Sad and Shy

This little boy did not want to partake in his family portrait this past weekend. I don't blame him. There are far more interesting things to do when you are four! Mr Shy didn't want to look into the camera at all, but I snuck some shots of him by himself and he is so cute. Here is one of them. I think he might think I'm the most evil person in the world :-(. I'm so sorry, but one day you might forgive me. Next time I see you I promise to just play and not take pictures! How is that for a deal?

Happy Birthday Quinn!

6 years old already! OMG how did that happened?! I took these pictures last weekend when we were playing in the park. We had a ball! He is one of the funniest, goofiest and clever kids I know. He makes everyone laugh! I love you Quinner, happy birthday!

Carlee Michele

This pretty lady is a friend of mine who is totally the funniest, cutest and crazy tiny little chatterbox that I know. This picture is so serious and I love it. She might not, but I'm posting it anyway. I think she look so pretty. She is also a jewelry maker and makes the most awesome stuff. I will have to convince her to start a blog to show it off. Anyway, I gotta go to work! Nice pretty day in Philly today!

More of my paintings

Love

If you touch my knee I will sing along
to the song playing on the radio
If you lay a hand on my neck I will
smile as wide as I can from ear to ear
If you crack a silly joke I will laugh
as if it was the funniest one ever heard
If you look me deep in the eyes I will
melt like a piece of ice on a sunny day
If you tickle me I will run as fast as I can
and come back with a serious smile
If you lay on a blanket with me I will
lay on your arm and watch your profile
if you open your eyes and look up I will
be in a tree and watch through the leaves
the most beautiful man there ever will be

The Beach

I sit and watch the waves crashing
as the soft breeze is kissing my skin
digging my toes in the sand
and gripping my easy read
leaving it all behind and sinking deeper
into the world of others in the book
imagination far away from reality
the strong morning coffee and the
brisk walk with my happy dog
making sure I hold on to every minute
embracing every second gratefully
giving thanks for what I've got and
not thinking about what I haven't

feeling peace from the deep within
and holding onto it like its golden
a soft stretch and a quite yawn
it's alright to feel tired today
even after a long night sleep
what a gift and what a beautiful thing
enjoying life for what it brought me
day dreaming about far away places
but staying put and feeling content
another carefree blue and sunny day

the beach this time of year
there is nothing like it
thank god for days like these
they don't come around every day
but when they do I embrace them
stress and must do's are all gone
and I enjoy the complete solitude

Little Anna cute as a button!