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Today is James’s 42nd birthday. We went to our local coffee shop + got him french toast for lunch + then took a walk by the river. We attempted to take some family pics b/c we never ever do + managed to get a few as Ava did NOT want her photo taken, ha ha. By the time we were half way down the trail she also decided she was done walking, and by the time we got back to the car we were all sneezing + now I’m well on my way to an allergy overload. So, there’s that. But it was still a beautiful day, and I always love a chance to hear the river water flowing. There were tons of cardinals fluttering around the barren trees + I found lots of sticks for some creative projects. It’s truly one of the most peaceful spots in our little town when it’s not crowded in the summertime.

I took a photo of Ava in between these two trees the last time we were down here. I think I even have it in a blog post here somewhere. They are massive + bring such feelings of stability, tranquility + resilience.

For the last few years I always get James a tshirt from our friend’s shop Axis Moon, and this is definitely one of my favorites. Her work is so beautiful + James wears almost nothing but her shirts!

LITTLE WING COLLECTION

I am over the moon with this entire collection! All inspired by butterflies, moons + suns. I’d keep every piece if I could, but I’m excited for them to find their forever homes. Here are some sneak peeks of everything coming to the shop, Wednesday at 6pm CST.

SPICY VEGGIE SOUP

I made veggie soup today and it turned out so yummy I thought I’d share. I have my friend Jonathan to thank for teaching me how to make soup. I didn’t make it for years b/c I let it intimidate me. He came over one day and showed me the basics and was shocked at how simple it was.

This one consisted of carrots, potatoes, cabbage, yellow squash, mushrooms, green onions, garlic + a whole jar of kimchi. It turned out pretty spicy, but oh so yummy. I added a bit of salt + a heaping spoonful of bouillon veggie stock + let simmer for about an hour or so.

I have my friend Shannon to thank for teaching me to put kimchi in soup! I love learning from my friends.

RAVEN MESSENGER

Last night before bed I took a bath + pulled my cards for the new moon. Something I do every new and full moon. I pulled a few of the same cards I always pull, and this time I pulled the Totem of Pipes - The Flyers (traditionally the Knight, but I use the Medicine Woman Tarot). This is the same card I pulled the same day Ava and I found that sweet birdy who had died in our backyard. After the cards message it says that I will encounter a flying one + to listen to it’s message. The last time I pulled it it was pretty obvious that the flying one calling my name was the Mockingbird, but when I pulled it last night I was curious what was going to come up this time.

Then this morning I awoke from the most magical dream about a Raven! I dreamt I was in my backyard and this Raven flew into my yard. Kinda cool b/c I have been seeing Crows flying over my yard for weeks now, so the message was already starting to come in for me. This bird was huge and magestic. It instantly came up to me and the next thing I knew we were cuddling + kissing + of course I was even taking selfies + videos with it, ha ha. Then I brought it inside with me and we cuddled and kissed some more all snuggled up on a little couch by my window. It kept rubbing it’s huge beak across my cheek + I just remember it being the most magical experience. We both felt so safe with each other. Then the next thing I know it turned into a dog that looked + acted just like my old dog Violet. I knew it wasn’t her, but was a lost dog in the neighborhood that was just like her who was looking for a home. I saw her smoosh her face under the pillows and lay on her back with all four paws in the air the way Violet used to do. I was so overjoyed, and then I woke up.

So, my flying one came through to me almost instantly. Raven is considered one of the most mystical creatures. Often being associated with total transformation + uncovering what is in the dark and bringing it to healthy light. This is one I’m going to sit with for a bit. I feel like these messages having been coming in pretty strong lately, which means it’s time to pay attention. I definitely feel like I am on the threshold of another transformation. And I will also be on the lookout for the possibility of a sweet new pup like Violet to enter our lives.