Somewhere Along The Way

Me at 43

weekend

Sometimes I can barely remember what we did on the weekend.  It's all a blur.  Thank goodness for the camera.  For the most part we puttered around the house.  Swimming lessons at the Y in the a.m., followed by naps and family playtime in the backyard.  Bill and I attended our neighbor's annual Harvest party in the evening.  Sometime Saturday afternoon I was reading Jasmine Star's discussion on Facebook about shooting wide open and remembering to stand back far enough so that one or more subjects remain in focus.  I guess that's the key to her signature style. 

Sunday,  Bill took his dirt bike on an a 40 mile Enduro ride and that took up most of his day.  He came home wiped out.  The dirt bike is the replacement for the airplane, and that's okay w/ me.  The boys and I headed to church.  Julian has started his Faith Formation classes which he calls "Fake Formation Class".  He's not trying to be funny, but it's hard to correct him because he makes us laugh.

  Yes, it's November in New England and he's barefoot!  He's constantly taking his shoes off outside!!! It's driving me crazy. ( photo is a bit blurry)

Little Tyler came up to my bedroom for a little break.  The room was dark, but the sunlight on his face was perfect.

Oops! I forgot to mention that we did stop by a local fall festival that featured an army black hawk helicopter.  The boys LOVED it.  Julian had a few minutes at the controls, Tyler decided to have a chat w/ the pilot while being buckled into a jumpseat!

Tyler with Black Hawk pilot !

Welcome to Fall ! These are my neighbor's glistening gourds!

and these are my mum's!  Love that pinky purple color!  Shot wide open here at about 12 ft. away!  

Dark Chocolate cake w/ chocolate ganache and raspberries!  Made w/ my new DeMarle bakeware!

a quick self portrait w/ my new Galapagos hat !  
 
 
 

 

 
 

today

Today I was tagged on Facebook and asked to list 25 Random things about me.  Here's what I've come up with:

1. I’ve learned the most important life lessons from dogs.
2. I sometimes feel trapped in my woodsy little town.
3. I never ever thought I would have as much love in my life as I do now.
4. My friends in the UK are some of the best people I know.
5. Flying Virgin Upper Class is one of the finest things to do.
6. I have a huge collection of Star Wars toys.
7. I wonder if I'll ever get to surf in Hawaii again.
8. The view of Narragansett Bay from the Newport Bridge is one of the best views in the world.
9. I love the smell of my son’s stinky baby boy feet.
10. Photography has changed my life, and the way I see.
11. I have sat a stones throw from the Royal Box, Centre Court Wimbledon while watching Andre Agassi play.
12. Pimms Punch is my favorite alcoholic beverage.
13. I’m simply useless at paying bills on time.
14. but, Graduated with a 4.0 from my MBA program.
15. In my youth I was heavily into punk rock.
16. Turning 40 was not a big deal.
17. I’m a spa junkie.
18. I’m ashamed that I don’t make more time to read.
19. I rarely ride a bike, but I never miss watching the Tour De France
20. I don’t know if my husband truly knows how proud I am of all his accomplishments.
21. I live for scrapbook weekend getaways with my girlfriends.
22. I have a love/hate relationship with gardening.
23. Reading the Sunday New York Times on the beach is one of my favorite activities.
24. I suffer from Catholic guilt.
25. Hugging my boys and dog give me true inner peace.

 

And as I type this I can hear Julian playing with his army toys and Tyler snoring.