Early Father's Day Post

So as you all know tomorrow is Father's day. This one is fun and exciting because of course my husband Paul is expecting his second child - his first boy. We are going to get together with his family at his parent's house for some Father's day fun and I will try to remember to take my camera so that I can share some of the antics with everyone.

In the meantime I'm going to attach something that Paul sent me while I was at work on Friday. His logic and thought processes are a couple of the many many reasons that I love and respect him. I thought his theories might be able to give others pause for thought as well, that's why I am sharing (with his permission I might add).

"A thought process that popped into my head.

Who am I?

Who am I is a question that I have not really asked myself very often, nor is it a question that I believe passes through the minds of many of us with any regularity. Who I believe I am speaks to my own belief in who I really am inside, and how I present myself to others. But how I am perceived by others is not something that I really know or understand.

Do the people that know me think of me as I think of myself? Can they see past my demeanor to my nature with clarity? Probably not. Is my demeanor even interpreted by others in the same way that I see it?

Probably not.

How do others think of me in all honesty? Am I just put up with? Do people look forward to me being around? How much of my perception of how others perceive me is tainted by false smiles and forced laughter? Nuanced looks that I miss, inner thoughts of irritation that I can't hear?

Who am I really?"

It certainly gave me pause for thought about who I am and how I am perceived by others. I realize that for the most part his thoughts above were rhetorical, however I would like to share with you who I think my husband is. What follows is by no means a complete interpretation of his multi-faceted person, it's just my humble opinion of the person I cherish most.

My husband is an amazing person. He is an incredible father, a wonderful son, an adoring uncle, a caring brother, and my world. He knows just what to say and when to say it - though he would disagree with this. He is an artist from the soles of his feet to the very top of his head and he rejoices at any chance to share his creativity and love of art. He is a teacher, not only to his daughter, but to anyone who takes the time to get to know him.

My husband is my center, he keeps me grounded when I am ready for lift off. He makes me smile when I am sad, and has the uncanny ability to make me laugh even when I'm crying. He challenges me to learn more and revels when I am able to logically throw him for a loop. He loves me for who I am, just as I love him for who he is. I am astoundingly lucky to have married my best friend - who just happens to be the most incredible man I know.

My words do not even begin to do him justice and I find myself angry and frustrated with my lack of adequate words to describe just how wonderful this man truly is. My aunt gave me a beautiful plaque at my bridal shower two years ago that I think sums it up better than I ever could - "It doesn't matter where you go in life. . . . What you do. . . . Or how much you have. . . . It's who you have beside you". I'm so very thankful it's you Paul! Happy Father's Day!! I love you!

Paul and his dad on our wedding day - two exceptional fathers I'm grateful to have in my life.

More wedding pictures - I like looking at them and sharing them!

I was going through my wedding pictures, as I often do from time to time, and decided to post a few more of my favorites. This was inspired by my friend Nicole who requested more wedding pictures. So thank you Nicole for getting me to go through these again - I always enjoy reminiscing about what a wonderful day it was. So enjoy a few photos!

Ok so this is from the rehearsal dinner - but it was one of my favorites from that weekend


In the Japanese gardens where the ceremony took place - couldn't have asked for better weather

I love this picture!

The ladies and I - Monica is on the left Kazia is on the right

Monica (maid of honor and BFF) and myself

So I guess that's all for now - maybe I'll make random posts along the way with more wedding pictures because I love them! Hope you enjoyed!

Introduction of Sorts

Hello there to our families and friends! I've started this blog as a way to keep you all updated with what's happening here in sunny Southern California - in the life of the Ginsberg's anyway. I figured it was a way to share pictures, thoughts, ideas, what we did last weekend, etc.

For those that haven't been kept up to date, or we've lost touch with along the way, I will try to catch you up as quickly as possible.

September of 2007 was a big time for our family. Paul and I made it official at the beautiful Japanese Gardens (right down the street from our apartment). It was a truly magnificent day, and we were blessed to be surrounded by our family and friends. I can't speak for everyone there but I know that it is a day Paul, Alex and I will not soon forget.

The happy family

After the wedding Paul and I were lucky enough to spend a glorious week in Hawaii! Paul had been when he was little, but it was a first for me - trust me, I'll go back anytime!!! You can't help but feel relaxed while you are there, that is just the overall vibe on the island.

We rented scooters to ride around the island - they even pulled a green one out just for me!

After that it was pretty much business as usual. Paul working for Countrywide while I continued at Cardservice.

Fast forward to September of 2008 and you find Alex starting 6th grade! Hard to believe the little munchkin I met when she was 4 years old was already starting junior high. She is, at this point, almost finished with 6th grade! Only 7 more days of school left - does it look like we're counting down? She has a radiance about her that draws people in. Her laughter is medicine after a rough day and her smile lights up any room. I have enjoyed getting to know her and look forward to watching her grow and continue to blossom into the amazing woman I know she will become.

Just turned 11 years old! (2-20-09)

Ok - so my time line got a little goofed up. Rewind to December of '08. Paul and I find out we will be adding 1 more to our family in August! Joyous news all the way around. Alex, Paul and I spent a week at Christmas in Michigan with my mom and had much fun building snow men and exploring the Detroit Zoo. We were also surprised to find out that my cousin Rebecca is expecting her first little one as well . . . . in August! I'd love to say we planned it that way, but alas it's just another instance of great minds thinking alike.

My pregnancy has for the most part been smooth. We found out March 25th that we are having a little boy! We could not be more excited to meet our little man this summer. I'm currently enjoying feeling him wiggle around (sometimes incessantly) and I think I've even caught him having the hiccups once or twice. I'm convinced he has quite the personality already. He doesn't much like people poking or prodding at him with anything, and has no trouble letting them know this by kicking or punching them away.

I think that brings us up to date for the most part. I hope to update here as often as possible, so if you are interested in reading what we've been up to feel free to stay tuned. With that I will leave you one more picture - one of the little wiggle worm still residing in Mama's tummy. Who do you think he looks like?

21 weeks