Heavy Heart

I heard today that one of my cousins died last night. He was a ranch hand in Phoenix and died on the job yesterday.

He isn't someone that I knew, I mean REALLY knew, but with family there is just that connection. A connection that is hard to understand when you don't even have words to describe who the person was. I suspect he was a hard worker like his dad. I assume he loved his siblings and parents. I hope he lived life fully.

So I pray for his parents, and ask for comfort from the Comforter, and peace from the One who offers Shalom, and emotional healing from the Great Healer.

Sneak Peak

We had another great weekend, all three of us together; drifting back and forth through family time, house projects, naps, keeping cool, and another photo shoot.

The mister continues to work at finding and creating more storage space for this little family in a 100 year old house with no storage space. The little one is full of energy and delights in helping her daddy as he works on these projects, I intervene when necessary.

And early Saturday morning my creative cohort and I joined a lovely engaged couple for a few hours as we raced against the heat to snap some pictures of their Love. Here is a sneak peak, and one of my faves from the day.

Weekend Excursions

This weekend our family divided and conquered- something you have to do when there is so much fun to be had!

I traveled to Nebraska to see one of my dear high school friends get married. It was a beautiful wedding; full of fun and lots of love, and so intimate.



The mister and toddler drove down near Charlottesville, Virginia for some fellowship and fun by the lake.


We each enjoyed our time so much but is really nice to be the three of us again!

Good-Bye Harry

We have all been waiting for this movie since we read the first book (for me that was Spring 2000). And tonight it will be the end. It seems all Potter fans wonder how they will feel when it is over; good, bad, sad? I am sure it will feel like there is a sense of completion, the book felt complete and full, like the story had been told to the fullest. Most of the Potter films haven't quite held up to the book so I don't expect that feeling tonight, but they might get it right on the last one. Who knows?

The all- day- waiting has been killing me. But in just a few hours, I too, will say good-bye to Harry.

Scary Phace

Phoebe has a scary face that she LOVES to show off. This morning I first started taking pictures of her perfectly matched green place setting. She insisted on the spoon, bowl, and cup all being green; her "favorite." Then she moved on to showing me her "favorite" way to look while I take pictures: scary face.

She is my favorite, so I have to share with you....

Independance Day

Happy Fourth of July!

Enjoy the long weekend. Take a swim in the lake.
Drink Lemonade. Eat fresh apple pie.

*Relax*

and have fun.

Guests

We returned from our trip up north to a house full of friends. Two were visiting from San Fransisco, Mark and his son Isaiah. Phoebe didn't quite know what to make of this 14 year old, but once he pulled out the Ukulele and started singing lullabies to her dolls she was in heaven. She actually didn't even want to go to the pool but I finally pulled her away, after all the babies were asleep in their house.

Back to Reality

The morning after Gigi and Papa leave is always a hard one for our little girl. She gets so much attention when they are here that we all have to adjust when it is just the three of us again. And lately it has been just the two of us. (the mr. has been so busy with work)

We had a lovely time with them here, a trip to Wheaton Regional Park and the Zoo were extra special for everyone. And our friend Whitney brought us some special cupcakes from Charlottesville Cupcakes....oh, my!

a girl, her dada, and her papa....on the train for Father's Day

at the zoo with Gigi

cupcakes for the sweet teeth!

Phoebe turned 3

Our dear friend, Whitney, captured Phoebe's birthday party with her camera, and now there are some lovely pictures to share with our friends and family who couldn't be with us.


There was lots of jumping! And plenty of celebrating our sweet little girl.

the Heat

This heat calls for iced lemonade,
running through the sprinklers,
and watermelon on the front porch.

Saphire Anniversary

Oma and Opa came for a visit last weekend and we had a dinner to celebrate their 45th Wedding Anniversary. We all had a lovely time for such a joyous occasion.

Congratulations on 45 years of Marriage!

{this moment}

sharing the Love

{because they are so cute}

thanks for loving my baby, Gus!
{she loves you too!}

{this moment} inspired by soul mama

Saying Good-bye

We are saying good-bye to the crib this weekend. It has served us well, keeping our little one safe in the night and during those day time naps. She has always loved her crib. She never once climbed out, but often, climbed in just for a little snuggle with the blankie and paci.


On her birthday I bought her a new bed and put it up right next to the crib just in case she didn't take to the big girl bed. But she seems to have a new love; the big girl bed. It has been an easy transition and I am so glad we waited for this transition till the 3rd birthday; she was ready, we were ready, it was smooth!

So, this weekend we will take down the crib, pack it up and put it away.

Happy Birthday, 3 year old!

Happy Birthday to our dear, sweet child.
We love you and are so grateful for the brilliant light you are in our life.
We look forward to celebrating many birthdays with you.

a moment to sit

Life keeps growing and changing.
Roots are sprouting.
It has been a time of celebration.
We are still here, just a little busy.

the perfect kitchen...

I have been working with a friend dreaming up ideas to renovate their kitchen, it has been a lot of fun to collaborate and have my mind back in the realm of Architecture lately.

Working toward a new finished product and helping create a more useable space is great, but the beginning of a project can be a little slow. Measure, remeasure, see what the space is like at its most basic, and know that the possibilities are endless. But we also have to make decisions and decide how this tiny little kitchen can be more than just a tiny little kitchen.

thanks to google

Today I opened the google site and saw this lovely animation (it will only be an active link today). An animation of movements made popular by Martha Graham. For being an animation it was quite beautiful and reminded me of the year I spent immersed in dance and architecture while working on my thesis.

Somehow this little animation was just what I needed to remember the fluidity in my own body.

Martha Graham's 117th birthday is celebrated today. She has left an amazing fingerprint on the world of modern dance.

she got in!

We only applied to one playschool for next year. And we got word a few weeks ago that via the lottery P was #2 on the waitlist.

Yesterday we were invited to join the 2011-2012 class. Yahoo! P has a school for next year.

It is run by a local church and meets in a coffee shop. It is a co-op so I will have my fair share of duties, but I will also have some free time while P is at playschool with her buddies. yahoo!

the many faces of Easter

anticipation

confusion
(p woke up saying, "then the bunny and jesus...")

delight

the creative life

The dynamic duo strikes AGAIN!

Matt + Sarah

= LOVE, and many more pictures...