it’s terribly hard to know where to start since enduring such a long pause here.
we have been missing & dreaming about this space a lot lately, though.
life is so full, so beautiful.
we have so many adventures, images, & stories to share from the past few months.
& so many new dreams. many things we are excited about for this fresh, new year.
we have been stomping all over the states. holding hands everywhere we go.
meeting new faces, & laughing with old friends.
standing in awe over ocean waves, giant snowflakes, bustling cities, & towering trees.
we have been feeling more & more like home in our new space. home is so good.
you can find us snuggling & drinking tea nonstop.
sitting at our little park across the street, listening to the magnificent, crashing waves.
constantly trying to learn, & re-learn lessons on slowing down, breathing. less work, more life.

 
may your day be filled with much laughter, family, & beauty.
from our home to yours, m e r r y c h r i s t m a s.
 
 
>>> we had to take a little break from beetle & fig as we settled in
from our big move & focused a lot of our energy into the shalom imaginative.
 
we have truly missed this space & we will be back very soon.
…many tales of adventure & new dreams to be shared.

 
all has been quiet around here because we have been busy preparing & packing.
& in between all of our travels & this preparation, trying to stay caught up with our photo editing.
all because this fall we are headed west.
we will soon call california home.
the pacific our back yard.
we are bursting with joy & can’t wait to explore the coast hand in hand.
 
[images via: one. || two.]

 
eating / chipotle. always.
drinking / lots & lots of water.
practicing / healthy work life-balance. ( usually failing. :/ )
buying / ingredients to try new recipes.
mastering / a speedier workflow.
learning / free lensing.
trying / to be outside as much as possible.
playing / with goats. i hope.
finishing / editing lots of images.
reading / the gift of imperfection by brene brown. 2nd time. still amazing.
remembering / to take deep breaths.
wearing / overalls & a scarf in my hair.
cooking / homemade condiments. salsa verde, feta dipping sauce, vinaigrettes.
working / usually.
traveling / yes. we feel so lucky.
wanting / more free time with my love.

 
finally getting back to reality over here,
we spent some time in florida & then headed to iowa for the long holiday weekend.
& it was such a good fourth with our family.
so many childhood memories & feelings always flood back for me on the fourth.
unplugged, our cameras packed away the entire time.
it was a much needed break & a beautiful time with ones we love.
 
>>> i wrote a little bit about what the fourth of july
means to me over on the lovely We Resolve blog.