a bit of spring...in my hair!

I feel a little behind the times now that I finally have feathers in my hair. My belated feather hair was behind because 1) I wanted to have a synthetic version that was cruelty-free, 2) I needed to save up the money (still cheap to buy, but needed to pay bills first) and 3) I wanted my haircut first. All of these things finally added up this weekend and I was able to install the (synthetic) purple, blue, green, white and multi-colored feathers into my hair. I am pleased with the results. I left them long for these photos so you could actually see the colors. Now I trimmed the ends up to match my haircut. I installed them to hide under my hair more for my day job and I can pull them out a bit to show a little more after work. I was sad to see that the website that I ordered them from appears to no longer exist, but the company was called Fair Feathers. I would refer them to you if I could!

pom pom fun, adding to the home

I had made this pink, fuzzy pom pom a while ago. It sat around without a stem for a long time. While cleaning up this weekend, I decided to finish it.

Isn't it sweet? I love the bright pop of color and the texture it brings to all of my items combined.

another trail

We explored another trail today, in Andover. My camera battery died within minutes of our arrival, so I used Ryan's iPhone the rest of the time. It was fun to use something different. We had a great walk/hike and then headed to Whole Foods for a few things before home.

 

 

 

  

last few events

 Kale and rainbow chard from the Lowell Farmer's Market. It is close to our house but we went for the first time last week where we purchased apples, apple cider, kale and rainbow chard.

 I am so proud of this shelf. I purchased the right size anchors and screws. I drilled the holes. I installed pieces one-by-one. And now I decorated it. I am not sure if I will keep it this way, but for now I like it.

 I redid my nails with a purple base and white dots. I have never done anything other than just paint my nails a solid color.

Tater is still adorable. This is her at the Cedar Lake Trail near Danvers, MA. Ryan had an engagement shoot scheduled but it rained. We walked on the trail for a while and then headed back home.

we adopted!

On the first of September, we adopted a new member of the family into our home from the local MSPCA. Meet Tater Tot, our two-year-old spunky beagle and bulldog (aka beabull) mix.

Even though she ran away a couple times and peed in our bedroom (once), she has already wriggled her way into our hearts and will no doubt stay there for sometime.

parents' visit

My parents came to visit the first week of August. I wasn't able to take any time off from work, but I was able to see them on the weekends and evenings. On the second day, we went to Boston. Unfortunately, it downpoured most of the time. We spent a good amount of time in the Aquarium. I love the jellyfish and sea turtles. My parents enjoyed it as well. One night we spent time on their patio at their hotel room. We had a nice view of the canal and brick buildings. We ate pizza and had some beer. Their last evening here, we headed to one of our favorite places, the Back Page. My dad greatly enjoyed the music, taking photos and tapping along. It was good to see them.

overnight in Boston

These photos are a bit out of order. I get sick of dragging them into the right order, so here you have it.

Ryan, at Wagamama's. I had the veggie dumplings and a curry. Ryan had chicken teriyaki.


We wandered over to Boston Harbor and walked along the boardwalk.


We spent some time in the Commons and the Gardens as well.

Friends of Ryan invited us over to stay in Boston with them. We went out for food and drinks and had a great time. We slept in, meandered for some breakfast and then headed into Boston for a few hours (see pictures above).

Tower Hill Botanical Gardens

Ryan had an engagement to shoot at Tower Hill Botanical Gardens in Boylston on Sunday and I went along.