Backyard Shenanigans

Lately, I have seen so many sunset pictures from back home in Hawai'i, but what a lot of people don't know is that Arizona happens to have one of the most gorgeous sunsets I have ever laid eyes upon. I don't know what it is about the open desert sky, but something about it is just right. To be honest, Zona sunsets give Hawaii sunsets some pretty steep competition.

Regardless,  I am a huge sucker for sunsets, no matter where. I can sit alone in silence for 20 minutes just staring at the sky, which I actually have been doing for the past few days.  My backyard is the perfect place relax and take a few pictures of nature while waiting for that perfect golden minute or two just after the sun falls beneath the horizon.

Here a few backyard photos from the past couple days...

Friday night's Sunset

Found this adorable tiny hummingbird in our tree. He was way too fast to catch in action!

A perfectly fiery Saturday night sky, ruined by power lines! But still amazing!

S'mores just felt right on a summer night like this!

Tonights nights' super moon!

I even took a few photos today of big ol' grasshopper, the largest beetle I have ever seen int my life (probably about 5 inches long) and very scary looking spider... eating another smaller spider. But, I will spare you all the trauma and keep those pictures tucked away in the depths of iPhoto. You're welcome!

Hope you're enjoying your back yard this summer as much as I am!

Stuff Mac Says...

I've decided to creating a running list of the ever so interesting, unusual, and hilarious things that come out of Big Macs mouth.  Here are his top word mix-ups in recent history:

1.  When asked by Zed, "What should I use to spread this butter," Mac replies, 

    "Use that sword over there!"

Good idea, Mac! Zed, go ahead and use that sword to spread the butter on your bread. Just please be careful not to slice off your hand...

2.  Mac was going through all the old pictures and videos on his iPhone and came across a video he recorded of a humming bird in our backyard and with great delight exclaimed, 

    "LOOK AT THIS DRAGONFLY!"

3.  Driving home from school a few days ago, Mac and I were imagining what it would be like to live the lives of the characters in a couple of our favorite TV series. Apparently, "Orange Is The New Black" is actually called "Women In Orange" according to Mac.

It's like he fused "Orange Is The New Black" with "Men In Black" and came up with "Women In Orange."  That would make a very strange TV series...  I can't blame him though, I don't think he pays much attention when we watch. He's more of a Breaking Bad kinda guy.

Anyway, those are just a few of Mac's most recent word switcheroozies. Maybe it's a "you had to be there" kinda thing in order for it to be funny, but I just thought I'd share because I find it totally hysterical (and actually kinda cute) so I will continue to add "Stuff Mac Says..." posts and YOU WILL LIKE IT!  And trust me, there will be MANY more to come.  He does this almost every day. One of the many reasons why I love my Big Mac!

Until next time!

Family and Friends

The only thing that I look forward to more than the beaches when I go home to Hawaii is being able to see my family and friends and this trip in particular had no shortage of those two things.  From barbecues, to parties, to graduations, we were always surrounded by warm loving family, and crazy high school friends.  Here are few of our most cherished moments spend with out Hawaii family and friends...

Backyard Parties:

We had the entire high school gang over for a back yard party and to celebrate my sister, Malia's 18th birthday.

It was the most fun kid free fun I've had in a while! The little ones stayed around the corner and Grams house so we didn't have to worry about them. 

Malia's Graduation:

How perfect is this picture?!

We're so proud of Malia for completing high school! And even more proud that she's decided to join us at the University of Arizona! Go Cats!

Tea Time with the Bestie:

 My best friend Lauren always goes to tea so I though I would have to accompany her at least once this summer. It was fancy, fun, and delicious!

I dont know why we didn't take a picture at tea... That is so uncharacteristic of us to NOT take a selfie. But here's a picture of me and Lauren (and Malia) at my house.

Beach Days:

Unfortunately this is the only picture I got of all of us before the camera died...

Nonetheless, it was one of many fun beach days with friends!

It really is true that you don't know what you got 'til it's gone. Being constantly surrounded by family and friends is a blessing that many of us take for granted. Spending so much time away from Hawaii, away from family and friends, makes me love and appreciate the time that I do have with them so much more! I can't wait to see them all again, hopefully sooner than later...

