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Peace

Dec 21st, 2011 Mechelle & Jerome

Jerome and I had a chance to attend a Christmas concert at our church and heard a beautiful song with the lyrics, “Peace on Earth, The Promised One has come. Our God, Emmanuel.” The lyrics made me think about why we celebrate Christmas and why we buy gifts for those we love.

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Mechelle is a 'MOP'

Dec 21st, 2011 Mechelle

Say what? I had first heard about a group called MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) back in Oceanside while I was working fulltime. I had no idea what this group did or what it meant at all. Once we moved, I was now a new stay-at-home mom in a new town and I knew I needed to reach out and meet other moms.

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What's the score? I'm turning 4!

Jul 26th, 2011 Jerome & Mechelle

In the immortal words of Quincy, on one of Sophia's favorite cartoons - Little Einsteins, "I ... can ... not ... be ... LIEVE ... it!" Sophia's 4th birthday is just around corner. 

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Not a bad day ... met Britt Nicole & Pastor Greg Laurie

Jul 24th, 2011 Jerome & Mechelle

Today at Harvest Christian Fellowship, I got to meet Christian pop singer, Britt Nicole, while Mechelle got to say "Hello" to Pastor Greg Laurie.  Read on to check out her performance via webcast.  All in all, not a bad day for meeting two famous people ;-).

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Harvest Crusade 2011 Bumper Stickers

May 11th, 2011 Jerome

Picked up not one, but two Harvest Crusade 2011 Bumper Stickers over the weekend. "Why two?" ... Well this year, Harvest will be hosting two crusades in Southern California.  The first, in August at Angel Stadium and then the second, in September at Dodger Stadium.  On the performance roster this year that I'm looking forward to seeing are Lincoln Brewster, Jars of Clay, The Katinas, and Chris Tomlin - whoo hoo!  What's a "Harvest Crusade" anyway you may ask? read on to find out ...

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Officially Retiring the Infant Car Seat

May 6th, 2011 Jerome

We have officially retired the Graco infant car seat. You served us well these past 4 years - well done good and faithful servant :-)

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Jasper - Our Son - It's the big 1!

Apr 12th, 2011 Jerome and Mechelle

The day we took Jasper home, we all decided to lie down and take a nap together. My heart felt so full as I realized that our family was complete. Our son was home, he was safe and healthy, and our life as a family of four had begun.

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Merry Christmas - A Season of Change

Dec 23rd, 2010 Mechelle & Jerome

Do you embrace change or fear it? I believe most people have some fear or anxiety about making changes. That seems absolutely normal, we would not be human if we did not second guess our circumstances. Our family has experienced great change in 2010 ...

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Sophia the Big Sister

Dec 23rd, 2010 Mechelle

When Sophia met Jasper for the first time, she said, “Mommy, he came out of your tummy?”

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One Liners

Dec 23rd, 2010 Jerome & Mechelle

What can Jerome, Mechelle, Sophia and Jasper do in one sentence?

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Confessions of a Full Time Mom

Dec 23rd, 2010 Mechelle

When I was working full-time, I thought stay-at-home mom’s had a lot of time on their hands - boy, did I have some things to learn!

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Humbled by the swarm of birthday wishes

Oct 23rd, 2010 Jerome

I am truly overwhelmed and humbled by all of the wonderful birthday wishes from friends and family! Thank you Thank you.

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Look at me, I'm turning three!

Jul 25th, 2010 Jerome & Mechelle

Sophia's turning three - Happy Birthday!  Read on to see Sophia's "Top 10" significant events this past year, view her Amazon birthday wish list, and to post a personal birthday note.

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Saved by the lens filter + lens cap

Jan 22nd, 2010 Jerome

Late last month I had my first (and hopefully only) major accident with my Canon 5D Mark II - which would make a grown man cry. "I dropped it, and I heard glass shatter ..." - (loud gasps from the crowd)

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