here we are mid-may.

for fear of this turning into a food blog, i better post something other than the delightful treats i've been enjoying... not to say they aren't great- but life isn't only about food, and neither is this blog.

i came back from a truly lovely long weekend in nelson visiting the clan, and now am in the midst of a week of nights, then off to powell tomorrow afternoon. the apartment was a pile of laundry and dishes, which i finally sorted out yesterday, so now i can ponder a post and put up a photo or two.

the flight to castlegar was pretty wonderful. i love the lines and the contrast between dark and light with the melting snow, big clouds, and dark trees.

then there is Baby I. at 3 months now. she's filled with mystery. i catch glimpses of her character as her gaze holds intense on her mama, sisters, or papa. she's a photogenic little thing.

and C was working intently on her skipping, trying to get as many jumps in with one turn of the rope as possible....

so much activity went on this weekend, i could go on about it, but this gives a taste. so good to be in the zone with those wonderful people i call my surrogate family....

welcome baby ivy!

the newest baby has arrived! little ivy from one of my favourite families arrived on valentine's day. i got to meet her this afternoon. she has such familiarity and truly looks like an old soul. what a little angel. those big eyes intently taking the world in... welcome, baby i!

here is a photo i took exactly one month before she arrived. we all thought she was coming any day at that point! she had other plans....

and the friends are having babies...

another baby is born! beautiful baby boy leo born to K&M on 20/10/2010!

these photos are from our visit to the quiet new baby home at hour 53...

i am overcome with a pure sense of awe and wonder at the human capacity

every time i gaze at a little tiny human.

the mystery, biology, love, perfection. there's a wise-ness of the world that these small ones show us on their sleeping faces.

moments of great insight, knowledge, and complexity are glimpsed in this quiet contentment.

nature is ancient.

welcome into the circle of trust little leo. it's gonna be good.

beautiful baby.

tara's new beautiful boy baby. welcome home, little one.

crocheting...

got the hook in hand, the soft bamboo/wool blend between my fingers, and the intention of making a wee hat for baby cousin Y... look down and i see i'm wearing all blue, the yarn is blue, i'm in a sea of blue...

new baby.

... on new years eve morning i was on the ferry en route to a hornby island adventure. my phone buzzed and i answered a call from mom saying: the baby has been born! a baby boy for uncle m & aunt y! the boat was quiet that morning, people dozing, reading, sipping hot drinks. i let out a shriek of excitement and happiness and suddenly the whole ferry boat knew about my new baby cousin!

... 3 days later i am in the car driving to whistler with auntie k. time to meet the babe. when i first lay eyes on him i am astounded by his smallness. this little being travelled into the world after living 38 weeks in his special cozy dark home... and now he's here to be with us! it's mind blowing. mama so strong and ready for this and so proud of this baby. dad in a state of euphoric love.

... now i am home after spending a very special 24 hours with the new little family unit. lots of cuddle time, lots of sleeping time for the little one, and lots of me just gazing at the little one on my arms. congratulations on the arrival of the new babe! XXX

(trying out the baby slings! looking good...)

december rolls in.

the weeks are sliding by without a word on here. term is wrapping up, it's time for serious-head-down-work and then another term will be complete.

stepped out of one reality and into another this week. visited baby r. reminded me of the simplicity and immediateness that comes when being around a small one. everything is in the moment. it's a good place to be. wondering what he sees through those big blue eyes, what he hears through those soft little ears, and what he thinks in his perfect head...

and then there was a bus trip back into the city. although computer was on my lap, chipping away at a paper, i was able to get back into that supreme zone of blurry landscape, bouncing light. one of my favourite things, gazing out the window, things out of focus, yet so clear...

so now, nose to grindstone for just a wee bit longer.

news has arrived.

a baby boy has been born to dearest angela and greg on october 2nd. one week this summer, angela and rach came up to the coast and we embarked on a tweed ocean adventure. what resulted was the baby's new sea themed mobile. each creature has it's own personality. happy birthday baby roan!