Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Opera Singer


Margarita & Julianna
Pasadena -- June '09

Monday, June 29, 2009

A Girl and A Leaf


Tamara
06/'09

Sharing


Lupe and I share Godmother duties of Jaylene.

Sunday, June 28, 2009

Godson


Christopher
6/'09

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Heartbreaker


Noah '09

Friday, June 26, 2009

RIP


Despite it all--the odd behavior, the plastic surgeries, etc.--we can't deny that Michael Jackson influenced music of all genres. Heaven, I'm sure, has been moonwalking nonstop.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Looking for Color


I found it, don't ya think?
I wish she had looked up so you could see her face. It's beautiful.
I told her so, but she didn't believe me.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

On A Walk


Armando & Ice

For you . . .


She waived at all the people on the trains &
later, when she saw they didn't waive back,
she started singing songs to herself & it went
that way the whole day & she didn't remember
having a better time in her life.
-Brian Andreas

Monday, June 22, 2009

Listening


I love that he got down to her level to look her in the eye.
I love that he gave her his undivided attention.

Friday, June 19, 2009

Road Tripping


Road Trip to Cambria
8/'06


I spend a lot of hours each week commuting to and from work. Despite that, I really look forward to and enjoy road trips. For me, nothing compares to an open road, wide blue skies, the feel of the wind on my face, the old skool music blaring in the car, and all that great junk food. BUT the one thing that I enjoy above all: the company. I've had my best heart-to-heart talks on road trips.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

My View at Lunch




June '09

And, in case you are wondering,yes, I do know how fortunate I am. I didn't always know, but now I do.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Photo Shoots



Locations for upcoming photo shoots!
How cool are the families that picked these two locations for their family photos? Waaaayyy cool!! I love it when people think outside the box.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Sisters Are Fun




Sometimes you just have to bask in the silly goodness.

Monday, June 15, 2009

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Mantles



My Aunt Irma's mantle lit by sunlight
My mantle lit my candlight

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Growth & Healing



Tonight, she wondered out loud how she ended up in the same messy life. I gently reminded her to see it as an opportunity to do things differently. It's time to break old patterns, and prove that she can be happy despite the mess.

Friday, June 12, 2009

April




I remember when, as a young girl, you cried at the thought of one day graduating high school and moving away for college. You cried because you feared that we would all forget about you. I tried to comfort you by reminding you of the huge impact you have made on our family's life that there is no way that anyone of us could ever forget you.

Yesterday, as we gathered around to congratulate you, I saw you. You were beaming with happiness and delight. You are no longer that scared little girl. You are so ready for this, and I was thrilled to see that you made peace with it. As you move on, I stand beside and cheer you on as you learn to use your own voice and find your own inner strengths.

Please remember: (1) There are a million different pathways to a fulfilling & happy life, and (2) Success and happiness aren't measured in monetary value.

Love.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Worth Repeating



Jacob & Noah
6/09


Listen to the Mustn'ts, child, listen to the Don'ts
Listen to the Shouldn'ts, the Impossibles, the Won'ts
Listen to the Never Haves, then listen close to me
Anything can happen, child, Anything can be.
-Shel Silverstein

Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Monday, June 08, 2009

Speechless



Funny how you get set on a lifestyle, and you think: This is what life is all about. This is the good life that everyone talks about.

Then one day, you wake up and go about your day not realizing that everything you know is about to shift.

Last Saturday, I looked into the eyes of children who are battling Cancer and the perspective and reality of my own life came crashing all around me. I am embarrassed by my recent complaining:

I am too tired and need my sleep.
Crap, not another sinus headache.
Offer from friends to meet for a last minute dinner? No, thanks.
Offer to go with my husband to walk our dog? Nope, not today.
My mom wanting to visit with me? Sorry, I have other plans.

And, the list goes on . . . .

Thank you to all the families I spoke with. Because of you, I am learning that what I valued and thought was the good life, wasn't.

If you and your loved ones are healthy and sound, be grateful. That is the good life.

Sunday, June 07, 2009

For Uncle Mario


We got your back!

Saturday, June 06, 2009

Friday, June 05, 2009

Alcatraz


Even the fan is behing bars.

Thursday, June 04, 2009

Farmers Market


Part of an on-going photography project.
Kermit at the Farmers Market on Third and Fairfax.

Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

No. 9


Ashley '09

Monday, June 01, 2009

Freshly Picked


Apricots