Taking an image, freezing a moment, reveals how rich reality truly is.

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Little Boy Blue

Little people have the most adorable features when they join the world. Little tiny fingers and little tiny cheeks take mom’s breath away. They are delicate and adorable, and so innocent. Little does mom know that before she can blink, this little guy will be running her ragged at sporting events or some other extra curricular activity. But for now, she gets to enjoy the simple, sweet joy that a newborn baby boy brings to the world. Welcome to the world, Ryan.

Trains, no planes, and an automobile

guy in mustang watching the trains
Roseville has a rich rail roading history. The tracks run through the length of the city and the Union Pacific Railroad is one of the largest employers in town. Since moving here, I’ve wanted to take a morning to watch the trains and grab some pictures. This past Sunday was that day. But, I wasn’t the only one watching trains. I found that I had stumbled upon a secret society of on lookers out to take a peek. But one man in particular caught my eye. For the better part of an hour, we watched the trains from a distance, allowing each other the space to enjoy the rumble under our feet and the view of the massive metal beasts in silence. At one point, I couldn’t resist snagging a shot of him admiring the view as he rested his hip on his beautiful, classic 1965 Mustang. It was a glorious, relaxing morning and I will definitely do it again. I hope you enjoy this moment as much as we did!

My Deployment Buddies

For those of you who don’t know, my hubby is a Marine. Just this past year, he deployed for 8 months-ish. In that 8 months, I made some really great friends–friends that knew exactly what it was like to be away from their favorite guy, whether that was dad, boyfriend, or hubby. They were my deployment buddies and will be friends for life. These are some of my deployment buddies, Jack and Grace, and shortly before homecoming, we spent a morning at the beach capturing their patriotism for years to come. These kids, and all the kids that go through deployments and all that comes with them, are my American heroes.

Summer Has to Come, Right?

Oddly enough, I’m hoping that by posting pictures of fun and sun at the beach, the Roseville fog will miraculously lift, making way for spring and warmer temperatures. It’s not working yet, but I have faith that it will. A girl can dream, right?

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