fat, sick, and nearly dead

i love documentaries.  especially those about health.  can't wait to see this one.

box fun

hours of entertainment.  for kitties and kiddos.

i unpacked 9 boxes today.  i'm getting down to the point that i'm not sure where to put stuff so 9 boxes feels like an accomplishment.

mom....

do you have 2 quarters??....
yes, yes i do.

this makes....

my newest neice.  born to my sister Jules.  Norah is the 23rd grandchild in our family.

what do you want me to do?

Annie Leibovitz with Sarah Jessica Parker

inspired

I've just discovered the work of commercial photographer, Trever Hoehne.  I'm in awwwe.

color pallette

I've been wracking my brain trying to come up with a color palette for my living and dining room.  I'm thinking something like this??  The top and bottom colors (chartreuse and turquoise) are my favorite so I want something that will go with both.

stepping back

As difficult of a decision it was to step back from my work, this decision has it's benefits.  One being a sense of freedom.  I felt limited within the confines of my business.  I realize those limitations were set by me, which originate from the fear of failure.  I'm doing my best to break through and come out the other end a better artist.  This picture by Cheryl Jacobs Nicolai is a reminder to let go of expectations.  Who cares if it's not tack sharp.  It's a gorgeous photograph.

starry eyed

This is the first I've heard of this girl.  I'm really digging her musical style and this video.

feather hunt

Rose went on a little feather hunt with Grandma while she was here.  What kid doesn't like feathers?

b-hobo

I've used my B-hobo bag for a few weeks now and so far I am really pleased!  I'm really glad I got it versus the Lola bag.  The main reason is the strap.  Because the strap is so wide it fits really nicely on my shoulder and makes the bag feel lighter.  The materials used to make the bag are nice.  The leather is nice and thick.  The bag sits up on it's own when I set it down.  I mainly carry my 24-70 2.8 around attached to my camera.  It fits very nicely on the end but I'm sure it would fit in the middle as well.