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2018, the Year of Brutal Honesty and Radical Healing.

2018 had some high highs and low lows, but mostly it’s the year that I found some peace of mind and health again. I have spent so many years treating and coping with the depression that has plagued me for more than a decade, and this is the year that I finally walked into a… read more

Celebrating ’40’ + Saving my Sanity in San Diego.

Hey guys! I’m sorry it’s been so long and that you’ve had to go on without me here on the interwebs. I’m sure it’s been hard to live without my silly rants and cheesy humor. I apologize. But I’m going to keep it real. I’ve had a baby, my THIRD baby human and that human… read more

Grandpa’s Barn.

I took a walk through my Grandpa’s barn yesterday. I made sure I was alone so that I could remember all the things I wanted to remember. So I could hear the creaking boards and smell that musty straw and hay all mixed with horse hair and leather harnesses and cobweb dust. So I could… read more

Fashion Series: Summer, part 2. (Rompers and Maxi Dresses)

Rompers are my second boyfriend. They’re just so comfy and cool, and they are totally IN right now. They’re what I’ll be wearing this summer when I’m not at the pool or going out in my heels and my hubby’s classic ’69 Ford. Actually scratch that. I’ll for sure be wearing them then. Because, what’s… read more

Fashion Series: Summer, part 1. (The Sassy Classy Swimsuit)

Ok, so when I said that my sister and I were doing a fashion series together, I didn’t realize how impossible it would be to get us both in the same spot for multiple photo shoots at multiple locations and dates, over the next couple of months. Whewww. Being realistic about these things is obviously… read more

My Sister and I: Fashion Series, Spring

Ever since this blog’s beginnings, I’ve been getting inquiries and requests to do fashion, which is weird, because ever since I’ve been born, I’ve been super intentional about being seen in public places with my fuzzy slippers, my deep set, no-makeup “Asian eyes”, and fluffy sweats.  It always seemed crazy to me that anyone would be interested in that. I just never got it. I never… read more

Celebrating M.O.M: Sarah, the Radiant Caregiver.

Hello, my happy little peeps, meet Sarah! She could easily be the coolest, smartest, and kindest human you will ever meet. She, along with her husband, and their kids, moved to our town from Alaska, two years ago, and boy, am I ever glad they did! Sarah and I met at church, and quickly got to know each other over tea, and playdates, and our… read more

Celebrating M.O.M: Charissa, the Story of Hope.

In case you missed it, we are running a series here on Happy Little Surprises, where once a month, we feature an extraordinary Mom, holding up ordinary objects that represent the phases and the Moments of Motherhood that she finds herself in. Last month, I wrote about Ashleigh, and the beautiful balancer that she is. It was such a pleasure to highlight her life, and to see the praise and… read more

Celebrating M.O.M: Ashleigh, the Beautiful Balancer.

I am thrilled to bring you the first of my friends in our Celebrating MOM photo series, here on this blog. In case you haven’t heard, we are celebrating Moms! Moms of all types, and phases, but for now, Moms of preschoolers. Moms whose lives are traveling at the speed of light, and whose babies are growing out… read more

Celebrating M.O.M. (and Me!): the First Six Months.

A few weeks ago, I kicked off my Celebrating MOM project, and so far, it’s been nothing but joy to watch this vision come to life. I’ve received such an incredible response and many wonderful people have lended their help and their services to make this thing happen. We just wrapped up a photo shoot where we pampered and photographed… read more