nothing better than a second birthday party....

happy second birthday gage alexander! you have inspired many people and your life has just begun : )

'tis the season...

bahamas casserly wedding.

(see link to the right for entire wedding album)

becky and bj casserly

nephew of the bride
neice of the bride
the bride's parent's cake topper from their wedding many years ago...
bride and groom
take cover from the rain!!!
neices from either side of the family.
nephew of the bride




four of my beautiful best friends 

home sweet baltimore

This quote is written underneath the stairwell of an old building in Baltimore City. Ironically, it is from the year i was born!

for a safe return.

as i sit here on this election day, i am overwhelmed with graciousness for being born an american citizen.....my mind wonders all day to my best friend, kate, who goes through her days alone because her husband and my hero, josh, is fighting for us in iraq with the special forces. these photos calm my mind and heart and remind me to give thanks. they will spend their two year anniversary apart, but only physically. i love you kate and josh.

a glimpse....

ivelia 2008
monkey
maggie 

christmas day solitude mountain
the yurt chef's dessert
kyle knowles
santa hits the slopes 

the land we love.

carlsbad california, flower fieldspoint loma from coronado, california
flower fields
emerald street in pacific beach, california
bequia, caribbean islands