Summer Days

Dear Diary,
All we need is a little sun, sea and our friend Dolphy!  It's our happy place :)

Punta Mita

Dear Diary,
To celebrate Jeff turning 50, I booked a trip for two to the Four Seasons in Punta Mita.  For 5 nights and 6 days we slept in, laid on the beach, swam, shopped, walked (a lot) and surfed.  We loved the quiet and beauty of the resort.  One afternoon we walked a few miles to town, then took a bus to Puerto Vallarta to shop.  Another day Jeff found a spot a couple miles down to surf.  The food was soooo good.  The weather was warm and humid.  Our room was luxurious and comfortable.  It was a wonderful peaceful getaway and a chance for us to enjoy each other and our surroundings.  Our honeymoon like getaway was worth every penny!  So thankful for our experience!

 

 Breakfast every morning with this beautiful view.

Our beach.

Loved the restaurants.

Loved the ocean.

Green, green, green.

Lewes Beach

Dear Diary,
Spending the day in Delaware on the beach with my favorite people.  It doesn't get much better than this!

Life Is Better With Friends

Dear Diary,
The gift of time is precious.  Last Sunday I met my beautiful friends for dinner in Manhattan Beach.  Making time to nourish our friendships is important for my health, happiness, and overall life balance.  Quality time with friends can be productive personal time as well.  They bring joy, perspective, support and knowledge to the table.  I'm grateful every time we're together.  Thanks Ang, Sherry, Michelle and Missy for always taking time to meet, eat, laugh and share.

Palm Springs Weekend

Dear Diary,
Our weekend away was long overdue.  Palm Springs has always had a special place in my heart.  From 7th grade through college, the desert weekends were a big part of my life.  My 2nd home growing up was filled with memories strolling the strip with girlfriends, relaxing by the pool and shopping the Palm Desert Mall.  It's been years since my parents sadly sold the condo and years since Jeff and I have been back.  We rented a friend's condo on the Palm Desert Golf Course with a private pool.  It was perfect!  Ginny and Gene joined us as we swam, played golf, road the golf cart non stop, shopped on Palm Canyon and enjoyed dinner at Kobe Steakhouse and Las Casuelas.  We also met up with Jeff's friends and clients, Bob and Lenny Foster and spent quality time with cousins Krista and Constnace (love them!).  I enjoyed reminiscing and taking in the new sites! We all had a great time and can't wait to go back when it cools down this Fall.

Jessie and Gigi

Josette and Van

Love cousin Krista!

Dairy Queen

Kobe Steakhouse

Gene and Ginny

Krista and Teeney!

In The Moment

Enjoying some time in the Palm Springs sun... Heaven!

Smile From Within

Dear Diary,
It's simple!  My smile is my best feature.  Smiling comes natural to me, it's easy and feels good.  Sure, I don't always feel like smiling, but when I do, I start feeling better.  Smiling spreads joy and builds relationships.  Smiles are powerful, fun and free.  Show your inner beauty on the outside with your beautiful smile and boost your happiness and the happiness in others :)