Merry Christmas everyone!!! Here’s a snapshot of what the weather was like in (usually) sunny California!
Archive for December, 2008
The Long Lost Treasure
December 17th, 2008
The eternal unfolding of the waters above and below have brought to us a rare phenomenon; weather. Yes, blue skies have run to Vegas for vacation and the surrounding area of Ojai is enjoying the lightest blanked of, you guessed it, SNOW!!!
A hunt for photos led us into the Sespe Wilderness, where in a drive through the clouds gave us a little reminder of Colorado and Montana. At one point I engaged in a snowball fight with a snowplow, and to mine and my camera’s delight, lost.
On the way to the clouds
Single Peak
Layers
Leg Stretch
“Found in its natural element, a Snow Bunny!”
Rock
Bend
Blam!!!
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Party in Perigee
December 16th, 2008
On December 12, 2008 the Moon was in perigee, meaning it was at its closest point to earth in a 15 year cycle. It also meant it was 6% closer than average, and so 11% brighter! It was also the night of a certain Christmas Party for a certain bunch of news hounds on a certain boat in a certain harbor in Ventura. And like all full moons, it certainly brought about the wilder side of the night.
This plucky photog was on the scene, and though names are being withheld for the protection of those captured here, their stories will none the less shock and amaze you.
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Join the FSCEPE (Family Style Clothing & Extras Potluck & Exchange) team!
December 14th, 2008
Perhaps a new tradition: the “Family Style Clothing & Extras Potluck & Exchange.” The idea was to exercise detachment and generosity by going through closets, holding only favorite items and bagging the rest. This was also encouraged for any “extras” one might have. Sort of a “white-elephant” centered more around truly useful items, not garbage.
Though no plastic gag gifts were present to set the atmosphere to “party”, good times ensued simply from the joy of trade, good food and the discovery of the perfect outfit combination!
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70 mile trip to Farmer’s Market.
December 14th, 2008
Ryan in Market
“Hmmm, Any apples I wonder..?”
“Must expend energy…must run up hill…get to stop light…must not stop…must not sit in car any longer! Must run, run RUN!!!”
“Hmmm, someone has been here. but who? “
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Dinner with the Keenans
December 14th, 2008
To see in a child the discovery of the most basic principles of our reality, the “laws” that comprise our universe, is simply God’s greatest gift. Even better, these moments serve as gateways to our truest selves. “Good times” depend on the way you spend time and whom you spend it with; this of course is an obvious point. Best, I think by way of a huge realm of experimentation myself, are the times where in focus is present moment, where number is small, not large, where food is prepared, not bought.
Recently we spent the evening with the Keenans. Barbara prepared macaroni-&-cheese made with pureéd cauliflower. It was incredible. Nestled deep within every bite was a feeling I can only describe as mirth. During the course of the evening Kiya discovered a stuffed penguin, or rather a penguin discovered her…
“A penguin!?! Really? Here, in this room? No way!”
“Yep! Penguin wants to go home with you!”
“Yeah! Take me home!”
Dinner with close friends, especially those who have children is true delight.
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The Waiting, in other words, Welcome CJ!!!
December 10th, 2008
Its been a while since my last post, and with good reason. Steph, Kiya and I traveled to Corvallis, Oregon to help my little sister, Jennie and her wonderful husband Geoff with the approach of their first son…Caleb James! Two weeks spent with them in their waiting, possibly the longest pre-labor ever recorded (just kidding) and we had to return the day before he arrived. Such is life and so it goes. Rather then break the days into seperate posts, as was my plan before leaving, I’ll simply post the whole take. Enjoy!!!
We arrive in Portland and Kiya is stoked!
Leaving the airport, the wonder of it all
Walk like an Egyptian
Kiya gets a new pair of rain boots!
Toy store…a child’s paradise
Frisbee!
The rocken-ist coffee shop in Corvallis, the “Purple Moon”
Kika plays in the park
Jennie through Steph’s eyes
Aunt Jennie and Kiya envision holiday sparkle
Corvallis gains a Chipotle, nice…
Toy stores are cool, but a whole Jolly Jump playland, OMG!
Uncle Geoff is just as excited!
THE PLUNGE!!!
Held with Hands of Love
Kiya brings a laugh
Three
Fingers
Common Scene
Wind in her hair
What’s This?
You mean this comes in packets?!? By the spoonful? Yummm
Tie knot where? What? You’ve got to be kidding
Kite at the Beach
BEADS!!!
Closer now
Closer still…keep it up sister, you’re doing great!
Kiya wants to help her aunt Jennie too…fishies?
A visit from Missy: “You’re doing great, babie’s strong. Hang in there!”
When?
Monkey See…
At the airport again…Not here, not yet!
On a plane again.
And as we departed from Corvallis, leaving Jennie and Geoff to their greatest task, marveling to myself at the amazing thing we call birth, I overhear the stuartess talking to an elderly women one row in front of us. She’s 90 years old and this is her first plane trip, her second flight in her entire life!!!
I asked her about her trip and she stated plainly that it was time to see her great-grandkids, it was Thanksgiving weekend after all. From cradle to grave, thank you for this wonderful trip called life! And thank you Jennie and Geoff for blessing this world with the seed of your love, and for giving Kiya a cousin. God bless you three!
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