the road less traveled

….about how you will make it all work. Just focus on how you feel and go towards those things that bring forth joy. When you are living in your joy, the Universe is living joyfully through you. When you are living a life of fear, the Universe is dying and becoming smaller. Remember you are … Continue reading “do not worry….

Today was a big day for Gavin. But not as big as next Tuesday. We got to go see his little school and he met his Teacher today. We went while there were no other kids there and he was amazed at all the incredible toys in this classroom. But we don’t call them toys- … Continue reading Gavin’s New Job(s)

I think we got through the sludge!…. All that uncertainty and fear and anxiety definitely came. And went! And we never really let it stay for long. I would say a healthy amount, but we had trust and faith in the Universe. We’re making the place we’re staying at feel more homey until we find … Continue reading Moving Past It….in a Minivan

Last night I could tell Spencer and I were getting overwhelmed and fear was setting in!….. after a couple visits to the store where we put down some serious cash on what seemed like nothing…. but it’s all good. It’s worth it in fact. And we are both glad we have a Costco card for … Continue reading Day Three Update

It’s not only a new moon and a perfect time to start something new…… but it’s also my last day of living out of a suitcase with a family of 4, and my last day on the mainland for awhile. As many of you know, we left Costa Rica 4 1/2 months ago and have … Continue reading Moving West

I spent many summers and Christmas’ here at “the lake”…… and it was with much joy and sentiment that I was able to head back for a week with my husband and two kiddoes. Not only does the lake seems to refresh me, but the people who come settle my soul. They are the aunties … Continue reading Priest Lake, Idaho

how the heck did Spokane, Washington get the airport code GEG?! In the Seattle airport, I didn’t strap Deia into her stroller and she decided to stand up. (Who wouldn’t after being confined to a seat for 12 hours?) Well- it was probably one of my top 3 scariest parent moments. She then DOVE out … Continue reading nAntuCKet-BOSton-nEWaRk-SEAttle and final destination….

in reflecting on 4 years ago today, I feel that this “Invitation” can sum up our love for each other and the path we are taking….. i love you, Spencer Klein The Invitation… by Oriah Mountain Dreamer It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living I want to know what you ache … Continue reading Nosara is for Lovers- January 5, 2008

I find myself reflecting on all the beauty and balance of 2011….on Deia’s third month of life. All the lessons and experiences, the ascensions and plateaus. Last year at this time, I was meditating and asking the Universe for balance. As a mother, wife, friend, sister, daughter. All of the above. I just felt like … Continue reading Thank you, 2011

I was sure that there was a brown haired baby inside of me. I was pretty sure that there was a girl inside of me, but never wanted to get too attached to that idea. I was sure that that this baby was going to be born on September 23rd, the first day of Fall. … Continue reading The Birth of Deia Soleil 10-1-11

We left Nosara just about a week ago to come nest in the big city. Thanks to our dear friend, we are staying at a lovely casita in the mountains overlooking San Jose. There are trails all around the property, fruit trees, a creek (some days a river), waterfalls, and Spencer and Gavin will complete … Continue reading Our New Nest

Spencer and I loved watching National Geographic, In the Womb DVD every few weeks during my first pregnancy. It was interesting to see what was going in inside of my growing belly at different stages. It definitely made it seem more real. This second time around, we have enjoyed watching it with Gavin and explaining … Continue reading Pregnancy DVD Recommendations

When I first got pregnant with Gavin, I couldn’t wait to go to Borders to browse the pregnancy section and pick out a book to buy. I had heard about “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” and I did end up having that one by my bed. I enjoyed reading it each week to mark … Continue reading Pregnancy Book Recommendations

“The simple rose, at each moment of its slow blossoming, is as open as it can be. The same is true of our lives. In each stage of our unfolding, we are as stretched as possible. For the human heart is quite slow to blossom, and it only seen as lacking when compared to the … Continue reading 32- and predicting a year full of MAGIC

A very touching video. Thank you, Eckart! I think I will play this on repeat in my sleep.

So I’ve been going back to past entries on the blog from 2008 and posting pics. For some reason they never showed up. I came across a couple good ones that I never put in here. Being on tour with a musician and good friends was such a special and life-changing experience for Spencer and … Continue reading oooh memories.

Sending Love on the Eve of Mother’s Day 2011! I hope this email finds each one of you healthy, at peace, and happy. I am writing with a request of some sort, if you can call it that. Over the last few years as I have been learning more about Kundalini yoga and the Sikh … Continue reading 120th Day of Pregnancy

This topic has come up in so many conversations with other moms and dads. Hundreds of years ago, or even just 50 years ago, there wasn’t really much of an option for a woman with 2 kids at home. Mama stayed at home and took care of the family, made meals, washed dishes, cleaned the … Continue reading un-defining roles of Mama and Papa

A letter that I wrote to our friend that was making me feel guilty for not putting our 1 1/2 year old on antibiotics. I know it wasn’t our friends’ fault….It was me being defensive because I felt mis-understood. I guess I am posting this because it is helpful for me to write our feelings … Continue reading anti- antibiotics?

I could not have designed two more perfect pregnant women to have on my first Prenatal Yoga Retreat! Rannveig took the short journey from ICELAND (only a 20 hour trip- PREGNANT) to join me in Nosara, Costa Rica. Long time resident, Joy, owner of Inward Bound Retreats, also participated in some of the week’s happenings. … Continue reading Mama Goddess Retreats Bloomed!