round

Alice : I was on vacation last week and spent some time decorating the new shelves my Dad build up for me. I love this round light holder my Mom bought me. The story of this light holder is kind of funny : we were in a shop and i spotted this little gem. I asked boldly my Mom to offer this to me (i didn't have my purse), knowing the answer would certainly be no. But i was surprised because she said yes ! LOL I guess you always have to try !!!!

Krystal: My husband and I found a new local coffee shop that we had never tried in Trinidad, Ca. We decided to share a mocha and it tasked as pretty as it looks! This place was interesting because they don't use any paper or plastic cups. You have to either bring your own or you use one of theirs. We loved their mugs and the concept. We choose to sit outside on this beautiful day.

 Gabi: both kids love to spin on this "spinning wheel" at the playground. Their legs always hang in the air and they giggle and laugh and just enjoy being kids. I bet in a few years they won't remember what they got for a certain Birthday but they will definitely remember all those joyful moments spent going around and around and having fun together.

make

Gabi: this man of mine MAKES things happen. If he puts a goal on his mind, he goes for it and makes it happen. It takes an unbelievable dedication and self-discipline, but it pays off for him at the end. He reaches his goals and makes all of us so very proud of him. I really admire his strength.

 Harmony: I have been on a making spree, creating feels so good. I have a little problem with all of the supplies I've been collecting...

magic hour

Krystal: This weekend we had a huge event in Humboldt called the Kinetic Grand Championship. Contestants have to build a kinetic sculpture that goes over this large hill, through the Humboldt bay, and then thru mud. This picture was taken after they completed the hill and were parked for the night. All that you can really see in this one is the large shark, but I thought it was a great picture with light and an accurate representation of Humboldt County with the mansion in the background and diversely dressed people.

Gabi: when I get home from work, my little ones and I sit down and talk about what happened during the day. Even though we sit like this just for a few minutes, the time spent together during our magic/finally everyone's at home hour really helps us to connect after a long day.

Harmony: It still amazes me how beautiful the pictures turn out when taken during the magic hour. The bokeh and soft light gets me everytime.

alone

Harmony: When I want to be alone I seem to be surrounded by boys and when I don't want to be alone is when I am. I am learning to appreciate the moments I have and those I share them with instead of wishing for something else.

 Gabi: it was his first swim in the lake of this season. there was nobody else swimming out there. he was alone in the water, surrounded just by the rhythm of his breaths and strokes.

in the moment

Gabi: breakfast in bed made by four little hands. handmade gifts. feeling and being loved. soaking up the goodness of this moment.

Alice : I came back home super late monday night, and still i had to buy a few stuff at the Franprix. I was super tired after a loong day and in a hurry to get home. When i got out of my car, i was drawn by a gathering of people. They were watching this swan family (that have its nest in the canal near by) standing in front of the bakery. It put a smile on my face and i was no longer in a hurry to get home. I just had to enjoy the moment !

 

Harmony: So many things running through my mind; all things I "should" be doing. But I said no to all of them, shut them down and stayed in the moment. This moment.

pattern

Gabi: egg-bread has been a part of my life since childhood. Kids love it as well so I've decided to give it a try and make it by myself. There is nothing better than a successful homemade goodness approved by the little ones.

 Harmony: Using my vintage book of crochet stitches to create my own patterns.

challenge

Gabi: the first tri-race of the season. He challenged himself,  dug deep and his final time showed his hard work. He's improved so much since last year and we couldn't be more proud of him.

Alice: I set myself the challenge to run two small runs by the end of June (5km and 8km). I know i can do it. I have the ressources in me to do it. But my body is telling me to not burn the steps and to take it easy on myself with a tendinitis on my left knee making it impossible for me to train properly. Let's hope that i can get back on my training by the end of the week. I know i'll be super proud of myself if i just am able to finish both runs ! 

 Harmony: For 2 seasons it has been a challenge for me to get a shot of the hummingbirds that come to visit us. I finally got one that I am really happy with.