tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85954899038064498902024-03-06T22:25:59.197-08:00it's the little things...Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.comBlogger525125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-80960107155081773772009-10-29T14:33:00.000-07:002009-10-29T14:35:21.960-07:00abc's talk of alabama!!!<embed width="'320'" height="'280'" flashvars="'&image="http://www.acc-tv.com/images/abc3340/news/vidcap_toa81309jewelry.jpg&file="http://www.acc-tv.com/sites/abc3340/news/stories//video/toa81309jewelry.flv'" quality="'high'" scale="'noscale'" salign="'LT'" type="'application/x-shockwave-flash'" pluginspage="'http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer'" src="'http://cfc.abc3340.com/mediaplayer.swf'" wmode="'transparent'"></embed><embed flashvars="&image=http://www.acc-tv.com/images/abc3340/news/vidcap_toa81309jewelry.jpg&file=http://www.acc-tv.com/sites/abc3340/news/stories//video/toa81309jewelry.flv" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="LT" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" src="http://cfc.abc3340.com/mediaplayer.swf" wmode="transparent" height="280" width="320"></embed><br /><br />*come visit my new blog <a href="http://lisaleonardonline.com/blog">HERE</a>.Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-62527611493792797102009-07-16T22:06:00.000-07:002009-07-16T22:08:56.479-07:00come visit us!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxj8WfZZJENMWFTZ5KQAUbLrVO6rUUJDioxPqlbCrUlnp0Rspm1qRxVXWtFUqpmi-QFeIaDcdArLNXUwQTFtQ-ve8Jqkbrfrs7IvpA0URjHe7ZAHYvP1g9uto-m7519JgbC9S5weGrdKAk/s1600-h/laundry+line+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 157px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9rBBXA_77UtGVT7rWkPa6RpsLEo-VigLFc_jLEiw3gANhJF7_TRO5xZd8wQwS-JOJdcU2dbeEaURU8VqAW9jUzUFCYfKtaJFUXDkMV-gpaSAVfFfC97bicgD4Ydj0r-nBnR3uuo0R1IfF/s400/laundry+line.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359291490689450642" border="0" /></a><br />at our new site <a href="http://lisaleonardonline.com">lisaleonardonline.com</a>Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-17331158827911954352008-09-28T21:29:00.000-07:002008-09-28T21:34:27.042-07:00goodbye. hello!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgow9ZqcxKGki4xlyH-zwh7hED2O8lI5QR8KUrQPXiGSVnp-4NSaiGDn7T4qIikmijOKUVoKQr0LU6ijHTttEvMAPxLEjp02IHasGlDw76eIU4lEz2uIJBcg2FvA6dU17UM03fvkQgmw6Ik/s1600-h/DSC_0094.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgow9ZqcxKGki4xlyH-zwh7hED2O8lI5QR8KUrQPXiGSVnp-4NSaiGDn7T4qIikmijOKUVoKQr0LU6ijHTttEvMAPxLEjp02IHasGlDw76eIU4lEz2uIJBcg2FvA6dU17UM03fvkQgmw6Ik/s400/DSC_0094.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251296922367371538" border="0" /></a>it's done! come visit me over at my new <span style="font-size:180%;"><a href="http://lisaleonardonline.com/blog/">blog</a></span>.</div>Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-84677286456408750752008-09-24T11:32:00.000-07:002008-09-24T11:34:16.123-07:00new blog<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGFlc7Myyzz3qtkhZm4gRxsQW7S9Mw8H9ksKeEpMSfbU6dBHvU4kb5Wc-m9eIjejTFiGw1tlf7nE1KceQMbz3de9fXAQtveOBJfD7S3YiGHChOG5R4rg_IrDk7adyHX1scee-dcOeIiQ62/s1600-h/DSC_0038.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGFlc7Myyzz3qtkhZm4gRxsQW7S9Mw8H9ksKeEpMSfbU6dBHvU4kb5Wc-m9eIjejTFiGw1tlf7nE1KceQMbz3de9fXAQtveOBJfD7S3YiGHChOG5R4rg_IrDk7adyHX1scee-dcOeIiQ62/s400/DSC_0038.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249657837884617586" border="0" /></a>hi friends! i am moving to a new blog, my home address is staying the same LOL! it's taking a bit longer than i expected so hang in there.Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-58650419194888472272008-09-22T18:33:00.000-07:002008-09-22T18:34:05.929-07:00I'm moving...to another address. more details soon!Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-62391163005962751922008-09-22T07:01:00.000-07:002008-09-22T07:08:44.231-07:00weekend<div style="text-align: center;">this weekend amid pizza with friends, pancakes and errands we grabbed a quick lunch in Cayucos and took a few pics.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiea1arAMJcvLWXr-s_a1HEGj30ufMZOHCrUMS_DG_n5xi9bOBjLcAUN5VFSxEsRlwueJjQJ0fwG3g7HNHApifpHnJVTkRWmSP_P-2FVw3pjIu3DoBKS0aDoxOPO81SwfT-q4GU8rTrNps8/s1600-h/DSC_0076.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv8rUAPWbrYdnoDoPPnAOwKhmElHoyb3XJ2eI992gjjOS7iMZxHEha-kkvnnzAY7ZCANed29QenxwiMXXKWu6gBd5iXsi3UWe00YEhFF_4dr4wY19Ma7518H3wVoEzI5k3niDpakeg9rxB/s400/DSC_0085.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248846377408495954" border="0" /></a><br />often fall is more beautiful than summer on the central coast and saturday was gorgeous!<br /> have a happy monday!!