Just The Girl

Oh yes - we're off and running. The school week is in full swing - and ugh - we're all exhausted already. I grabbed this shot in our horribly lit kitchen - before she truly got ready for school. And all the while I had this song (now playing on this blog) running through my head - and it reminds me of her for so many reasons. First of all, snippets of it are in her cheer music - gotta love that! But too - it's the words - and how much they make me think of her...♥

She can't keep a secret
For more than an hour
She runs on 100 proof attitude power
And the more she ignores me
The more I adore her
What can I do?
I'd do anything for her

'cause she's bittersweet
She knocks me off of my feet
And I can't help myself
I don't want anyone else
She's a mystery
She's too much for me
But I keep comin' back for more
She's just the girl I'm lookin' for

1/5/10

This is one of my favorite spots in the summer - it's always quite festive and full of life. Not so today - but it was still striking in its desolation. With over 24" of snow in three days - and no end in sight - the outside is treacherous - but beautiful. In a few days all of this snow will turn slushy and dirty. In a few days, I'll no doubt be cranky and irritated that it is STILL here (it's come to stay for a long while - this is the Great Lakes, after all). But for now - I'm taking a few days to appreciate its beauty - because I know it'll be fleeting!

The Loveliest Light

It is snowing here. No - I mean it is REALLY snowing here. The kind of snow that blows and drifts - so much so that you feel the wind is going right through you. The kind of snow that makes you want to grab a blanket - and everyone you love - and huddle together with a big bowl of popcorn. The kind of snow that makes you want to go...well...nowhere. But unfortunately, like so many others, my family must go out tonight. We have errands and tutoring and all manner of things to get to. And so we'll don our coats, hats, gloves, scarves, boots and we will brave the weather and this dreadful cold. And at the end of it all - if we're very lucky - we'll come back to that soft, glowing, lovely light...the light that beckons us and bids us "Welcome back..you are safe..." The loveliest light of all...the light of home.

Glimmer, Sparkle, Shine in the New Year

Some of my favorite spots for holiday cheer...

Happy New Year

I hope everyone has a fantastic 2010!!

 

Some Holiday Sweeties :)