happy birthday, daddy

Today is my father's 58 birthday. He is the most wonderful, amazing dad. So loving, gracious, kind and warm. The epitome of what a man should be. I am so lucky and feel honored to be his daughter.

Last weekend I was visiting at my parent's house and baking a cake. Dad was re-building our back deck and took a break to lick the chocolate cake batter off of the beaters. I snapped this picture of him, relishing this moment. I think it will be a lifetime favorite photo.

summertime

I'm having the time of my life.

because it's my birthday

I woke up this morning and put on "Birthday" by The Beatles, then I danced around my living room in my underwear. I am 25 years old now. What a grown up!

found

Treasures I salvaged from my family garage sale; Old, old glass jars & bottles, my father's old drafting & art supplies, and a few things from my childhood that I just could not let go of (not pictured).

I spent the entire weekend at my parent's house so that I could help out with the garage sale. It was so lovely being with my family. They make me feel as though everything is right with the world. How lucky I am to have been blessed with a family so sweet, loving and fun.

cadence & kai

The little ones in my life.

animal crackers

magic

camano island

A day with Olivia. I am so happy to have such a perfect lady as my friend. Every time we spend time together, it just confirms even more that we were kept apart for too long. I guess we will just have to keep creating more memories and spontaneous adventures to make up for lost time.

oh, september

You couldn't come soon enough!

baby trots

Taking a stroll in the park. Little beebee is getting so big!