trip Shopping

Paris Flea Market

Celebrate Good Times

Be kind and loving to each other, and forgive
each other just as God forgave you in Christ.
                  Ephesian 4:32 NCV

My niece Larissa celebrated her 30th birthday
last Saturday.  Here the kids are celebrating.

True cousin love. 

You can't fake this much JOY.

My two big brothers:  Ilidio, me and Joe (Jose Felix)
We travel so far because family means the world to us.
Time is fleeting.  Having lost a sibling, we know the
preciousness of being together.

Like our father, we were all class clowns. 

Sweet baby girl Larissa, daughter of my brother, Ilidio.
Many more, my sweet darling girl. 

Mr. Lee, proud papa.