kick off summer...

nothing says summer like a road trip.  looking forward to refreshing drinks and lobster dinners.  every day
is special.

happy long weekend.

hope you get to spend it with someone you love.

happy monday...

hope your weekend treated you well.  this was one of the best weekends ever.  the weather was
better than mid summer.  perfect, clear, blue skies, warm and beautiful.  there is something so relaxing
about just being out in the wide open and taking in the fresh air. 
just when i thought it couldn't get  any better saturday night rolled around.
eating in a small cozy restaurant with good wine and wonderful food,
oh... and perfect company,  it doesn't get better than that.

what more could a girl want?

i love you weekend.  xo

20 years ago today...

the doctor said, "mrs. nargi you have a little girl"!  the whole anguish of birth melted in those words.  we already had two beautiful sons, ten and seven.  now we have a beautiful little girl.  tears spilled down my cheeks.  a daughter -  someone who would bring balance to all the rough and tumble in our lives. i could now be a

wardrobe specialist to my new little doll (hence the headband). from the moment you joined our family you brought us so much joy. we are so lucky to have you.  you have the kindest heart, the sweetest smile and you bring such tenderness to our family. you've made your way through life with such a sweet, caring, tough attitude.
don't ever change.  you are so strong, so kind and so unique.  i am always in awe of your ability to balance your perception on everything.

happy, happy birthday love.  wishing you a wonderful year ahead.  thanks for being such an amazing person
and teaching us so much.

love sent, xo

almond joy

believe it or not i am not a big chocolate fan.   i certainly eat my fair share
but i am picky about chocolate.

 these however are deadly.

homemade almond joy cups

3/4 cup dried flaked coconut (unsweetened, if you can find it)

3-4 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk

1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 bag of milk chocolate chips (Ghiardelli or Guittard brands)

1/4 cup toasted almonds


1. mix the coconut with the condensed milk and the vanilla in the food processor (for best results), or by hand. It should be thick and sticky. add more milk or coconut as necessary, to achieve almond joy center consistency.


2. line a mini muffin tin with about ten to twelve paper liners. melt about half of the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl, in 30 second intervals, stirring well after each. pour about a teaspoon of melted chocolate into the bottom of each liner. shake the tray back and forth to distribute the chocolate. put in about a teaspoon and a half of the coconut mixture into each, and top with an almond. pour chocolate over the top of each. shake the tray to distribute the chocolate evenly. melt more chocolate as necessary. refrigerate until chocolate is set.

recipe from sophistimom

enjoy  xo

happy birthday baby...

love you always, xo

life is never just one thing

hope and fear are always a tug of war.  hope shows you a brilliant sunrise but fear reminds you
that life can be heavy.

may your week be filled with small moments that make a big impact.


love sent, xo