pink and paper

These are two photos from the day. We'll one day, one evening. The light seemed perfect and kind of spooky outside as the sun was setting so I ran outside with my camera. I wish I had spent some more time out there but the sun sets so quickly.

The other photo is what I walked into after hearing some commotion in the kitchen. It reminded me of that website: ruined. lil' grey kitty had climbed the counter and pulled the paper towel down, tearing it to pieces. There was more in the hallway that I didn't capture too. By the time I walked in, she was exhausted and sprawled out on the floor.

squids and jellyfish o my.

Laura and I found this amazing quilt yesterday on Apartment Therapy (I think!). The fabrics are by Heather Ross, which I couldn't find on her blog, but I did find this.

I can't wait to have some nice lil' quilts with this fabric, and a nice knit blanket. I still need to learn how to knit though. Although I think I could manage a blanket, if it's anything like a scarf.

new baby

So we have our complete adopted family now. I've found emerson's playmate and friend for life: baby annie, or "grey kitty", or "baby", or "biscuits". Of course we have not completely decided on a name yet so we've been trying to find one that suits her perfectly. She came from her foster home with the name Annie, which is pretty cute too. She's always making biscuits and muffins, so z has started naming her after that, which is funny. She is a shy lil' one, but I think she's been coming out of her shell more and more. Logan's kitty, bernie has taken on a motherly role to my two kittens, but they will only be together for a couple months. it's nice though, that they have this family for now. they both have kept coco and basil's spirit alive for me reminding me never to take them for granted! never ever.

p.s. kitties sleep so much!!! and for the hour they are awake, they play with everrryyyything!

more lil' esme

I'm finally getting around to posting these. Every time I look at these photos, I feel my heart get all mooshy with love for these sweet darlings. Esme was such a perfect model, because she was so attentive and still. I've learned recently, it is really difficult to make children sit still and look into the camera!!



She blew me a lil' bubble!



she's trying to pull my camera strap away from me. ha!


playing with mama's bracelet.

it was a little after four o'clock

i was probably twenty two when we met, and look at you now. three beautiful babies and a diamond at your side. you two are shinin' like an indian summer does.







and look at my little ems:

how do i look? we'll i must say, i am amazed....

May 29 was my jennifer + leo's friends and family celebratory wedding day. It wasn't the official day, but because I was here for this one, I was able to whisk them away for a few short minutes to catch them alone and in the sun. I have some others to share, but for today.. here's one. you looks so beautiful.



too bad we didn't have this too:



* umbrella $65 from bravisa!

of all things wonderful

Tonight my lovely friend, who is no longer my roommate as of 7 days ago, came over to visit with the kitties and walk our usual walk to have some dinner down the street. Evenings and moments like those make growing up feel like a warm hug.

When i came home, i took this photo. it makes me think of the first couple years, the summer nights where we would make each day of the week responsible for a different beverage of choice. mojito mondays...



i've become a ghost in blogger world. Despite the consensus, sometimes I think having a routine is overrated. I've been breaking the pattern and mostly just busy with everything else. but I am picking my photo project back up and will try and post one daily.

It's also been awhile since I've looked at anyone else's blog, but I did see this today on D*S which I thought was sweet. I like the split wall: half painted and half tiled. It's really sweet... isn't it?