Dear Sabe, We Love You >>>

Im very sad to say that we lost our sweet Sabe yesterday around 10 in the morning.  After talking to the doctors the night before we were a bit prepared to possibly have to make the decision to take him off the ventilator and let him go.  During the night one of his lungs collapsed.  We think he mentally decided to go before he even made it into the ICU.  Its been a very hard 2 weeks for all of our family, and must of been insanely hard for Sabe.  My nanna and him were married for only 2 years, and it just seems soooo unfair that he had to be pulled away from her so soon.  It was probably the best 2 years of her whole life.  He treated her like she has always deserved to be treated, he adored her.  And she him.  This whole event has just been terribly heartbreaking.  Watching this big strong man wither before our eyes was so hard.  Alot like when my mom was sick.  Its amazing how fast our bodies change once it decides its going to leave us.  Even though it was hard, Im so glad we were all able to be with him, by his side through it all.  Even though he couldnt respond, Im sure he knew we were there.  He left this world with loving hands on him, just like my momma did.  One thing I was wishing so badly this week that my daddy could of felt... but then I was reminded what a private man my dad was, and he probably would of hated people standing over him if he was sick.  I know this.  We will miss this beautiful soul we lost so very much.  I was reminded once again what an amazingly strong woman my Nanna is, and what a caring soul she has.  Watching her hold his hand and talk to him was another one of the most bittersweet moments Ive ever experienced.  She is the ultimate nurturer.  I look up to my Nanna in the biggest way.  I pray she feels the love of this family and finds peace in her heart once again.  I am so blessed to be a part of such a loving family.

Sabe, I love you.
Laura

Kinsey Wears Roots & Feathers >>>

One of my favorite up and coming bloggers is Kinsey Mhire of Sincerely, Kinsey.  Her personal style, blog vibe, photography and her diys are right up my alley every time.  I can only imagine if we knew each other in real life, wede be awesome friends!  Check out her beautiful blog post here with her wearing a new Roots and Feathers necklace.  This will be added to the shop upon my returning home next week, and it will be named the Kinsey necklace :)


PEACE,
Laura


NEET Magazine Photos & Extras >>>

These are some of the pics they used in the N.E.E.T. magazine feature, along with a few outakes.  I thought Id share them bigger since they are a bit small in the mag.  It was so much fun doing this little shoot with Violet and Bella.  Bella was not too thrilled but she hung in there.  Im kind of surprised I managed it all by myself, besides my tripod being a little crooked, they came out great!  I also got some of the best photos of Nico, our lovebird then ever before. 

Ill be going back to my Nanna's for a while, so Ive put together several pre-scheduled posts that will be coming up.  A few things I had ready to post before I left.  Also, Ill be leaving my shops open while Im gone, we just really cant afford to close them down for so long right now, so shipping will take up to a week right now.  Please be patient if you put in any orders.  Thank you!

PEACE,
Laura