Raining Tacos.

While we were in the city we spotted this cute mural with raining tacos and since it's Tuesday thought it was fitting to post it today! Noah is always such a good sport at taking pictures and the umbrella painted on the wall was perfect for his height. I captured this picture of him and it's hard to believe that he is in fact growing up. I hope that as long as we find spots in the city that are picture worthy that he will always oblige to taking pictures. The mural is part of Ottos tacos which permanently closed during the pandemic. I never got the chance to eat there but when I looked it on yelp their tacos looked delicious. Too bad I didn't get to try them. Not sure if they'll ever open back up but this location was in the west village on 88th street I believe. Anyway, happy Tuesday and go eat some tacos! 

STOP. ASIAN. HATE!

There is still so much separation going on in the world today and this time they are targeting the asian Americans. My heart  goes out out to all the families of those who were shot and killed in Atlanta recently. I do know how it feels to be outcasted but the way that the black and asian American people have been targeted has been cruel and my heart is completing ill from all the hate that is going on in the world today. Last summer it was all about defunding the police and people of color were being oppressed and although that still goes on in many ways I do have hope that as long as I continue to raise my kids to love one another no matter what race, gender, or nationality they are that the world will become a much lovelier space of unity. Right now is the time to begin. Right now is the time to express our words and to defend our asian American friends. Don't be silent. Let us help them. Let us help them to spread the word to Stop Asian Hate. 

9/11 Remembered.

 

Such a powerful mural by Kobra street art which is located in New York city. 19 years later and this day will always be remembered. We will never forget the 343 brave firefighters who sacrificed their lives on September 11. This day changed countless families, our nation, and the course of history forever. We must stand with those who have secured our freedoms at home and abroad. To love God and one another. And continually pray for our leaders of this nation. 

This mural is painted in honor of our firefighters and it was a very teachable moment for Noah. Although he knows what happened in 2001years before he was born it's a great reminder for me as well to remember and never forget what happened here. God bless the 343 firefighters and their families. 

It's Valentine's Day!

I've been taking advantage of going to the city a lot lately. There is always something new popping up. Whether it's a flower flash, a pop up museum or an art mural. Being that it's the month of Valentine's Day various artists come out and create art on the streets of New York. I am amazed at the talent these artists have and how intricate they draw in detail. Some of their artwork have been on the walls for years and some have been painted over but nonetheless no matter where you walk in New York there is always some beautiful artwork to look at! It's been fun having Lexie be my personal photographer, and to be taking her on these adventures with me before she's off on her church mission! 

Panic has set in, and people are definitely taking it to the extreme. We’re using common sense, practicing caution, and going about our day (while enjoying those sunny rays!!)

Inspirational Thought For The Week...

"For beautiful eyes look for the good in others, for beautiful lips speak only words of kindness, and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." 

-Audrey Hepburn

A Few Snippets From Mother's Day Weekend!

Lately, I feel as if I have been running my Instagram account on full mode with little captions and stories instead of writing longer, blog-journal entries and feel as if I'm neglecting this little blog. I love writing about our adventures and outings, but the time of my life right now seems that posting our little moments on Instagram is more efficient than my blog but then my guilty conscious gives in and tells me to keep this blog going. After all, it is pretty much being documented for my posterity. 

What Valentine's Day Means To Me.

So I decided to do a little bit of an "early spring cleaning" and grabbed my little storage box where I store all my memorabilia such as cards from every occasion, playbills, concert tickets, photos, etc. As I was looking through this box I stumbled upon a ton of valentine cards that Jon gave me. I remember when he used to give me a card and send me flowers on Valentines day when I used to work as well as when I decided to be a stay at home mom. We always exchanged valentine gifts for the first few years of our married life, but as the kids got older life and age crept up on us we don't really do the gift exchange anymore. Since my kids have grown, especially my girls I've realized that even though cards, flowers, diamonds, and candy are dandy and all...valentines day doesn't have to be all about that.