Thursday, August 30, 2007

Happy Birthday Roya!

Well, yesterday was my lovely cousin Roya's birthday! I'm afraid time did not allow for me to be able to post these before now, but as a small homage to the lovely woman she has become .... heeeeerrreee'ssss Roya ... (check out other blogs for more picture of my wonderful cousin)


















and this one is very special for me ... this is Roya and Lucia preparing little party favors in preparation for an upcoming wedding shower - ours! You'll notice that there's a lot of overlap between pictures of Lucia and pictures of Roya ... those two are inseperable.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROYA!!

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Rainy Day Dreams

Alicia: *Composed while sitting in Panera Bread waiting on my Chai Tea Latte with soymilk. No, it wasn't raining - it needs to, but it's really only been spurting down on us every other afternoon or so.

Rainy Day Dreams

One day - it rained.
The sky opened twice
Cleverly dropping cats -
And dogs - some say.

Well, how I laughed!
That is to say -
People stared. Wondering why -
I came by that part of town.

Whispers in the corner.
Trolleys down the lane.
Bumbling men selling trees.
Did I say it was raining?

Crooked mazes of red cobblestone ...
How come I to this place?
... And windy angry rivers
Made angrier still by the rain.

Well, one day I just looked.
And it was raining.

Happy Birthday Lucia!

For those of you who know my dear sister Lucia, you know her birthday was actually yesterday! Well, unfortunately, a small problem with my wrist and hand prevented me from posting this yesterday and since getting a brace I am now able to complete this post in honor of Lucia. Lucia is a facinating person with a brilliant smile and captivating personality - especially when she gets all lit up inside. She just simply glows! Happy Birthday Lucia! (To see more pictures of her - scroll down to some previous posts for other family birthdays.)




































HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUCIA!

Saturday, August 11, 2007

Today, August 12, my husband was born!

Walking softly though boldly
Standing at so many crossroads
Eyes wide open – hearts even more so
We share – life, love … promise.

Precious gifts have you bestowed on me.
Gratitude through an eternity would not be enough.
Yet we face as equals.
Laugh as friends.

Gladly do I open my small hand -
From within yours.
With a glance you see I hope to always find it so –
Sharing your quiet strength with me.

Can it be this time already?
The sun has not even risen.
Patient soul – will you walk with me to the sunset?
Whispering ... We will all verily abide by the Will of God.

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Happy Birthday, my dear husband! Thank you! I love you!