Halloween

The troupe of Cameron's friends set out on

the annual candy quest with:
One "Terminator"
One "Grim Reaper"
One "Ninja"
& "A stockbrocker, who had to sell
his pants. And his flesh."

HAHA

Daddy Beekeeper and his Baby Bee

This is Cameron's "Coolest costume EVER!" A Terminator, made
with aluminum foil and (would you believe) baby rice cereal!
I did use a little fake blood but the rest
was not only organic, but recycleable!

The picture doesn't do it justice,
the peeling flesh, the mechanical inside showing through,
and the utter fear spread far and wide...

Swinger

The first time on a swing in a real park can be a frightening prospect. Finn was intrigued and held only a dollop of uncertainty as his maiden voyage began. As long as Mommy and Daddy were smiling and alright with it, he was. I believe this is the beginning of a new love for him, Candler Park, with it's array of pint-sized obstacles it is the perfect place to play!

Panoramamania

One of the many talents of my sweet, dear husband is photography. Using a 1904 Kodak circut camera, he reveals the full spectrum of what would otherwise just be a scene. The camera pivots on a base and circles 360, creating visually stunning pieces! Over 10 years and what has amassed as a portfolio went on display (and sale) for the first time. We spent last weekend at the Candler Park Fall Festival and we were met with great intrigue and many people were delighted to see themselves in the volumes through the years.

It was interesting to watch people finding themselves.
Finding long lost sweethearts.
Finding fathers whom had since passed away.

Each one of those photos is a time capsule and a gift, as most photos are.
Inspired, I go into tomorrow and each day I remember to be present, in full circle.

This one's Finn on the new sofa...enjoying the prosperity!

Ante Up...

When Shawn and I started dating, one of his hobbies was to go out playing poker at least twice a week, usually until the wee hours. You can imagine this was not what I saw at the time as one his most redeeming qualities, but I appreciate his dedication, sort of.

Knowing how much fun I had as a little girl playing poker with my grandparents it occurred to me that we should play a family game night while the in-laws are here! So Bud, Connie, Great-Grandma Bess, Uncle Scott, Aunt Nico and the rest of us bellied up to the proverbial bar for a rousing evening of Draw, Screw Your Neighbor, Bertha and other interestingly named "games."

You really start to see new aspects of people when cards are in their hands and the stakes are high. Shifty eyes, sweaty brows, silly poker faces. We had a fantastic evening and not only did we learn a few new games, we grew our foundation and ensured ours is not a house of cards.