Belated Mother's Day

Mother's Day always hits me the morning of, when it is too late to get that gift or greeting card sent to the moms in my life.  I have lost my own mother 10 years ago and this day - among others - is an opportunity to share stories with my kids about the many likes and dislikes of my mom.  For example, she would never let a delicious piece of cake go bad, she loved to save on dish washing by eating the salad straight from the bowl, she was a bit serious, but when you could get her to laugh, it was a fiesta to be remembered.  She also loved flowers and rhododendron - for that she would have enjoyed a visit to the Pacific Northwest.  I am glad to say, though, that I have married into a family with very strong women and I enjoy being nurtured by the many role models of motherhood presented to me and my children.  Happy belated Mother's Day to all of you!

134/365, sent to Los Angeles, CA

135/365, sent to Los Angeles, CA

136/365, sent to Los Angeles, CA

137/365, sent to Tarzana, CA