Little Toes

I just love this job of mine - visiting mommas with their brand new babies, and sometimes documenting with my camera.  I took a sweet little "honeymoon" break with my doula client and these cute little feet in her peaceful backyard.  Lovely.

Treasure Hunt

Today was the first real day of our "honeymoon week" - a day trip to Crane's beach for some sand, sun, shell-collecting, and time spent together wearing our shiny new rings.  Just perfect.

Early

So grateful for Fergie and Luna this morning, for waking me up early and taking me on a beach walk at sunrise to begin my day.  It felt like we were the only creatures awake, and I was able to give my thanks for this gift of early light, contentment and joy.

Hurricane

Today was the perfect day after the perfect day.  Gratefully, Hurricane Irene held off on sharing her fierce winds and rains until after our wedding.  When she finally made an appearance in Maine, the storm had dissipated a bit and we enjoyed a cozy day of eating leftovers, listening to the wind howl, and watching the magnificent surf. Laura and I snuck out on a rain break to walk the beach and let the dogs run - so awesome.

Married

I had no idea when I started this gratitude project that one of my most grateful days would end up on August 27 of this year.  Standing beside Meg on this gorgeous beach, beneath big hazy sky, and along brilliant ocean waves, I got to marry the love of my life.  I am feeling so grateful for this perfect day, and I will never forget the love and support that surrounded us near and far. 

Pizza Party

We kicked off our wedding weekend festivities with the "non-rehearsal dinner" - a family pizza party at the beach house!  It was so great to finally have both of our families together, in one of our favorite places on earth.  I especially loved seeing our nieces and nephews playing together and making new "best friends."

Fancy Footwork

Taking a break from the lists to enjoy the most luxurious "Milk and Honey" pedicure with my sister, Jenna, at our new favorite nail salon!  I thought it would be really hard to carve out time on this busy day before we leave for Maine to just stop and relax.  Turns out, I'm doing a pretty great job of being a pampered bride for an hour!  So grateful this this relaxation and sister time.