Smiling

Feeling Infinite

Vacation by NikkiOctober 10, 2014February 11, 2018

I Left My Heart in GCNP

Travel by NikkiAugust 26, 2014April 14, 2018

Smiling by NikkiJune 4, 2014August 15, 2014

I see things better from behind the lens of a camera. I notice more details, I judge the contrast of light and dark more accurately, and generally I feel more “in the moment” than I do as a casual observer. Taking photos makes me feel like I am thoughtfully in wonder, and that is a […]

Smiling by NikkiMay 26, 2014

Memorial Day 2014

My father in-law died last month, and today was the first time we went to see the headstone. The National Cemetery held a beautiful ceremony today in honor of Memorial Day, and I will be sharing more pictures in a later post. This one is for Vernon.

Smiling by NikkiJanuary 16, 2014January 16, 2014

The Crime of Loving

“The crime of loving is forgetting.” ~ Maurice Chevalier I’m sure this sentiment can be taken many ways, but right now, to me, it means that I have been loving living lately and have forgotten all about my computer. Seriously! I can’t remember the last time I opened my computer (until today) because I’ve been […]

Believing by NikkiMay 9, 2012

God is good. All the time.

I am completely blown away by this, and I’m still thinking of it hours after I watched it for the first time. It will take me some time to process it, and I’m sure I will write about it later. For now, enjoy! The Story of Ian & Larissa from Desiring God on Vimeo.

Smiling by NikkiSeptember 23, 2011August 5, 2013

What 40 Looks Like

So. I’m not a 40 year-old (much to the chagrin of most of my friends), but I am now officially married to one. Thanks, Brown-Eyed Boy, for snapping the pic! This is what 40 looks like: It’s all, “Really? You gonna get the camera out at this fancy-schmancy restaurant?” Me: Why yes, yes I am. […]

Smiling by NikkiAugust 1, 2011August 5, 2013

Colorado 2011 – Day 6: There’s No Place Like "Home"

After the “adventure” we had the night before, we decided to just stay around the cabin today. But what a beautiful cabin it was! The view from the porch during the day The view from our porch at sunset As you can tell, we spent a lot of time on the porch, in the exact […]

Smiling by NikkiJuly 26, 2011August 5, 2013

Colorado 2011 – Day 1: Things Got Better

Robin and Mark’s backyard. AKA Mountain Paradise. Once we parked ourselves on their back porch, all was right with the world. The fresh mojito Robin made me with freshly-picked mint didn’t hurt, either. 😉 The kids played outside for the first time all summer under the watchful eye of Ozzy. Their back porch is so […]

Traveling by NikkiMarch 4, 2011August 5, 2013

Blessed.

I had the best birthday ever. Nothing out of the ordinary as far as the celebration part went, it was just that every single thing about it was perfect in my opinion. My hubby’s gift to me was a plane ticket to Atlanta to visit my BFF, who I hadn’t seen in awhile. We kicked […]

Traveling by NikkiOctober 25, 2010August 5, 2013

Revenge is a Dish Best Served…Sweet

We had just left the Eiffel Tower (after getting there at opening time and having to wait in line for only 20 minutes, thankyouverymuch!), and were starving. We crossed the Seine and walked east along the Right Bank, taking as many pictures as we could whilst also looking for signs of retail in the predominantly […]

Traveling by NikkiOctober 21, 2010August 5, 2013

Making Lemonade out of Lemons

Place de la Concorde, Oct 2009 I have a favorite season, Autumn, and I got a teaser of the cool, crisp air a few weeks ago. It lasted two glorious, scarf-wearing days. Ever since then, I find myself in a constant “grump”, complaining about the 80° weather, because I feel I’ve been cheated out of […]

Traveling by NikkiSeptember 3, 2010August 5, 2013

A pair of shoes can change your life. Just ask Cinderella.

OK, so shoes have been on my mind lately. (When are they not?) But specifically, shoes to buy for my upcoming trip to Paris. Of course comfort was my primary concern, since walking is my favorite way to explore such a beautiful city, or really any city for that matter. But comfort only gets a […]

Traveling by NikkiAugust 31, 2010

What Day is Today?

Tuesday. Supposed to be Taste Addiction. I can’t remember the last time I ate or drank anything worth mentioning. I’ve been so busy lately that food has been an afterthought. OOH! I just remembered, I *did* eat something remarkable this week. It’s remarkable not only because it’s go-ood, but it’s about a 50-mile round trip […]

Smiling by NikkiAugust 10, 2010August 5, 2013

Stick a Lime in it and Call it Dinner

All of a sudden (well, last Thursday to be exact), I like gin. This has come as a complete surprise to me, as I’ve always thought it smelled and tasted like Pine-Sol. When a friend came to visit last week and was appalled at the state of our liquor cabinet, he took it upon himself […]

Smiling by NikkiAugust 6, 2010

Boots, Boots, Boots. I Love Boots.

My Annual Boot Hunt has begun. Prompted by an upcoming trip to Paris, I get to wear boots early this year! [Boots, boots, boots. I love boots.] But when I have to pack light, I need to choose accordingly. I need to find a pair that are comfortable enough for sightseeing (I mean, really? Is […]

Smiling by NikkiAugust 3, 2010August 5, 2013

I Need to Wine a Little

This is for my friend Valerie, who moved back home to Paris last week. ::sniffsniff:: She and her family were expated here for a couple of years, and I had the pleasure of getting to know her. I miss her like crazy and hope to see her soon… but I digress… One of the last […]

Smiling by NikkiJune 23, 2010August 5, 2013

Excitement in Change

We have been trying to expat for awhile now, and today we got our first ray of real, founded, hope. In the past, the attitude towards us has been, “Oh, yeah. I’ll support that. Let’s talk next quarter after budget, blah blah blah.” The call that came today, however, was one of, “I need to […]