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Music & Lyrics

Posted on October 19, 2010 Written by Tonya

I love music and poetic lyrics that really make you think, remember and smile.Some words are so powerful that I wait for my favorite lines every time I hear certain songs. Sometimes, they're in the chorus and other times, I have to listen a little … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: lyrics, music

A New Zip Code

Posted on October 18, 2010 Written by Tonya

It's official, we're moving back to the OC!For those of you that don't know, Orange County is one hour north (give or take) of where we live now. When Todd and I met, I had been living in the OC for eight years. It'll be good to be back.Our San Diego … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: change, friends, move

In Memoriam

Posted on October 15, 2010 Written by Tonya

Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. - Eskimo Proverb Kathryn Ruppert AdamsNovember 10, 1948 - October 15, 2007 … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: KRA, loss, milestones, MSA, photos, quotes

I Take It All Back

Posted on October 14, 2010 Written by Tonya

It's humbling to recall all the things you said you'd never do when you became a mom back before you became a mom and had responsibilities or an SUV or your house looked like Babies R Us threw up all over it.Here are just a few of mine:I swore I'd … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: list, lovey, parenthood, TV

In Treatment

Posted on October 14, 2010 Written by Tonya

I have been dreading writing about this because I haven't got my head fully wrapped around it yet, so please bear with me and as always, any words of advice and/or comfort that you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Shortly after my parents … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: aunt leah, depression, difficult subjects, loss, miscarriage, therapy, word up yo Tagged With: aunt leah, depression, loss, miscarriage, therapy, word up yo

Father & Son

Posted on October 13, 2010 Written by Tonya

On the way to dinner the other night, I captured one of my favorite photos to date of Lucas and his dad.I mean, are you kidding me?This is a pure vanilla ice cream with melted ooey gooey chocolate and rainbow sprinkles on top kind of love!This post … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: photos, TBW, warm fuzzy, wordless wednesdays

Family

Posted on October 12, 2010 Written by Tonya

They lift you up. They let you down. They make your head spin and eyes roll. They borrow money you know you'll never see again. They lend a hand when you need it most. They are heirlooms and hand-me-downs. They know you better than anyone else … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: family, poem Tagged With: family, poem

Spinach & Feta Turkey Burgers – Tasty Tuesdays 3

Posted on October 12, 2010 Written by Tonya

I don't cook, but when I do, I am very proud of myself and like to share my recipes. But only the ones that turn out well and the ones my son enjoys. This was another successful dinner and so, so easy, even I could pull it off! Spinach and Feta … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: cooking, tasty tuesdays

All Aboard

Posted on October 11, 2010 Written by Tonya

Yesterday, I took Lucas to LA to spend the day with his aunt Leah and her friend Tracy, who was visiting from New York.The four of us went to the famed Griffith Park and enjoyed Travel Town, an outdoor train museum.Lucas is obsessed with trains … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: aunt leah, la, outing, photos

The Briefcase

Posted on October 11, 2010 Written by Tonya

Always when I least expect it, something will stop me right in my tracks and make me yearn to see my father again or just hear his voice one more time. I think they're called grief attacks and they come out of nowhere; it might be a song on the … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: loss, MSA Tagged With: loss, MSA

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