Hairdo

Hairdo

Hazel likes to do my hair. It is a long and painful process, but this morning I promised Hazel that if I could do her hair she could do mine. Oh my. By the time she was finished I had a whole pack bobby pins stabbed in my hair. She assured me it looked beautiful. […]

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Flower Girl & Ring Bearer

My niece, Ella, was the flower girl. A exuberant little thing that is always dressed up in a princess costume, this duty was made for her. Ella is wearing eden’s bouquet Moira Gown in gray The ring bearer is wearing eden’s bouquet Tuxedo Pants, Andre Vest, Stagecoach Newsboy in gray and the Jace Cowboy Shirt […]

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Cowgirl

This is Cowgirl.  She is a brown-headed cowbird. Did you know that they lay their eggs in other birds’ nests and make them raise their babies? Scandalous. Levi found her flapping around on the driveway with a featherless wing . She comes and goes as she pleases and while waiting for her wing to heal […]

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Ocean Getaway

Jace & Jessie Pearl cuddling on the beanbag chair Cool light at the beach house Hazel relaxing Rope railing Levi is the only one smiling; the girls were terrified Old man carved in the driftwood railing Baby Jessie Pearl Off to the beach Violet and her tangled hair Spencer & Wyatt Art at the beach […]

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Dandelion Field

I was furiously working in the office yesterday afternoon when I urged Hazel to go play in the field of flowers so that I could get a bit more done. Of course, that backfired because I promptly followed her with my camera. Oh, how I love this little girl with the sunbleached hair and impish […]

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Jessie in the Middle

Jace Walker, Jessie Pearl & my little brother, Isaiah James Snapped this morning with my iPhone.

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Sample Sale

Cleaning closets! eden’s bouquet Sample sale going on here

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Violet & Angel

Oh to be a little girl again, when all you have to worry about is what to wear on your fluffy pet. Meet Angel the kitten, the chillest feline you will ever know.  See how she just flops out and plays along in the second photo? Though in the first photo it looks like she […]

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The Wedding Day

I want to summarize the wedding day in words while it’s still fresh on my mind. A written account for my children, grandchildren(to be) and anyone else that might want to read. The day started quietly.  The morning dew glistening on the partially set up reception and ceremony area. I sipped coffee with JoAnne & […]

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Dove Hollow Campout

Song is “Dream” by Priscilla Ahn A collection of iphone videos and photos.  We spent 2 days down at the pond.  A time to sit around the campfire, try new campfire recipes, hike, swim, have floaty races and water balloon fights. On our hike to Quartz Creek we met dad working on the fenceline with […]

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