through my window

If I wait too long to live my dream, I may find that it's too heavy.  But if I start now, day by day, every day, someday people may marvel at how much I can carry.

--Jerry Spinelli, "Today I Will"

summer is

summer is... letting the 105 degree weather dry my wet hair.
summer is... being barefoot.

summer is... reading for hours, just because you can.

summer is... wearing sunglasses.
summer is... eating frozen yogurt with friends.
summer is... laying in the grass.

summer is... writing to your heart's content.
summer is... getting letters on daisy stationary.

summer is... beautiful.

What is summer for you?

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I realized the other day that it has been quite a long time since I've taken any photos.  Today I had some down time and snatched up my camera and headed outside for a mini, impromptu photo shoot in my front lawn.  Aren't those the best?

Hello spring.  I love you.  A lot.

Long overdue...

Okay, so you know that promise I made like a month ago to post pictures of my new haircut?  That one that I kinda sorta forgot to fulfill?  Yeah, well I'm finally doing it!

Last night Annie and I were laying in bed and I said, "Tomorrow, can you take some pictures of my new hair?"  Being the great sister she is, she agreed to a little photo shoot this morning.

Now, not only did I get a couple inches off, but I've started experimenting with my hair a bit these last couple weeks.  I've been straightening it.

*gasp*

I know, I know.  But calm yourselves.  I've heard it looks pretty good.  Even a bit more mature.  Here's hoping. ;)

So, without further delay, I'll stop yapping...err, typing, and let you take a look.

This is my favorite.  New facebook profile picture?  I think so.

"I'm gonna jump.  You better get it!"

No worries.  She did.

Oh yeah.  Surfing the picnic table.  'Cause that's how I roll.

Any thoughts?  Any favorites?

Once again, all photo credit goes to my sister.  Thanks dearie.

My life...pinned.

This post idea has been going around blogger.  I first spotted it over at Kimberly's blog and then again at Jenn's and was inspired.


As stated on previous posts, I've become a pinterest addict.  It's my new found time waster.


I'll admit, when I first heard about it I thought, "What's the big deal?  It's just pictures."  But, man, was I wrong.  I've gotten so many ideas and tons of inspiration, just from a single photo.  Yep, I'm definitely hooked.


So, without further adieu, this my life in pins.

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There you have it.  If I could be described in photos, that'd be it. ;)

What about you?  Do any of these photos describe you?  And are you a pinterest addict like me?

P.S. You know that last post of mine?  About the commercial?  Well it was my 200th blog post and I totally forgot to say something.  So, yay for 200 posts!

P.P.S. I guest posted over at my super duper good friend's blog.  Check it out, if you would, right over here.

Christmas Bokeh

Last week we had a Holiday Stroll downtown.  I was really excited about seeing all the Christmas lights because I had been experimenting a bit with manual mode on my camera.  I was able to get some really neat bokeh photos.

This one was taken at home.  I laid under the tree to get it.  Haha!  The things you do for a photo. ;)

Yep, I'm officially in love with bokeh.  Do you have a favorite?