the day started with a bang, gavin’s gum in kai’s incredibly long, baby-soft hair… but it progressively got better, & was actually quite unproductive while constant all day. mom days are like that. constant all day — joys, smiles, tears, excitement, quiet, busy — all to end with a sink of dishes i am choosing...
it’s just a few days until christmas. the house is cozy and decorated. but the week we just finished was really tough. feeling so tired & overwhelmed, anxious, and… tired… a little camera therapy and re-framing my thoughts to the beauty of a simple christmas. and the true focus of the holiday. simplicity is something...
and i have so far to go… all of a sudden i am finally thinking about our christmas. the christmas cards are going out tomorrow (finally)… the gift lists are getting made (finally)… the baking ideas are starting to flow (finally) but we are still trying to resist the urge to over-spend, over-consume, and over-commit....
the coffee, the neighborhoods, the beauty… there is so much to love about seattle. and for us, the people are one of the best parts of this great city. many very favorite people are in these pictures, and several aren’t featured here, because my camera was quiet and our chatter took over. we love them...
oh i can’t wait to get all my seattle pictures downloaded and sorted and up on the blog… just made some coffee – maybe i’ll stay up late and do it. despite working through literally thousands of pictures, i seem to still get giddy over photographs.
we’ve been in the beautiful northwest for almost 4 days, all of which have rained. but the lattes, the fallen colorful leaves, and warm sweet homes of people we love have made it so perfect. big post when we get home, but a few shots to keep this space up to date.
coffee & the two grandmas are keeping things above water here. fall feels like it has descended, beautifully and with a little chill. my two little boys keep me so happy to wake up in the morning. a day late and only eight photographs. fitting for this month’s ten on ten.
my kai is two months… still a precious tiny baby, soft & warm. i feel like i have loved him forever. love his serious gaze, his furrowed brow, and the way his eyes squint when he smiles and coos. makes me wonder what he is thinking and can’t wait to someday hear. we love you...
