Fly, Blackbird, Fly

I want this.... Just thought I'd let the world know!

The Blackbird, fly is a twin-lens reflex camera: one lens is used to expose the film, while the other is used like a viewfinder. It’s a famous style of camera whose history stretches back to the 1920s. The Blackbird, fly uses 35mm film.(Details taken from here where you can also purchase said camera)

Via {Oh Happy Day}

Memories of Memorial Day 2009

Small basket arrangment by Me. Picture by Me.

Memorial Day was a blast! We had fun putting together the flower arrangments and we are streamlining the process quite well, it didn't take near as long as it has in the past and we had lots of family to talk to and exciting marriage announcements from cousins, lots of little ones running around and I got to have a great talk with my cousin who like me, struggles with infertility. It was great to talk with her and get her perspective on the whole process of childbirth or wanting a child.

We came home worn out and ready to be back in our own space. But we enjoyed all the family and a little of the good food :). And I cried during Taps (you know, the bugle song - hormones! and memories!)

The very beatiful arrangment for my grandparents grave, created by Sister 2 (M).

Picture by Husband.

Wreath for the Fallen Soldier. Picture by Husband.

Seagulls Overhead

Picture Courtesy of Me

It's not very often that you see a huge flock of seagulls flying over your house. It induces the anxiety that you might just get pooped on if you go outside. So after running to the car I took this picture of the ones that were taking a rest on the roof.

ummmm My heart just exploded!

Ok, so not for any real reason. But just imagine this - I walked into the brightly lit warehouse, the smell of newly opened boxes and lots of cardboard wafting toward me. My feet padded across the glimmering cement floor and I found myself with my hand caressing a box, what was in that box? My Valentines present to myself and the Husband - a not so insanely priced but pricey camera with all the bells and whistles. Now I will spend my time figuring out how to use said item while trying to achieve some sort of balance in my life. :)