While You Were Sleeping, part VII {and other randoms}

It's been awhile since we updated you on the drama of our sleeping times. And it is drama. I've even started keeping a nighttime notes on my phone so I don't forget and so I'll have all the content for my pending book.

Here is a gem from one night last week-

4:30 a.m. Jonathan in a loud whisper: "Who is that?" "Who is that beside me?"

Layne, loud whisper in return: "Baby, it's ME. Remember me?"

Jonathan, loud whisper: "Uh...yeah."

Or last night-

2:14 a.m. Jonathan, clearly annoyed: "You're SO Weird!"

Layne: "Ummm, who is?"

Jonathan: "YOU!!!!"

Guess it's good to know how he really feels. (?)

...and here is a quick snap from our dirty door this morning.

Anddd, last but not least-

I finished reading "Onward" this morning, the book by the CEO of Starbucks. This is my favorite excerpt, a bit where he talks about some of the lessons he's learned along the way.

Grow with discipline. Balance intuition with rigor. Innovate around the core. Don’t embrace the status quo. Find new ways to see. Never expect a silver bullet. Get your hands dirty. Listen with empathy and overcommunicate with transparency. Tell your story, refusing to let others define you. Use authentic experiences to inspire. Stick to your values, they are your foundation. Hold people accountable but give them the tools to succeed. Make the tough choices; it’s how you execute that counts. Be decisive in times of crisis. Be nimble. Find truth in the trials and lessons in mistakes. Be responsible for what you see, hear and do. Believe.

Yeah!

"My Little Book of Big Ideas"

My friend Melissa recently gave me a small blank book and I have been staring at it for weeks, wondering what I wanted to do with it.  It was so cute, so full of potential.

What to do?

I haven't broke out the "magazine cut out" trick in a few years, but one morning earlier this week, I knew it was time.

I opened the blank pages and just let myself dream.

I'm starting with a couple of personal photo projects over the next couple of weeks. But really, the possibilities are endless. I can't wait to share them with you!

{Girls}

I met these girls a couple of weeks ago while I was teaching in Kona, Hawaii. When a scheduled photo shoot was cancelled, we decided on a whim to do a creative shoot with these lovely ladies.

The girls and I started out with a "vintage" theme...but in the end it kind of just veered towards "gorgeous girls" and that was that.

These girls are so sweet-beautiful on the inside and out. I loved our wee shoot and wish we could have done a few more. Next time we see each other, Ladies?!

Alright then, it's a date.

xx.

This one is for all their moms.

I LOVE  these.

This is one of my absolute FAVES.

Selena was appointed the creative director for our wee shoot.