Here’s a belated Chinese New Year greeting to all who celebrate. ❤️
Greetings
Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! Yikes, I’ve been so neglectful of my blog…..I will try to do better. ❤️ P.S. If you have a Facebook or Instagram account, look me (Simple Pleasures in our Lives) up – I do a better job of keeping up with them when I lack time. :)
Happy Chinese New Year!

Wishing family and friends a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year! May the Year of the Ox bring you happiness, luck, and good fortune. Love, Chris, Keith, and Alex
Merry Christmas!

So much snow since yesterday afternoon and it’s not over yet! Our place is a winter wonderland once again! 😁 Merry Christmas, everyone! ❤️🎄🎉
Merry Christmas

“The things that matter most of all are often close at hand – A touch, a hug, a gentle look that says, “I understand.” The smile that inspires us, the words that let us know The way our hearts are leading is the way that we should go – These right-before-us, simple things may seem […]
Happy Chinese New Year

I reminded Alex that it’s Chinese New Year (CNY) tomorrow and he’s pretty excited because that means he’ll be getting an ang pau (a red envelope filled with money) from us. I asked him if he remembers what saying we can use to greet someone during CNY. He replied, “Happy New Year?” Lol. I responded […]
Happy New Year!

This photo was taken in July 2017 at Edgewater Park near the location of one of the Cleveland script signs. Every time I look at this picture, it just tugs at my heart string to see how much Alex has grown and the challenges he has overcome in his life. Love this kiddo soooooooo much! […]
Merry Christmas

I would like to share the words from a card we received from my in-laws back at Thanksgiving which I thought was simply poignant and appropriate for any season, regardless if your loved ones are near or far. “The things that matter most of all are often close at hand – A touch, a hug, […]
Happy New Year!

“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson~