Category: stateside

Sunday Snapshot: Father’s Day

I woke up this morning (morning isn’t entirely accurate…it was 11:30)  to the smell of homemade blueberry pancakes on the griddle.  And that is why I love my dad.  Ok, there are many other reasons I love my… Read More

Ready to GO

I have yet to crack open a suitcase, laundry is far from complete, and my to do list remains a mile long, but I am ready to get out of dodge.  Why the sudden change of heart when… Read More

More pumpkin…and roses

Don’t say I didn’t warn you.  I told you that I was obsessed with pumpkin lately.  I’m not sure why.  Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that I’ve had very little pumpkin the last four… Read More

First time Aunt

I’m a first time Aunt. I have one darling nephew. I only get to see him at most two weeks out of the year. In case you haven’t realized it yet, I love taking pictures. Consequently, I’m currently… Read More

Always be prepared

I should have been a boy scout…perhaps then I would have learned the lesson to always be prepared. And then I would have had more than a 50 prime lens with me when Zoe and I made a spontaneous… Read More

On hold

I had grand plans of writing about some of my adventures in DC. Perhaps I still will. But for the moment, I’m preoccupied with this. Oh those eyes! I love those eyes…and… His voracious appetite for watermelon. His… Read More

Confession

I’ll go ahead and admit it. I’m a little bit of a snob. I love a good glass of wine, a good meal, and a good dose of culture. Due to the fact that for a majority of… Read More

It’s all about the people

The last two weeks have been filled to the brim with good classes, good food, and most importantly, good friends. Wheaton is always one of my favorite stops of the summer because: a) I’m a nerd and I… Read More

Long time no see!

As you may have guessed, blogspot got blocked the last couple weeks in China. I’m now safely stateside, without my luggage, but happy to be home. There will be lots of updates in the coming days! Sorry for… Read More

Heading home

After two months of travel and living out of a suitcase, I’m ready to head back home! Following my stop on the ranch, I headed up to the twin cities to visit Lana. It was great to see… Read More