<br /></div>Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-14665783427992757012008-09-19T07:00:00.000-07:002008-09-19T07:00:00.146-07:00david<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBmHx3aw96xNbOEMJh-q29Kme5JSfdseSEsigjkufzu1qd9_c0ocoiIVRK-V4eLJCN1A8Bl9M9ZFjJemkCmqzOGrcH0NvX42FrJ1uFprjrR2Gcllnfr9dsFMyVU6AQCNUkkyksR1WAw0FU/s1600-h/DSC_0078.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBmHx3aw96xNbOEMJh-q29Kme5JSfdseSEsigjkufzu1qd9_c0ocoiIVRK-V4eLJCN1A8Bl9M9ZFjJemkCmqzOGrcH0NvX42FrJ1uFprjrR2Gcllnfr9dsFMyVU6AQCNUkkyksR1WAw0FU/s400/DSC_0078.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247584348554222354" border="0" /></a>i snapped this picture when david was about 3 months old. i thought it would be so cute to have him in the bucket, but as soon as i put him inside, he fell right to sleep. guess it was a cozy bucket!!<br /><br />we've started to get in a groove with his classroom. his teacher is great. he has a 1:1 aide with him all the time now and she is getting to know his ins and outs. i am trying to be a patient, rational mommy to keep from falling to pieces. he is just so dang small, i worry about him. i should definitely say that david is loving school and is always happy to be there. <br /><br />i'll be doing some work on my blog in the next couple days, stayed tuned for some fun changes!<br /><br /></div>Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-71977038956368705372008-09-18T07:00:00.000-07:002008-09-18T07:00:00.600-07:00victoria magazine<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKzRbTi3cvYay18DIGa0-Gv-Qcn4tjJSZo3Gsy3-7y3lDet357bcBer_xcDJKyyh-v4Y9tXVvhvwv-3dHKXj3Ive_D-dPLjM9tqHeLIHzO4RZYsYZ_AbeG5kuHTOqrtsyNzhRZEFSyTPv2/s1600-h/DSC_0085.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKzRbTi3cvYay18DIGa0-Gv-Qcn4tjJSZo3Gsy3-7y3lDet357bcBer_xcDJKyyh-v4Y9tXVvhvwv-3dHKXj3Ive_D-dPLjM9tqHeLIHzO4RZYsYZ_AbeG5kuHTOqrtsyNzhRZEFSyTPv2/s400/DSC_0085.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247233378358948562" border="0" /></a>victoria magazine invited me to create some necklaces for their readers. this magazine is such a beautiful publication. from the photos, to the snippets of poetry to the thick glossy pages, its an inspiration and i am so honored to be a part of it. grab a copy while you're out, i promise you will love it!!Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-74488704385550000382008-09-16T06:57:00.000-07:002008-09-17T06:58:02.683-07:00dreaming.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgQ3OsNGo4jOrxO5RrCSYX02o5AdaT0bcnfaXRxMZ8X-tqj_jbvbx57mVWeVzOHr4VT0mypJguoQ5KYyj6s-gyjkDmUjppF9mgCSBS_l6I8JR87xTxfYgT1dXc4zCrXD_DlY9MLH3Mm37I/s1600-h/DSC_0079.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgQ3OsNGo4jOrxO5RrCSYX02o5AdaT0bcnfaXRxMZ8X-tqj_jbvbx57mVWeVzOHr4VT0mypJguoQ5KYyj6s-gyjkDmUjppF9mgCSBS_l6I8JR87xTxfYgT1dXc4zCrXD_DlY9MLH3Mm37I/s400/DSC_0079.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246323791190021394" border="0" /></a>live a simple life, slow days, homemade dinners with homemade desserts, sunlight filtering in the windows, kids running and playing outside. oh maybe i should mention, in this fantasy, i wouldn't be the one working on the farm, more like a farm bed and breakfast. hmmm, maybe just for a week?Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-41143493116240279242008-09-16T06:31:00.000-07:002008-09-16T06:31:38.134-07:00inspired.<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCzb6bysN4ASJ4U-MVtOBY6MHCH5z-KfyeGTq5XbNZ7judbr7NnlObeHlTV5jugvkutmz-A-RepywLvhrXhPcpTUpmnoyTeuu7XyPQisaccbwgcBj8oFqG1l4AodTQ-8EGvjHUcGZB_9sx/s1600-h/piggy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCzb6bysN4ASJ4U-MVtOBY6MHCH5z-KfyeGTq5XbNZ7judbr7NnlObeHlTV5jugvkutmz-A-RepywLvhrXhPcpTUpmnoyTeuu7XyPQisaccbwgcBj8oFqG1l4AodTQ-8EGvjHUcGZB_9sx/s400/piggy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246392760173724322" border="0" /></a>if you haven't seen <a href="http://flipflopsandapplesauce.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:180%;">flip flops and applesauce</span></a> (my twin sister's blog) lately<br />then head on over and check it out.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7C090FCQc7NN6zvFpdckCCkUnBAuPJ7FU5h15hnPzMKb5n92YL5R-g3RMulmZrnQ6mM8R2CfirbW7MgHdubYAHCyFJgiz_rtIP7zxB1rt3XQf1g9k60NA_yq_TqOu8mZusDa2IaDrYRFX/s1600-h/percival+002.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7C090FCQc7NN6zvFpdckCCkUnBAuPJ7FU5h15hnPzMKb5n92YL5R-g3RMulmZrnQ6mM8R2CfirbW7MgHdubYAHCyFJgiz_rtIP7zxB1rt3XQf1g9k60NA_yq_TqOu8mZusDa2IaDrYRFX/s400/percival+002.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246392765051518706" border="0" /></a>so, so creative and fun.<br /></div>Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-7199506877986020812008-09-15T07:15:00.000-07:002008-09-15T07:15:45.613-07:00two boys and one busy weekend.<div style="text-align: center;">david played the piano all weekend at nana & papa's house.<br />he taps out the sweetest little melodies one note at a time. