The remainder of my wonderful Mother’s Day…
First – my outfit!
Dress: Derek Heart
Belt: vintage
Sandals: Preview, purchased 2009
Scarf, worn as headwrap: vintage
After a stop at Whole Foods for supplies, the three of us headed to Downtown Sonoma for a picnic. There is a pretty park right smack in the middle of the main square, and lots of sweet little boutiques to peruse. A few restaurants that I want to try, too!
Marco loves avocado and mango
After the picnic, we wandered around the shops, and checked out some local sights.
We headed back home so Marco could take a cozy nap. After a rest and an episode of ‘Poirot’, we went to Firewood Cafe for dinner, and YoBelle for frozen yogurt!
I filled my cup with Plain and Fresh Strawberry yogurts, and added kiwi, strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries. Tim ordered Yellow Cake Batter, Cinnamon Bun, and Plain, mixing in peanut butter cups, cheesecake bites, and brownie bites.
Tim made funny faces, and I let Marco press the shutter button on my camera. He is a good photographer 
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Today is also a milestone; May 9th 2011 marks the 8th year since Tim and I had our first date.
(not from our first date, but this was taken the day he first kissed me)
I am ridiculous. Somehow, Tim puts up with me. I love him in ways I never imagined, and can’t think of anything about him that I would change. Okay….maybe he could pick up his dirty socks, and rinse out his cereal bowls after use. But aside from those minor details, he’s just what I need in my partner. He’s been an amazing father to Marco, and I hope that Marco inherits all of Tim’s beautiful qualities, his intelligence, his kindness, and his wonderful natural scent (seriously, I could smell Tim’s neck all day).
I love you, Tim!! <3
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P.S. Did you enter my giveaway? Ends Friday, May 13th!!
It’s the time of year where I start thinking of what I want for Christmas (besides Marco’s front tooth to FINALLY CUT THROUGH! LOL), and this year I found some super-rad goodies.
I am hoping that one of these awesome items ends up underneath my Christmas tree!
BOOKS:
VINYL:
PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT:
Blackbird, Fly camera in Cloud White
Nikon Speedlight SB-600 (mine died a painful death)
Lomography Chrome Sampler Camera
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES:
Warby Parker ‘Huxley’ in Revolver Black
Toggle Coat with Faux Fur Hood
(size Small)
De Chelly dress
(size 2R)
MISC.:
Flapperdoodle 2011 Datebook/Planner
What are you dearies wishing for?
The title of the blog is from the Madeline Peyroux song – I’ve been listening to her on my Pandora station. I love her voice!
This past weekend was a busy one! My mom and sister came up to Napa for a visit, and we took them out to lunch at one of our favorite Mexican restaurants. Saturday night they babysat Marco while Tim and I headed out for a movie! ’The Social Network’ was playing, and we noshed on popcorn, Icees and Skittles while we watched the whole drama of Facebook unfold.
I think it was actually a pretty good movie, but by no means the best movie of the year (as some have said). Aaron Sorkin managed to make a ‘geek’ story interesting. The actors were all fantastic, and one in particular has caught my eye:
Ohmigosh Andrew Garfield is my new boyfriend (Hugh needn’t be worried, he’s still my other husband)! Sorry, Timmy! You know I love you best. xoxo
ANYWAY, the next day the Gomers came up to go to the Stanly Lane pumpkin patch. We went last year, so it’s kind of our tradition. It started pouring rain when they arrived, so we ended up eating lunch from Gott’s Roadside, and waiting out the rain. Luckily for us, it stopped raining around 3, so we were able to head over and pick out our pumpkins! I took some fun pictures of Belle:
A few other pictures from the weekend:
Rooting for truffles?!
Oooh ooh ohh! Don’t forget to enter the giveaway with Flapper Doodle! Go HERE!
Have a good day!
1. The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is I would have to say that getting married and having Marco are my two biggest adventures.
2. If I were a pair of shoes I would be these Alexander McQueen beauties:
3. My preferred mode of digital communication is I don’t actually like digital communication! Too much meaning can be lost, misinterpreted…I prefer to talk to people in person.
4. I feel happiest when I am with Tim and Marco, and we’re enjoying a delicious meal.
5. A little dream I have for my life I want to continue traveling with Tim and Marco! I have a vision of the three of us walking around Brussels (Belgium) with a box of chocolates and a camera.
6. The one modern convenience I could NOT do without is the printed word. I mean, how modern are we talking here? In comparison to, say, 25 years ago, I suppose I would pick the digital camera. I love making prints in the darkroom, but developing the film is tedious.
7. Music, movies, TV or books: if I could only choose one to enjoy I would pick books, DUH!! Here’s my personal order of importance: books, music, movies and then television.
Last week I’d made my own floral arrangement, and I had so much fun I am going to keep it up! I love having fresh flowers in the house.
This week’s picks: Pink dahlias, maroon dahlias and Bells of Ireland!
Today, I went to speak to my boss about my decision to not return to work, as I don’t feel it would be worth it to work simply to put my entire paycheck (no lie!) into daycare for little man. She asked me to reconsider, and offered me a different position, different hours, 2 days per week. Same pay as before. I’m thinking I’ll do it. The days would be every Sunday and Monday, 4pm – 8pm. It’s hours that Tim can take care of Marco, so I wouldn’t have to worry about childcare; and it’s a few bucks a month to use for my cell bill, books, etc.
Anyway, I also stopped by Tim’s office to visit, and show off Marco. :0) He’s just so beautiful! I can’t help but brag a little.
Also, I wore a cute outfit today! I’ve had these items forever, but I’ve never worn them in this combination. Every now and then, I really like to pull out my tomboy side. Menswear is just fantastic. This outfit would be perfect for a night out with some bracelets and fun heels. Took a few pics in my library (bookshelves arrive tomorrow!!!). Still need to put in the baseboard, but we’ll get to that this weekend, I think.
Original Penguin blouse (purchased 2007): $40
Target Go International tuxedo cigarette pants (purchased 2009): $30
Target black studded belt (purchased 2009): $12
Banana Republic flats (purchased 2008): $40
Black satin ribbon: $1.00
I was going through the recent photo folders on my laptop, and decided to post a few funny/neat pics I’ve taken with my iPhone.
My legs in skinny jeans. This angle was funky and it makes me legs look crazy long. Plus, the funny little feet in the top left corner belong to my niece, Lizzy.
So, this corner of the library will be covered in bookshelves, but we wanted to leave something behind to show we were there. When we sell our house, I’m sure someone will tear down my library (sadly!) and see this. Tim wrote the names, I added the pink hearts. 
A lovely arrangement of flowers I made myself. I decided it’s more fun to just buy the fresh flowers and greenery from Whole Foods, then arrange them however I want. Plus, it’s usually less expensive.
Tim and I were driving around Livermore, and we saw this guy on his motorcycle. As you can see, he has his dog in the sidecar, and that dog is wearing a bandana and goggles!! It was seriously awesome.
Fun sparkly blue nailpolish. Loves it. 
