Why do you need 7 steps to stay connected to your partner during an argument? For one thing, marital fights are can get highly emotional. Fighting is common, even healthy for a marriage. Some arguments can be more intense than others though, so taking some steps to ensure you don’t completely blow your top can […] Read more…
July 2013 archive
Caption this: Toys wanting to escape
How would you caption this photo? 😉 I was washing Timmy’s toys one afternoon then set them by the window to dry. Their random poses caught me by surprise. It looks like they’re trying to escape! Read more…
The Gift of An Ordinary Day: Appreciate the small things
“The Gift of An Ordinary Day” by Katrina Kenison is so simple in its message but it brings the tears on every time I watch it. Thanks to Em for sharing this video with me. My son is turning 4 years old next month. I’m amazed everyday by how fast he’s changing. We do many […] Read more…
Mahjong-Themed Birthday Party
Mahjong birthday! H’s grandmother celebrated her 90th birthday last June. She loves the color green and, you guessed it, mahjong! Check out how her love of the game was reflected in her birthday festivities: Mahjong Cupcakes These chocolate cupcakes were so delicious. They were made more festive with these characters from mahjong tiles. Awesome, right? Read more…
A Father Films His Baby Every Day for a Year
A father films his baby every day for a year and produces this heartwarming video. We often say “our kids are growing up so fast!” and so we try to chronicle their years through pictures and videos. One father, English photographer and video blogger Sam Cornwell, documented every single day of his newborn son’s life. […] Read more…
Green Tea Yogurt: Happy Food
We all have our happy food — lately mine has been green tea yogurt from Red Mango. My After-Office Treat! Read more…
On Martial Arts & Marriage
Every weekend morning, my husband kisses my son and I goodbye to pursue a long-time hobby of his: martial arts. He’s been into his training for a couple of years now. It’s a Saturday morning routine I know not to combat with. It is, after all, a passion of his. Kali Basic Knife Sparring: Guro […] Read more…