Zamparo {Family}

 I loved every minute being with the Zamparo Family. I enjoy them a tiny bit more every time I get to see them. The icing on the cake this time was feeling like I made connections with Emma and Leo where they looked into my eyes when I talked to them and Leo gave me an unsolicited hug! Heart.Melted.

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“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” ~ Matthew 6:21

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Chloe + Christian {Engaged}

Since the Blog is my way of telling a story of what I see as beautiful and significant in the world, I wanted to put this up because my baby girl, Chloe, got engaged to her dream come true, Christian Sagum, a few moments before 11/13/2016…which is exactly one year since he asked her to be his girlfriend. They are such a match made in heaven and everyone we know is so excited for them! Grandma Lola said it best when she stated, “When it’s right, it’s right!” So IT IS! Wedding is set for a Friday in February 2017.
P.S. None of these pictures are mine. They were taken by someone else on an iPhone or I screenshot them from a video. :)

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“As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen.” ~ Winnie the Pooh

The Morton Arboretum {Autumn 2}

Autumn is unbeatable when you live in the midwest. These walks I take by myself or with my son this year will nurture my soul for the winter ahead…

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“Go outside… amidst the simple beauty of nature… and know that as long as places like this exist, there will be comfort for every sorrow, whatever the circumstances may be.” ~ Anne Frank