sara with camera

Sunday Evening Walk

I hadn't had any photo action for about a week, so I went for a Sunday walk with the camera (tilt/shift lens attached).  I didn't enjoy it as much as I usually do (though I love that it is still super warm- I don't want to hear it from you guys already wishing it was fall).  Most days, the walk alone does the trick, but those other times I want to zip up the camera bag knowing that I got images locked away inside.  I like these three, but they're it. Hope you have a great week.  Love, sara

Baby Goes to Kindergarten

These are the only photos I managed to get Monday (Matti's very first day of kindergarten- no tears from either of us- pretty impressive).  The boys just aren't cooperating these days...unless I pay them.  They've had enough of me and my camera.  Matti wouldn't open his eyes and that Auden kid's body language says it all.  Poor Auden has to wear non-uniform shorts because they were backordered by the time we registered.  Other than that though, I think they are liking this new school overall.  It's about a 20 minute drive each way and every morning we pass UTEP- across from which one can see Juarez very clearly.  Matti and I yell Good Morning, Mexico every time.  We're dorks like that.  Auden is too cool for our shennanigans.  Oh, and they are both in need of a haircut- so ignore the shagginess.  Umm...and Auden turns 8 tomorrow.  Now it's going fast- the whole parenting thing.  I need a baby to rob me of sleep and free time to slow things down again.  Eight. Years. Old.  ...which reminds me, I need to go pick up cupcakes to take to his classroom about right now!  Hope your first week of school went well too!  Love, Sara

p.s. Have a spectacular weekend- in honor of Matti who, last week, said, "people just don't use 'spectacular' as much as they used to." I don't think he knows he's only 5. 

For a flashback: Auden's first day of kindergarten!

Congratulations Kalissa (Bridals)!

 

 


Congratulations cousin!  Yesterday, Matti said excitedly, "so we're getting a new cousin?"  Yep, I said almost as excited- not because I'm all about racking up the cousins like he is, but I know Dusty is a sweetheart (just like you Miss K).  I also know that the two of you will be so happy.  Yeah, every marriage is work, but you seem to have something here.  I love you, and can't wait to knit the first baby hat- just sayin'.  Congratulations again & you know I'm always here for you (even if we're a serious drive away).  -Sara

Tigua Dance

The dances weren't very long so I didn't get many photos, but I'm glad we went (Chris took one of me "dancing" with them at the end, but it was pretty fuzzy and my butt looked big).  The museum was great- probably because Mr. O at the front desk was so informative.  We left with a list of good local restaurants, btw. 

Just so you know:  The Tigua are Pueblo Indians who were forcefully removed by the Spanish to this area about the time of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. The tribe currently has about 1,600 mostly Catholic members whose ceremonial dances coincide with Church holidays.  I really want to go to one of those!  Check them out yourselves (I know for certain that they dance on Sundays at 11:30 and 1:30) in person or on their website!  Have a great week.  Love, Sara

Thank You (+ San Elizario Mission)!

 
Thank all of you for the Facebook birthday wishes!  It was awesome (seriously, not naming any names, but someone even made me cry--in a good way).  We didn't really do anything to celebrate except have dinner out (birthday party Saturday--if you're in El Paso and we've met, you're invited :)), and so it was really nice to hear the message dings coming from the phone all day, reminding me that it wasn't just an ordinary Wednesday after all.  I did go to Red Lobster for the first time ever...I know I'm kinda old for that sort of benchmark (it was alright).  Yep, feeling really old, there's that Willie Nelson song where he sings "this face is all I have, worn and lived in."  That's me...serious between the eye lines at 34.

So this morning I woke up at 445, ran, took photos at the San Elizario mission (speaking of old things), & was back before Chris had to leave for work.  I've been wanting to shoot the mission since before we even moved here, but only now got around to it.  It is so beautiful outside, and I expected it to be the same inside.  It was, but not how I thought.  It needs a little love (ceiling tiles and plaster are falling).  But still beautiful. 

One more time:  Thank you so much for the Facebook happy birthdays yesterday (um, and those of you who called to sing!).  Love, Sara