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).

Blog for Etsy shop

I made a blog for the Etsy shop today, for those who would like to follow the happenings of it. http://turtandelephant.blogspot.com/

Tower Hill Botanical Gardens

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

more Etsy update

For those of you who like Ryan's photos, he is beginning to sell some hand-printed copies of his work. Check them out here. He is starting with Hoarfrost.

I also made another necklace. It is made of coral colored glass beads and turquoise colored howlite on a two-tiered necklace. Another piece that I would wear myself. The listing is here.



Nearly all packaging I use to send out the items is recycled and/or reused.