First day of school...

as always...bitter, sweet.

that girl-

that girl's so smart.
and her, she's so pretty.
that one's creative.
and that one, she's witty.

and that girl she's pure.
and her, such the mother.
that one can sew.
and that girl sings like none other.

and me, I have talents,
some different from theirs.
the ones that He gave me.
the ones I am to share.

and I try not to envy,
those girls that I meet.
for their talents...plus mine,
equal one woman complete.

* in celebration of all of the inspiring women I know. together we make one near perfect woman.

photo opp

courtesy of my talented SIL...

who is just as amazing as her photography. and that's saying something!

thank you toni.

knack inspired

This is my favorite blog...and this is my new favorite night stand. Completely knack inspired and full of personality. Thanks to my friend Lindsay for hooking me up with the night stand and searching for my yellow knob.

I already have another piece sitting in my garage, begging for some bold color and the perfect anthro knob. I can't wait!

(vay-cay-she-own)

Park City, Olympic Village

very cool.

Park City, Alpine Slides

(followed by a white knuckled sled ride down the mountain. no picture, too busy screaming!)

An Elmer Reunion

all shirts numbered according to one's place in the family. Grammy=numero uno!

a whole lot of Elmer up in there

Strawberry Reservior, Utah

this one is for you Papa J!

Not a whole lot of pictures (sorry Mom). However, there was a whole lot of the following:

driving, laughing, card playing, smack talking, swimming, fishing, eating, hugging, and throwing-up... because there just is no better place to have the stomache flu sweep thru your little family than on summer vacation.

a present like none other

Q: what do you get a guy who has (on several occasions) white elephant gifted 8x10 pictures of himself holding a trophy steelhead?

A: a shirt full of pictures of himself, holding a trophy steelhead, in locations not even he has dared to dream of.

(This one is my favorite as I understand now why Rob is so indifferent to my frequent requests for him to take me to Europe...it appears he has already been there.)

Thanks to our friends the Pecks for a gift like none other.

surprise!

Turning 35 years old just begs a surprise party.

Happy Birthday ROB!