southwestern flavah.

i just got back from a family vacation/reunion of sorts to phoenix, az.
um, phoenix is NICE this time of year! i absolutely love the grey skies in the pacific northwest, but to have 5 days of sunshine and 70-degree temps was divine. i absolutely love my family. not perfect, no not at all. but they're great. and i'm thankful for planes trains and automobiles that bring us all together.

with love,
n

favorites.

this shot is almost a year old (so, i guess that's kind of cheating the blog's mission... whoops) but i was cleaning out my old files today and couldn't resist. too cute not to share. here's why: a) it's one of my best friends with her little family and b) daddies who enjoy cuddling their babies are awesome.

more current shots to come, soon. (promise.)
with love,
n

you set my life a whirlin'.

when i least expected it, there he was.
God is full of surprises. i'm humbled and so very thankful.

happy heart day!
with love,
n

don't give me those eyes.

one of the sweetest little mutts you'd ever, ever meet.
oh, man. i'm a total sucker for good puppydogs.

happiest weekending!
with love,
n

counting my blessings instead of sheep.

my cup runneth over. and... air plants are cute.

the end + goodnight. i'm off to count my blessings.

that's what i call breakfast.

waffles. bananas. peppered bacon. real maple syrup.

oh, if only every morning could be filled with these. mmm-mmm.

with love,
n

chubby baby cheeks are for kissing.

it's pretty much a hard and fast rule. fyi.

with love,
n

what i miss.

so, hey!
i'm back. and it's a new year. and, yay! life is for living and i'm happy to live it.
realizing how blessed i am these days.

i had fun in new york, but when i stepped off the plane back on the west coast, it was a sigh of relief.
my life in oregon just fits like a glove. and i'm thankful.
it's good to be home, heck yes. but i've got a confession-
i do miss this cat. :)

have a great night. (go ducks!)
with love,
n