My poor little neglected blog....

So I made it. Finally. All in one piece. And on Monday, I actually get to move into my office at work. Life is all falling into place. Except for that trip to the Atlantic that my body is craving. Maybe next weekend. Quick drive to the coast with Loki in tow. Play in the sand. Smell the ocean. Hmmmm.....just the thought of that experience makes me smile and feel so content.

I am attaching a few pictures from recent meanderings around my new home. It is quite beautiful here. Now all I need is a good Jewish boy to make my conversion complete....sweet southern belle to Yankee. Okay so I am lying a little bit....I don't think anyone has ever called me a southern belle....:)

At Quechee Gorge. This is my favorite place to hike right now.

Gotta love the trees.

And the rocks.

Losing One of My Greatest Loves

Alvin Austin LeDuke. One of the most amazing people I have ever met in my life. Everyone comes into your a life for a reason. His reason in my life was simply for love. Being his queen was the greatest gift he gave to me. To be able to stand beside such a man was an honor for me. I was the lucky one. With his sincere heart of gold, love for life, and passion for his friends and family, he will forever have a big piece of my heart.

I have been expecting the call for years now that he was gone - but it isn't easy to hear. It is always the ones we love the most who leave us way to early in life. But, again the karmic flow of the universe allows them to leave a lasting impression upon us forever. I am just so grateful that I was able to have a small portion of his life.

I love you Austin.

Your forever Queen.

I want a 3 year old....

Omg....I am completely in love with the 3 year old stage of life. The things they come up with and do....

Here is a perfect example....This little girl is fabulous. She gets it, in a big way. She wants to protect herself from the monsters. I love her. Fingers crossed that my children are not only that brilliant, but also that articulate;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq7fmWCQPQA&mode=related&search=

Good stuff....good stuff.

You can't help but laugh....or am I going to have to kick your ass???:)

Needing to Grrrr....

It really is that simple. I just need to Grrr. It is one of those days where I want to growl at everyone that I encounter - simply because I wonder what their reaction will be. That and it has been a ridiculous week and the end is not looking as pretty as I wanted it to. So, I am grrring at you.

At least it makes me feel better and will probably make you laugh!

Hmmm....social experiment....I am thinking yes.

The Calm Before the Storm

I love those tranquil moments where we get to stop just long enough to smell the intense concentration of salt surrounding our worlds. The moment where are senses are heightened and the world is oh so complex; yet, remarkably calming. It is at these moments that we are given a gift to appreciate our lives and what our futures hold for us.

Pausing long enough to enjoy my moment....