Friday, January 23, 2015

A Hint of Whimsy and A Dose of Random

After baring my soul for yesterday's post, I was in need of a little whimsy. Although, I have been suffering from a complete and total, debilitatingly annoying case of writers block. So,  I'm just going to take this time to shower you with happy images of my wee one and her chicken friends mixed with a little bit of random musings, because we could all use some random musings, right?



I had actually hoped to write a post about this wee one's sweet new shoes (seriously is there anything cuter then these little boots?!)and how they reminded me of my mom. She wore Sorrels everyday when we lived in Alaska. I have such sweet memories of that time and somehow the shoes have become a token of that era. Sadly, the post simply would not come together!


My family and dearest of friends seem to think it's quite funny that I have this blog. First off, I've always had a real aversion to all things social media, and secondly I rare to never like to be in front of the camera. It's near impossible to find a photo of me before I've deleted it. More than all that though, is the fact that somehow people consider me a writer now. I've been asked and given more and more opportunities to write for people and it's really quite humorous. My Dad basically wrote all my papers for me in school, my Mom wrote all my Thank You cards for graduations, wedding and showers and as for my best friends- one has kept a running journal since she was six and the other has dreams, plans  layouts for a book that she will write in her forties- how did I end up here? Life is beautifully strange:)


Anyway, Friday has finally come and I am one happy girl. We are headed to tennessee so I can have a slumber party with the aforementioned besties and then further on to see in-laws. A little getaway will be a welcome reprieve.

Hope you all have a lovely weekend and thank you so much for your encouraging and unbelievably kind comments yesterday. There was so much goodness, so much light- it really meant so much to me, so Thank You.

30 comments :

  1. Adorable pictures! Love the little boots! Hope you have a great weekend!

    Mel
    http://girlandthepolkadot.blogspot.com/

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  2. So beautiful! Lets meet up next time you're in Tennessee! I didn't realize you lived close enough for a road trip. And I think you're an amazing writer!

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  3. These photos are so fun. She's so little. :) Being a blogger is such a strange thing. I never think of myself as a 'real' blogger. So when people find out I have a blog they tend to ask lots of questions... and I get timid. I wouldn't mind if they read it. But talking about it is hard. I guess it's probably not easy to understand when you aren't a blogger. I want to be more confident about it and think I might be getting a little closer. :) It's so easy to find a part of yourself in writing that you didn't know existed and feels different than your outward self... (does this even make sense...? ) :) Hope you have a great time in Tennessee! Next week we are going to a show in Nashville and spending a few days there. We've never been, I'm excited! Any recommendations? XO -Alexandra

    Simply Alexandra: My Favorite Things

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    1. It is hard to talk about it, always a bit awkward- I'm trying to be braver about it too! Sadly I don't know Nashville very well, but I'm sure you will have an incredible time!

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  4. Your hair is gorgeous, and those boots are literally the cutest things EVER!

    SarahJane xo // www.vmgirl.me

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  5. Yes, those boots are the cutest! I love dressing my Little one. Long may it last!

    When I tell people I'm a bit of an introvert they are always surprised that I have a blog. It seems like such a contradiction. Maybe it is. But it's a passion of mine. I just follow my heart. It never steers me wrong.

    V
    Life+1

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  6. Avid readers make for great writers! And you are one! Love these pics too! You are one gorgeous lady so don't be afraid of that camera! xoxo

    Michaela

    http://michaelajeanblog.com

    http://www.etsy.com/shop/MichaelaJeanArt

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  7. Those little boots really are the cutest things. It's funny how things happen, I'd never think you weren't always a writer. You have such a calm, welcoming tone that is so wonderful to read.

    prosecco in the park

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  8. It's funny you mention having a blog while having an aversion to social media and being camera shy. Are you sure we're not family or at least knew each other in a past life? Besides our similar looks (wink) and same perspective on media centric dealings, I'd say we row in the same boat.

    Visiting friends and family should fuel your writing mojo, so be patient, it'll come. In the meantime, adorable pics! Safe travels to Tennessee!
    Texas Jak
    www.novermyhead.com

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  9. Such sweet pictures... Have a wonderful trip!

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  10. It is funny that you didn't like writing because your posts are beautiful! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us yesterday, there are down days for all of us :)

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  11. Love these photos! I was surprised to read that being in front of the camera didn't come naturally to you. Probably because you do it so well, and the photos always look effortlessly beautiful. Does your husband take the pictures of you with your littles? Have a great weekend!

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    1. Yes! I would venture to say that he doesn't love it:) I get everything set up, then just hand him the camera! I try to be as fast as possible so he will be more willing the next time.

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  12. You are definitely a writer now.. and a wonderful one, at that!! These pictures are so, so sweet. Have a wonderful weekend! xx

    lovejoanna.com

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  13. Life is beautifully strange....indeed. For someone who has writer's block, you still know how to put up a wonderful post. :)

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  14. I love how you admit you're a writer now: you are! And a bloody good one! Beautiful photos (I *love* the shoes and await the post when it wants to be written - I find that sometimes words need a while to group in one's head before they're ready to be written out)....have a lovely weekend!!!!!!!!!

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  15. Those little boots are so sweet! I love wearing my Sorel's, but I don't think they look quite as cute on me :) I have friends who don't know about my blog, some who read it and talk about it with me often, and others who read it but never talk about it haha It's such a funny thing. Have a great weekend in Tennessee!

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    1. It is strange! Can be a bit awkward on both sides of it, but oh well, I sure do enjoy it!

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  16. I hope Tennessee treats you well and gosh, those boots really are very, very sweet! :)

    aglassofice.blogspot.co.uk

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  17. Have so much fun on your get-a-way, sometimes we all need a hint of whimsy, and I love that you've recognized you're a writer now :) p.s. those boots are adorable!!!

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  18. such sweet photos as always ... i love how much you are on the opposite end of the camera. this is something i need to work on. you are lovely and your little eleanor is precious in those boots!

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  19. I love the unexpected paths life often takes us on. I feel like a lot of times I have ended up doing things I thought I was completely unsuited for. Like nursing school that I'm currently in! I thought that would never happen and never thought it would be something I would be good at doing. I believe that God often nudges our lives in certain ways for certain reasons and he can make our weaknesses become strengths. You are such a talented writer and I have so enjoyed reading your blog.

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  20. you might have writers block, but still you make me sigh with your gorgeous word choice and photographs. oh, and this might be my favorite blog post title of all time.

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  21. Whimsy...is my favorite. And as soon as you find it- writer's block generally slips into nothingness and your best self comes forward:) I just came across your blog- and I've now read almost every post. You're a tremendous writer and writer's block doesn't become you at all :)

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    1. Thank you for that encouragement, I so hope it to be true!

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  22. Were you in church with Krista & Todd this past Sunday?! Because I was out of town, but I would've loved to have met you in person! It's funny that you mention that you aren't really big into social media because that's exactly what Krista said to me the day that we figured out that I followed her sister-in-law's blog. She said how glad she was that you have this blog so she can keep up with you guys since you aren't big into social media. :) I'm glad you have it too! You really do have a beautiful way of writing. Maybe it's all the years of never doing it... you have all the good stuff saved up. ;)

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