Over Thanksgiving we ventured up north to Sonoma and stayed at Lee's beautiful home. It was pretty idyllic, with furry little creatures roaming the garden. The light was spectacular in the mornings, I love how it danced through the windows and off of all the wood. We ate a whole lot more than just salad and persimmons, they were just the prettiest.
Last night I rode my new bike to upper Rockridge and caught a pretty spectacular sunset. It felt so peaceful and serene. The weather in Northern California has been perfect the last few days. Jeffery and I spent most of today walking and biking around the area running errands and then catching up on housework. For dinner we ate the rest of the Thanksgiving leftovers. Even though we cooked two turkeys to ensure there would be plenty to take home, it never lasts long enough. And neither does time off. I spent the majority of the past couple days procrastinating writing the rest of our wedding thank you notes. But I am running out of time. Our anniversary is right around the corner. How did that happen?
Photos from our trip to Sonoma coming soon.
I am thankful for my incredible husband, who works tirelessly and always maintains perspective. I am thankful for a mild California climate and a warm home. I am thankful for progress. I am thankful for photography. I am thankful for my health. I am thankful for my amazing family and wonderful friends. I am thankful for air travel.
I can't help but feel a little nostalgic for last year. But I booked Hawaii tickets for January. I am thankful for having that to look forward to.
Jeffery got his hair cut at the Temescal Alley Barber, and while he was waiting I explored the area. I was pretty surprised to find chickens. It felt like I was in Spain or the South of France. No, just Oakland.
of his little face.
of my new lens.
of Earl Grey loose leaf tea.
of the White Album. And Abbey Road. Actually, shuffling them all is best.
of butternut squash and quinoa and sunflower seeds and cranberries and pomegranate and baby greens and slices of persimmon.
Studying photography has really increased my awareness and consideration of light, and I wish the days didn't have to get shorter before they get longer. Jeffery and I are working hard to get through this semester. We're hoping it will start to pay off early next year, because we want to do more fun things together. Like go camping. And visit flower farms. And NorCal breweries. And we have never been wine tasting or to the top of Mount Tam or Mount Diablo. There is so much to do and see just right here in the Bay and so little time. I feel like I am fighting time, and I have to be more patient.
Right now I'm feeling grateful for mild Bay Area weather. My heart goes out to those affected by the dramatic weather, with tsunami evacuations threatening my Hilo family and hurricane Sandy making things wet on the East Coast. Stay dry everyone!
When I was in Willits in early October I was able to enjoy two beautiful gardens, and it was completely rejuvenating. Jeffery and I dream of one day having land where we can grow food and flowers. There is nothing more beautiful and wholesome, and living in a city makes one forget how things are done in the country. It's nice to be reminded. We were sent home with a whole bunch of tomatoes, which we devoured in two days. Thank you Jill and Cathie for sharing your gift!
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I have never had more fun. Thank you Travis for capturing our day so beautifully.
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Aimee and I have been friends since before kindergarden. I have photos of us at age 5 dressed up as pirates, wearing eyeliner mustaches, my mother's scarves tied around our heads and waists, bangles on our arms, the dough hook from the kitchenaid as a...hook. I have photos of us from our 8th grade graduation and our high school graduation and from my wedding and the insignificant moments in between. I feel so lucky to have her in my life and to have been a part of her wedding celebration. She married her high school sweetheart of seven years on her parent's beautiful property in our hometown. I cried and laughed during the ceremony, and again throughout the toasts. The tiny flower girls danced until the end. Aimee, I love you. Thank you for teaching me about friendship and grace and humor and for being there, always. I wish you and Brady a lifetime of happiness.