Eastside & Westside, O'ahu

The east side of O’ahu is quite possibly my favorite areas of Hawai’i.  Of course, I have a inclination toward my love for the windward side since I was born and raised in Kailua, but nevertheless anyone can agree that it is a beautiful place.  Spanning from Waimanalo to Ka’a’awa, the windward side boasts peaceful beaches, endless hiking trails in the Ko’olaupoko mountains, refreshingly frequent rain, and most importantly, an escape from the hustle of the city.  

The west side of Oahu is, in a way, quite similar to the east side of O'ahu. The farther west you travel from Honolulu, you will notice smaller buildings and taller mountains, less big businesses and more mom & pop stores, less tourists and more locals... you get the idea. In terms of weather, the leeward side of the island is a little hotter and drier but it is a pretty good trade for the most amazing sunset on some of the most gorgeous and isolated beaches.

Here are some photos of our some of our favorite east side-west side destinations:


Makapu'u Beach

I love the cliffs surrounding this beach. They provide great hiking trails, like Makapu'u Lighthouse trail which leads to one of my favorite views of the east side, as well as a popular take off point for parachuters and hang-gliders.  

Makapu'u is also the most popular beach for body surfing on the east side.

Lanikai Pillboxes

Although the Lanikai neighborhood and the Pillbox hike is usually crowded, its a great hike for kids and dogs, so we always make a trip to the top. I think I've done this hike about 20 times...

The Mokulua Islands (also known as the Twin Islands) serve as an icon for Kailua. Although we didn't do the hike at sunrise, you should know that the sunrise from Lanikai Beach over the twin islands is breathtaking.  

Pokai Bay

We had an all day get together at Pokai with some of our closest friends to celebrate our return home and Macs birthday.  

Like I said, the sunsets on the west side are like no other. And to be honest this sunset was just average... so you can imagine the sunset on a perfect day.

Yokohama Bay

This beach is the furthest west beach accessible. Although it's a really far drive, it's worth the gas for the high number of shells and the low number of people.

So there you have it. Oahu from east to west, sunrise to sunset, coast to coast. Driving all the way to the opposite end of the island tends to makes me tear up a little when I see the price of gas in Hawai'i, but in the end it is always worth it!

North Shore, O'ahu

The North Shore of O'ahu is a world-renowned destination for surfers searching for the perfect wave.  During the winter months, waves can reach heights greater than 25 feet tall! But during the summer months, the beaches become famous for calm crystal clear water, pristine white sand, and endless adventures, from jumping the rock at Waimea Bay to searching the tide pools at Sharks Cove for ocean treasures.  

Spending a day beach hopping on the North Shore is one of my favorite things to do back home. In fact, we made the 45 mile drive out 3 times during the three week period! The first time we went out, my two best friends from high school came along and we spent the day at Waimea Bay. On our second visit, my sister and my cousin joined us as we beach hopped from Sharks Cover to Ke Iki Beach. And finally, the day before we headed back to Arizona, we made a last stop at Dole Plantation and the historic Hale'iwa town.  Here are a few pictures...

Waimea Bay

 

Turtles love Waimea Bay just as much as I do...

My best friends Lauren and Kealohi came along with the family.

I love them.

This picture doesn't really need a caption but all the other pictures have captions so, yeah.

Now it's not weird anymore... Or is it?

These two were brave enough to jump from the high side of the rock!

Proud of you K-Boy!

 Sharks Cove & Ke Iki

Right across form Sharks Cove is Foodland which automatically meant we were having Poke Bowls for lunch. It was a beautiful day!!!

And if you don't know what poke is or if you don't like it... GOOD. More for me :)

You don't have to worry about any sharks at Sharks Cove but you might wanna keep an eye out for wana (aka "sea urchins" for my non-hawaiian friends)... They're all over the place!

Mac took this pic while playing around in the waves at Ke Iki. I don't know why, but I like it!

Getting artsy there, Mac!

Dole Plantation & Hale'iwa

We don't normally stop at Dole Plantation but we felt like playing tourist this day...

Cooling off with a Dole Whip after completing world largest maze!

You can't go to Hale'iwa without getting Shave Ice! 

It's the 11th commandment!!! Or something like that...

Speaking of the commandments, thou shalt not go to Hale'iwa without eating at Cholo's...

That's the 12th commandment. But seriously, it's one of those special North Shore places that should never be passed up.

