Yesterday I got back from a week long family vacation to Mexico. A few Mexican themed posts are headed your way but, in the meantime, I'll leave you with a little teaser... can you guess which item I most recently crossed off my list???
Tag: a bit about me
Birthday Orchid
To start this weird weather Monday here in Chicago, a photo of the orchid my dad gave me for my birthday, taken with my iPhone. Have a great week!
28 Reasons I Loved 28!
My 28th year has come to and end, and what a year it was! It started in my second country, Kenya, with Irene, Faith and David visiting the members of Giwa IDP Camp, going on a mini-safari and giving out shoes to the Dust Babies of Kikopey. At 28 I became an Aunt and helped to [...]
My Slow Season
I'm not crazy about the concept of New Year's Resolutions because I feel like by making one you're almost setting yourself up for failure. But each January 1st marks more than just a New Year for me, it marks the beginning of my slow season. My work is seasonal and always changing, which is why [...]
[19] Image of the Week
"Christmas Sunset" On Christmas afternoon, Essie and I went for a walk. Winnetka was quite while lit windows revealed Christmas scenes of kids still in their pajamas playing with new toys, friends and family laughing over a bottle of wine and all around happiness. We walked to Crow Island, my elementary school, and, despite Winnetka's [...]
[18] Image of the Week
Girl With The Camera This morning I made a discovery... a memento from Emily and Brody's wedding last year. The whole photo booth idea at weddings is very trendy right now and guests have a lot of fun dressing up and posing for the stationary camera after a couple of cocktails. One strip is then [...]
Chloe, Gigi and Annie
Chloe's Great Grandmother, "Gigi," was in town for Thanksgiving. (And, of course, Annie can't help but make an appearance when there's a camera around!)
[17] Image of the Week
"Blue Eyed Baby" Chloe is back and her Aunt Jenn is so glad that she agreed to sit for another portrait. This one was taken at North Pond the same day as her family portrait. A few days earlier, my sister and I were discussing outfits and I got this idea of just a waffled [...]
Jenn Winter 