Thursday, February 25, 2010

Scarlett: Pet Session

So I was watching the Westminster Dog show last week and loved every second of it. I always pay extra attention to breeds that I have photographed and when I saw the Westminster Pekingese, I couldn't help but think that little Scarlett is so much cuter. I mean, come on...look at this little face! I don't think the Westminster Pekingese even came close to the adorable Scarlett! I know I posted a lot of pictures, but I just couldn't stand it and had to share so many because she is so stinkin' cute!

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Sunday, February 14, 2010

Happy Valentine's Day!

I've never been big on Valentine's Day. I guess I just wonder why we need a specific day to tell people we love them because we should do it all the time. Then, on the other hand, part of me is a sucker and I get drawn into the flowers and heart shaped candy that are plastered everywhere. Every Valentine's Day I look forward to Douglas and I getting takeout, and every year, I check the mailbox for the Valentine's Day card my parents sent us. So there you go, I guess it's a love/hate relationship with Valentine's Day! Either way, I hope that everyone has a great day spent with loved ones!

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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Just Down the Street

I stood in her driveway as the moving van pulled out, and I watched it barrel down the road. I was 12 and my best friend was moving from across the street to Atlanta, GA. I was devastated. Although Atlanta was only four hours away, she might as well have moved across the ocean. She had been my partner in crime. We built forts, caught fireflies, and talked about boys. Steph was my childhood and now she was gone.

It's funny how life works out. Ten years after Stephanie's big move to Atlanta, I got married and moved to Atlanta as well. I was ecstatic because I would only be twenty minutes down the street from my closest childhood friend. Steph and I were enjoying rekindling a friendship that for so long had been long distance. She was my only friend when I first moved to Atlanta and she kept me sane.

But again, it's funny how life works. A year went by and Steph told me that she would be moving to Austria for a new adventure and didn't know when or if she would be back. Cue the flashback to me standing alone in her driveway watching the moving van pull out. Sad times. Trust me. Somehow, we kept in touch, despite the miles.

I think that our friendship is just meant to be because this past December, Stephanie told me she was moving back to Atlanta. The dynamic duo would be back together yet again! Although the distance has been against us, Steph and I have been through a lot in our twenty years of friendship. We were in each others' weddings, supported each other through heartache, and have seen each other through the best and worst of times. When I am serious, Steph is goofy and lighthearted. When I overreact, she brings me back down to earth (or supports my reaction!). Steph, I am so thankful for our friendship and I am so happy that you are again, just down the street.

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Monday, February 1, 2010

Happy Birthday, Douglas!

After ditching our plans to go out last night, Douglas and I sat on the couch eating takeout barbecue and watching episodes of Arrested Development. It was Douglas’s birthday and although the thought of going out for dinner was tempting, all we really wanted to do was stay in and spend time enjoying each other’s company. As he opened each birthday gift I kept thinking about how lucky I am to have him in my life. He’s one of the most talented, honest, and sincere people know and I am always bubbling with pride when I think about him. Although yesterday’s birthday celebration was simple, there is no one I would rather sit on the couch and watch re-runs with. Happy Birthday, Douglas! I love you!

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