In the past month, I’ve upgraded my DSLR to a Canon 6D. I’ve also acquired 2 new lenses, a 85mm f/1.8 and a 35mm f/1.4. I’ve committed myself to a Clickin Moms membership. I’m still reading tutorials late into the … Continue reading
After a brief sabbatical, I am back. Work has been physically exhausting and emotionally draining. Thankfully, I have a wonderful family waiting for me at home every night. Husband cooks dinner and juggles pre-K, pre-school, and well baby appointments. Tin … Continue reading
The month of December has kept us busier than busy. Tin Tin celebrated his 5th birthday on the 10th of the month, along with quite a few of his preK classmates. He was invited to 4 birthday parties this month. … Continue reading
I am thankful for so many things this year, especially for new family and friends. The addition of Princess Lei to our family has been the greatest blessing this year. She is nearly 4 months old. In the past month, … Continue reading
In the span of a week, we have met new kin, celebrated a birthday, dropped by the neighbors for treats, and passed out pinwheels. Hence the reference to Nickelodeon’s first show Pinwheel: Pinwheel, pinwheel, spinning around. Look at my Pinwheel and … Continue reading
Fall might be my favorite time of the year. For a brief moment, the weather is perfect. For a flash in time, the trees are jewel-colored as the leaves change. Fall activities are plentiful. This weekend it was hard to … Continue reading
Four days on. Four days off. Four days on. I have thankfully been able to ease back into work. My patients must have missed me. No “no shows,” and I even snuck in some walk-in appointments. I often feel like … Continue reading
All good things must come to an end. And so, it is with a very heavy heart that I say goodbye to maternity leave. I tried to make the most of my final days and distract myself with one of … Continue reading
Yesterday, on the way home from school, Tin Tin picked out a hammock for the bunnies at the pet store. Once we arrived home, he immediately went to check on the bunnies and show them their new home accessory. A … Continue reading
This morning I woke up and embraced another milestone. It’s my birthday, and I have reached the middle age. Thanks to maternity leave, I had the luxury of partying all day. Baby Lei let me sleep in until 7:30 this … Continue reading
So finally, after much anticipation, meet Stacie & Nancy. Husband and Tin Tin picked up two female (hopefully) mini lops from the bunny farm on Saturday. The boys had no objection to naming the bunnies after their aunts. Husband shot … Continue reading
Just when I was about to give up on this po dunk town, the heavens parted and out fell a Panera Bread. I could barely believe my eyes when I spied the shell of a building with the shiny Panera … Continue reading
We planned a surprise field trip for the boys on Saturday. First, we made the short trip to Adams, TN to visit Shade Tree Farm and Orchard for apple picking. I mistakingly thought we’d be picking apples in an orchard. … Continue reading
One year ago today I returned home from war. I still mourn the person I used to be, and the pieces of me I left behind in the dust. I feel guilty about memories I harbor in silence and angry … Continue reading
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