Monday, August 22, 2011

First Day of Second Grade




We're here! Back to the routine of school. Summer just seemed to fly by. So many things happened and now, here we are, the first day of 2nd Grade. I'm fluctuating between excited and sad. I think Mason is feeling the same way. This is my child who wakes up at the crack of dawn every day. Especially when excited. He's up, dressed and ready to go. In fact, he was so excited our first night in Michigan that he woke up at 5am. MICHIGAN time!! 2am CA time and he didn't go back to sleep!!

We bought sushi for lunch and talked over dinner about what he was looking forward to and what he was nervous about. We went to bed last night laying out his clothes for today and I figured he would be up, early as usual, ready to go bright and early.

Not the case.

He was still sleeping at 7:15 and Matt and I had to wake him up! Really?! Turns out, he's not excited for school to start. Hmmm....I can't really blame him. No more lounging around in pj's all morning/day. Going to the pool in the afternoon, playing soccer in the backyard or building lego's before bedtime. I can see the reason for not being super excited. I have my own reasons though. Making sure that everyone is up and dressed, teeth and hair brushed, breakfast eaten and out the door on time. Oh, and don't let me forget the thing I despise the most, packing a lunch everyday!

Sigh.

Today, the house is quieter than normal. Miles is here, wanting to play and work is waiting to be done. I'm off to adjust to the new routine. Wish me luck!





Monday, August 1, 2011

Life Lines



Matt and I had the pleasure of attending a party yesterday in the Los Altos Hills. It was at the home of the couple GB Photographers recently photographed the wedding of in Maui. It was a beautiful day and their home was exquisite. There were 80 beautiful cars on the property that ranged the decades.

I'll post some photographs Matt took of the cars and details of the cars later but I had to share the portrait I shot of one of the car owners. This woman was the female half to one of the cutest couples I've ever seen. They owned a yellow #4 classic old time roadster that I believe I was told he still races. They were absolutely adorable and I couldn't help but want to photograph them.

Her portrait speaks to me on so many levels but the one that resonates deeply is her absolute beauty. For me, her beauty stems from her confidence and her joy. I hope that as I age I am able to hold myself with as much confidence and grace as she.