Lizabean

Whew...

dumped, originally uploaded by liza-bean.

I wrote three reports this evening! Now I can enjoy the weekend...

Collaboration

6:00 p.m., originally uploaded by liza-bean.

B. and I are working together. That's right. We are collaborating. Check us out at Duck n'Dog.

Brent's words with my photography. It's gonna be fun!

because life's a hoot

because life's a hoot, originally uploaded by liza-bean.

I have 13 more days of work left with 30+ progress reports to write, 5 evaluations, and a butt load of meetings. AAAAAHHHH!

Oh, I just can't wait...so close, so close.....

the difference a year makes

the difference a year makes, originally uploaded by liza-bean.

The photo on the left was taken around a year before the picture on the right. It's an early "Happy Birthday Olivia" collage. Can't make it to the sweetie's b-day bash but here's my little celebration :)

It was great taking that old photo and applying some post processing skills to it that I've developed over this past year. There's so much out there to learn that it can be overwhelming but it's nice to recognize some growth.

And speaking of growth...Sometimes, when I look at Olivia, I am astonished that our little child would have been exactly her age. It blows me away because parenthood feels so far away these days. I think I am in a more positive place than a year ago...in fact, even compared to a month ago! Finally, I am working on me and really working on building a stronger marriage for that hopeful day when it will be our turn to have a family.

Would I change the events in the past two years and have that child with us now? Oh yes.

But am I recognizing the subtle blessing this time has brought to me and my husband? Yup.

Thank God, what a difference that year makes.

A shout out to Anya

Something awaits you.  Something you requested.  Something I hope will make you smile.

A little hint:

See you soon!

Finally, some light

Maya in that golden light, originally uploaded by liza-bean.

May? What? How did that happen?

I only have five more weeks of the school year. NUTS. It is going to be an incredibly busy month but I can do it. I can't wait!

This summer I am on an official break. I am taking full advantage of the major perk of this job and am seeking some healing from the stress of these past few years.

I want to grab my camera and travel. It may be time to go on that solo retreat from the world. I don't know how to be alone with myself very well and I think it would be good to get away from everything and reflect on...well...me.

Any suggestions on where to go?

Oh baby!

Katie's finished, originally uploaded by liza-bean.

Yup, Katie and Nathan are having one. We sure can't wait!
Thinking of little baby B. coming reminds me of their move. Sniffle, sniffle, sob.

At least it will be a great place to visit...