Portrait of a Stranger

This gentleman came into our store today.

Inside Looking Out

Black and White

A dandelion from our backyard.

Self Portrait --- A Bad Hair Day

Corners of My Home

I am participating in Liane's photo week challenge! This happens to be one of my favorite corners.

Before and After

We recently had new siding put on our house, and while we were at it, chose a new color, too. So, here are a couple of pics showing the before (with Nate in front) and after. What a shocker, we chose green!

Edmund Joseph

As Claire mentioned on her blog, Dan and Pari just had their third baby. He was born on Nate's birthday. Six pounds and 14 oz. He's so little and cute and I've already fallen head over heels! Here's some pics from when Claire and I took his older siblings in to the hospital for a visit.

Happy Birthday, Nate!

Let me just say that I think I have the best husband in the world. He cooks for me on days I have to work late, and sometimes on other days just because he enjoys it. He doesn't even use recipes and one time made the crust for chicken pot pie from scratch without even looking in a cookbook. It was the best I've ever had. He buys me flowers. He often comes home with chocolate for me or some other random Nate-like gift for me. He loves me more than he loves himself. He even went to the store on his own to buy a skirt that he knew I wanted! He is handy around the house, too, and can figure just about anything out. He's one of those people that knows a little bit of just about everything. There have been many times that he's blurted out some random piece of trivia. He prays for me every day and tells me he loves me multiple times a day in words and in actions. He's steady enough not to let little things get to him, and isn't easily fazed. But, he's also tender-hearted and not afraid to cry. I love you, Nate! Happy Birthday!