Now that I look at it, I think all we did during our last day on the North Shore was eat.... But that's okay! ZERO REGRETS. In fact, I wish I had some Cholo's right now. 

Perhaps I should end this post before it results with me and a microwave chimichanga at 1 am... Goodnight folks!

We're Back!

While the boys and I were so blessed to have been able to return to Hawaii for three weeks my blog has been, well, not so blessed.  This was our first time back home in almost a year so I was FORCED to put my blog life aside in order to enjoy every beach, wave, mountain, sunrise, sunset, and all the wonderful people that beautiful Hawaii had to offer.  I know, what a difficult trade... But now that we're back to our second home in Tucson, I can get back on my blogging routine and share with all of you my Hawaii experiences while I fantasize about the beautiful beaches and the gentle trade winds while in reality I am struggling to endure this dry triple-digit temperature summer.

For the next 5 days, my posts will feature all the fun we had back home in Hawaii.  It's going to be extremely difficult to squeeze 20 days of fun into 5 blog posts but I'm going to try my best.  Trust me, I'm doing my readers a favor by not posting 20 days of Hawaii. I don't want to torture you with 20 posts about the most beautiful place on God's green earth, especially if you're burning up in the middle of the Sonoran Desert like me... And on top of that, I'm too lazy to do that many posts... Actually, that's probably the main reason I'm only doing 5.  We all have weaknesses, people.

I wanna start off with a little teaser video.  A little 15 second "trailer," if you will.  Big Mac made this for his Instagram and I asked if I could share it on my blog.  Now, the song choice is not exactly Bri +3's style but hey, this was us in "college students on summer vacay" mode. Don't judge us. Enjoy!

 

Creations by The Master Builder

I have never been a huge fan of LEGOs but I have always found them interesting. I have a couple of adult friends who would spend hours following huge instruction manuals assembling thousand of tiny pieces to create detailed and intricate sculptures.  While these sculptures are truly impressive, my favorite LEGO creations of all time are actually made by a third-grader.

What is particularly interesting about the sculptures that K-Boy builds is that he doesn't use instruction manuals to build them, instead he uses his own imagination. He has a suitcase full of thousands of LEGO pieces of all shapes and sizes which can provide him with entertainment for hours. When I see a giant mess of tiny pieces all over the living room, K-Boy instead sees a helicopter, a race car, or a boat. It amazes me how something so tiny and meaningless in my eyes could be part of something so much greater in the eyes of a Master Builder like K-Boy.  He takes so much pride in everything he builds, as do I, which is why I wanted to share a few of his Sunday afternoon creations on my blog.

This one's a tank fully equipped with a rotating gun thingy... Sorry I don't know what to call it. But it's pointing straight at you! Watch out!

This helicopter may not be able to fly but it is ready to go to war with a big gun and a soldier. K-Boy seems to be very interested in military combat...

Can you see the trend here? This is some sort of military car, again with guns on the front. K-Boy also explained to me that the dude driving the car is from Halo... which is a shooting game, no surprise.

I am hoping that K-Boy continues to develop his imagination and have fun through his LEGO building hobby. More importantly, I am hoping he continues to develop his building skills and become an engineer or an architect so he can become rich and buy me nice gifts.

Until next time ya'll!

Pima County Fair

I've been wanting to post about The Pima County Fair... It's very special to our family because it brings back a lot of memories. Last years County Fair was our first outing all together, and the morning after we went to the fair, the family judge granted Mac and I the permission to care for them.  That was over a year ago and so much has happened since then... I could go on and on reflecting about everything that has happened between last years fair and this years fair but my posts have been really long and wordy lately so I thought I'd just post a few pics instead...

Pima County Fair 2013: 

And 2014:

These pictures really show how different things are compared to a year ago.. K-Boys teeth grew in... The kiddos are starting to look more mature... I, ironically, look less mature... Big Mac has grown quite a bit of facial hair (which he is very proud of might I add)... but one things remains the same; everyone looks happy as a clam! And we intend to keep it that way.

"Fair"-well Friends! 

(pun intended)

Trouble with the Tooth Fairy

The average 20 year old is full of questions about life, love, the future, and when and where the next raging college pool party will be. While I too ask myself these extremely critical questions on a daily basis, I am faced with even more complex questions as well. Today I was faced with an incredibly interesting and perplexing question... When is it appropriate to stop playing Tooth Fairy with your kids?

