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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Warm Weather Babies








I'm consistently jealous of people in our complex because they have cats who they can let out on their porch without them running away. My kitties cannot be trusted to do that, so the closest we all get it when we open our sliding glass door and the only thing dividing babies from nature is the screen door.

Morris and Penelope absolutely LOVE it. However, it's been winter and far too cold to do that. I suppose we could, but neither James or I fancy increasing our already expensive electric bill. The heater has run enough as it is and doesn't need any additional help. 

It finally warmed up a few weeks ago and ALL the windows were open that day. Fresh air filled the house and both cats had a field day looking out the window. I think Morris spent a solid five hours in front of it just watching/stalking the birds and any trash that blew across the yard. Penelope came and went, but she probably spent just as much time in front of it as Mo did.

And, I must say, they were way too adorable just sitting in front of the window together like a little team, plotting and scheming together. 

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Project 52 l Weeks 16 and 17




Week 16 ; Mine

These cleats have been with me through injuries, some of the most memorable moments of my life, suffered heartache with me, and have aged alongside me. These cleats are mine and me, worn and experienced but still strong.



Week 17 ; Pastel

The newest addition to our "pack," Oakley. Though not pastel, this boy has completely stolen my heart and has me seeing nothing but sweet baby pink in the shape of hearts.



Saturday, April 26, 2014

(Belated) Birthday Girl: My 23rd









I am SUPER behind on blogging. I've been meaning to post this since my last gift showed up in the mail, and then I obviously procrastinated because it showed up like 2 weeks ago. Also have 2 weeks of project 52 and some personal entries... but we'll pretend I didn't say that and you're completely unaware.

Anyway, a whole 21 days ago, my clock turned some more and I've been alive for a whole 23 years now. Though I really liked being 22 (I'm not sure why, it just seems like a good number. Probably because of the symmetry of the number and it makes my borderline-OCD habits happy), my day was truly spectacular. We spent the day with plenty of our friends, friends who I truly do think of like family, in Syracuse and I got spoiled by my mister. The man put a good dent in the account on two gift cards to my favorite stores, and then some by getting a new and completely fabulous camera bag that I've been lusting over for months, now. 

And then my family-family just completed this spoiling with some wonderful gifts, such as harry potter fridge magnets (we've been using them non-stop), a cat ring holder (which I also use nonstop as my rings always come off when I'm cooking), and some additional gift cards.

Even across the country, I can feel the love coming from the west. AND Africa, even (Hi, Susan!). Not everyone gets a FaceTime call from Malawi on their day of birth. Thank you so much to everyone who contributed, even with something as simple as a "happy birthday." I'm truly blessed and it just makes me look forward to 24, which isn't easy as I pretty much detest the concept of aging and I've decided that I'm going to stop at 25.


Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Project 52 l Week 15




Week 15 ; White

In honor of turning 23, my grandma gifted me this awesome refrigerator magnet set, all with Harry Potter words! My husband and I have been having far too much fun with it, with him shown above and taking the label on the package very seriously, apparently. "Over 425 word magnets perfect for the Witch or Wizard who should be busy studying!"

Monday, April 7, 2014

Project 52 l Week 14



Week 14 ; Radiate

I have been waiting for weeks, and week, and more weeks for it to be both sunny and warm enough to be able to take pictures outside. I've been craving light and those beautiful sun flare, but it's been cold, cloudy, or both. It totally gets a photographer down.

But finally, a nice spring day. It was warm and sunny and it felt like winter was almost gone. We all know it's not, not up here any way. But it at least pretended like it was.

So, I took advantage. I dragged my wonderful husband out and we took advantage of this gorgeous, radiant light that we haven't seen in a while. I cannot wait to feel the radiance and warmth of the sun like this all the time.

Also, of course there are more pictures. I'm still editing them and taking my sweet time with them. Look out for a post with the rest of them soon.