oh, thank heaven.

...for little girls {as i believe the saying goes}.

well, this here little girl happens to be a very special one. my sweet goddaughter.

meet priscilla.

she's pretty precious, to say the least. a spit fire in her own way, who loves ballerina poses, candy, and tea parties more than anything on the planet. i can already tell she is growing up to be a sassy and confident young lady who can hold her own, and is not afraid to express her own personal style. that's what we need more of in this world, don't you think? fearless little girls.

i can't wait for the day when she can come to me with anything she needs. gina, will you help me with my homework? oh my gosh! that boy kissed me on the cheek! will you help teach me to drive?

oh yes, i can't wait to be there every step of the way. i vow to the best godmamma i can possibly be {what an underrated role it is}.

the other day i received a text message from mom:
also, went to say hi to jami and the girls and priscilla made you a necklace. amy, rich, and i got a pink piece of paper. think she likes you the best? lol

exhibit a.

the newest jewels to add to the collection. i wore it to work last week, paired with a simple white tee and a red scarf. it really tied in the colors nicely. whether or not she likes me the best, i love homemade gifts. and, for this one, i'm incredibly thankful.

sunday soup.

it's no secret i love me some soup, especially in the winter. however, i do not discriminate toward any season even if it's a scorcher outside.

last year i wrote about whipping up one of my absolute faves, and even coined a soup of my very own {it's all about getting creative, dolls! don't be shy}.

well, i happened to receive a very thoughtful and incredibly sweet gift that couldn't be more right up my alley {thank you for your uncanny kindness. seriously. from the bottom of my heart}.

a sunday soup cookbook! the opportunities are endless, and i can't wait to dive right in and experiment. it just so happens that sunday is the perfect day to whip up a delicious batch of soup and it's coincidentally the day i do all of my mixing and simmering. how positively perfect.

here's to stirring! 

yoga envy.

yup, i just used the "p" word on it's all happening. how racy of me! it's that good, though, i promise! remember when i gasped at this photo?

well, this video i'm about to show you left me jaw-dropped and wanting more...



if you are able to pull your eyes away from this perfect specimen of a yogi, you'll notice what makes this video even sexier is the certain male in bed and the stunning apartment with a view.

here's to hoping i can achieve every bit of grace, delicacy, and lightness that she has in her practice. add it to the goals, my friends. and, add it to the moments to recreate. kisses!

you are what you do not breathe out.*

it's a full moon! she exclaimed. each and every month, without fail. i knew something was up.

and then she immediately thought of the childhood rhyme from one of her very favorite chapter books.

i see the moon

the moon sees me

the moon sees the one i long to see

so god bless the moon

and god bless me

and god bless the one i long to see

surely, every full moon she gazed at that bright, glowing sphere, singing to herself, and blessing the ones she wished were closer.

{here you go... in case you want to check out our full moon calendar for twenty twelve so you don't miss them, my loves. and remember, i love you to the moon and back.}


*title of this post stolen as a direct quote from the one and only. what a perfect monday night.

nostalgia.

so, college wasn't my most faaaaavorite time of life {i know, i know what you're thinking, it's supposed to be "the best four years of your life!" but, see, i much prefer the years i'm living now}.

i'm still beyond grateful for ucsb. it's changed my life for the absolute better, and given me the most amazing friends, many of which live just blocks away. and, if not less than a mile, only a hop-skip-and-a-jump to different cities. how blessed we are.

it also turns out that santa barbara is one of the most amazing places on earth. i realize that's a powerful statement, and i really do mean it. a hidden gem - if you will - full of surfers, yogis, and young families {to name a few}.

a coworker and fellow alum sent me this beyond awesome webcam of campus point. it makes me nostalgic for the countless runs i took along the lagoon at sunset.

it's funny... we grow up and move on with our lives, but some things never change. this spot is a place for new people to discover, it's their time. i don't know about you, but i could stare at the passing runners, bikers, and surfers for hours and smile with a heart full of memories.

happy weekend!

be mindful.

sweethearts, how are your twenty twelves? i miss you.

you know, i've never been one to make resolutions (goal setting, yes). however, i suppose in two thousand nine this blog was born as a promise to write down five things a day i was thankful for. and, well, it worked.

resolution - derived from resolve - implies to convert or transform. i hope that we are always moving in the direction of becoming the best versions of ourselves. january seems to symbolize fresh starts and rebirth, so now is as good a time as any.

may we be approach this year with fluidity.

thus far, i've received some great advice. both from wise yogis, no less.

this one told me to be mindful. i love that word, don't you? let's be aware of it all.

and this one constantly reminds me that you are exactly where you should be and everything that's happened in your life has built and prepared you for this moment. this phenomenon is one of the most grounding in all the world and makes you grateful for the good and the bad because inevitably in that moment you are okay. and happy.

this year, i vow to remember these two pieces of advice. i hope you do too!

{tree me and glitter me}.