1. It’s official after 30 years in education my Dad is a retiree. Here he is today coming home from his last day of work. At least from this job. He’s not one to sit around so I know he will be off to something new very soon. Way to go Dad. I’m so proud […]
There are definitely things I am missing about Chico. But there are things here in Ohio that I get to do that are nice differences. My parents have cable so I get to watch fun channels like Food Network and HGTV. I can often get ready for the day with little to no interruptions because […]
How do you move forward when there’s so much you just don’t want to let go of? How do let your son feel sad from missing his friends but help him love forward even when you are feeling the same way? How do you let your self rest and enjoy this break we’ve been given […]
ONE canceled flight due to weather. TWO trips to the airport. THREE total flights. FOUR hours of sleep for the kids, ZERO for mom. FIVE Barelas all safely in Ohio There were also a 7 hour layover and a 3 hour layover, several meltdowns by all of us, lots of suckers, new books from the […]
1. Mason graduated from preschool this week. It wasn’t so much a graduation but more playing at the park and eating hot dogs and cookies and taking some pictures. None the less our first school year is done and I would say it was more than a success. He loved it, I loved it and […]
Dear Farmers market, You are a weekly stop for us. We use your produce all week long. We love you and we will miss you dearly. Love, The Barelas P.S. Please send word to Indiana that you need to be duplicated. Thanks.
I was raised on the other side of the country. I did life there for 23 years and I loved it. Then I moved to Southern California, the other side of earth. Atleast it felt like it at the time. It took me awhile to adjust to California life, especially Southern California life. But I […]
Here is a snippet of Brian’s final talk at CRU a couple weeks ago, saying goodbye to a ministry we’ve seen God change and one we’ve grown to love dearly.
1. This week I made some cute skirts out of jeans I got from the thrift store. It took me all of 30 min to make 2 skirts and they are adorable. My girls are in a “all jean” phase. So I’m trying to get a little crazy on them and get them to wear […]
If I had all the money and time in the world I would buy/make each person a gift who has impacted me in Chico in someway. Just to say thanks, I like you, I appreciate you, I will miss you, don’t forget me:) But time and money are not plentiful so I have to be […]