Presenting Mark and Laura Weeks

I WOULD LIVE IN YOUR LOVE

 Author: Sara Teasdale

 I would live in your love as the sea-grasses live in the sea,
Borne up by each wave as it passes, drawn down by each wave that recedes;
I would empty my soul of the dreams that have gathered in me,
I would beat with your heart as it beats, I would follow your soul as it leads.

Oh the feelings that overwhelm you at a wedding of a loved one. There are a variety :) First and foremost of course is feeling happy that two completely wonderful people could find each other and begin a life together. Second (and less wonderful) is the feeling that life is truly passing and, surely I'm not old enough to have younger cousins that could be so beautiful and so grown up.  

This wedding was one of the most beautiful I have been too. It was so Laura - and the cowboy boots on the bridesmaids was just a perfect touch! 

 Laura made a very stunning bride.

It was such a neat wedding and of course I have to mention the food - delicious!! I am very happy for them and Mark is just a very welcome addition to the family!! 

Good Luck Laura and Mark 

On a side note: Blogger changed it's layout and I am totally confused :(  However, I have hopes that I can figure it out.

Joshua Tree

And then there was Joshua Tree..

Instead of going home like I was suppose to - I took another day off and Audrey and I ventured to Joshua Tree. A really cool place, almost like visiting another world..... a world with strange trees.

Audrey enjoys her photo taken while she's eating. I can just tell :)




We wandered around the town of "Joshua Tree" for a while. Quite a few cool little shops and vintage stores. I have to admit this town made me want to throw my shoes off, wear some tie dye and be cool.


There were rock climbers everywhere in Joshua Tree. I was having anxiety just watching them. You can't see it in my photo but there is a girl climbing to the top in the crevice on the right.
These plants ended up being my favorite sight in Joshua tree.
And that was the adventure to Joshua Tree. Definitely going to do some camping there sometime.

March 24th 2012 - small adventures

Saturday was just the day I've needed to have! Tom was unable to get off work so Audrey and I got in the car and set the Navigation "TO THE OCEAN!" ( I may have even yelled that out loud.... a few times)

A few hours, a few "surprise" toll roads and a lot of horrible traffic later we arrived at Dana Point, CA. I always get the butterflies when I'm about to see the ocean after a long period of time. It's like a dreamy crush that I've never been able to get over. Most observers likely assume I suffer from some mental illness as I stand next to the ocean with a stupid grin on my face for the first 20 minutes. My crush on the ocean is rivaled only by my crush on San Fransisco's skyline as you enter the city on the Bay Bridge.

Anyways, I digress.... Dana Point: just lovely.





After spending the day at Dana Point we headed back to ride the Tram. The Tram travels to the top of the mountain that Palm Springs lays at the base of. Don't ask the name of the mountain, I won't know it. So, Trams... they are totally cool. I now am obsessed with Trams, and you should be too!

We went from a quite chilly day at the beach back to baking in Palm Springs to then head to the FREEZING top of the mountain. I was cold, hot and confused all over. Needless to say this delicious cup of coffee (with secret ingredients :)) was a perfect way to sit on top of a mountain.

Bartender to Tom: " Want whipped cream on your coffee?"
Tom: No
Bartender: "Oh, your a manly man - I don't see too many of them around here very often"

Then home for a birthday BBQ. Below are the beginnings of a fruity concoction - a Bethany creation, if you will. One that once finished was neither as beautiful as the picture below nor as tasty as I had imagined in my minds eye. I promptly gave it to Audrey and poured myself a glass of wine.

I loved this back patio. What a great place for the chillaxing.

A great, great day!

Remembering My Blog..

Some things in life are inevitably neglected, this blog happens to be one. Since my life at this point can only be described as...... well, it's quite boring to be honest. Tax Season has actually flown by and I can hardly believe that there is only one week left. The weather has started to warm so I of course all I can think about is swimming and BBQ's.
The only thing of interest all year was making a trip to Palm Springs, CA in March for Tom's birthday.

(Driving through Las Vegas, NV)

(Driving through the Mojave Preserve, CA)

There are wind farms all over Southern California (well, all over, really). I know that these are better for the environment but in some ways seeing these all over the hillside made me realize just how much of the earth we've taken over. There is no forgetting that people are here!

It is quite a nice drive (as you can see from my fabulous photos) to Palm Springs. As far as desert driving goes - it is beautiful and interesting scenery. We arrived to 80 degree weather and a pool that just was perfect for sitting next too.

Brown?

I have been toying with the idea of going darker for the winter so.. I went ahead and dyed my hair. Unfortunately I cut my own bangs as well... and well that's another story. I'm not sure when I will learn that I am not allowed scissors when my own hair is involved. It's kind of fun but I'm sure blonde will be making it's appearance again soon.

I am working at the Border once again so another travelling weekend it is. I am starting to feel that I live out of a suitcase and I am ready to have a weekend to do nothing but sleep and watch Eureka.... and eat of course. Mostly a diet of sour patch watermelons. (I'm only half kidding)

Did I mention that I shouldn't have cut my own bangs. For someone who went to art school I really missed the lesson about straight lines. Maybe people will think I did it on purpose to show my quirky "I don't care about well cut bangs in this society" attitude. Well, see you all this weekend and if I don't see you hope you have a fabulous one.

Bethany

Random Thinking

The weather is changing, life is changing and I find myself thinking of silly things to love. So little things to love today-
First a little quote: A good painting to me has always been like a friend. It keeps me company, comforts and inspires.
-Hedy Lamarr

(Below is an image of a painting by an artist named Danny O'Connor. These are mixed media paintings and I just love the graffiti quality in the images.)


(Here is a link to more of his images if you are interested http://www.flickr.com/photos/artbydoc/)

I have been just a little obsessed with jewelry lately. Specifically when jewelry is used as expression. I love this look and wish I could pull it off. I know most of you that really read this blog are going to cringe and maybe even scream a little. But I love how the jewelry follows the contour of her face and adds a harsh contrast to the softness of everything else. This is from the Jean Paul Gaultier 2012 spring show. Honestly, I just love this whole look.


And of course the top of the list of little things to love is PINTREST!!
http://pinterest.com/bethanylarue/
What a wonderful site to collect all those little things to inspire, look at and want in neat little organized boards. Let's face it - It's the ability to organize the images that is the most addicting part for me.

I think a lot about beauty. There is an ability to find beauty, to feel it in an experience, in a person or in an understanding. Beauty is important to me. That I remember to stop and see the stars or stop and really hear all that is happening within a song. I have days I feel blind. That I didn’t hear or didn’t really see what was around me. People have the capability to be beautiful and I would like to remember to see it. The beauty that I am most drawn to is expression. To find a way that expresses us, our individuality and emotions in the way that we need- In all mediums. This may be the artist in me and yes, I have decided to believe I am an artist. Maybe not in the sense I was originally looking for but in the way I see the world.

I suppose that I hope to find and believe there is beauty in myself. To allow myself to create, live and express myself without fear. To be able to approach life completely - whatever may come.