♫ Low tide and high tea ♪

♫The oysters are waiting for me♪

I want to gush about my feelings for those around me. I love them all so dearly and cannot find the words to express it properly. I'm so thankful.

Josh and I take time for each other as much as we can. We usually have people around us all the time, so, privacy or private time is almost nonexistent for us. We try to make each time we are together special; because it is.

Here is a small photographic story of one of our date days. It's not a lot but it's still important to me.


Before we left, I took the time to photograph one of my roses that were in bloom before the cold days set in.


Josh and Savannah are one of my favorite test subjects. Here, though, is just because I wanted to take his picture to capture this day.


Tis I in front of the capital building.


Here is a better picture of the capital. There were so many people out that day and it was no wonder; the temperatures hit into the 80s(In October, nonetheless). The sidewalks were packed with Badger fans (must've been a game day) and weddings.


This was a serene scene except the soundtrack was so rambunctious with hooting and yelling from fans.




This was a compilation of many pictures so that I could get as much of the building in as possible. In front of the building was a bride and groom having their portraits taken.


One of the bus stops was completely knitted into a cozy. It was so cute and so colorful.


After a day of delicious gelato, weather and company; the setting sun made a spectacular backdrop for the rising moon reaching over the waters.


It really was a great day. ♥ I'm glad I have this to always remind me.




Today has been quite packed already but there is even more I need to stuff into it still. I'm quite excited because Josh and I are going on a spur of the moment trip down to Kentucky to go see Allison & my bro "Spud". (You should check out her awesome photography.)

We needed to return an item he left here on his previous visit and out of the blue last night he called. It went something like this:
-Abridged version-
Me: "Hello."
Spud: "Hey!"
Me: "Hey Spud! What's up?"
Spud: "Well, I'm not doing anything this weekend..."
Me: *Pause* *repeats his words to Josh*
Josh: "Hmm, I think we can make it then! We can leave after I get out of work."
Me: *Repeats Josh's words to Spud*
Spud: "Great!" *Allison in the background saying hello*
Me: *sends lots o' love to Allison* "We'll see you soon then!"

Yup, easy as pie, we move like the wind. We'll have to budget but we can do it! I can't wait to see them again. I'm going to pack soon enough but first I am going to go visit the wonderfully awesome Nahdene.

OH! Side note. I didn't have a chance to post the last two days because my friend, Valentina, was visiting. :D

A suprise!

Tonight I'm treating Savannah to a surprise movie and dinner. We found a theater that has $5 any movie Mon-Thursday. So, why not! We will go see Megamind and I'm hoping it's good. I really don't know or have seen much about it but I'm willing to give a go!

In fact, I tend to be the adventurous sort and love to try new things. This summer I did something on a whim and I'm glad I did! Ah, segues, you know I love it!

Savannah and I entered a watermelon eating contest. We were heading to the farmer's market and they just happened to be setting up for the kid's watermelon eating contest. I told Savannah she'd be a shoe-in due to her love of watermelon!

Lucky for us, I brought my camera to document it. After the kid's contest the adult contest was up next. Big farm-hands all gathered around the table and I decided to be in this contest too. So, me against the big farm-hands.

Both Savannah and I won!

















I'll share the rest of these pictures tomorrow!

Lemonade summer dreams...

Another song to share. It's one of those songs you just have to sing along to. ;)

More pictures for today to share. Taking you back to summer once again; dreaming of those cool ice cream moments, sun warming, a comforting breeze and the smell of freshly cut grass.


Once again, Josh and I, cuddling up on the picnic bench.


Leif and I. We've been great friends for 20 plus years. Wow, it's something when I put it like that. Haha.


Josh always help make my days brighter with just his smile.


Leif and I being silly!


Walking home that day was very nice.


All of those moments, the summer, was captured and kept away to be enjoyed on chilly days like today.


So, I've been thinking: I want to share more with you; more about me, about my life, my experiences. So, I've been looking for interesting memes, surveys or questionnaires to post here. Does anyone have anything? I know they are cheesy, teeny-bopper-esque but they are a great way to share and get to know others.(At least to me.)

Here's a quick one I found. How about you? I'd love to see your answers.

favorite animal: Corvids & Cephalopods
favorite drink: Tea straight up.
favorite singer: Billie Holliday
favorite show: Destination Truth
favorite website: I don't have one favorite.
favorite place to shop: I usually shop where I need to go to get a certain item. Though, I'd love to shop at Hot Topic if I could afford it.
favorite color: Red, bright orange and black.
lake or pond? Lake
A, B or C? C, though I don't know how this is relative to anything.
Outside or inside? Outside
foil or plastic wrap? Both serve their purpose.
hamburger or taco? Depending on my mood because I like them both.
meal or snack? I like meals because it's great to share that time with others.
Wii or xbox? Both, again they both have their own benefits.
Love or hate? ♥ Love ♥
1 or 2? Um, 2?
summer or winter? SUMMER!!
hairspray or hair gel? Neither, please and thank you.
yogurt or pudding? Greek yogurt with honey and fresh fruit or granola.
flip flops or sneakers? Bare feet! Though, if I have to choose, flip-flops but I call them thongs.
Soda or water? Agua, por favor.
funny or sad? Funny
goo or clay? Clay. There is more you can do with clay than the amorphic goo. It conjures up the thought of a scene in Ghostbusters 3: "Vhy am I covered in goo?".
shiny or sparkly? Sparkly I guess.
small or big? Both are nice.
happy or sad? HAPPY!!!!
fiction or non-fiction? Both again.
bright or dull? Bright.
cat or dog? Cat but I do like all animals.
fish or snake? Fishies but I LOVE Snakes too.
odd or even? Odd.
smooth or bumpy? Smooth.
awake or asleep? Awake but I love to sleep.
fruit or vegetables? BOTH!!!!!
car or bus? Car. I love to travel.
old or young? Both.
never or always? Always.
interesting survey or weird survey? I'll take both.

