Cotton Ball Sky

This mornings sky was absolutely spectacular. The clouds covered the blue sky from all around. I am so happy that I was able to not only witness it with my eyes but to also have captured it with my lens. I wish this happened more often, if it did maybe it wouldn't affect me in the same way. Thank you earth for giving me this experience this morning. 

For the past 4 or more years Donnell and our mom try to get together for a girls weekend to celebrate our birthdays. Last weekend we all meet at El Capitan Canyon just a little north of Santa Barbara. This is a beautiful place with great rugged cabins that makes you feel like you are out in the woods but have the luxuries of a heater, cozy bed, shower, coffee maker and other small emenities. Milo and Ruby came along for a few hours on Friday, we had a sweet birthday celebration for Milo since Auntie D and Poppi hadn't seen him in a little while. Milo couldn't wait to dive into presents and cake. 

The three of us enjoyed a great mountain top hike that had wonderful views of the whole Santa Barbara Channel and then to the North was the San Rafael Wilderness. After the hike we enjoyed some wine and a cat nap, then right into wood collecting, fire starting, food preparing and fireside lounging. 

The day went way too fast, before we knew it we were packing up on Sunday morning to checkout and depart onto our next couple of adventures. I took them to Elwood to enjoy the Monarch Butterfly migration, which was spectacular.  Soon after that I went home and they were on the road to their homes. One weekend a year together is just no enough. I love you ladies, thank you for sharing a weekend with me. I look forward to our adventure next year. 

Happy Birthday Mom, Dena, Poppi

I know it's late...........

Happy Belated Birthday Mom, I love you so much. This photo shows your beautiful and oh so fun personality.

4 years old

What more does a 4 year old need? Started his day with balloons, then waffles, then off to wilderness youth project. The highlight of the day was the train ride with friends. Happy birthday milo, you have filled our lives with so much laughter and joy.
Happy birthday milo Thompson lyman.

Alligators

Made out of double gauze, a deliciously delightful fabric to work with, so soft and organic on the skin.

Seahorses

What an adorable fabric, this was intended for a one year old. Her birthday party is tomorrow, if you could see this in person it came out super super tiny. It will probably fit her doll. I believe I will be holding into it for a smaller baby.

Santa Claus Lane

One of my favorite beaches in town, actually slightly out of town but still a favorite.
Today there were 2 mommies, 1 momma to be and 2 little girls. It was a girl bonanza beach day, oh and the soon to be baby is also a girl. My dear dear girlfriends Cathi & her sister Adrienne came up from the L.A. area so that we could all hang out, the visit was short but oh so sweet. I haven't seen Adrienne since September 2011 and she wasn't pregnant then, I was so eager to see her growing little belly, and what a beautiful little belly it was.
Now that Cathi has moved back to California we try to see each other as often as our busy schedules will allow us to but sometimes months get away from us so it was wonderful to see her and Annabelle. Sorry Cathi, I didn't get you in any of my photos today. But I did capture a few of your little sweetie.

Thank You ladies for making the trip up to see Ruby and I, it means the world to us.