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhggr03-j6Qy6uATPd1I72YJoX1pPX4NkxBNpVuqKR4Kq4dyUVXGVrht4Op9ia84MESnK3FVoasE9NET61H5uf_t8yWIAHCp6bTtH42UyiYKZRxhxNQPX-B9aa1_Ehh_RqPT7WJoeCkEnMj/s1600-h/DSC_0010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhggr03-j6Qy6uATPd1I72YJoX1pPX4NkxBNpVuqKR4Kq4dyUVXGVrht4Op9ia84MESnK3FVoasE9NET61H5uf_t8yWIAHCp6bTtH42UyiYKZRxhxNQPX-B9aa1_Ehh_RqPT7WJoeCkEnMj/s400/DSC_0010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246103325186223762" border="0" /></a><br />matty got some new rainboots (perfect for the 90 degree weather in fresno this weekend!),<br />add a cape and you're all set!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWH1LryJPHFrH8lmSFFbwpiyBbpEckRDuMcLlKTVn6YSvvGPR2ea5oz2BSbXmKKU1FjyZJLiMu54qnLc93l_8ZT3CRILZUZ8REIpjVplNsUJbdpxcuZ-rrGnT3XHpVYUB2c4Q4Q8Rc5eNP/s1600-h/DSC_0006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWH1LryJPHFrH8lmSFFbwpiyBbpEckRDuMcLlKTVn6YSvvGPR2ea5oz2BSbXmKKU1FjyZJLiMu54qnLc93l_8ZT3CRILZUZ8REIpjVplNsUJbdpxcuZ-rrGnT3XHpVYUB2c4Q4Q8Rc5eNP/s400/DSC_0006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246103323836508482" border="0" /></a><br />david wanted to sit on the tractor and he did not want to get off.<br />places to go, fields to plow.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRkVNz2hhFrdWFNr6L93qmYvO6J59-OpzyFySG51MyxAnU0SBiO0WB4LOEBohcG84N0s2Y_jmNP0NdWyMCY8O_vRsWPRdZfEQiLCTdWR4X2YYiS6lV1xQ30E58AnD_qgCRbbxTiRqvb1QU/s1600-h/DSC_0047.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRkVNz2hhFrdWFNr6L93qmYvO6J59-OpzyFySG51MyxAnU0SBiO0WB4LOEBohcG84N0s2Y_jmNP0NdWyMCY8O_vRsWPRdZfEQiLCTdWR4X2YYiS6lV1xQ30E58AnD_qgCRbbxTiRqvb1QU/s400/DSC_0047.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246103328330107186" border="0" /></a><br />off to save the world at lightening speed. have a great monday!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Ur5OTDlh5cIZX5yjFP91iAa7J6Af5lAMuopVzxTR9P_3RgTj0hgG8HWbeEI0ZsgNmu51Gt9JWBRkIra5aIyfKVhuSOKIXvd-PSuiwn9dA9oyMkSl-si_A6TavwaKG9yluZyVERgpsCbM/s1600-h/DSC_0003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Ur5OTDlh5cIZX5yjFP91iAa7J6Af5lAMuopVzxTR9P_3RgTj0hgG8HWbeEI0ZsgNmu51Gt9JWBRkIra5aIyfKVhuSOKIXvd-PSuiwn9dA9oyMkSl-si_A6TavwaKG9yluZyVERgpsCbM/s400/DSC_0003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246103330309623090" border="0" /></a>Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-80029784703841818692008-09-14T08:30:00.000-07:002008-09-14T08:32:40.779-07:00easy gift tags.<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslHkTXdGBbcEH67Ki25SbH9eitcpE9Y_lHG25i401OGc4lw5arqxGMaSZxhkrYtxIhGohWUo3v6s1-VnCWg93UTjN1hYjT1Nr9CKmTJd_rkmriy2x9LIKp5VebsFek2o4B_uBfq5YqgGl/s1600-h/DSC_0006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244908632650162834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslHkTXdGBbcEH67Ki25SbH9eitcpE9Y_lHG25i401OGc4lw5arqxGMaSZxhkrYtxIhGohWUo3v6s1-VnCWg93UTjN1hYjT1Nr9CKmTJd_rkmriy2x9LIKp5VebsFek2o4B_uBfq5YqgGl/s400/DSC_0006.JPG" border="0" /></a>for gift wrap i consistently use kraft paper boxes or craft bags.<br />i love the simplicity and the vintage look.<br /><br />i picked up an old children's book at an antique store for about $10. it was full of the sweetest drawings. i just ripped out some cute pics (i know, all the librarians are shuddering right now) and used double-sided tape to attach them to the manilla tags (available at staples, about $5 for 50). then i used my alphabet stamps and brown ink to add a word.<br /><br />it took me all of about 5 minutes, but aren't they cute?!<br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizdQwtg4tzYa2VBmIq7F9ruXbyi3NItt5gM39So0V38A_kRdE0vGguBduDMOR9D3iVyZLOfo0tz8hkDRrRNsAJ-fWZTyEnCFW6-k7W_HhIipYXwoGTYk4qdHpJD7TAG5ga6SnYCCIA1QaF/s1600-h/DSC_0007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244908634429729090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizdQwtg4tzYa2VBmIq7F9ruXbyi3NItt5gM39So0V38A_kRdE0vGguBduDMOR9D3iVyZLOfo0tz8hkDRrRNsAJ-fWZTyEnCFW6-k7W_HhIipYXwoGTYk4qdHpJD7TAG5ga6SnYCCIA1QaF/s400/DSC_0007.JPG" border="0" /></a>what's your favorite way to wrap a gift?<br /></div>Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-59331783084098335982008-09-12T07:12:00.000-07:002008-09-12T07:12:38.382-07:00friday, funday.<div style="text-align: center;">hurray for friday! it feels like a good excuse to celebrate...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLe50plLoUlvvzt9PCGIpJNdD1DjXJJrGgxkjCkbTALardHygrDwcB9TR_BIl6Jd17J5YqujUldvMNDvRjgorES2v79HSQG1_1LnjrGgUN5G5Ni_G5F_kIvircTKfTyVWelUPIE-893zk8/s1600-h/DSC_0010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLe50plLoUlvvzt9PCGIpJNdD1DjXJJrGgxkjCkbTALardHygrDwcB9TR_BIl6Jd17J5YqujUldvMNDvRjgorES2v79HSQG1_1LnjrGgUN5G5Ni_G5F_kIvircTKfTyVWelUPIE-893zk8/s400/DSC_0010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244906222867383442" border="0" /></a>*today only*<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">every order</span> is eligible a <span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >free pair of earrings</span>.