Pretty Peony Blog
This morning, while husband was drinking his coffee and looking out the kitchen window, he saw a hawk as it perched on the neighbor's satellite dish. He yelled for the family to come look so I grabbed the camera and ran toward the kitchen. The hawk stayed there for about 2 hours! Instead of taking... Continue Reading →
I'm not in any urgent need for more makeup but ended up buying more than I'll ever wear anyway when I dropped by Ulta to only buy shampoo and conditioner. Makeup is my weakness. I should know better than to drop by Ulta with only my 5-year-old who actually helped me pick out the Glinda... Continue Reading →
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Teddy is so attached to husband that when he steps out, she'll wait by the door.
This morning, husband and I surprised the girls each with a stuffed animal, a chocolate heart, and a card. They loved it as usual.
{photo courtesy of IMDb} "I suppose in the end, the whole of life becomes an act of letting go, but what always hurts the most is not taking a moment to say good-bye." ~Pi Patel The family went to see Life of Pi over the weekend. I heard great reviews about this movie so my... Continue Reading →
Kylie got a pretty dress today but she didn't want to try it on (it was mail delivered). "Nah. I don't like it." She said initially but changed her mind when I held the dress out at eye level to her. She is so picky with clothes that sometimes I just want to give her... Continue Reading →
Jade husband and I bought when we first got married. 2012 was a ride. Hoping for an exciting 2013. 🙂 Kylie and Teddy.
This morning, while my 5-year-old came out from the study after watching a Super Mario YouTube video to play Super Mario Bros. on TV, I asked her, "Can you bring me that glass cup on the coffee table (her cup, btw) so I can put it in the dishwasher?" She replied, "I'm not here for... Continue Reading →
It's New Year's Eve and I'll be celebrating the new year with my kids and husband. We will be toasting to the new year with bubbly grape juice and making a goal list. Earlier today, the family took some photos. Our last photos of the year! I had my 10-year-old take photos of me and... Continue Reading →
From My Corner of the Universe 