Out With The Old, In With The New.

Much like George Washingston, "I cannot tell a lie." I can't wait for 2009 to end! This year has been so stinking hard for Bryan and I both. We did have some fantastic moments (of course) that were laced with miracles and laughter. But bunnie and I are glad to bid the year a not so warm good bye, while welcoming in 2010.

2009 highlights:

1. Soba becoming potty trained & learning to sit. {click.}
2. Acting in a great short film. {click.}
3. Bryan's band playing SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST.
4. Forging amazing friendships.
5. My skin clearing. (Thank you Dr. Kim!)
6. Bryan's promotion to the Studio City Urban Outfitters.
7. Best live concert: CURSIVE
8. Bryan winning #3 WILD THINGS ARE contest {click.}
9. Discovering the macaron. {click.}
10. Yazzie's 6th anniversary spent in Santa Barbara. {click.}
11. Living life through polaroids: {click.}

Llaves.

I needed a little inspiration.

I think I found it.

1. slevansantiquetrunks.com

2. countryliving.com

3. geekology.com

4. watchmgv.com

Into The Painting.

This was my favorite piece at the Santa Barbara museum.

Stuart Davis' winsome oil painting captured my heart.

I wish I could be painted into the picture;

a la Mary Poppins-jumping-into-the-chalk-art-scene.

I love the affect of the paint being stacked layer upon layer.

Graffiti Cat Spotted.

I've recently developed an affinity for graffiti.

The cat was spotted on a sidewalk in Santa Barbara.

It may, or may not have made me laugh.

Christmas Wonders.

Christmas came and went all too quickly this year.

I want to remember this blessed day year 'round.

I have a few snap shots depicting

my favorite memories of the day:

opening presents with Bunnie and Soba,

baking cookies, making bruschetta and Mahi-Mahi.

I feel content honoring my Savior Jesus Christ.

May we each have a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year.

Bunnie Moon: Flower Power.

I fell in love with these unidentified cactus blossoms.

They were a riot of color located at the Santa Barbara train station.

I want them planted in my front yard....when I finally have a

front yard-that is. Tiny technicality. See my dream house {here.}

Bunnie Moon: Inspecting the Town.

After our delicious made-to-order breakfast at the Orchid Inn, we made our way to the wharf. I loved the panoramic view of the harbor. The mountains nestled next to the seaside just cooed charm.
We were shocked by the chutzpa of the local pelicans. They had far too much confidence when approaching humans. Crazy birds.
We visited the bay museum on the docks. It's a pint sized museum, but it's very hands on and the workers are extremely knowledgeable. Bryan's favorite creatures were the jelly fish. I loved the sea cucumbers (they are slimy and squishy) I also loved the starfish. Their coloring is varied, vivid and inspiring.