i account it

...high time to get to the sea as soon as possible.
herman melville

black and white

hello summer

she's finally here and we officially welcomed her in by throwing a celebration of sorts. there's no better way to start the summer off than to take a road trip to the ocean. three, four, five loud cheers for fresh seafood and a long walk on the beach. more to come.....

come fishing

day trip

to the mountains. oh so grand.

kandy corn

happy my day

thank you for all the sweetness you shared with me today.

i'm a lucky, lucky girl.

(amelia the cake was beautiful and delicious)

happily

celebrating earth day in the warmth of the sunshine, preparing our garden for planting, noticing the beautiful new blossoms on the strawberry plants and taking two long walks along the river.
its been a glorious day.

sprung

i'm beginning to imagine branches covered in beautiful
tissue pink and white blossoms.

and, on those days when i look out the window and find gray colored skies with sprinkles or down pours of rain...i blissfully listen to the new sounds of spring and eagerly await the sun as it peeks out again. hello.

four years

in the rising of the sun and its going down,
we remember them.
in the glowing of the wind and in the chill of winter,
we remember them.
in the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring,
we remember them.
in the blueness of the sky and in the warmth of summer,
we remember them.
in the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn,
we remember them.
in the beginning of the year and when it ends,
we remember them.
when we are weary and in need of strength,
we remember them.
when we are lost and sick at heart,
we remember them.
when we have joys we yearn to share,
we remember them.
so long as we live, they too shall live,
for they are now a part of us, as
we remember them.

sometimes i wish so much that you were still here. i marvel at how much has happened in the last four years since your passing. i know that you are with us and i'm comforted knowing that your love resides deep inside of me.

you truly are a part of who i have become.

i love you dad.

forty

i still haven't baked him his favorite cake...carrot with cream cheese frosting.
he's been so, so patient. he knows its definitely worth the wait. its that good.
and i know his eyes will definitely light up when he sees all those candles.
it will be a joyous celebration.

ending my day

with a bit of citrus sunshine.

happy groundhog day and cheers to february.

puglie & grace

the light changed today and she knew it too.

the blues

sometimes it felt as if we would never see blue skies again.

its been a good long while since we've had any clean air to breath in the valley. as i walked along the river celebrating the storm we received overnight i didn't mind the cold wind on my checks and tears in my eyes.

launder

the mice i've heard in the walls have also had a cozy winter bed amongst my gloves. there was no stopping my immediate need to handwash each and everyone.

new

pajamas and socks, love santa.

2010

happy, happy new year to you and yours.

wishing you

all things
merry & bright

gratitude

making me happy in every sort of way:
- waking up every morning next to b and the sweetest little girl
- embracing our journey of well being and good health
- receiving amazing amounts of love and thoughtfulness from family and friends
- walking along the river and appreciating nature's most simple gifts
- working with beautiful, inspiring friends
- wearing tights and layering to keep warm
- learning to slow down and be more present in the moment
and so, so much more

wishing you a joyous day of thanksgiving
and yummy food with those you love.

illuminated

i promise there will be an abundance
of celebration and thanks giving this month
for my very favorite...pumpkin pie.

also giving many thanks
for our beautiful moonlit walk last night.

happy november!