{Sorry for the iphone photos!} Cam and I had a ton of homework to get done yesterday, but instead we took a good day of rest. We needed it! We heard a great sermon... curled up on the couch together while John Shea napped... picked up burgers and headed to Carmel Beach to walk, sit, play, let Superman run around, and take in the glorious sunset. It was a slow day and so refreshing! I had Cam pull over on the way home so I could pick those beautiful camellias. It was much easier last night ... continue reading...

Happy 239th birthday, United States Marine Corps! I could not be more proud of my favorite Marine, the sweetest husband and the best daddy to our John Shea. Also, consider me a huge fan now of Rent the Runway! They didn't ship to us when we lived in Okinawa so this was my first time renting. I loved wearing and dancing in this sparkly number (and appreciated the $25 off for first timers). It was a gorgeous dress in person! ... continue reading...

I've never taken a photography class and the very little I know has been learned through trial and a whole lot of errors! And also (nearly) daily using my camera. I am about the least qualified person on the subject, but for the ladies who have asked over the last years and then again here for a post on photography, this is for you :) 1. My Camera & Lens: Canon 5d Mark III & Sigma 50mm 1.2 lens. Every photo prior to two months ago was taken with my Nikon d90 & 50mm 1.8 lens. There ... continue reading...