<br />i love these earrings! they are so classic and simple.<br />two cream, freshwater pearls are strung on sterling earwires.<br />($16 value)<br /><br />in the notes section enter<br /><span style="font-size:130%;">free earring friday.<br /><br /><a href="http://lisaleonardonline.com/">now let's get shopping!!</a><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh_gcL2dn67xd9ziQbZx1IsaW_uDqG_k2dKrXj_7O9Bj4Goj8cGYUTsIX75SYpAQZahCBJHZqJyjBbKI5aGH7aleH7TWh95Ytdf5FJAogUOr_ckcusW_qtnNpgT7HY1WgZy8Xeyso8I6dw/s1600-h/DSC_0011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh_gcL2dn67xd9ziQbZx1IsaW_uDqG_k2dKrXj_7O9Bj4Goj8cGYUTsIX75SYpAQZahCBJHZqJyjBbKI5aGH7aleH7TWh95Ytdf5FJAogUOr_ckcusW_qtnNpgT7HY1WgZy8Xeyso8I6dw/s400/DSC_0011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244906224902442642" border="0" /></a>Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-68905613995225271462008-09-11T06:44:00.000-07:002008-09-11T06:46:52.532-07:00my nerds.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMKl9l78euAnb12dz2SXhjFQPmGUR_wejgqtUbmhZJMeRXlecPZWd2kgAVKx0B4ENY2pp4RNv1UvPEqNGqEV-SkXJf2yKOXLTD1idIsxK_2ojQxA9cCo6xyfM84aUI8_OZ5W8qhnAHRHC_/s1600-h/DSC_0013.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMKl9l78euAnb12dz2SXhjFQPmGUR_wejgqtUbmhZJMeRXlecPZWd2kgAVKx0B4ENY2pp4RNv1UvPEqNGqEV-SkXJf2yKOXLTD1idIsxK_2ojQxA9cCo6xyfM84aUI8_OZ5W8qhnAHRHC_/s400/DSC_0013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244759553749772818" border="0" /></a>yesterday matty told me i was 'getting on his nerds'. um, yeah, i know the feeling.Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-48630658814305796632008-09-10T06:55:00.000-07:002008-09-10T06:55:57.540-07:00plain or peanut?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUdux_3q2i079rBMYC04zBrvKFOdYzgCnjpLzOsr7P_Jp9kgWRKL9wGwlrmnVajHHFDTRy8Dx_-Q8rvr_mf9g9XhN6hJS1nzDVUDJH70eDEPFTgL1ufgeae0cXqdtXt6A7A1JOomo9SpP/s1600-h/DSC_0001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUdux_3q2i079rBMYC04zBrvKFOdYzgCnjpLzOsr7P_Jp9kgWRKL9wGwlrmnVajHHFDTRy8Dx_-Q8rvr_mf9g9XhN6hJS1nzDVUDJH70eDEPFTgL1ufgeae0cXqdtXt6A7A1JOomo9SpP/s400/DSC_0001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244197548552907810" border="0" /></a><br />I bought m&m's at the grocery store earlier this week. 90 calories in the fun size (personally i think the bigger packages are more fun). the perfect solution to my sweet tooth...a small snack just to satisfy me. nope, i ate five packages and proceeded to lose all self-respect. and i still can't decide if i like plain or peanut better. how about you??Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com80tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-11108867712087985412008-09-08T16:30:00.001-07:002008-09-09T18:18:17.878-07:00winner, winner, chicken dinner.<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>we used to say that. not sure why. anyway, we have some winners!!</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCSK6Lg0IeQ_uZhP6KJ6KZKckpFpFLvzQzpGCzqrL_FS0hZLHCNiGTNI5E2BubDwEI7Q5t1JiFiRI6K_QeWSVAdrQB9TYnk3ycaweGRDgKY5cVQ1Kp8pgtE6mjzlhKfY6P4qHdf16XD6Ep/s1600-h/DSC_0005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCSK6Lg0IeQ_uZhP6KJ6KZKckpFpFLvzQzpGCzqrL_FS0hZLHCNiGTNI5E2BubDwEI7Q5t1JiFiRI6K_QeWSVAdrQB9TYnk3ycaweGRDgKY5cVQ1Kp8pgtE6mjzlhKfY6P4qHdf16XD6Ep/s400/DSC_0005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244195700928003874" border="0" /></a><br /></div>i used random integers (a great, easy website) to keep it fair. and they chose...<br /><br />Random Integer Generator <p>Here are your random numbers:</p> <pre class="data">31<br />270<br />271<br /></pre> <p>Timestamp: 2008-09-08 23:29:06 UTC</p>which translates to<p>#31 Momo3</p><p>we moved from san diego to boise, idaho 3 years ago and fall in idaho just takes my breath away! the colors of the turning leaves are so beautiful! love it! thanks, kristen<br /></p><p>#270 Jess</p><p>I love everything about fall...apple picking,leaves changing, mums, back to school, cool nights and sunny days. thanks for the great giveaway! -jess</p><p>#271 Elizabeth</p><p>easy....<br />1. my son playing in crunchy leaves (I live in New England)<br />2. Weekend after weekend of country fairs<br />3. smell of hot apple cider<br />It awakes all the senses!</p><p>I am seriously blown away by the number of comments. You guys rock and I am all inspired for fall, now! Email me your addresses, ladies and we'll get your necklaces out.<br /></p>Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-68111583267599847122008-09-08T07:25:00.000-07:002008-09-08T14:19:43.572-07:00photos for a mondayhere's a few photos from the last week...<br /><br />watching the rows of vineyards fly by.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvceatH7xqkGoujpEWlgaf78W3EEN-UetEwqEggLhBpi6MPTrVIie8ir9WN_Y0KAjqjvJJTW-prjEZxEBRyQP83CO2gWG5k9nF5sAhUWSq9KyuFWbfenxPm63yW_UcVBxqRWDfIIrJepHr/s1600-h/DSC_0072.