enjoying the process » loving the journey, not just the destination

Camping is not my favorite thing to do (in case you don't know me). We had a TON of fun, but I much prefer clean, crisp white hotel linens to sleeping outdoors anyday.  This year we were able to borrow a trailer from our OH. SO. SWEET & generous friends, the Gardners. Thank you guys- I couldn't have done it without you!

 
The tree fort 🙂 I didn't see my kids for 3 days while they rode their bikes & played in the "woods"

 
The girls.

And the dirt… lets just say I'll be scrubbing my kids for weeks to come.

Have I told you about this cookbook?

You have to run out & buy it right away. Every recipe I've tried, we have LOVED! Not just LIKED, we have LOVED!!!  And they are easy (for the most part).  That's it for the food portion, now on to the song part.

Here's some new music for you to try:

Zee Avi- Bitter Heart (or any song for that matter! Her voice is lovely. You'll get that feeling you had when you first heard Norah Jones, I promise)

Slow Club- Thinking, Drinking, something, something (I forget the last two)

Zooey Daschnel- Anything she sings. Her voice is so so pretty.

Yusuf Islam- Any guesses who that might be?  Remember Cat Stevens? Apparently he turned Muslim & changed his name to Yusuf. Muslim or not, his voice sounds the same & it. is. good.  He has a new album out.

Camping Photos coming soon….

Two BEAUTIFUL sessions in one week-just look at this gorgeous Mama & her BEAUTIFUL baby girl. It goes by fast- we all know that.

Kelli, It was SUCH a blast hanging out with you today! I'm so glad Ryan did this for you!! You deserve it. Here's a little "sneak peek" from today. Love you!
**Click on the photos to see them larger- their eyes are incredible!!**  Please don't steal.

"AAAaHHHH!!! This lady won't get her camera out of my face!!!"