a quote that reminds me of the irresistibly sweet, gracious, lovely, talented, loving mother in this family…(and happy birthday today to the dad!)

make something everyday. make a song, make a move, make a friend, make a difference. [ pat collelo ]

hope you’re having the best december ever!  on friday we’ll be on holiday till jan 2nd and checking in with email occasionally.  going on holiday is actually a little hard when you love what you do so much because i think of you so often!  april sessions are already booking so if you’d like to plan a session for when it warms (it’s the *perfect* gift to ask for!), we’re standing by to dream up the most wonderful session with you!  thank you, thank you for the most wonderful 2010!   warmly, -melanie-

It made me smile when a bride mentioned this image amongst favorites from the collection from her wedding…

me too, millie :)

When I grow up, I want to be a little boy. [ joseph heller ]

beauty appears when something is completely and absolutely and openly itself. [ denna metzger ]

well said on a topic that we seem to think about after wonderful holiday meals: your kids are the gym

my most favorite installation art piece in a long time :)

what fun to listen to someone 100 years old – when he says “time goes like a river, with great speed. And all of a sudden, you find yourself 100 years old.” it’s a powerful reminder to pause, ponder the path our feet are taking and make sure that we aren’t rushing about doing unimportant things but rather great work. at our chosen livelihood, in the walls of our home and in the circle of people we hold dear.  I love at minute 8:25 when he shares the one word that sums up his life :)