Watching you grow.

Our Summer Adventures (and a surprise)

Summer Adventures from Aura on Vimeo.

Summer 2010 was full of new adventures. Cliff diving in Austin, surfing & kayaking in Florida, backpacking Colorado, and hiking to the summit of the 2nd tallest mountain in the states.
And at the end of our sweet Summer, we discovered we were about to go on our biggest adventure, yet.

:)

Here is a little video of Summer 2010.





*song is "Saw You First" by the Givers

Happy first day of Fall! // decorating the house.

Happy Fall, lovelies! It's finally here, and this week we're getting a break from our 95+ degree days.

Right around this time I get itchy to start my holiday decorating. It's obvious I am an absolute nut when it comes to Christmas decorations, and I'm slowly starting to creep up there on the Fall decorating front.

Growing up, my Mom always had the house perfect for every holiday, including Easter. It's no wonder that with the Persian Martha Stewart as a mother, I ended up hassling my poor husband every September to start bringing down bags and bins full of decorations from the attic.

Here's our little nest, decorated for Fall.














I should probably admit that I'm not done, yet. As you can see, there are no real pumpkins, yet.
I should also admit that I have a slight pumpkin obsession. I am known to bring home one or two (or 50) every year.



This year I'll try to practice some self-restraint, and only bring home one or two.
(or 50)

Here's the spread from last year, when I apparently took pictures at a better time of day for lighting.





Don't the real pumpkins make a world of difference?

Either way, I'm so glad the first day of Fall is here, and our house is filled with warm light, Fall smells, and 50 pumpkins.




Happy Fall, every one!

A mess of Summer photos.

gone fishing.

our bedroom.


grandma & grandpa's house.

big stretch.


summer salads.

the beginnings of chicken salad.



holly.

emo's in austin, watching the givers.

austin street art.




dave's house.


mister grommet, el gato.




mini me.



Sweet Summer, I am ready to say goodbye. If you could send Fall in your place, I would be very thankful.