Today was chilly, but in the best of ways. It was a taste of autumn, and it was delicious. I stayed indoors, save for a long walk with Magda, and I worked and worked and worked at the computer. It was just what I needed.For your internet shares of the day, how about these fabulous illustrations? No? OK. What about the aliens that have already landed on earth? Fascinating.
What a day! I snapped all these images on my phone today because both my cameras were attached to mono stands (giant tripod things) and I wanted you guys to get a sense of the work I'm doing right now.Today was another full-day shoot for 3M's Scotch brand. From the top left, here's what's going on. 1. Our amazing stylist, Kate, is setting up some props. 2. Y'all should see how much tape we have on set. 3. My lipstick marks which coffee is mine. 4. Did I mention Scotch makes scissors? We also have loads of scissors on hand. 5. Cleaning up the props on set. 6. The photo assistants decorated my laptop with the pretty Washi tapes today. 7. More props on set. 8. Raining on the way home. 9. Ezra playing in a tunnel at the annual block party (which was held inside due to weather).Whew! What a day!For your internet share, I loved this dog photo project so much. Although it is a touch sad for all you dog lovers....
Today was a big one for Ez. He got to meet two of his Great Aunts and a Great Uncle who he had never met before, as well as more time with Grandma and his Uncle Rob and his Great Grandmother (my own, dear grandma). I know I usually save family photos for Mondays, but really, being with family was about all we did today, and I didn't want to photograph something lame when I had some fun memories to share.This is Ezra playing ball with his Aunt Lynn, of Boston. We rarely get to see Lynn, and it was so much fun to catch up this morning. Ezra warmed up to her and my Uncle Chris so fast, and I hope he can see them both again soon. Ezra also had a blast playing ball with my grandmother and, really, everyone he met today. As you can see in this VIDEO that I am posting from today (whoa, right?). Please disregard my lighting / composition and just enjoy the laughter as Ezra plays with Dolly for the first time. Have I mentioned how much I adore that this kid loves dogs? BECAUSE I ADORE IT.For your internet shares, I have a bunch today:Amazing and wonderful elephant photos.I want to live here. Or visit. Or just have lunch.Strollers that look like they belong in The Minority Report.Cool dad alert.Photos of the meteor shower. Someday, I will do this. Someday when I am not sick with a baby.
The family flew to Kansas today. I am sick with a horrendous cough/fever/plague and Ezra is teething and SQUIRMY AS HELL on an airplane and Jamie is a saint. Thank God I married that man who took care of us today and even found me amazing chicken soup for dinner. As I type this, I am sitting in the hotel room with saline spray being routinely administered up my nose while I wear a breathe right strip on my face. Clearly, I am the Sexiest Woman Alive right now. And he still brought me chicken soup for dinner. What a man. I will now return the support by letting him watch as much Royals baseball as he can fit in for the rest of the weekend.The photo above is a giant moth that we found on my mom's patio when we arrived at her house today. My brother is holding it in his hands to show the scale. It couldn't seem to fly due to that torn wing, which was sad. But man, what a beauty.For your internet share, in case you are living under a rock and didn't hear, the ceiling fell from First Avenue last night during a show. Three people were injured, but overall the club handled it perfectly and everyone was evacuated in an orderly manner. This is not surprising at all as I have many times declared my love and respect for the staff and crew that runs my favorite spot in Minneapolis. But this video of the ceiling falling during the show is CRAZY. So that's what I'm gonna show you today. I hope they can get the needed repairs done quickly!
New kicks for the adults! Woot!Last week, when Jamie's mom (Bubie Carole) was in town, she bought us each a few things for my birthday and Jamie's first Father's Day. We both said we really needed/wanted new shoes, and we both happened to choose blue suede for our purchases. Too funny.I wish I had an internet share for you today, but truth be told, I'm under the weather with a terrible cough and fever. And tomorrow I'm flying to Kansas with The Spawn in my lap (please don't worry about his health -- he started this here illness). So instead I'm going to head off to bed to try to heal up before that great adventure. Pray for me.
This morning, after feeding Ezra as the sun came up, I ran out to the dock to photograph the fog coming up off the lake. It was so still out there -- just lovely. Then we packed up the car and began the journey home. Three hours in the car with a very nervous dog and a teething baby might just be the opposite of that photo up there.I'm home for a very short period before my next trip -- but man, is it good to be cooking back in my own kitchen and sleeping in my own bed.For your internet share of the day, I loved this interview with a Shaman who uses "magick" to heal people. I also love these dinner plates (although I would likely hang them on a wall and not eat from them...) and this reminds me of my mother-in-law (in the best way).
Chomp!I took this while we were at the zoo last weekend. I know! Another old photo! Sorry, but I was chained to my desk all day today catching up on a gazillion things before I head into the woods tomorrow and lose all my internet access for a few days. So I didn't really leave my office chair, and I love photos of crazy teeth like this anyway, so there you go.And what's this about me heading into the woods? As I do each year, I'll still take photos and I'll still blog when I return (don't worry, you'll still get that Monday at the Madhouse entry... it might just not arrive until Wednesday or so). But a family vacation (yes, WITH Magda finally) is really needed, and I'm excited to spend four days chasing a crawling toddler attempting to keep him out of the lake and the poison ivy. No really. That sounds like fun.In the meantime, please enjoy these nuggets from the internet. This made me laugh. This made me cry (really). And this made me think.
What a week! Today we wrapped up the shoot! Above is a shot of Kate welcoming the morning rainstorm between shots. We have been super fortunate to have had wonderful weather all week, so we have left the garage doors to the studio open to soak in the sunshine. I loved this shot because her jacket looks like a cape :)For your internet share today, you know you want to read about how this blogger adopted a baby squirrel and how that first year of having it in the house has gone. Also? I really suck at saying no, so I loved this piece on how to say no with grace.
