When I came across this image I wondered what my niece was thinking as she cozied up to her baby brother.
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31 - 9:25 pm - I LOVE this, Kelly! What a fabulous photojournalistic shot... wonderfully expressive eyes.
31 - 10:44 pm - As I will post on my own blog, this could be my favorite picture of all time.
31 - 7:13 pm - surely she was thinking "i can't wait for B to come over so we can run around nakey in my backyard." :)
31 - 7:46 pm - you would NEVER catch my boys snuggling like this... what a treasure...
Thoughts on a Monday:
- As of last Thursday I completed my second full year of graduate school. Two more years of school + one year of internship and then I will insist that every piece of mail you send me be addressed to Dr. Kelly.
- I didn’t enjoy receiving my electric bill for the past month. It more than doubled with frequent use of the A/C. After having it on for 4 days straight, I’m forcing myself to endure 48 hours without it. (Not sure that tiny window unit can take such consistent use.)
- After helping two friends move this past weekend, I’ve found the silver lining to deciding to stay in my (oh-so tiny) place.
- I could really use some of my home-design-expert friends to help me rearrange/redecorate my place to make it more livable for these next two years. In the words of my sister, it’s time to “Scandinavianize”.
- In an effort to make my place less cluttered, I cleaned out my clothes closet & dresser and filled 3 black trash bags with clothes and a 4th bag filled with shoes to donate to Salvation Army. I still don’t understand how I managed to do that as my closet & dresser are still relatively full.
- In other news, I’m afraid to open — and purge — my living room closet.
- Blogging is both a joy and a curse. Lately it’s been more of a curse and an obligation I have little time for. I do miss it though.
- Along a similar vein, I miss taking photos just for me and not for someone else. As much as I love capturing weddings, families, couples, etc, I find that I have diminished desire to lug my camera around for my own personal enjoyment. I can only be a Sherpa so many days of the week. I think I need a personal photo project. Any suggestions?
- I’m planning ahead for the holidays and realized I will likely be able to spend a full 3 weeks in SoCal for Christmas & New Years. Hurray for a visit longer than a weekend!
- How are things with you?
From my May visit to Portland…
31 - 11:37 am - I miss these blog posts. :)Can't wait until you are Dr. Shaw!! and I'm kinda glad you aren't moving...its SO much dang work!
31 - 4:04 pm - Miss you, Dr. Kelly (I'm going to start calling you that early because I think you already have the skill set you need). Already hoping we'll get to see you at Christmas time. Love you.
31 - 6:32 pm - What if you did a project of photographing tiny things in honor of your oh-so tiny apartment. Then you could make a photo collage out of tiny pictures (in actual size and subject matter) to decorate your place with. Look at that, I just solved a couple of your problems. You're welcome!
31 - 10:43 pm - Good on you for cleaning out! Simplicity is so wonderful...but so fleeting and so hard to stick to! In the spirit of less is more and of returning to the simple joy of your original love of photography, what about using a good old crappy point and shoot (then you won't have to lug your big guy around) and capture little daily things that you wish you could paint?
Birthday 2010
My 33rd birthday weekend was great. Nothing exciting, but a wonderful weekend nonetheless capped off with a casual BBQ with a small group of friends at Meg & Chris’.
Thank you, friends. And thanks to all of my long-distance friends & family who called, texted & emailed! Your love was felt.
31 - 2:15 pm - happy bday kels!
31 - 11:55 pm - I'm just now seeing this, I know..I'm lame. :) I'm glad I got to talk to you on your bday as brief as it was. I heart you and your birthday. :) xo
31 - 10:30 am - Glad you had a wonderful day, Kell. Sorry we couldn't be there to celebrate with you! In Him, Grandad. Oops, I mean: Brandi
Meet KHM
The excuses for my absence this month include a rainy 10 days in Portland meeting this little guy who is even more adorable in person. LOVE HIM. So does his big sister who can’t walk by him without stopping to kiss his head. So sweet.
31 - 10:07 pm - He is a sweet pea that's fo sho!!
30 - 9:37 am - He is SO cute! And this is such a sweet photo of him and his big sis. L
30 - 6:41 pm - My sweet babies! Awesome shot. Once again, Kell, you are a lifesaver! We miss you already...
Proof of Life
I’ve been asked to provide proof of life. Here are a couple shots from Humboldt Park while out photographing a couple last weekend.
While in school, every January-March is exceptionally stressful & busy due to the annual search for a new practicum training position that will begin in summer/fall. The many rules & regulations, processes and deadlines make this time a bit crazy. Fortunately, it should all end on Monday, Match Day. Assuming at least one site that I interviewed at agrees that I am the best match for them, the process will be over. Just in time for the last few crazy weeks of the semester.
If you’re ever in doubt that I’m alive, here’s one good place to check.
31 - 10:08 pm - Pretty proof. :)
Oh, my.
Doesn’t this look absolutely delicious? Cranberry sauce with almond cake. Oh, my.
Recipes from Smitten Kitchen HERE.
31 - 12:22 am - I'm definitely intrigued....
Anne getting married. (Or getting ready to get married.)
See more on the blog.
31 - 6:44 pm - SMUKT, SMUKT, SMUKT!
Bridal Waltz
Following dinner every night of the week leading up to Anne & Niels’ wedding, they practiced the Bridal Waltz. Volume up loud, to better hear the beat of the music before they collapsed in each others’ arms, giggling like smitten second-graders.
31 - 12:08 pm - Those cutie patootie Danes. :)
Sparklers
31 - 12:08 pm - Its down right cruel to only show 1 shot!! MORE MORE MORE!
Aarhus.
My first day in Denmark had me wandering the snow-covered side streets of Aarhus, the charming city I lived in lo those many years ago. Absence certainly makes this heart grow fonder.
31 - 9:26 pm - :(
31 - 9:57 pm - Ah,this looks so lovely! Glad you had a good trip down memory lane, Kelly!
31 - 9:30 am - Reminds me a little of Brugge, Belgium. LOVE the pram picture! So glad you got to go!
31 - 10:49 am - Oh man, so gorg! I wish I was there w/ you! I esp love that pic of the pram out there in the snow, those Danes and their big ol' prams! :)
by Kelly
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