Spoil Day

Yesterday we treated our favorite four year old to a "spoil day." This day consisted of lunch, the movies (Arthur Christmas), and trip to Toys R Us. I think after this day we may have secured the titles of favorite aunt and uncle :)

While waiting for our yummy food Hannah watched a preview of Arthur Christmas on Uncle Geoff's phone and got even more excited.

Waiting for the movie.

Loss of Loved Ones

Today is a sad day.

I feel as though I am still swimming in that cloudy shocked state of mind. I just received a call from my mom telling my that our childhood pup, Riley a.k.a Big Boy, had to be put down. This comes only a month (almost to the day) that I received a similar call from my mom telling me that my dad had to put our other childhood pup, Quincy, down. With Quin, I was prepared... I knew she wasn't feeling well - she just wasn't herself. With Riley I just didn't expect it, at least not so soon.

When I heard the news about Quin I was at home - today I am at work though I wish I wasn't because all I want to do is gather my pups close and hold on tight - just as I did that other sad day. To some it may seem silly to love an animal as much as a human - but not me. Our dogs are members of our family and I morn their loss as any other family member.

That night Geoff and I spoiled our boys rotten with love and treats. And tonight we will do the same.

My parents house will not be the same without these two loves...

Quincy

Riley "Big Boy"

Playing Catch Up: June

Though I have been on a blogging slump, many wonderful things have happened since April... babies, birthdays, trips, a wedding, an anniversary, and Halloween... so I thought I do a quick recap of each month.

Please excuse the icky pics, the slump carried over into my photos too. It seems that I never had my camera on hand so all of the pics are taken from my cell (or in some cases other people's phones). Hope you enjoy!

June (Part One)

First, and maybe the most exciting thing to happen....these littles were born...

Meet Jackson and Emily, my adorable twin nephew and niece.

Jack is the little blondy and Em has her mama's dark crop. With their arrival my favorite 3 (now 4) year old became a big sister and she took to the roll swimmingly!

Doesn't she look good as a big sis??

Oh yeah, she was born for this role!

Uncle Geoff and little Jack

And below are a little more recent pics of the littles.

love his squishy cheeks

Em in her outfit that auntie (me) made her

Sisters!!

June (Part Two)

The other "blog worthy" mention was the bridal shower I through for my brother's wife. I didn't take many pictures as I was running around like a mad women but below you'll see the food area. It was a ton... and I mean a TON... of work but I think the shower turned out great!!

Blogging - F

So I've earned a big, fat, F on my blogging this past year. Flunked, Faltered, Failed...

If I'm being honest I think that I started to doubt why I should have a blog. All my most treasured blogs focus around four core issues: little ones, fixer uppers, crafty goodness, and fashion...

So where does that leave my little ol' blog... I mean, we don't have minis (unless pups count),
are home is comfy cozy and not in dire need of fixin', full time work does not leave me with much free time to craft, and though I do love fashion, I'm not sure how "fashionable" I really am...

so why?

Then it occurred to me... I created this blog for me... well, for Geoff and me... so we could look back on our life and remember all the fun, crazy, small, big, quirky, and special memories we have shared.

And you know what else occurred to me...

those memories are worth it.

And so, I hope to delve back into the photography and blogging world with some of the high points that have happened this last year.

Artist Pete Dungey plants gardens in the potholes on British roads.

Artist Juliana Sanchez Herrera walks around Paris and patches potholes with beautiful yarn.

Love Creativity.

I wonder what Sacramento/Roseville would prefer??

In 30 minutes I will be heading to SF to hang with one of my favorite friends, Lovely Lisa, and see my favorite author, Cassandra Clare, who writes my most favorite series.... The Mortal Instruments!

I am so excited! It's so nice to have a friend who live close to the city and who is up for anything! I'm so lucky that she opens her adorable home and welcomes me with open arms... which is at least once a month!! We're gonna grab a bite to eat, hit up a local vintage shop, and then head to the signing. Tonight shall be grand!

Thanks also must go out to my wonderful husband who is staying home with our boys minus a means of transportation. Boy, it will be nice to get the celica fixed (we're so luck to have parents who are helping with that situation)!!

Wish the clock would move faster!

Yep, I'm a Potterhead and proud of it!

The only other movie poster I have ever wanted was Gone With the Wind... now there's this and it's a must! LOVE!! I am so excited for this final movie yet so sad at the same time. As the poster states it all ends on July 15th .... it will be an amazing pre-birthday event that is truly bittersweet.