The reason for being MIA the past few days: the common cold.

put me out of work for a few, brought me down and got me emotional, filled my face with snot, and I am ready to say goodbye and farewell.

So finally last night, I put real clothes on, went outside, and enjoyed good company and food. I made home made pizzes and we grilled them on the bbq.

...and the wonderful trade of bartering has welcomed a new adorable addition to my Poor Pitiful Pearl collection. And orange and white baseball oxy. It says 28 on it, and Im 28 years old! I love it. And I broke out my skinny jeans I havent worn in over a year. They dont quite fit so I had to rig them up with a stretchy belt... but you wouldnt have known that if I didnt tell you so :)

A piece of my yard in the fall.

Sometimes the only time I can get James smiling in a photo is if I tell him to stand there and smile. But its so worth it b/c he is adorable when he smiles.

Our good friend Christie came home this weekend for our 10 year high school reunion. James and I did not attend. But it was cool hearing her talk about everyone and seeing the pics!

Adorable miss Jen Jen came to our little pizza bbq. I insisted she gave me one smile for the camera (she is camera shy) b/c she looked so adorable last night with her dreads in pony tails and her little beret. Loved it! But then, she always looks adorable.

And Jonny :) Im so glad they have come into our lives. James and I both truly enjoy them.

James picked around on the guitar for a bit. And so did Jonny.

The moon was out for us.

Feels good to be on the other side of this cold. I have spent all morning catching up on orders and packaging. Now for some custom orders that need attending to.

PEACE,

Laura