Monthly Archives: January 2011

Happy Birthday, Emma.

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

Hi beautiful Emma Faye, It’s your auntie Lauren here. Well, you were born today just before lunchtime. You weigh one and half pounds, are 12 inches in length and you are much smaller than the baby doll I toted around … Continue reading →

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Five Senses Monday

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

Meet Mr. Belvedere. He’s my new little succulent I planted in a vintage Daily Delight Coffee mug. I bought him to put on my office desk, but this weekend he got so comfy on my home desk that I’m not … Continue reading →

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Let the Light In

Posted on January 20, 2011 by

On Sunday, the sun shined brightly over Aptos. It was still breezy, but we all wished we’d packed shorts. We had breakfast outside in the harbor at Aldo’s (best breakfast sandwich, ever, by the way). As our breakfast settled in … Continue reading →

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From mountains to the sea

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

Peace. Beauty. Friendship. Relaxation. That pretty much sums up this past Saturday. After our morning coffee and breakfast burritos, Grant drove us to Big Basin, near Santa Cruz/Boulder Creek, where the trees stretch to the sky and spread as wide … Continue reading →

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Night turns into morning

Posted on January 18, 2011 by

On Friday night, we drove to the beach house in Aptos. Here are scenes from the evening and first morning, when the sun surprised us when it flooded through the windows.fire and drums.laughter and harmonica.baby and momma.love.socks and wine.ice and … Continue reading →

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Five Senses Monday

Posted on January 17, 2011 by

It’s been a few weeks since I’ve shared a Five Senses Monday. I thought I’d bring it back now that we’re well into January and hopefully taking advantage of this time for fresh starts. So, here it is, the reflection … Continue reading →

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Festivus, a month too late

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

I thought I’d wait until you were sick of Christmas trees and the holidays to post Festivus pictures. True Festivus style, I thought. OK, that’s a lie. Really, I’m just behind. But I think it’s OK, don’t you? (Last year’s … Continue reading →

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