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvceatH7xqkGoujpEWlgaf78W3EEN-UetEwqEggLhBpi6MPTrVIie8ir9WN_Y0KAjqjvJJTW-prjEZxEBRyQP83CO2gWG5k9nF5sAhUWSq9KyuFWbfenxPm63yW_UcVBxqRWDfIIrJepHr/s400/DSC_0072.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243509167668998066" border="0" /></a><br />our kitchen counter. i won't show you the dirty dishes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxMsZZgOS8iBfAJZ9wBqGRazTSarYFGCwiMYlY1I2ElRNilpQM2FkD4Uog7S5R6YoGBvmuWs5030TsujM_Jy0x5J6fwPU0PRFxL2HaaSaISG6p_SWyWD3WMRUCQi99mI5Uceovz_3meG0/s1600-h/DSC_0082.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPxMsZZgOS8iBfAJZ9wBqGRazTSarYFGCwiMYlY1I2ElRNilpQM2FkD4Uog7S5R6YoGBvmuWs5030TsujM_Jy0x5J6fwPU0PRFxL2HaaSaISG6p_SWyWD3WMRUCQi99mI5Uceovz_3meG0/s400/DSC_0082.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243509172925960466" border="0" /></a><br />matty and max flying a plane in the backyard.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUGMiehlrStas9LhABllnp45Ih_tkoVEUg-Ab9jDmaDXtzzAmcJV5GtUvSoMQ99Mch3wpsZgqG210OeAuQy4WIF0n2JCYb8JtGVn5PNo7R5d74ojgsPO1w6i6x-rfpAI-HsVNcsN_A4fvK/s1600-h/DSC_0040.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUGMiehlrStas9LhABllnp45Ih_tkoVEUg-Ab9jDmaDXtzzAmcJV5GtUvSoMQ99Mch3wpsZgqG210OeAuQy4WIF0n2JCYb8JtGVn5PNo7R5d74ojgsPO1w6i6x-rfpAI-HsVNcsN_A4fvK/s400/DSC_0040.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243509179292101778" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbt4URqd0SoVmMiYKg3LaLv_m-eD3y2UP3gkcaN8eN0FBP1Zw9fCgzNeDme8OAd4lqzP6ohD1nsytlRUKfQJHId0mO5sXlZXPV_o2TBMzb3eNiW3SvlYhMFiWW840Pot7UDtEwDQqbRMB7/s1600-h/DSC_0051.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbt4URqd0SoVmMiYKg3LaLv_m-eD3y2UP3gkcaN8eN0FBP1Zw9fCgzNeDme8OAd4lqzP6ohD1nsytlRUKfQJHId0mO5sXlZXPV_o2TBMzb3eNiW3SvlYhMFiWW840Pot7UDtEwDQqbRMB7/s400/DSC_0051.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243509186227977730" border="0" /></a><br />i've been inspired by <a href="http://bluebirdbaby.typepad.com/bluebirdbaby/">bluebirdbaby</a> and her self-portraits. this is one of my first attempts and its nothing compared to hers. the outtakes were pretty funny. i don't plan on posting those!!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjU6ghur6xTZPyF95JPW-lPnem0q2MH7sA6SL-UMUfyf5kRmmBNz4PRPkxP7br768AQGBTWk2L0x6a5irM0t6hcilxouPn8O_-V3Z2yT6tOHD0UgtPWkISWNsofjvTf1pJI0tyB6g-GAc/s1600-h/DSC_0021.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmjU6ghur6xTZPyF95JPW-lPnem0q2MH7sA6SL-UMUfyf5kRmmBNz4PRPkxP7br768AQGBTWk2L0x6a5irM0t6hcilxouPn8O_-V3Z2yT6tOHD0UgtPWkISWNsofjvTf1pJI0tyB6g-GAc/s400/DSC_0021.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243512139702402674" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;">happy monday!!</span><br /></div>Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-82627439991403991182008-09-07T08:06:00.000-07:002008-09-07T08:16:21.065-07:00celebrating a life well lived...we had a great weekend being with family and celebrating my grandma's life. i loved hearing how other people remember her, the impact she had on their lives, and celebrating her life. A simple life, but one lived by consistently loving others well. I want to be like that.<br /><br />One great thing about memorials, is they bring families together. The cousins had a ball, as usual.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmU5ojUEj6UHbgb_TKzSPA4k4Dp8VLAQ90ndE7Ri2Cu7Y5Qc4lj3vQOMcz93-So80b1CQJ_eZlmkZ60hEPVj78zq1nk0BaicXCHTXS8Ah7glmrfhQaBWrSJNRV5ydsLBsVatPVuZc8AUN2/s1600-h/DSC_0029.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmU5ojUEj6UHbgb_TKzSPA4k4Dp8VLAQ90ndE7Ri2Cu7Y5Qc4lj3vQOMcz93-So80b1CQJ_eZlmkZ60hEPVj78zq1nk0BaicXCHTXS8Ah7glmrfhQaBWrSJNRV5ydsLBsVatPVuZc8AUN2/s400/DSC_0029.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243296636740053922" border="0" /></a>We got to help my sisters (aka aunties) move into their new (darling) house.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Sm98gMLWlcLpNY-wvpI6BZGF8moHMc2pAsRUC15LbNmn7dRlRdmQYwuEXfV63g-gJJ7UKECz4ByTRg2CdtwtB7Aw-KUIYnQyjNQlcmhiRlSNsRXyU_QOeRhCXkOVfIUNc1GMLHEwKHlD/s1600-h/DSC_0016.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Sm98gMLWlcLpNY-wvpI6BZGF8moHMc2pAsRUC15LbNmn7dRlRdmQYwuEXfV63g-gJJ7UKECz4ByTRg2CdtwtB7Aw-KUIYnQyjNQlcmhiRlSNsRXyU_QOeRhCXkOVfIUNc1GMLHEwKHlD/s400/DSC_0016.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243296635279091362" border="0" /></a>David was showered with lots of love and attention.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLZQ49UN44Kcv8BxHE8vkvQkQ8Rp6rYQ584o4gog7pw2RodxaJsFbBxm7oNjEYZXpV50rRaNzdQuu7-PLoVnUPf_nCJMawRFUX_kBoKAacmmLoxTUluT07GWLLSDSZj6LMoE0OUodOBNW6/s1600-h/DSC_0013.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLZQ49UN44Kcv8BxHE8vkvQkQ8Rp6rYQ584o4gog7pw2RodxaJsFbBxm7oNjEYZXpV50rRaNzdQuu7-PLoVnUPf_nCJMawRFUX_kBoKAacmmLoxTUluT07GWLLSDSZj6LMoE0OUodOBNW6/s400/DSC_0013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243296640016228210" border="0" /></a>We had dinner at Old Spaghetti Factory in Fullerton, which is located in the old train station. The new train station was built right next door, so we went out to watch the sun set and the trains come in. The kids loved it!