Curious Bird

School is out for SUMMER! I can hardly believe it.
I have four whole months and it is going to be good.
The list is long, but it includes things like:

getting out of the city for adventures in nature
staying in the city for adventures, well, in the city
making pickles
lots of photos
home projects
a weekly recipe challenge
sewing (a new dress is already cut out)
printing
a week of color
catching up with old friends
cook-outs
seeing a few musicians I love
weekly trips to the farmer's market
attending craft fairs (as a customer)
yoga/running
reading exactly what I want (any recommendations?)
and taking things slow and easy

More soon,
Leya

twenty-two

Today is my little brother's birthday. He's 22 (man, being 22 sure was fun--I'm jealous).
I wouldn't dare embarrass him with stories about how he routinely barged into my room throughout high school (usually wearing ninja turtle pajamas) or how he carried a stuffed bear around for years, but I will send him lots of love and happy birthday wishes. 

**dylan, if mom makes you read this...I love you. I hope today is as sweet as you are.

Have a restful weekend.

one.

 

Today is our first anniversary. I can hardly believe 365 days have passed since I practically ran down the aisle to marry this man. What an unforgettable day. What a lovely year.
Here's to many, many more.

Happy Anniversary, my sweet. I'm so glad I found you.

-Leya

holga surprise

 Dear Holga Camera,

I was pretty annoyed (and a little sad) when you decided to make all the photos taken on Dustin's birthday blurry.  It wasn't the first time you have let me down (and confused me), but it was his birthday and we spent the day with some of our most favorite people, so I was depending on you more than usual.  I suppose I was angry at your unpredictability (an aspect I often love), and it even crossed my mind to pack you away for a while in a holga time-out of sorts.  But now, after getting back a few more rolls and viewing several of the shots you gave me, I forgive you.  After all, it is kind of foolish to depend on a plastic camera for great photos every time.  I get it. I'll take it as it comes from now on. 

Sincerely,

Leya