suit and tie...

can't get enough of this one

Joah and Mer

This is a Portland band my Dad introduced me to and I'm sort of obsessed with this song, it's been on repeat since my Bday and Jillian agrees it's a fave of hers too. So enjoy~~

I'm ready for the final installment I think...

I'm a bit partial to the wolves lol. Such a teenager.

Princess of China...

I was singing this version (honestly the first time I'd ever heard it) yesterday while getting ready to visit my dear friend who had an emergency c-section tuesday night and her sweet new man had to go to the NICU, praise the Lord he's doing well now. I popped into Old Navy to try and find a quick somethin somethin since he was a sweet surprise. (they have two girls) and what do you know, this song was playing. I'm obsessed with the gorgeous acoustic guitar. Who woulda thought Rhianna and Cold Play. Feeling a little like this sometimes about relationships......... maybe we steal each others' stars now and then. Time to give them back...

gotye

obsessed with this one,

and he stood...

a little christmas wish to you and yours...

they did it again...

apple commercials, always hook me to different artists. genius really, but these guys remind me of Modest Mouse. I have no idea if they're related, lol. but this is a fun song fo sho.

kid's fave car rock song lately

twelve at heart...

i can't help it, she reminds me of my twelve year old song writer dreams come true. gotta love her honest lyrics even if she isn't the most fab live. sweet thing..

11 Months.....

Oh, Rowan... You are growing up entirely too fast for me. I can't get enough of your snuggles and cuddly baby body. You are cruising the furniture and do the downward dog like you might try and stand, but then decide against it and revert to your signature army crawl, even though you are perfectly capable of the traditional hands and knees version. You follow me around the house and come find me if I'm out of your view. You love to wave hi vigorously to your dad and I when we get you up from your bed. You like to clap and play peek-a-boo. You enjoy feeding yourself and have become a bit more finicky, darn it, about your food selection. When you're sleepy you love to hold me, while sucking your two fingers of your right hand and playing with my hair with your left. You like to smack my chest while you nurse to hear the sound and grab my mouth and pull my hair, and pinch the underside of my arm (ouch by the way). You are growing out of the 6-12 months quickly, I can't find any shoes that fit your chubby feet and am planning your first pair of UGGS for your first bday. You nurse 4 times a day most days, more often recently as you've been sick with a cold then a stomach bug (lovely diarrhea). I'm dreading quitting nursing, it seems so final and sad, although I'm sure those feelings will subside as the years go by. I truly enjoy you as a part of our family, as does everyone else. I can honestly say you have changed all our lives for the better. Put us all at ease, given us someone in common to adore and spoil. You love to soak up every bit of our attention, although you are very possessive of me and will adamantly push any and all people away that try and give you a hug while I'm holding you. I'm sure there is so much more... next month you will have been with us a beautiful year... So happy for that. Love you, Sweet Boy. Love, Mom

As the seasons change I'm reminded of this song...last year... you and me walking in the moonlight.

In Memory

Desi's Grandpa passed away on October 28th. He was the cutest man and had the most amazing faith. I wish I could share all the tender things that were spoken about him at his service... Jillian refers to him as "The Gerig". Kind of like "The Godfather". It makes my mother-in-law laugh. I was honored to be asked to sing at the service, I al-most made it to the end without crying, lost it on the last verse, but I think it was more honest and it felt ok. Please enjoy this song in memory of Christian Emanuel Gerig... 96 years were not nearly enough, but we are so happy for you to have made it to your goal...

for my memories..........

** if there's one thing I hope my kids take away from their youth its the sense of family, belonging, spirituality, and love I experienced...nothing like it... Hold it close, love it, never let it go, it's all that matters

finally home

**

Subterranean

**1996: Working at Great Harvest in Salem downtown (best job ever btw), Running...miles and miles loved it... Dancing at school, Boyfriend (husband now) Snowboarding, Ann and Anna, Chemeketa, accepted to OSU for Biochemistry/Biophysics dept for the following fall, emotional roller coaster...

Close your eyes, listen...

you're in Paris..... well, at least I am



** august 2000, Austin, TX to Houston in my charcoal Accord with matching leather seats, heater blasting, (it's 100+ outside) car overheating, melting. To the consulate office to pick up my passport. (twice I made this trip, same scenario bc I forgot my license the first time) Belle and Sebastian mix blaring over the roar of the wind and the heater. Bawling my eyes out on the plane, leaving my boyfriend half a world away. Landing in France. New friends. Baguettes and Fois Gras in front of the Eiffel Tower. Running through the Parc au Buttes Chaumont, Running through the streets of Paris with Sonali to cheers of "Bon Courage!" and "Bon Chance" from the passers by. L'as du Falafel every other day practically (favorite of Lenny Kravitz btw, says so on the sign out front) Cafe Columbus with friends, traveling Europe with my boyfriend (husband). Dancing at the Budda Bar. Late night bus rides home. Feels like a lifetime ago. This song takes me back....

little eyes and other faves...

mmmmmm..... current car cruising tune





one more to add, but alas, I don't know the name other than it's #9....

** 1999-2002, austin, TX. Jeno, Suzy, Nate, Lauren, First night feeling like I have friends so far from home. Saratone, singing at clubs like Stubbs, Red Eyed Fly, Beerland. Recording two singles and a full length record. Anxiety, lonely, isolated (should have had a lot to write about, lol) writers block, College graduation, BS Microbiology from UT Austin, burnt out, working two jobs. Best memories; music, friends, adventures, nostalgia, appreciation...

Kind of diggin this Hall and Oates

Reminds me of 2nd grade and pumpkins, don't ask me why...

country strong

watched this flick last night and this song made it for me. Loved it

feelin this way

ready to start-- by arcade fire