Happy Birthday to Ian!

Click here to see Ian's birth announcement and/or to read an excerpt of this article Robes wrote that includes Ian's birth story (if it's too small to see here).

Pumpkin shortage - giveaway! AMY DUKE is the winner!

Apparently canned pumpkin is hard to find. Good thing I've got some stashed away.

Leave a comment here to win an 8x10 of this photo. Deadline is 5:00pm tomorrow (9/20).

Dinner party

My friend Leah invited me over for dinner tonight. The food was delicious--black bean and sweet potato enchiladas, chips and guacamole, green salad and this peach and blueberry galette for dessert. The food was delicious and the eclectic group of people kept the conversation fun and interesting. It was a nice evening.

Tis the season

When I saw this post and this post I made a mental note to find that farm stand (when I did, it was off season). I can't believe I had never noticed it; I passed it numerous times on my way to the Boston Stake Center in Weston. So today (it's Fall!) I went again and bought an apple and a spaghetti squash.

Little entrepreneurs

Pass the hand sanitizer

I just saw Contagion. It'll scare you into getting your food storage and 72 hour kits in order. And be sure you have Purell.

Bake somebody happy

Christmas at Costco

I made a quick trip to Costco tonight to pick up some reprints and they are selling Christmas trees. Can't they at least wait until September is half over?

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Hale!

I wish Alicia still lived here and we'd for sure be celebrating her birthday today with some fun adventures. But she's in OK with Mr. Hale. Happy Birthday, bestie!

More photos from her wedding here.

Patriotic hack

This huge flag in Killian Court was in honor of 9/11.

9/11

Photo taken today in Medford Square.

My 9/11 story.

Chalkboard note

A perfect day for a Clambake

Beautiful weather, $7 lobsters, lots of Arlington Ward members (and alumni!), a gorgeous beach, apple cider donuts, good memories.

The Ures

The Jersey Ures came to town for Conor's baptism and they stayed with me last night. The girls have matching pj's, dresses and swimsuits (and sleeping bags!). It was so much fun to see them and meet baby Madeline.

Conor's baptism

Brimfield Fair - again

My friend and I went to the Brimfield Fair today. I bought some old magazine ads, a "cake" tin (from England) and a cool metal shelf. My friend bought an anvil. I didn't even know what an anvil was until today. We had a great day; we ran into a good friend, made a new friend, enjoyed a delicious BBQ sandwich, and saw lots of treasures.

Jamel: 21

I don't remember how old he was in this photo but I know that he's 21 today. Happy Birthday, Jamel!

Jaywalking

Soon after I moved to Boston, I found myself on a downtown street corner waiting for a WALK signal. Everyone else was jaywalking and I quickly realized that life would pass me by if I waited for a green light/walk signal...unlike California where they give tickets for such shenanigans.

Sheets and towels

Every last sheet and towel in my condo is clean. Not folded, but clean.

Border Cafe lunch buddies

From the NYT Bestseller list - it's good

How Starbucks Saved My Life: A Son of Privilege Learns to Live Like Everyone Else is a memoir by Michael Gates Gill which chronicles his journey from a high-level advertising executive with J. Walter Thompson to a barista at Starbucks.

Seen on a Saturday drive

One of my all-time favorites

I love this photo; it is one of my all-time favorite photos that I've taken.  I emailed it to Alex's grandma in Inkom, Idaho and she just emailed me back asking if I could order an 8x10 and send it to their Costco in Pocatello.  Within one minute I was able to do that and she can pick it up in an hour.  What kind of crazy age do we live in?!?

Boston to Boise

My friends the Sipherds are moving to Boise tomorrow.  We met at Robbins Farm this morning so I could take some photos.  I've got 4 words: you will be missed.

Where's your belly button?

Gift card

I've had a $5 Starbucks gift card in my car for months waiting for an opportunity to give it to someone.  This women was the recipient today.  She thanked me and wished me a happy weekend.

Buddies

I've been wanting to photograph this brother/sister duo for a while and got a few shots of them at Play Group today.

Play Group

I never get to go to Play Group because of my job (wahhhhh!) but I'm on vacation today and so I went.  There were 14 women (and oodles of kids) from the ward there.  We went to Robbins Farm and it's a beautiful day.  It was nice to see the women and the kids making new friends.