Inspiration

What inspires you? Is it the crisp, autumn days? Could it be a song on the radio? What about the perfect shade on a color swatch? 

 

I tend to find inspiration in the oddest ways. I might see sun shining on the dining room table that inspires me to take a photo a that exact moment. The manner of the sun's rays shining in the bay window where one of my furry babies is laying to get warm brings a smile to my face.

 

Or what about family? I definitely find inspiration in my family. Every day. 

 

They inspire me to do my best. They inspire me to be healthy and stay healthy. They inspire me to smile. 

What inspires you? The way that you find inspiration makes no difference. As long as you find it.

A Welcome Summer Friend

For the past several summers we have had the pleasure of butterfly visits in our yard each night after dinner. The same species of butterfly comes to play with us. I know this sounds odd, so let me explain. When I say "play" I truly mean it. These butterflies are very friendly and will land on our face and body. Many times we are able to gently touch them. They will chase the washers we throw into our washer pits. They circle around our heads, playfully teasing and taunting. 

This is one of my favorite photos of my daughter with Rico, her favorite of the butterflies that have visited us in summer. 

A short video of Rico playing with The Kid

She truly looks forward to the nightly visits.

I'm not sure if it's pure luck that we have these nightly and even yearly visits, or something much greater. Either way, the time we get to spend outside with each other and the butterflies is special. 

A Wedding in Toronto

Recently we took yet another trip up north to Toronto, ONT. Normally, our visits center around family get togethers and visiting Toronto proper. Not this time. We were on the road for a special occasion. My elder brother was getting married! A special occasion, indeed. On a golf course in Milton, he and his beautiful bride said "I do" in front of a hundred or so of their closest friends and relatives. 

After the wedding, we all stood outside and waited for tons of photos to be taken.

Mr. Locke and I. Note the playoff beard, a must for hockey fans!

My brother and I after the wedding

The Wedding Party!

After multiple courses, dessert, wedding cake, and all the liquor you could possibly drink, we headed back to his house for the night. I have never seen him so happy. 

Congratulations, Bro. Bliss and happiness abound!