♫ Her kiss is a vampire grin

The moon lights her way while she’s howlin’ at him.♪

Yesterday was so blustery that I had to drive to get Savannah from school. While sitting in the car the wind was so strong that it actually felt like the car wanted to topple over! It was fun watching the kids overreact to sharp gusts. Some girls would scream and others were completely charged by the wind's energy.

Some of my Halloween decorations fell over and I've yet to fix them due to it still being a bit windy. I'll probably fix it later today and hopefully the strong winds will calm down.

I heard from other people that there was snowfall in some of the states! I know it shouldn't be a surprise; we usually get snow around this time and usually on Halloween. In fact, many times I remember the first snow fall to start on Halloween. That's why I usually plan Halloween costumes for the cold. I'll make fleece cloaks or warmer fabrics to help block that biting wind.

Speaking of costumes, Savannah's is half-way done. I'll be trying to finish it up today so I can go to the fabric store to get supplies to make a tutu-like skirt for Nahdene. It'll be the colors of a flame! That's going to be a a fun little project.


So, now, here are the new pictures for today that continues our bike ride with Allison.


I love how Allison looks like she's stalking her prey with her camera.


I think Josh had fun too!


The colors of fall always make me feel happy.


The sunlight was dimming where we were since we were further down along the river bank. Our path darkened but we made our way up to the light.


We have to cross over the train tracks in order to get back on the path. So many things are discarded along the tracks. Rope, haphazardly thrown along the side, conjures strange and macabre thoughts and scenarios.


The breeze muffled the sounds around me; my hair whipping around and into my eyes, still didn't stop the cacophony of birdsongs. Geese flew low, honking all the way, heading to their next destination.


With that, the sun set and we made our way home. But, no, the adventure didn't end there...


More for tomorrow.

Nonstop...

Things have been rather non-stop here. It's always like this around Halloween though. I've either been running around or working on costumes. It leaves me with little time for much else. It's okay though. I think the only disadvantage is I don't have time to clean the house and it really falls behind. That's where the November clean-up comes in.

I really don't want to think of that right now though.

Since this morning we've had some really powerful winds. I love the sound of it but I'm not looking forward to the walk to get Savannah. I should be thankful that it's not so cold out that it's snowing though.

I hope the weather Gods are nice to us for Halloween! :)

I'll post the pictures now and then I got to get busy once again. I haven't had much time online like I would like but it's enough to post here.


When on the bike trail you can find some neat little discoveries.


There are some old ruins along the river and we had fun trying to figure out what it was.


We mostly came to the conclusion that it must have been some sort of factory or storage area.


We will have to check the historical logs to find out for sure.


There was also evidence that someone, not too long ago, was living there. There was a make-shift fire pit, sleeping area and bag that was full of trash. Boxes that once held beer were scattered around as well.


It brings up thoughts of time travelling and being able to see these sort of buildings in their former glory.


Sadly, now it's just old bricks and stones that are being consumed back into the earth. Graffiti now mar the site and it makes me sad to see.


It makes me think it would be great for a photo shoot for portraits though! I think perhaps in the winter it may be nice. I'll have to keep that in mind.

To post before the day's end.

Today has been a rush, rush, rush day! My friend, Mel, got her tattoo today and she was a brave little toaster! She has a low tolerance for pain and her first tattoo of a dragon was the size of a saucer!

Sadly she heads home today after we drop her off at the Chicago bus station. It was a great visit but I know she'll be back soon enough.



Now to share more photos!


I love how the shadows and light dance in the breeze. I wish I could have captured the sparkle and movement on the canvas.


Such delicate little flowers. They look like tiny daisies.






I'm a big fan of fungi. I love how they look!


Josh is showing off his twig and berries.





Gotsta go! Otherwise I'd post more!

♫ Gentle and giving . All the rest is treason.

Whose poor rainbow?


And then return to the river again


To live by the water again♪


This is a huge panoramic I took of Aztalan park. (Click on the image above to see the full version.)

Tomorrow I'll have a new set of pictures to share. I really hope you enjoyed this set from last spring at Aztalan State park.

Today is going to be a busy day! In fact I had this post all ready and we took off. I realized while passing through my area that I hadn't pressed "publish post" and here I am quickly running in and doing just that.

So enjoy your day. I hope it's just as beautiful and warm as it is here where we are!!!