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I don't always love jazz ...for me a little goes a long way. But I love Sonya Kitchell and her sultry voice. I was shocked when I learned that she recorded her first album at 15 and second at 16. Some serious talent there.

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A Lazy Friday

Practicing on her Runner (bike with no pedals)

Snacks

Rainbows in every size for our little family

Eggs

Sage and I were cracking eggs the other day and she decided to take the job of choosing which eggs to crack.

S: "I only pick the eggs who are sitting quietly."

I think we have Sunbeam on our hands.

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This is Sam Beam who fronts Iron and Wine. Ignore the hair, dig the music.

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Family Pictures

My friend Christie is officially open for business. Not only is she a stellar photographer but she'll make you laugh 'til you pee your pants.

*$150 for a family session (that includes a CD full of fabulous images)

See her photos here.

P.S. Can you tell how much Shane enjoys having his picture taken? That's right...not at all.

No doubt about it

YES we caved last week. What a fun surprise we got!

Now what the heck are we going to name this kid? I have dozens of girl names but my boy list is pitifully short.

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Pete Yorn is sort of a wunderkid...an inspired songwriter and he plays most every instrument you hear on his albums. Perfect music for chill moments.

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It Was Time.

My jeans were starting to cut off my circulation so this little piggie went shopping.

No one told me what to expect when I walked into Mimi Maternity. $200 pregnancy jeans? No thank you. I trotted off to Gap and found a pair for $20. A skirt there and another at Old Navy. And thank heaven for Forever 21. Lots of big baggy shirts for under $10. Now if I can find a couple of dresses I'll be set.

I Like These Two.

A lot.

Growing Up

Sage and friends at the park

Sage has always been hesitant, even fearful, when it comes to new people and new situations. When visiting family she clings to us for the first few days, rarely answers questions directed at her and just seems kind of grumpy. During play dates with new friends she often won't play without me. Not my favorite trait but we've been working on it these past couple years. So imagine my surprise when of late it's as if someone flipped a switch.

• She handed the tip to the car wash guy (pathetic that we So. Californians get our cars washed for us isn't it?)--a first
• She's made new friends at the park, even stopping a grandma to ask her name--another first
• Running to a neighbors (alone) to borrow something
• At a field trip to the dentist's office today she was answering questions, chattering away with perfect strangers
• In Primary she sings out and loves to volunteer answers and be a helper

Hooray for growing up!

Listen Up

Just to mix things up every now and then I turn on the Christian rock station. When I did recently I heard Brandon Heath. His music is simple and sincere.

Listen up here.

I Left My Heart in San Francisco

Here's where our hike began...

And here's where it ended

A few weeks ago Shane and I flew up to SF for a chiro seminar. Great seminar and a beautiful day. The gorgeous day won out in the end; we ditched the seminar early with Shane's dad and headed to our former home, Mill Valley, just over the Golden Gate Bridge. We hiked our favorite hike (Tennessee Valley- 2 miles that leaves you at a beautiful beach) then headed back into the city for some grub. We did the tourist thing and had clam chowder at Fisherman's Wharf and enjoyed all the characters roaming the streets...the Bush Man, the musicians, and the old (very old) man rollerblading along to the music.

We almost missed our plane and had to run for the gate but it was all worth it. We came home exhausted but so, so happy...amazing what a bread bowl and beautiful sights can do for two souls weary of OC.