Downtown San Diego

"I spent last weekend in San Diego and I absolutely loved it. It's a beautiful city full of beautiful and friendly people."

~D. Keith Robinson~

Sarah, A Modern Day Princess

"Being a princess doesn't mean you have to have royal blood or be extremely wealthy.... A modern day princess is about having confidence in yourself that you are as good as every girl out there. No one can take away your inner princess-ness but yourself. Believe that you are a princess and you will behave like one... a modern day princess with grace, tact, wits, and beauty."

~Little Princess Blog~

Dan a true man... maybe even a prince (Sarah's prince)!

"A prince is confident, passionate, in control, assertive, strong, brave, loyal, and has a code of honour. He takes risks, and he doesn't need the approval of others. He has been tempered by fire. He has faced and conquered his inner demons. And yet he is kind, gentle, and compassionate. He likes himself and is comfortable with who he is.

Most men don't think it is possible to have both steel and velvet. Others mistake strength and power for beating on their chest and roaring like a Spartan (not that those guys are not manly, but you don't have to roar). On the other side of the fence some guys confuse being a gentleman with being a doormat.

Think about it - what is the true meaning behind the word gentleman? A Gentle. Man. Both parts are vital. A gentleman is a man who is not afraid of life not his desires. He has the strength to protect his loved ones, and fight for what he believes in. Yet one who can laugh, grieve, nurture, and heal. Who can appreciate the beauty in a child's smile, in the sunset, and in a woman's embrace."

~Albert Foong~

A Couple More at the Beach

Dan and Sarah at the Beach

Final Sands of Time

by Jill Eisnaugle

I pray that I shall never see

A time when you're away from me

For should our lives be torn apart

I know I'd be without my heart

You are the half that makes me whole

The marrow found within my soul

For me, you are the only one

I hope you'll be when life is done.

The sun shines brighter when you're near

The sky is blue; no clouds appear

At night, the stars in brilliance show

The happiness I've come to know

Though fate may bring a darker day

I pray that love will guide our way

For if you'd go, my heart would cry

Longing for memories passed by.

I pray that I shall never view

A moment spent away from you

Your hand is one I long to hold

From this day 'til we're very old

My dear, your soul has found a home

From which, I pray you'll never roam

Please be the rhythm for my rhyme

Until our final sands of time.

Dan and Sarah, a perfect match!

Happy Birthday Sarah! Thank you both for letting me take pictures of you, it was a lot of fun!

From Where The Flower Grows

by Christopher Sando

I've planted a seed with such tender care.

But, as with the weeping willow, I, too,

cried because you weren't there.

So, I've planted, and watered, and waited,

in such sweet repose,

For the nurturing rains and for the flower of my life

from where the flower grows.

As with the budding rose,

so, too, our love grows;

nurtured by the rains of our tears,

and the sunshine of love.

Yes, love is, in every way,

the budding fragrance

from where our flower grows.

Hannah LOVES to play!!!

"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing."

~George Bernard Shaw~

Little "G"

"A child reminds us that playtime is an essential part of our daily routine."

~Anonymous~

Little Sister M

"A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life."

~Isadora James~

Big Sister M

"An older sister is a friend and defender - a listener, conspirator, a counsellor, and a sharer of delights. And sorrows too."

~Pam Brown~

M & M Sisters

"Sisters function as safety nets in a chaotic world simply by being there for each other."

~Carol Saline~

25 Years of Happy Marriage and still crazy about each other!

"Marriage is a journey that leads you to deserts, tropical islands, and Alaskan cruises. The victory in the journey is making sure you and your spouse are dressed appropriately for your current destination."

~Unitha L. Muhammad, 1970~

Kate from Ohio

"Blessed are they who have the gift of making friends, for it is one of God's best gifts. It involves many things, but above all, the power of going out of one's self, and appreciating whatever is noble and loving in another."

~Thomas Hughes~

Brittany's Kids... SO cute and great fun!

"You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them."

~Desmond Tutu~

"C" Such a Pretty Girl

"To have a loving relationship with a sister is not simply to have a buddy or a confident -- it is to have a soulmate for life."

~Victoria Secunda~

Little "J"

"C" Man

"Scared me to death, when you took your first steps, well I'd fall every time you fall down. Your first day of school, I cried like a fool, and I followed your school bus into town.... When tough little boys grow up to be dads, they turn into babies again."

~Gary Allan, Tough Little Boys~

My All-American Boy

"I know how to have a good time, I'm a little bit rowdy and a little bit tame, Ain't no way I'm ever gonna change. 'Cause I'm an all American country boy. I'm my daddy's spittin' image and my mamma's pride and joy, there ain't nothin' down home that I really don't enjoy, 'cause I'm an all American country boy."

~Alan Jackson~

Rings True

"The circle of a ring represents undying love and the continually renewed vows of the married couple. Circles have long been archetypes for not only timelessness, but also wholeness and homecoming. The circle also speaks to the constant round of the heavens, as well as the eternal return of the seasons, marked by cyclical ritual and celebration."

~WeddingVendors.com~

Daisy, meaning...

"The daisy represents purity and innocence. The specialty of the daisy flower meanings is that there are no negative meanings to it. The meanings of daisy flower are all positive in nature.... A common daisy flower meaning is innocence. Devoid of any sin or guilt, daisy is the perfect symbol of innocence. Daisy is often used while confessing undying love. Though the use of flowers for proposing love may be ancient but daisy captures the language of love best with its silence.... Daisy is appropriate in capturing the purity of the mind, heart, and soul. Thus, daisy is the ultimate symbol of inner sanctity.

There are other daisy flower meanings too, which are not romantic in nature. A daisy hints at a wrapped up secret and even points at keeping it hidden. Thus, daisy symbolizes truth too. It stands for the concealed truth, away from everyone else's notice. When a daisy was given in public, it meant a transfer of secret from the giver to the receiver."

~dgreetings.com~