Baby Brayden

Our family has recently had a very exciting new addition. My sister and her family took on this little guy as their foster child earlier this month. If all goes as hoped, they will be adopting him soon. I haven't met Brayden in person yet, I will in September, but he already has my heart. Look at his dimples! and he is a thumb sucker! oh jeez and the tiny overalls...I feel so excited and fortunate to have this new little person in my life. Baby Brayden welcome!!!!

because the world is round...

i heart katie.

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why my soul expands and contracts

Lists.

I love lists. It is a strange thing, but writing out information in a list form makes the world seem like a more organized place. Makes me feel together. That is the functionality of lists. I also love making lists of things for entertainment purposes. Up until this point this blog has been entirely one sided. I have asked for nothing at all until right now. But I am making a list that I want added to. Please help me by commenting or emailing me at shellyhorst@mac.com. I won't say whose is whose. unless you want me to.  

"Things or activities that take a bit of your soul away"

#1 Eating at PF Changs

#2 Really bad traffic

#3 Spending money at Wal Mart

#4 Going to the DMV/becoming a number

#5 Saying the words "it is what it is" to justify something and believing it

also on the flip side, to keep it positive:

"Things or activities that fill your soul"

#1 Singing really loud and not caring who hears

#2 Breathing in crisp fall air

#3 Petty hugs

#4 watching sleeping babies/baby animals, even more so when you can tell they are dreaming! 

#5 Doing something I initially wanted to say no to, only to find the dreaded activity was fun! 

#6 singing along to the Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff "Summertime" while working on a men's floorset. 

please please send me some ideas for these lists. Something about this concept really does it for me.  

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"Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it."

-Goethe

My favorite type of flowers. Only $5 from the Market! John Anderson painting and table:) 

ha ha. look close! 

Thanks for the advice

Yesterday Jill and I had every intention of spending a nice afternoon shopping the Ballard farmers market. We even went there. But instead of perusing the outdoor market, we went shopping instead. My Ballard favorites are blackbird and 2020, both boutiques have the amazing detailing in their environment that I love. That element of discovery that makes them different and unique. thankfully I did not fall in love with any $100 items and came home only down $30 from tacos and margaritas from Matador! Unheard of.

ps i know i need a new camera. it is sad and pathetic that i use my iphone for all of these images. Maybe for my birthday I will get a Leica...