BigZabba, Life, LittleZabba

Chasing Geese

This kids seem more like real kids here. My parents TV isn’t set up, so instead of sitting around watching shows, they are outside running around in the muddy grass, picking flowers, gathering sticks, and even chasing geese. I could get used to this slower pace.

Life, Running

LA Marathon

After 5 months of training, yesterday I completed the LA Marathon, something I have wanted to do for the last several years. I went through a training program with my friend Holly. We met 3-4 times each week and worked very hard to get ready for the big day. Sunday began with getting to Dodger… Read More LA Marathon

BigZabba, Life, LittleZabba

Play time

The girls always come up with the most imaginative games to play. They love to live in imaginary worlds. Most of the time they are not playing with toys they are running around being animals, or fairies or some other made up creature. Lately as they have been playing I have overheard them saying, “Are… Read More Play time

Life, LittleZabba

Pretend City

Several weeks ago LittleZabba and I went with Auntie to Pretend City. We had a great time. The kids can really pretend to be so many things; a farmer, doctor, waitress, grocery store clerk, even a dancer. It was so fun to see LittleZabba run from room to room with her eyes so filled with… Read More Pretend City

Life

The End

It all seems so odd. Are they really leaving? Is this really the end of an era? Indeed it is true. This week we had our last dinner together as a California family. ShaSha and Papa will be driving out of California early Sunday morning. The last few days have been filled with sorting, packing… Read More The End

Life, Running

World Vision Half

Last Sunday was the race for World Vision. My running buddy and I got up super early and made our way down to Venice. We made a tentative goal to try to finish the race in 2 hours 15 minutes. We both thought that was not a very realistic goal, but we thought we would… Read More World Vision Half

Life

Family

Family is such a precious part of life. I love spending time with my family. We could be cleaning the garage, cooking, shopping, or eating…we love being together. The past month has brought change in my family, with the death of my grandmother, and the next few weeks will bring even more change with my… Read More Family