i think i need more coffee

right now, as i'm sitting at work, trying not to fall asleep, and i'm thinking of that little coffee shop across the bridge. i'm thinking about how nice it would be to be there now, sipping a latte, nibbling on desserts, lost in a book.....

i think i need some more coffee. 

on the bridge

it was clear that he was tired, despite his purpose filled strides. he paused only for a moment, like so many other to gaze at the scenery around him. his dog, grateful for the break, waited, willing to follow his master to wherever he may lead.  

farther down, a couple sat tenderly next to each other. peaceful, still, and looking out over the water and watching the queen sparkle with in all her glory. 

close by sat a young man, so lost in his reading that he didn't seem to the environment; his faithful companion guarding their belongings.

and along, there was the man by my side. patiently waiting.

i must thank my hubby again for his patience with me as. i was telling a friend of mine about our walk and she said you're kinda the dog out of up. you'll be talking, walking along and then photo! picture! quick! 

fall break

originally, we had planned to spend my fall break in memphis. i'd been wanting to go there for a while, just for the sake of exploring the city. however, when my photo professor assigned a landscape project, memphis did not seem like the ideal place to go. so, after a few (or several) scattered moments, we packed our bags and were on our way to chattanooga. a huge thanks to our awesome friends the browns. i don't know of many people who are ok with people crashing at their home with less than 24 hours notice and who are also happy to be tour guides. you guys are the best.

 {1. stunning fall leaves; 2 - 4 the blue hole; 5 - 6 the cumberland trail; 

7 - 8 the little brown church; 9 -11 products of hodgepodge}

 

escape

we're off to escape for a few days.
just me and him.

and all i can say
is praise the Lord for breaks.

i could have danced all night

i could have danced all night 
i could have danced all night 
and still have begged for more
i could have spread my wings
and done a thousand things i've never done before
i'll never know what made it so exciting
why all at once my heart took flight
i only know when he began to dance with me
i could have danced danced danced all night

there are moments when i love being a girl and friday night was one fo those nights. my friend lovely friend riley came over and we did our hair, make-up, and giggled as only girlfriends can do. it was so delightful. however, one of the most incredible parts of the evening was the salsa dancing, and my masculine, competitive, all boy husband enjoying it, even agreeing to take lessons with me so that next year we can rock it. 

i'm sure if my professor saw these photos she'd kick me out of the program. 

i don't really care though, i still love them.

labor day 2012

on labor day we had pancakes for breakfast, hopped in the car, drove to birmingham, and walked around the zoo. and, despite the heat and humidity, we had an lovely day.

oh how i love zoos. 

destin

we loved you.

thanks for making our last few days of summer absolutely wonderful.