Mind-blowing question right? Maybe not so much... But hey, I tend to take these things seriously! While none of the kids in this house are "mine" I still like to play the mother role in any way I can which includes Tooth Fairy duty. So when our 10 year old Zed lost one of his molars today, Big Mac and I were contemplating whether or not he is too old to be visited by the Tooth Fairy. 

About 10 minutes after bedtime there was a knock on our door. Mac answered and to no surprise it was Zed... 

"I forgot to tell you guys, I'm putting my tooth under my pillow. I just wanted to make sure you knew!" 

It was then clear to us that Zed no longer believed in the tooth fairy. Instead, he knew that Big Mac or I would be paying him for his tooth. So we started questioning... Is he getting too old for this?

We didn't want to break the poor kid's heart, but at the same time something about it just felt strange. Zed is almost the same size as me and sneaking into his room while he slept to swap the tooth under his pillow for a dollar seemed like it just wouldn't pan out the way it's supposed to... So I did what I always do when I am stumped with one of life's many questions: First, I googled it. Second, I texted my Mom. 

First, Google said: "A non-believer is a non-receiver!!!"

Then, Mom said: "DON'T BE A DREAM SLASHER"

After deeply considering both of these opinions and after further discussion with Mac we decided to meet somewhere in between the two and write Zed a little letter... Here it is: 

"Our Dearest Zed,

It has come to our attention that you no longer believe that the Tooth Fairy truly exists.  We realized this last night when you made clear to us that you would be placing your tooth under your pillow in exchange for tooth funds. It seems you have cracked the case and realized that the money comes from us... DARNIT! 

An an almost 5th grade, 10-year-old, non-believer, we are sad to say the Tooth Fairy will no longer be visiting you late at night while you sleep. HOWEVER, we would like to give you a few dollars for the rest of the teeth you have to lose... but under one condition... you must promise to always brush them! We love you very much and we are so thankful that you are growing up to be a wonderful boy! Have a great day!

With Love,

The "Tooth Fairy"

aka Bri & Mac

P.S.- Don't tell K-Boy"

In the morning, Zed had a big smile on his face. He told me he thought the letter was actually quite funny and he assured me that he had not yet revealed the truth to his younger brother.  I'm not so sure whether or not K-Boy knows the truth about the Tooth Fairy but something tells me he is a bit skeptical. I think I want to play along for at least a couple more of the little man's teeth but as for Zed, the Tooth Fairy ship has sailed.. Or the Tooth Fairy has forever flown away on her little fairy wings... Whatever floats your boat.

Until next time,

Bri

CONFESSION: I Love Brad Paisley

This photo was not taken by me... obviously.

Believe it or not, there was a time in my life that I absolutely positively HATED country music. I must have been going through a dark and evil stage of some kind... I think it's called adolescence or something like that. All I wanted to listen to was hip-hop, rap, and pop music. But finally after months of forcing me to listen to country music with her every morning on the school bus, one of my best friends since childhood, Chelsie, converted me. All of a sudden, I was obsessed with country music! 

Something great about being in Arizona is that there are tons of county music concerts compared to Hawaii. Because most of them are in Phoenix, I often debate whether or not going to the concert would be worth the drive. I was really close to going to ZBB but it was a school night with a test the next morning... not worth it. Then I almost went to FGL but it was a Christmas themed concert so I didn't know what to expect... not worth it. And then, I heard Brad Paisley was coming this summer. Yes it's in Phoenix in mid-July in an outdoor theater. Yes, it will probably be 95 degrees even after the sun goes down. And YES, it will be worth it. 

I've gone through phases of favorite artists: From Taylor Swift to Luke Bryan, Zac Brown Band to Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton to Florida Georgia Line. All of these artists have created amazing music with at least a song or two that have been my "favorite song" at some point in time. However, Brad Paisley is the one artist that I have always loved, for every single song I have ever heard, for every word, every line of his lyrics. If you're not a fan of Brad Paisley here are my top 3 Brad Paisley songs that will hopefully change your mind...

1.  Little Moments

2. Old Alabama

3. Then

4. Mud On The Tires 

I'm sorry picking three was too hard.

5. This Is Country Music 

That was the last one I promise....

