Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Settled behind our townhouse in Fairbanks, there was a small building that appeared to have no entrance. One day while playing with the kids at the playground out back, I noticed these chairs. Just sitting there. Behind that odd building.








I was immediately intrigued. Where did they come from? How long had they been there? Surely they arrived recently, right? I would have noticed if they had been there before.








The color, the texture, the contrast...Mmmmm. So bright. So intense.








I watched them for quite a few days, maybe even weeks. Wondering who they belonged to, who would just leave them outside? If I had the place (and a completely different life), I would set them up in my ultra modern house where they would be my piece of art. For me to view every day, just as they are. I could look at them forever.








I am so inspired by them. They make me want to create (no, not babies). And these foxtails are just as enticing as the chairs. Bringing to life something inside of me. The artist, I guess.




Saturday, January 17, 2009

New Lens!

I don't have much to say tonight. I bought a new lens with some birthday and Christmas and "I cleaned my uncle's house" money. I absolutely love it! So I thought I'd share a few photos that I have taken the last couple of days. Here we go...












































By the way, did you know that if you click the images, you can view them a little larger? Peace.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

My Little Baby

My grandma has 8 great grandchildren, all under the age of 8. Two of them were born on the same day - Orion and Kaylee. We had a small get together the last time Kaylee and the rest of her family were in town. Photos were taken of all of the great grandchildren. It was, well, to be honest, it was kind of crazy having so many kids in the same house. Especially kids that were so excited to see each other. There were cupcakes for the kids and a small birthday celebration. My husband captured this photo, which I am absolutely loving right now.






We also had a celebration at our house. I cannot believe my little baby is already 2 years old. He was so tired of opening presents from all our Christmases, we had to egg him on and help him open his birthday presents. But before long, he was opening on his own again.



Holiday Favorites

Again this year, it seems as though the holidays have blown right past, leaving us in the dust. I absolutely cannot believe how quickly it went by. We had some good times. Times when I was glad we were back in good ol' Kansas. We got to make gingerbread houses (well, graham cracker, anyway) with Grandma. The kids had so much fun and loved them so much that after I had all the other Christmas decorations back in their totes, they remained displayed in our living room.






And when I did try to discard them...there was much dispute. We compromised on taking a few photos of them that I could print off and give the kids.






There were also times I wished we were back in Alaska, having a quiet holiday season.






We got a kitty for the kids for Christmas (and, I can't lie...for me too :) Meet Lexi:






She is the sweetest little kitty. Just the last couple of days, she has started coming up when the kids are still awake. Slowly but surely she is getting used to our rambunctious and intense house, completely unlike her previous dwelling.






She'll get there, though. The kids adore her immeasurably and are doing quite well with her already.



Here's to a peaceful and fulfilling 2009.