Furry family

We are sooo excited to be adding these two furry friends to our family at the end of October.

September Sunsets

I love September for  several reasons. First of all, I married my best friend in late September on a very humid, rainy day. The day began with a monsoon, literally. I remember stepping out of my apartment into about 2 inches of rain and lucky for me, I wasn't panicked. What can you do about it anyway, right? Rain doesn't bother me, not even on my wedding day. Thankfully for everyone else, the rain subsided for pictures and turned into a beautiful afternoon and evening.

Second reason I love September: my sister was born in September. She made me a big sister and even from the start we were the best of friends. She came into the world and I, in true big sister fashion, welcomed her by shoving my favorite stuffed dinosaur into her face. Aren't I nice? :) I love to share, what can I say?!

Thirdly, September ushers in fall and with it cooler weather. My favorite time of year. Football, campfires, smores, holidays, hoodies, snuggling, hot chocolate....I could go on and on. I love the crunch of dried leaves underfoot. Naked branches blowing in the breeze. Farmers harvesting the last of the summer crops, birds and other flying things making their great migratory journey. These are all things that I love about this time of year. I am especially looking forward to many evenings beside the fire pit with my love looking at the stars. Some of my favorite memories together are just sitting side by side outside, staring up into the black sky, while the neighboring flames lick at the dry branches.

For your viewing pleasure, I give you some September sunsets courtesy of my backyard. :)

9.22.14

9.22.14

Brewing...

I thought I would be done with sunset surprises but every day there seems to be another one that just blows me away. I am so thankful to live in such a beautiful place and have such a gorgeous view right outside my door. Last night was no exception...I quickly took this picture and watched the spidering lightening just long enough to be in awe without getting drenched.

Sissy ' s hitched!

My sister got married on 5.24.14. That day also happens to be my brother's birthday. Fun times.

Spring pokes it's head up through winters cloak...

I love the fresh feeling that spring brings. While I love the colder weather, I enjoy the new life that inevitably comes with the rainy, warmer weather. This year the seasons have confused themselves with each other.  We have had warm balmy days followed by snow and an ice storm which has made for some interesting human interaction as you can imagine. And as spring emerges, enjoy some images from the yard.

Laundry shelf

Yesterday, Nathan finally was able to put up the shelf I had asked him to install in our laundry area. I needed more room and the shelf that was already there is great but just a little bit too high. We got the wood a long time ago and I wanted to stain it but never had the time. On this rare 60 degree Sunday afternoon I took the opportunity to finish a project that had been started so long ago. ::side note: I'm trying to be better this year at finishing projects I start::  anyway, now that it is finally up, I wish we'd put it up sooner! I have so much more room and now my dryer isn't cluttered with the stuff I don't want to keep putting up and down.

Lullaby

Heard this song on my "Canadian Tenors" Pandora channel, this morning... Love, love, love it. 

Google it and listen... beautiful, sweet song. Brought tears to my eyes for a number of reasons. 

The sun has gone to bed my love,

it's time to do the same

Just listen to the moon's serenade,

he's calling out your name

Now close your precious eyes my love,

those eyes that shine so bright

Like stars that guide you on your way,

through the darkness of the night

Fly away in dreams of gold and silver,

my voice will draw you near,

to this place where love awaits you

you will find me here

So when you dream tonight my love

among the angels sweet embrace

know that I too am there admiring

the smile upon your face

know that I too am there admiring

the smile upon your face

Happy Wednesday!