let us be grateful to people who make us happy;
they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.
- marcel proust

this past week, a friend of mine (and fellow photographer), erin, came to visit from seattle. she was here for four days and we had such a blast. i'm sure my kids and i drove her crazy at times (she's hoping to have kids of her own soon)...atlhough if we did, she graciously never let on. erin has such a wonderful, genuine, fun personality. she's one of those people that is such a joy to be around. the only things i wish...she stayed longer and lived closer.

i'm so thankful for the friends that have come into my life.
they fertilize my soul.
they help me grow.
they help me blossom.


even the wildest dreams have to start somewhere.
allow yourself the time and space to let your mind wander
and your imagination fly.
- oprah winfrey


erin and i, photo courtesy of ingrid kaslik