quiet anticipation

santa's elf has assembled the toys

presents are wrapped

carols are playing

eggnog in the fridge

twinkling lights

a fragrant tree

excited little children in and out today

and quiet anticipation for the celebration to begin

i wish you and yours a Very Merry Christmas!

What is Christmas?

it is a tenderness for the past

courage for the present

hope for the future.

it is a fervent wish

that every cup may overflow

with blessings rich and eternal

and that every path

may lead to peace.

~agnes m. pharo

believe

the beauty of "I DO"

wanted to share a few photos of cassie and kyle's beautiful day!

a fun moment during the ceremony

mom, dad and newlyweds

cassie, kyle and all the nephews/niece on our side

her dress


kyle carving their initials in an aspen after the ceremony


the sisters

the bride!


i now pronunce you....

the centerpieces

daddy/daughter....before walking down

the newlyweds

her bouquet

the rings

fall wedding in colorado....beautiful!

photos by blue lily photography

get your motor runnin!!!!

it happened....he got his Harley tonight!
one happy man

one beautiful ride!!!

the fragrance of Christmas

"Christmas....that magic blanket that wraps itself about us,

that something so intangible that it is like a fragrance.

it may weave a spell of nostlgia.

Christmas may be a day of feasting,

or of prayer, but always it will be a day of remembrance...

a day in which we think of everything we have ever loved."

~augusta e. rundel

we have begun the decorating....listening to sweet

music, remembering past memories and making new ones.

Christmas is in the air around here and it smells good!

journey girl!

happy #3 journey girl!!!!

you are our sunshine girl

our sassy, spunkmeister....

with your beautiful big blue eyes and impish grin....

you hold your own so well with brother and all the boy cousins....

but love to nurture and play mama and baby!

we love your stories, your conversations

your body language, your dance moves

and your thoughtfulness.

what a wonderful day to celebrate the season of joy....

december 1st celebrates you dear journey....

and all your preciousness!!!!

we love you little girl!