The purpose of this page is to challenge me to open my eyes and truly see the world which surrounds me. So often we trudge though our daily routine, too busy or preoccupied to notice the little miracles happening all around us. I hope to capture, through the lens of a camera, glimpses of my sometimes mundane but glorious little world. I will attempt to post one snapshot each day to share with you. Enjoy!

Friday, February 14, 2014

February 14, 2014




So..... is it still considered 'skinny' if you eat the entire box?   Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
Fox Island, Washington

Thursday, February 13, 2014

February 13, 2014




Since I've recently started training, coaching and teaching for fitness and nutrition again, I felt I needed to get my own personal workout room set up.  I've been huffing and puffing, skipping, squatting and jumping in this space for the last year, but now it's an inviting and inspirational space!  I don't take clients in my home (yet!) but it certainly is a great motivator for me to workout.  Look for some of my upcoming group challenges in the near future!
Fox Island, Washington

February 12, 2014




The (human) boys went for haircuts before out Winter Break trip to Florida next week.  This beautiful landscape and scenery is also the location of the (puppy) daycare and boarding center.  Not a bad place to stay while the family is away!   Justin (the owner) is know locally as the dog whisperer.  His auntie Mary is a fabulous human hairstylist too!
Fox Island, Washington

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

February 11, 2014





Restaurant review assignment for Jordan... made me think of Karen Rene Ellis. The brats, frites and beer reminded us of Belgium and Germany, but also made us quite sluggish for the remainder of the day.
Seattle, Washington

February 10, 2014





My new favorite hot drink. Spice chai tea shakeology latte. YUM!
Fox Island, Washington

February 9, 2014





Woke this morning to a gorgeous, hick blanket of snow. Boy Scout outing postponed, hot yoga cancelled. A wonderful Sunday with a 5 mile snow run, snowball war, hot drinks, blankets, sitting by the fireplace and a couple of good books.
Fox Island, Washington

February 8, 2014





It's decided to start snowing 30 minutes before I needed to drive home... on curving back roads to an almost remote island. Fun.  I'm a fair weather driver.
Gig Harbor, Washington

February 7, 2014




I had a fall on the trail this morning, a little blood here and there, squeezed out a tear.  All that added up to lots of extra points for my Dirty Girls Running Group challenge!
Gig Harbor, Washington

February 6, 2014





Ice crystals on the car windshield this morning. Very pretty, but a bit annoying as well.
Fox Island, Washington

February 5, 2014




When Sam told me at 6:00am this morning it was 21˚, I thought his Christmas present was a bit wonky.  Nope.  That's correct.... it's warmed up to 23.7˚ at almost 9:00am.  Lovely.
Fox Island, Washington

February 4, 2014




Even though it's cold, the sunrise over the Olympic Mountain range is majestic in it's own right.
Gig Harbor, Washington

February 3, 2014




A beautiful sunrise send off from the Honolulu airport.
Honolulu, Hawaii

February 2, 2014




I decided to stop by the marina to say hi to friends, see the boats and check out the view.
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

February 1, 2014




I came upon this little fellow while I was strolling about town and checking things out.  This species migrates and lives here for half of the year.  Good idea.
Kaneohe, Hawaii

January 31, 2014




My first day back in Hawaii and this is my welcome.  I got a great 5 mile run on the beach, a sprinkling of rain and a gorgeous welcome home rainbow.
Kailua, Hawaii