Soon. Just, please, a little longer still.

I know everyone is looking forward to cooler weather, acorns, colorful leaves, and pumpkin spice lattés.  But I'm digging my heels into the last ounces of summer that I can.  I know we're in the middle of September.  But I don't care.  I love the heat.  I love the hot summer nights.  I know I'm the minority here.  And I'm okay with that.  Fall will be here soon enough.  And really, Fall/Winter/Spring: isn't it all the same down here?  The overcast cool mornings, the rainy days, the lack my friend, the sun.  

Yes, I'm looking forward to cardigans, boots, coffee any time of the day.  I am.  No, really, I am.  I'm just not in a rush to get there.  

Weekend shots:

Titus had a car theme 1st birthday party.  Milo stole his birthday present.  

Jonas looks on to see if I'm going to do anything about.  I didn't.

The Hacker milking his birthday month as long as he can.

The birthday crew.

Abuelito's love is the best kind.

In protest to Fall:

I will enjoy the Fall season.  Just...not yet.  

Happy Monday. 

Happy Birthday Mr. Zamora

Yesterday was the Hacker's Birthday.  Yes, on 9/11.  

Like the rest of the country, we remembered the tragedies that occurred on 9/11.  We prayed for the families and loved ones who lost, and cried as stories were retold.

However, for us, we also celebrated my wonderful husband.

We had family over for dinner on Friday night.  It was nice to get together and enjoy a mellow and delicious meal together.  

Yesterday, he wanted to take Dex to the dog park.  So we did.

It was one of the more mellow birthdays for him.  No balloons, very few candles, but lots and lots of love.  

We decided not to have all the pomp and circumstance, considering we're getting ready for our house inspection.  It's tomorrow!  We're praying all will go well with that.

So, Happy Birthday to the Hacker. I love you.

To everyone else, Happy Monday,

I'll be doing laundry,

Kristin

Mom's Birthday

Its my mom's birthday today.

 No I will not reveal her age, because a lady never reveals another's secrets.

Yes it was just my dad's birthday a week ago.  

My parents are 6 days apart, give or take a couple of years.

My mom
loves her Handy Hubby, her kids, her grandkids, great-grandkids.

My mom is cool as ice.

And yet, somehow, stays grounded for us common folk.

She taught me how to cook,

.....and that it's okay if it gets a bit messy.

But it's not just my mom's birthday.

It's my namesake, Aunt Faith's birthday too!

You see? They're twins!

Aren't they cute?

So let's all wish them a Happy Birthday.

You two are timeless.

Happy Birthday Aunt Faith.

Happy Birthday Mom.

I love you very much, 

Kristin

An Oldie, but Goodie

Today is my Dad's 71st birthday. 

Let me tell you a little about him.

He is father, a grandfather, and a great-grandfather. 

After this photo he threw a piece of bread at his grandson, missed, and hit a lady in the head at another table.

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My dad is a man of God who adores his wife.

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Whenever the Hacker would take me out on a date, he is the protective father who never failed to say, "Remember, you have my 'pride & joy' with you." 

He is the "behind-the-scenes" man who takes care of the little things to make life easier for his family.

 
He is the hardest worker I know, as well as the biggest comedian.

Did I say that he's 71 today?  'Cause he is.

Happy Birthday, Daddy, I love you.

Love, 

Kristin