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRIvoPJt9lvqlSxaxXPpI_bRJKpC6Q2qh0eIjd8dy0ZI5J2kx9qMiWZmyfj15JiB6V92al0NvdNBunQS8iBKm5w_fv3Nu8EyHqVfRBu8ablimopABLasJaiRHLfeZaGdz0yORXNHhoxZKO/s1600-h/DSC_0053.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRIvoPJt9lvqlSxaxXPpI_bRJKpC6Q2qh0eIjd8dy0ZI5J2kx9qMiWZmyfj15JiB6V92al0NvdNBunQS8iBKm5w_fv3Nu8EyHqVfRBu8ablimopABLasJaiRHLfeZaGdz0yORXNHhoxZKO/s400/DSC_0053.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243296646078878466" border="0" /></a>It was also so wonderful to see my cousins, aunts and uncles and extended family we don't see nearly enough. And their kids *gasp are so big!! <br /><br />Thanks for all your comments on fall. I feel the urge to go buy pumpkins and cider! I'll plan to choose a winner (through a randomly generated number) in the next couple days.Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-84324271250350341892008-09-04T20:11:00.000-07:002008-09-04T20:22:15.517-07:00hi september...<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">where'd you come from?<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">so, it's september 4th. it's been a little crazy.<br /><br />the featured design for september is</span><br /><a href="http://lisaleonardonline.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">the sweet & simple bird necklace.</span></a><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6g2mRpYnD0ts7Ii9PkitWlLwK8sfuu3nIGF6OAQQCnkeAdpVeuDziqXyX9q_hYB-lk8vbWw5iteM2STuB2ZdbIXe5lOQLCWj1DO2Uxe3fy70FISt3eFjhb4rygnAoV2hzNP11KXEn6Tvn/s1600-h/DSC_0051.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6g2mRpYnD0ts7Ii9PkitWlLwK8sfuu3nIGF6OAQQCnkeAdpVeuDziqXyX9q_hYB-lk8vbWw5iteM2STuB2ZdbIXe5lOQLCWj1DO2Uxe3fy70FISt3eFjhb4rygnAoV2hzNP11KXEn6Tvn/s400/DSC_0051.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242370039306246610" border="0" /></a>and i am giving <span style="font-size:180%;">three</span> away! yippee!!<br /><br />leave a comment and tell us your most favorite thing about fall.<br /></div>Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com436tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-62477107894912528732008-09-03T22:46:00.000-07:002008-09-03T22:53:20.818-07:00end of summer<div style="text-align: center;">labor day was a great, relaxing day. <br />we went over to morro bay for pancakes<br />and a walk along the embarcadero. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMbNqCHUHR250C875oVWKvtKq8rhvFkAMEvQJ2Df7qsfDbxhT-Fki_QIarL9mmQUioH_4uJpgksJHB4FLwyT0Vv9VXTHY6RIx1jbe4Yvq3M4mCgw_rDIs2McyW84IUJkn4OlJW2zyqPSQt/s1600-h/DSC_0022.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiohtK4lPIslqGK0Cl5iClNRtTvOSf_T7YJNXH3SnfZe1ypi1LjNeWrnmlt57IHV0GM7USEdhab1MDqNszV-UFnVmVbdq-3_0ECaWUWpkGFTFt3O5bv_mlu3wsEEbKrDnOyGZMhDS83SyAc/s400/DSC_0035.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242039174827735778" border="0" /></a>tuesday matty started school and loved it.<br />david's got a cold and so he's been home with me all week.<br />tomorrow we have the team meeting to discuss his placement--<br />i'll keep you updated.<br />then we head to orange county for my grandma's memorial.<br /><br />it will be so good to be with family.<br /></div>Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-81821668784973231262008-09-02T06:53:00.000-07:002008-09-02T06:53:19.363-07:00letting go *just a bit<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCEQtvx9JoOaRRtnjEbQBh3UbqXuo5ipv4EpICs37QFh0f7IAtbyaKVrSv8XIRBuI-FWCx5bPFmED2U7lDwDXbSn43PXfCTV0uxQ_66_x8-7iDum9KMBXFN-PqXNlm18A_6uzdmmvmCtjO/s1600-h/DSC_0026.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCEQtvx9JoOaRRtnjEbQBh3UbqXuo5ipv4EpICs37QFh0f7IAtbyaKVrSv8XIRBuI-FWCx5bPFmED2U7lDwDXbSn43PXfCTV0uxQ_66_x8-7iDum9KMBXFN-PqXNlm18A_6uzdmmvmCtjO/s400/DSC_0026.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241307063109283666" border="0" /></a>steve told me i have been holding david's hand too tightly. i need to hold onto him more loosely and give him less support. he is walking great and really just needs a hand to guide him and maybe catch him if he starts to stumble. i am so used to holding his wrist tightly to make sure he stays balanced and to help him along. <br />isn't this the hardest thing...knowing when to let go just a little?<br /><br /></div>Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-18631020975105577842008-09-01T10:46:00.000-07:002008-09-01T10:46:54.066-07:00inspiration for a monday.<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0gQqOgvmgK3G1ZMQKkit0YH30Ncb_OvnFFkYyuBfpdQyYmPW4VUwmvs7E6_RefQuMna-n2m1MZK4xZsLDU5aJ122ONyI6e1LCAByiMJOiyTouSFsql3lLO4atZzAv_3eHlZsZf93nO9t/s1600-h/DSC_0128.