freestyle workshop!

Just a little share of the mini book of "my favorite smiles" I'll be teaching at Scrapbook Oasis on May 27th with these girls....Emily, Rhonna, and Tia! What fun! xoxo

back track to...

Easter...just a few photos I wanted to share with family...



Mom, Reina and me----->









my love----->








sweet little sunshine Reina----->








Jody and Reina----->








My uncle Tom----->







Grandma----->




xoxox

Shabby & Beyond Scrapbooking Ideas...

is here! I was able to recieve a preview copy of this book. It's definitely inspiring! Should be in stores and on amazon soon but you can still preorder and save 10% on the Tweety Jill Publications site! Can't wait to share this one with Lilly since she's a cover girl now! xoxo

hidden treasure...

While I was out and about this weekend, I walked down these steps and had no idea how beautiful they were until I walked up them. Had to pull out my camera to be able to share this hidden treasure with you! xoxo

how fun is this?

Freestyle workshop at Scrapbook Oasis! Looking forward to it! xoxo

Happy Anniversary my love!

easter thyme!

Easter in the Henkel house with some fun little chickadees!

yummy chocolate treats!

eggs or chocolate? I'll let you guess...
hint-my mom would actually eat these eggs!

How would you like to be the winner of the golden ticket in the Easter Egg Hunt and win one of these? Yum!

a beautiful day...

in Escondido. Drove inland a tad last weekend and went on a hike at Daley Ranch. Think we will go back for a little picnic sometime. Really enjoyed it...great weather, company and environment...except the snake we stumbled upon...luckily no rattle. Wish I could remember the llama's name...now that's something you don't see everyday...a llama on a leash! xoxo

up, up and away...

Part 2! Here are a couple more photos that Dave took at the San Diego Wild Animal Park a few weeks ago. Amazing experience!

rewind...

Ava and Andrea---> Mindi and Lilly--->

back 2 weeks to Mindi's (my sis-in-law) birthday! Just a couple photos to share! Love my neices and sis-in-law!

Matt music?

Matt Nathanson--------> Matt Costa----------->
Found me some new music that I just love! How ironic that both artists are named Matt! Go take a listen to some "Matt" music...Matt Costa and Matt Nathanson! xoxo

In her element!

Can you believe how cute my mom is? Look at her hip shoes, darling little hat, fun umbrella and cool clothes! Love YOU mom! xoxo

Have you...

signed up for the Melissa Frances newsletter? They will be sending it out more frequently and don't want you to miss out on what's new and exciting with this delish company! xoxo

favorite places with favorite people!

What a great weekend! Yesterday Dave needed to borrow my mom's car to take a mattress out to his sister so it was a perfect opportunity for a mom/daughter day! Went to Scrapbook Oasis on the way up to LA to shop and Wendy at SO introduced us to Elsie Flannigan. She is adorable, positive and inspiring! Next time we'll have to take a class with her! Went to one of my favorite places for lunch, The Cheesecake Factory in Beverly Hills. Had a delish turkey burger! Would definitely order that again! Then worked our way over to another favorite place, Anthropologie....then Paper Source (another favorite)....and last but not least a new favorite for sure (recommended by Emily Falconbridge) Sweetpeas and Snapshots. I would love to live in that store! What a treasure that place is! Can't wait to go back! Thanks mom for such a nice day!

Today was spent with Dave at Daley Ranch in Escondido. Hiked about 3 miles and came home sunburned. Felt good to get some exercise and sunshine. Can't wait to get our pictures loaded...will be sure to share. Hope you all had a great weekend! xoxo

love it...

love the blue chair, the handmade flowers (thanks mom!) and that silly cat! Wanted to get some more photos posted on the blogaroo this week of my sis-in-laws birthday party and the "balloon" day but I've just been informed that I need more space on my computer so will have that project this weekend. TGIF for sure! xoxo

3 cheers for...

Netflix! Watched Mona Lisa Smile last night and was so inspired! It's a good reminder to follow your dreams! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! xoxo

up, up and away...

in my beautiful balloon! Yesterday Dave and I went to the
San Diego Wild Animal Park and went up 400 feet to view the park at a different angle! What a great experience! I'll have more photos to share once he uploads all his photos into the computer. If you get the chance, you should try riding in this yellow balloon! xoxo

18 years ago today...

...my 'drummer boy' and I started dating! A few weeks later, he took me to my high school prom! I love having this memory... and I still carry the photo around with me in my wallet. (check out the 80's hair!) ~ I am so blessed to call you 'my husband and my best friend!' Love you! xoxo

what a cutie...

and this boy can sing and write songs! Can you believe he's only 17? Thanks mom for pointing Teddy Geiger out to me! You gotta check out his cool site too! Love it! my new favorite for sure! xoxo