There are times when things do not happen the way we want it to. When I took this photo, it was almost close to 6:00pm when the gates to the reserve closes, T was with me - there was no way to soak in the place and establish a good composition and the food for the evening is still a mystery. There are so many things that I could have done to make this a better photograph. But this will do for now.

Because sometimes, not so perfect is good enough. Sometimes, it is just those few minutes that I get to be here that makes it enough. I needed some time w/ Him...so nevermind if I did not get a great photo, I got what I needed for the moment...and that's all that matters.

Usually, T and J goes up to my bedroom to wake me up on Sunday mornings. But not today. I woke up earlier than usual to see my SIL and her daughter leave for her volleyball tournament. Too bad we did not get a chance to talk as much as I was out last night when they came to stay for the night. So glad though to see T just playing with his train - can you spot how many Thomas the Trains he has....and that's not all! Oh how he just loves that train! And how we love how T makes Sunday mornings so beautiful.

Great food, conversation and an awesome company of women...thanks ladies for a wonderful evening last night. Straits is definitely on my list of favorite restaurants now. From the salads, to the chicken curry, Spicy Chicken Basil, the Gado gado, Bijang (eggplant) , calamari and the unforgettable "Suky's" Garlic Noodle and my not to be missed Sour Apple martini, I can't wait to go back. I'm glad too that we went to the Cheescake Factory for desserts although I must say I 've put in about 3 lbs after that last bite of mud pie.

Remembering Kelli Pickler, a former American Idol contestant and her famous calamari speech while having lunch yesterday with friends....