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0gQqOgvmgK3G1ZMQKkit0YH30Ncb_OvnFFkYyuBfpdQyYmPW4VUwmvs7E6_RefQuMna-n2m1MZK4xZsLDU5aJ122ONyI6e1LCAByiMJOiyTouSFsql3lLO4atZzAv_3eHlZsZf93nO9t/s400/DSC_0128.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240888624555235602" border="0" /></a>trying to look at the details and the simple things.<br />this little flower seemed so sweet and content...<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2TU8Umj5xBUL1CXz4quKfH3xtWxGq7wBO7A5FXdMLFsbN4akbDMF_XJXgRcNWGbv6FTzUtJ8ZK4sPtzuQQM2Sjvmc4RarRg9fBcI-ZSomrQWm13ccIHFhyphenhyphenOgI2Sc9tSjjOljdKk4cRskR/s1600-h/DSC_0184.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2TU8Umj5xBUL1CXz4quKfH3xtWxGq7wBO7A5FXdMLFsbN4akbDMF_XJXgRcNWGbv6FTzUtJ8ZK4sPtzuQQM2Sjvmc4RarRg9fBcI-ZSomrQWm13ccIHFhyphenhyphenOgI2Sc9tSjjOljdKk4cRskR/s400/DSC_0184.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240888626683816466" border="0" /></a>summer is ending and i feel a little sad.<br />but i know pumpkins and sunflowers are coming which, sounds wonderful!<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWgFge-VvI0W8DiN17UU0T7L2FC1w6PS9LBp8QFi0Ut6FDaTVU6VzcFRcsAfXYIcnoJsCq-IEvsY1QB3obXg9lzzRFnkF5PqmB5r215B1i7a56sE5UVyKQDwEG27GNKIrrp8OnnwjHBY4/s1600-h/DSC_0079.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWgFge-VvI0W8DiN17UU0T7L2FC1w6PS9LBp8QFi0Ut6FDaTVU6VzcFRcsAfXYIcnoJsCq-IEvsY1QB3obXg9lzzRFnkF5PqmB5r215B1i7a56sE5UVyKQDwEG27GNKIrrp8OnnwjHBY4/s400/DSC_0079.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240887465163737202" border="0" /></a>a row of colorful pitchers, some new, some old<br />lined up on our kitchen window sill...<br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeAPHhthW0aqiQepOmtZW2txnqh3f8SJKu7-ww7BZizx151vY4ZXmmglm0pc0l_2zZBmfXOnJdTpiQekN03B2o14ZvpCLTaIq-bvT5kAp2Tyav9IQZQ4txND-YmDljBGlMBIs_XBn-FaLt/s1600-h/DSC_0086.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeAPHhthW0aqiQepOmtZW2txnqh3f8SJKu7-ww7BZizx151vY4ZXmmglm0pc0l_2zZBmfXOnJdTpiQekN03B2o14ZvpCLTaIq-bvT5kAp2Tyav9IQZQ4txND-YmDljBGlMBIs_XBn-FaLt/s400/DSC_0086.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240887476399592722" border="0" /></a>i gave some our lamps a boost by putting them on top of<br />old, painted wooden boxes.<br />i'm trying to see our home in a new,<br />fresh way and make little changes to keep it fresh and fun.<br /><br />so, what's inspiring you today?<br /></div>Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-10567558968379814182008-08-31T17:45:00.000-07:002008-08-31T17:57:51.384-07:00reading matter.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGF67OUXjgYi2RWHWcQw2_yHa_xr0VLncmMtq2EHUO_5AJgdsA7Dif0AzJ14JikvExTFH9uaoDd15PQoLJcrgPCiy8KNQhqzVisTYfjWIoHcKZYo2MmP5SfFGfgl7JfjSybrNwuxkP0kTB/s1600-h/DSC_0081.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGF67OUXjgYi2RWHWcQw2_yHa_xr0VLncmMtq2EHUO_5AJgdsA7Dif0AzJ14JikvExTFH9uaoDd15PQoLJcrgPCiy8KNQhqzVisTYfjWIoHcKZYo2MmP5SfFGfgl7JfjSybrNwuxkP0kTB/s400/DSC_0081.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240847747094743346" border="0" /></a>this sumer i've jumped back into reading. not that i haven't read in the last few years, but i'd get really into a book, let it take over my life for 48 hours and then not read again for 2 months. this summer i've tried to be more balanced and pace myself. the boys are also older and a little more independent, which means i can read for longer than 5 minutes without an interruption. usually i don't pick up my book all day and after dinner i get a couple hours in.<br /><br />so what have i been reading? well, like most young women (ok, i'm not that young) in the US, i read the entire twilight series. the series really drew me in and i read all four books in about 2 weeks. they are fun and easy to read. after that i read 'the host' also by stephanie meyer (twilight author) and really enjoyed it as well. not quite as easy to read (as it was written for adults, not youth) but a great story.<br /><br />i just finished 'love walked in' by marisa de los santos which is a fun, sweet story about a thirty-something woman whose life changes in a beautiful way.<br /><br />now i am reading 'nights of rain and stars' by maeve binchy. she wrote 'circle of friends' (remember that book/movie from about 12 years ago? it was minnie driver's first big role). it took me a while to get into it, but i've really enjoyed the story and the characters.<br /><br />notice a trend here? yep, i like fun, happy stories. i can't handle anything too sad or violent. like has enough drama on it's own, i want my entertainment to be light and uplifting. so, what are you reading? anything fun i might enjoy??Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-87698790286912905322008-08-28T21:10:00.000-07:002008-08-28T21:22:59.830-07:00sweet little girl.<div style="text-align: center;">today was a crazy day that didn't stop! we are still talking with the school staff to figure out the best placement for david. we'll have a meeting next thursday, so i'll keep you updated.<br /> thanks for your insight and encouragement. <br />i am open to various possibilities and we'll see how things shape up.<br /><br /> i got to have coffee with my sweet friend, Jen and absolutely could not help taking pictures of little Gracie playing on the kitchen counter. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6eJ7eugxsk7RdeW15BK-wYUPteIuZB6AWUOqJHvA4C9THsK_c_652ADrpnytfzMw5NVU6mtdB9IAqb4kNfYMCcZUTT3nQKLdSYyTuXADcMUUekVsytC5SF9fEQ9HqRWL0t73QvQqLh9Jm/s1600-h/DSC_0015.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6eJ7eugxsk7RdeW15BK-wYUPteIuZB6AWUOqJHvA4C9THsK_c_652ADrpnytfzMw5NVU6mtdB9IAqb4kNfYMCcZUTT3nQKLdSYyTuXADcMUUekVsytC5SF9fEQ9HqRWL0t73QvQqLh9Jm/s400/DSC_0015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239788671350848514" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQKPQf8nknmYROkpTvqdBX36Q69IEIFanxiZqc2JRAety0uABbH8EzwrlUxRk-JS8n4Lbf7pSMZ0e-z6vO_p-jPtY3cQS9yc7oyoual3cUw88IVIoT2TSV_al6GU4ODNiiHXN94BRyyh-/s1600-h/DSC_0010.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQKPQf8nknmYROkpTvqdBX36Q69IEIFanxiZqc2JRAety0uABbH8EzwrlUxRk-JS8n4Lbf7pSMZ0e-z6vO_p-jPtY3cQS9yc7oyoual3cUw88IVIoT2TSV_al6GU4ODNiiHXN94BRyyh-/s400/DSC_0010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239787666847325650" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgInMD1fqTFjlYc89m5gw-lPXJuo-pOImqvf-MhL9ZwlzuxwYQcCxEH_QhchgPYvo1D77i6ot8M1kppSJHBzfiXRH2w9pe8LRpbyuzBkXd4RsVDlEMACZc6ATT-JfvQ1tvmmalkEVJiFJX-/s1600-h/DSC_0014.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgInMD1fqTFjlYc89m5gw-lPXJuo-pOImqvf-MhL9ZwlzuxwYQcCxEH_QhchgPYvo1D77i6ot8M1kppSJHBzfiXRH2w9pe8LRpbyuzBkXd4RsVDlEMACZc6ATT-JfvQ1tvmmalkEVJiFJX-/s400/DSC_0014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239787678030120914" border="0" /></a>Isn't she darling? </div>Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8595489903806449890.post-6339969964991626812008-08-27T09:09:00.000-07:002008-08-27T09:24:54.217-07:00friends.thank you. your sweet comments, encouragement and prayers mean so much to me. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijPCer-Xx4s03v52mO3ARoMLsNnV19-u6Dr3UwQWj2gzzp7SoFdoop2bP0CLZkgVnbo2J1q4oF7kZX7adKZCYuXj9Rr5kAQQ6lUSJbChhIr3CV58K6vqGAD74X50geKeQR5I6mDKRsor0Q/s1600-h/DSC_0009.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijPCer-Xx4s03v52mO3ARoMLsNnV19-u6Dr3UwQWj2gzzp7SoFdoop2bP0CLZkgVnbo2J1q4oF7kZX7adKZCYuXj9Rr5kAQQ6lUSJbChhIr3CV58K6vqGAD74X50geKeQR5I6mDKRsor0Q/s400/DSC_0009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239230823274493170" border="0" /></a>i had such a hard time writing about my grandma. it feels so personal and i have been trying not to let the lump in my throat take over and turn me into a blubbering mess. my grandma passed away about half an hour after after i posted about her. we are so glad she won't be in any more pain and that she is home with her Savior. i can't begin to imagine how free and joyful she is now. ok, moving on before i fall apart...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM8C7ZD73OJjdtvFJXqcMEwswrWrp8kHRjTCFSbRHvZBjX-YaVjevHenAuI4TooIGNn0thUMgZOx5MI0GJETzYQ5DDvxDExefJYZk9dBzIbsxU7jR0fSc-tXkKWwgNuTVKiIzt4-r-_Vye/s1600-h/DSC_0041.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM8C7ZD73OJjdtvFJXqcMEwswrWrp8kHRjTCFSbRHvZBjX-YaVjevHenAuI4TooIGNn0thUMgZOx5MI0GJETzYQ5DDvxDExefJYZk9dBzIbsxU7jR0fSc-tXkKWwgNuTVKiIzt4-r-_Vye/s400/DSC_0041.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239230833422076786" border="0" /></a>yesterday was david's first day of school. i was nervous, but met with his teacher and LOVED her. she is amazing. and the staff working in the classroom? the best! the problem? david is tiny. he literally 20 pounds and about the size of an 18 month old or a small 2 year old. The rest of the kids tower over him and because they also have special needs, aren't particularly careful about not bumping into (or completely smooshing) him. <br /><br />i arrived 20 minutes early to pick him up so i could observe the classroom a bit and felt confident that he <span style="font-size:180%;">must </span>have a 1:1 aide with him at all times, just for safely, not to mention being included in activities. even with a 1:1 aide, i'm not sure i feel good about the placement. when he was in preschool, the kids towered over him. Now he is in a K, 1, 2 special day class and he is just so tiny. (did i mention how small he is??) So we are putting our heads together with the school staff and administration to try to figure out the best place for David--where he can be safe and be with his typical peers. i know some of you special needs moms out there face this same dilema. any advise??<br /><br />i've got some fun, fun stuff to show you, so check back tomorrow. have a great wednesday!!Lisa Leonardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09000122580195871946noreply@blogger.com35