What a beauty!

I caught this little guy on our rose tree today.

I love dragonflies (almost as much as turtles), and my favorite color is seafoam green, so naturally this beautiful guy caused an almost obsessive need to grab my camera. He sat so still as I inched up, I just know that someone was helping me get my shot. They never sit that still!

1st day of school 2011!

Today is the first day of second grade for Danny (or Daniel, as he is known at school) and sixth grade for Megan.

I can't believe how much they've grown up over the summer. I'm dealing wih some mixed emotions today, as they will never again be in the same school. Megan and Danny, we love you so much!

Happy Anniversary, George!

When I look back on the last 12 years, all I can think is that I am so lucky to have you. You are dedicated to making this family solid and I am proud to call you my husband. I love you, always.

Harry Potter, finally!

Well, we finally got around to seeing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 this weekend. Wow, what a satisfying ending to a phenomenal series. As we were discussing it on the ride home, George and I both agreed that you don't often see a movie series in which all of the movies are equally good. Even with different directors and creation staff, each Harry Potter film rivals the others. It took us a while, but I'm so glad we finally made it. Seeing Danny punching the air in victory at the defeat of each "bad guy" was priceless.

Green salsa is the bomb!

Oh green salsa! How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love you on tacos, I love you on chips. I love you in breakfast burritos, quesadillas and dips. OK, terrible attempt at rhyming, but you get the message. The green salsa at Moe's is so fresh, I have to take an extra container home every time we go. The only competition Moe's may have is from El Jalisco's tomatillo sauce. Super spicy, and awesome!