Along with my top "three", there are two extra special songs to me that Brad Paisley covers. The first song, What A Friend We Have in Jesus, is an instrumental of one of my favorite songs from church. My great grandmother used to play it on our piano while I would sit next to her and sing. It really showcases Brad Paisleys amazing guitar skills. The second song is Farther Along. This song brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it. Although it is originally a religious song, it is a great song about the trials and tribulations of life in general. This song is especially dear to me because it was a song that was special to my family while my little sister was struggling with leukemia.  Don't worry, she's fine now.

Clearly, I could go on and on for days about how much I love Brad Paisley but I think this will do for now. Maybe I'll talk more about him in another confession but I'll wrap this one up with a music video. Maybe listening to his music will help me shut up... Until next time!

My short as possible family introduction...

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. But this picture of my family is instead worth a thousand QUESTIONS.  And trust me, do we get lotsa questions.

"So.... are you his mom?"

"Wait, so you guys AREN'T related?"

and my personal favorite question occurs when I answer the door...

"Is your Mom home?"

I'M IN CHARGE DAMMIT!!! Im just kidding. I don't expect anyone to understand....

We are anything but the "traditional" family.  I can't even imagine what people think of us when we walk around Costco together.  My best guess is that they think we're a strange group of friends... Or maybe a maybe a bunch of runaway kids from a group home. Whatever people think, it doesn't matter. Underneath our strange circumstances, we are truly like any other family.

A BRIEF BACKGROUND:
A lot has happened and changed since the seven of us united forces in April of 2013.  I say seven because at the start of our journey together, we also were watching over my boyfriends sister. Shortly thereafter we were unable to care for her for a variety of reasons and she now happily lives with another family member a few states over in Texas. Her time spent with us was short, but we love her dearly and miss her daily. 

Then, at the beginning of this month, the older two of the boys also moved with some of our close loving family in Washington. Having lived with them for a whole year, things are really different without them around. Although we're all still adjusting to the new quietness of the house, it's to have some time to BREATHE. Caring for four boys is not a simple task! I get to enjoy the little things in life that I have felt deprived of for the past year such a blogging, shaving my legs, doing homework in peace, and eating leftovers. Leftovers may not sound very appealing but when you cook for five boys every night, being able to eat leftovers instead of cooking is better than eating at a five-star restaurant! A bit of a hyperbole but you get the point... The boys are doing great in Washington too! To be honest, I'm a bit jealous of them. They're having a blast enjoying everything Seattle has to offer: fresh seafood, cooler weather, and a heck of a lot less cacti.

WHICH BRINGS US TO THE NOW:
Me and my three: Big Mac, Zed and K-Boy. I'm going to refrain from using their real names for a very important reason... I'm lazy. The shorter the better! An since their first names all start with the letter K it will eliminate any confusion as to who I'm talking about. But on a more serious note I want to protect their precious identities. I plan on sharing a lot of personal stories about my family and the more real-life information I can protect the better. That said, here's a little not so personal description of each.

Big Mac: Big because well, he's big! He's our man of the house, our protecter, our go-to guy, and my hunny bunny boo bear! LOL I don't actually call him that.. I'm just quite fond of him. We have been together since high school and he is one of the biggest inspirations in my life. I love him more than anything in this world.. EVEN CHOCOLATE. You'll hear lots more about him later...

Zed: The older of the two boys, Zed is truly a gentle giant. Not only is he big and tall for his age, but he has the biggest heart. Although he's extremely outgoing and sociable, he is very in touch with his inner emotions as well. He notices all the little things, asks lots of questions, and loves receiving hugs.

K-Boy: The youngest in our family. He's cute and little on the outside, but on the inside it's quite the opposite. He loves sports, playing outside, and video games, anything that poses a challenge. Although he's shy and keeps to himself around new people, he loves causing trouble to his big brothers. Did I mention he is a master Lego builder?

Our family and support system extend far beyond the four of us but being surrounded by these three every day is quite an interesting experience. Some days are good, some days are not so good, but every day leaves me with a lesson. Lessons on how to cook, how to care for a house, how to pay bills, how to do 4th grade math, and other kinda useful things like that. More importantly though, in my journey with these people I am learning how to love, how to set a good example, how to find balance in life, how to enjoy the little things and how to be successful no matter how odd the circumstance.  And that's what Bri Plus Three is all about.

