becoming who we are…

I don’t know about anyone else out there, but I smell Fall every morning, even when it hits high double digits, the air is different than usual summer air.  Fall inspires me to bake, this is the time of the year when I bake the most, so today I decided to put apples that my…

Since it’s been a little while, we decided to take a trip to Fresno and visit Barry’s side of family.  Once we got there, Barry took off to one of his friend’s bachelor’s party and Isabella and I got a chance to spend some quality time with her Grandpa Robert, Noni, Mormor and even auntie…

We dedicated our precious daughter to God on Sunday, August 8, 2010.  It was a lovely ceremony full of laughter, babies and loving families.  Before the ceremony began, there was a song playing  “…So let them be little ’cause they’re only that way for a while…”  my heart was overflowing with love for my Isabella…

Finally we got to meet our nephew and Bella’s cousin Ezra and of course visit with Del and Arielle.  It was a lovely surprise to find out that they were coming to California and even better that they were finishing up their trip in our home.  We had a wonderful opportunity to talk, play with…

I absolutely had to write a post about my experience making vareniki, first because it’s a very lengthy process, second, because it was my first time making them and third because I have not had them in over 15 years.  If you are wondering what makes vareniki special, simply their taste, I absolutely love them. …

This was our first trip to Apple Hill in July, we usually go sometime between September and November, but since my parents were going and made it sound very exciting, Bella and I joined in on the fun.  You might be wondering what this “Apple Hill” is all about.  Well, it’s a nice place up…

….John Adams had written to his wife Abigail: The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn…

Fathers Day – (Authored by the new father himself ;)) Well I’m making my debut on Helen’s… I mean ‘OUR’ blog, to tell you a little about my first Father’s Day experience. This year I’m just excited to be a father. With Father’s Day coming up I didn’t want any gifts or anything special. Helen…