Teri's My Name and Spoilin's My Game

We had a friend stop by today... Teri Morley Garzon.

She and I were friends eons ago in Vegas and now her parents just live a mile from us.

Small world.

We had such a lovely time chatting and catching up.

She named her little girl (almost 3) Holland-- sound familiar?

We think it is an absolutely brilliant name.

Teri came bearing gifts today-- a bag of scrumptious salty and sweet popcorn... 

 

which Kean immediately set about to devour and a family game

to play around the dinner table.

We played it tonight--- (for example; who is the best teacher you've ever

had and why?), and was it ever fun. Greer and Reese got the giggles

and couldn't stop.

And finally, she brought me the coolest "Mother's Day" gift.

It is a purse made and designed by a young woman in her 20's name Yali.

She had Cancer as a girl and wanted to give back. So all

the proceeds from her "Carry On" purses go to the children's hospital

in Chicago where she was treated.

I'm so in love with and excited about this bag.

The peacock is a bird that replaces its feathers annually so it symbolizes

renewal and new beginnings.

The bird's tail is made up of paisley patters that represent the

paisley bandannas that many cancer patients use to cover their bald heads

during treatments.

And finally, the hearts that make up the feathers crowning the peacock's head

emphasize the love, support and service from family and friends.

I think it is probably one of the coolest gifts I've ever received.

Thank you dear Teri for a wonderful visit and a continuous reminder of your love!