Canyon Lake (Superstition, AZ)

Seldom are the times that I think "wow, Arizona is way cooler than Hawaii!" In fact, I don't think the thought has ever crossed my mind.  I miss little hometown of Kailua every single day. If you're a fellow islander you're probably thinking that Kailua is actually one of the bigger towns in Hawai'i. But if you're living in Tucson which is about 14 times bigger than Kailua, then yes, Kailua IS a little town. However I have always believed that every place is beautiful, special and unique.  

Many people who grew up in Hawaii live their whole lives saying, "Hawaii is the most beautiful place in the world and everywhere else sucks." I, on the other hand, believe that all places upon which God laid his powerful hand are equal in beauty. You just need to look do a little exploring.

One thing I love about Arizona that most people don't get to experience in Hawaii is road-tripping! It is surely a blessing to be surrounding by the crystal clear Pacific Ocean but it is an equally amazing blessing to be surrounded by miles and miles of wide open spaces. All you need is a tank full of gas, google maps, and a thirst for adventure, or in my case, a thirst for WATER. Living in the Sonoran desert has some really cool places, plants, and animals but the hot, dry days days aren't exactly the main attraction. Soooo this past Spring Break, me and my plus three (actually it was plus five at the time) embarked on the ultimate quest to find a body a water. About 120 miles north of Tucson is a serene desert oasis called Canyon Lake. It may not have a white sandy beach but it is surrounded by towering canyon walls, tucked into the mountains like a sparkling blue sapphire. Not a sight you get to see on the little island of O'ahu everyday! 

They say the grass is always greener on the other side and in a literal sense, that is truer than true about lush, green Hawai'i. But the cactuses are greener here! I encourage all of my fellow "dislocated islanders" to find your passion for adventure that is so familiar in Hawaii and use it at your temporary home on the continental U.S. You may be surprised at what hidden gems you find...

Until next time, 

Bri

Above is a photo that I took while at Canyon Lake. Like all pictures of good 'ol mother nature, it just doesn't do it justice! But it still looks pretty darn nice. 

HELLO BLOGGERS!

Welcome to Bri Plus Three, the third (and hopefully final) blog that I've had the joy of creating. In my recent past I've been exploring my creative side and trying my hand at blogging! I've learned a couple things thus far:

First, Bri rhymes with a lot of things

Really though, it does. Most of my friends know me by my hawaiian name... not Bri. And most of my family call me Brianna, again.. not Bri. So why call my blog "BRI" plus three? Well, because it rhymes of course! And we all know how much more legitimate things sound when they rhyme.  Not only that but Bri has become the name I sort of adopted since I moved to Arizona last year.  My hawaiian name is just too difficult for people. Even in Hawaii some people have mistakenly called me "Vanilla." I can't even imagine how baristas at Starbucks would butcher the spelling of my name on my Iced Coffee. Trust me guys, I drink a lot of iced coffee... and having my name being written and shouted incorrectly everyday would drive me nuts! In fact, even a name as simple as "Bri" tends to get totally distorted by those darn baristas...Take a look at this one:

I'm STILL trying to figure out what that says.... Anyways, you get my point. Bri is just easier. So Bri it is, and Bri it will be forevermore!!! Well... for this blog at least.

And second, being healthy is boring

I'm totally joking.  I am actually a firm believer that being healthy 24/7 doesn't have to be boring.  However, I DO think that trying to being healthy 24/7 and blogging about trying to being healthy 24/7 tends to lose it's flavor (no pun intended).  My last two blogs were both dedicated to my efforts to live a super duper healthy lifestyle. And while I do believe my old blog was helpful in motivating me with my goals, I found it hard to connect with and entertain people with pictures of chopped fruits and vegetables and recipes for gluten free breads...  There are just so many more important and interesting things that I could be sharing with others. I do plan on continuing my journey to exceptional health and fitness, but I think it will be outside of the blogosphere.

Which brings us here, to Bri Plus Three...

Bri plus three is all about anything and everything.. Not food prep, not workouts, not recipes. It's a little bit of everything. I have always been really easily inspired. And although I have never really honed in on clear mission for my life, I have always known that where ever life takes me, I want to be able to inspire people and I want to continue to be inspired by others. That's what I hope this blog can offer to anyone who comes across it. Because I've been so deeply involved with and inspired by my "plus three" and I hope I can transfer a little bit of that to others!

Hope you enjoy!