Never accept anything less than a Fairy Tale...

silly baby j. also known as trouble.

2011-08-03T15:31:00.001-07:00

dont ever forget...

2011-08-03T11:51:00.001-07:00

An elderly Cherokee Native American was teaching his grandchildren about life… He said to them, “A fight is going on inside me, it is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One wolf is evil—he is fear, anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, competition, superiority, and ego. The other is good—he is joy, peace, love, hope, sharing, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, friendship, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith. This same fight is going on inside you, and inside every other person, too.” They thought about it for a minute, and then one child asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win, Grandfather?” The Elder simply replied, “The one you feed.”

LBG

2011-05-19T22:43:00.000-07:00

Untitled, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

this was taken with my phone. but, i just had to post one. the rest are coming. soon, i swear.

to have and to hold.......

2011-05-14T16:16:00.000-07:00

Untitled, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

i was on my way to vonyas wedding when my phone rings. its my sister. as im getting onto the freeway to get across town. i mean WAY across town, its 430 and the wedding was going to start at 5. i knew what she was going to tell me before i even answered the phone. her water broke. yes, the baby was coming. i told her i would be to the hospital asap. i went to the wedding, took all the ceremony, bridal and family pictures, and a handful of amazing candid photos. we giggled the whole time! a wedding and my new nephew?!! so much happy crammed into such a tiny amount of time. i finished the wedding photographs, and miraculously made it to the hospital in plenty of time. so... congratulations sweet friend! im so happy i talked you into wanting pictures of your wedding!! happiest wishes to you and your jesse. <3

domo

2011-05-12T16:27:00.000-07:00

Untitled, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

sad little domo is missing an eye. not in this picture, but soon after this was taken. im determined to fix it, once i find a suitable replacement. im guessing the original eye little domo came with is keeping memphis's puppy chow company at the bottom of her belly.

monsters in disguise

2011-04-23T10:28:00.000-07:00

Untitled, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

i found this picture of two of my favorite littles. its from last november when we went to san diego for brylees birthday party, and then we took kyler to disneyland for his. (they are 7 days apart) we were wandering around down town pt loma taking amandas family photos, when these two crazy boys settled down for 2 seconds to just take in the all the pretty.

Hi

2011-04-22T09:35:00.001-07:00

Untitled, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

cutest little ring bearer ever!

2011-04-21T21:53:00.001-07:00

Untitled, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

i didnt even know they made kilts this tiny!!! could he be any cuter?! i think not.

pretty pretty please?!!

2011-04-20T00:00:00.001-07:00

Untitled, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

with sprinkles on top?

awesome.

2011-04-19T22:23:00.001-07:00

Untitled, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

grannys garden...

2011-04-15T22:40:00.000-07:00

Untitled, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

this is not actually grannys garden. i wish more than anything that it was, and if i just wandered down the moss covered bricks, it would lead me right to where she was. i miss her. every single day. when i saw this little fuzzy green brick path i was immediately transported to another place in my life. even if she isnt around, its nice to know that every once in a while i can find her. down a mossy little brick walkway that always ends in my heart.

max-alicious.

2011-04-07T16:27:00.000-07:00

Untitled, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

really? can you be any cuter?!

my happy place.

2011-04-06T16:55:00.001-07:00

Untitled, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

maysie lynn.

2011-03-20T22:53:00.000-07:00

Untitled, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

6 days old. and absolutely perfect. she looks like a little doll.

sweet baby D.

2011-03-05T23:06:00.001-08:00

, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

only 4 days old.

okay okay okay....

2011-03-02T00:28:00.001-08:00

, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

last one for now, i swear!!! but she is so dang cute!

a dream is a wish your heart makes...

2011-03-02T00:17:00.001-08:00

, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

i will never skip over the opportunity to make a wish. never ever. i wish on stars, dandylions, candles, significant times of day, ill use any excuse really.... we could all use a little luck, a little shove. i like to think of my wishes as tiny prayers.... all day long, bits and pieces of my heart.

zoey, let me see your evil eye....

2011-03-01T14:55:00.001-08:00

, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

and then i get this.... cause she can only hold the evil eye for so long... hahaha

, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

im in love with a woman, a gypsy, and a little pink ball of fluff.

2011-02-28T14:41:00.000-08:00

, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

my dear friend caitlyn. you make me happy. happy on the inside happy. your laugh, your graciousness, your ability to be so candid and genuine. you are amazing, and im going to miss you tons. tennessee wont know what hit them. i hope you find all the happiness you deserve. promise, this isnt goodbye, just a see you later.

, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

so hilarious....

2011-02-26T09:22:00.000-08:00

i need to slow down, take a break. i dont ever do anything for myself. ever. that includes doing silly fun stuff that i would love to goof off and do. not just work, or things i have to do. im always running on empty. out of time, out of interest, out of gumption. so what if its february. im gonna make my new years resolution... inspired by dumb crab lips. i dont have to do so much. and if i decide to, i need to make time for myself. to do all the unnecessary little things that keep me happy, make life what it should be and get back to the things i enjoy. maybe along the way ill find some new ones.

"Cultivate your curves--they may be dangerous, but they won't be avoided."

2011-02-12T14:44:00.000-08:00

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There are three things that last... faith, hope and love, and the greatest of these is love.

2011-02-09T00:27:00.001-08:00

There are three things that last... faith, hope and love, and the greatest of these is love., originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

someday i will have a little girl....

2011-02-08T23:59:00.000-08:00

she will be a brat, i can see it now, but i will put her in these pants, and she will like it.

http://distinctdesign.blogspot.com/

alfred

2011-02-07T00:02:00.000-08:00

, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

al is 13. he likes to snuggle, enjoys long walks in the evenings, and his dad says he is partial to blondes. <3

pint size perfection.

2011-02-06T00:40:00.000-08:00

baby brother, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

Boys are like stars, there are millions of them out there, but only one can make your dreams come true

2011-02-05T00:30:00.000-08:00

Boys are like stars, there are millions of them out there, but only one can make your dreams come true, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

spoiled..

2011-02-04T23:26:00.000-08:00

i guess living in this giant pulse of a city, you dont realize that this isnt normal :) fortunately for me, its just an every day normal friday night.

photo by alonzo wright.

Children are one third of our population and all of our future.

2011-02-04T08:13:00.000-08:00

Children are one third of our population and all of our future., originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

the cupcakery is run by satan...

2011-02-03T02:04:00.000-08:00

, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

unfortunately, the man has all my favorite recipes. im guessing that is one of the reasons he is satan.

cinderella is proof that a pair of shoes can change your life.

2011-02-02T11:28:00.000-08:00

cinderella is proof that a pair of shoes can change your life. , originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

mommy? yes kaden? mommy? yes kaden? mommy? yes kaden? ... i love you.

2011-02-01T02:44:00.000-08:00

mommy? yes kaden? mommy? yes kaden? mommy? yes kaden? ... i love you. , originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

the only thing i love more than tiny feet....

2011-02-01T02:39:00.001-08:00

new chucks!, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

are tiny shoes <3

The Antonacci Family

2011-02-01T02:29:00.001-08:00

Family: A social unit where the father is concerned with parking space, the children with outer space, and the mother with closet space., originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

Don't worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you. , originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

this little piggie..., originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

The only rock I know that stays steady, the only institution I know that works is the family., originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

Heart breaker in the making.

if i click my heels together, will i end up here?!

2011-02-01T02:23:00.003-08:00

if i click my heels together, will i end up here?!, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.

2011-02-01T02:23:00.001-08:00

Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero., originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

sweet dreams little one....

2011-02-01T02:22:00.001-08:00

sweet dreams little one.... , originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

but mimi... im not sleepy!!!
haha, yeah right kiddo :)

baby levi

2011-02-01T02:19:00.001-08:00

sigh... perfect. , originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

The art of mothering is to teach the art of living to children, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

hours old and every bit of perfect.

sweet baby girl.

2011-02-01T02:18:00.001-08:00

my whole heart, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

little miss P was only 7 days old. mom and dad were packing for their move to san jose. i miss them tons, i cant wait for her baby brother to get here in may!

sweet dreams are made of these...

2011-02-01T02:15:00.001-08:00

sweet dreams are made of these..., originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

once you lose sight of your wings... dont forget that you can still fly.

2011-02-01T02:13:00.001-08:00

once you lose sight of your wings... dont forget that you can still fly., originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

All you need is....

2011-02-01T02:12:00.001-08:00

, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

phoenix. the snail, not the baby brother.

2011-02-01T02:05:00.001-08:00

, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

seriously. what better adventure is there at 8am at the random holiday inn in ocean beach?! my little peanut and i went on a snail hunt, and that moist california soil did not disappoint!

Little Miss M

2011-02-01T01:44:00.001-08:00

, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

happy happy birthday pretty girl! i cant believe its been a year! i shot her new born pictures it seems like yesterday!

Gone too quickly.

2011-01-31T22:56:00.001-08:00

almost home, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

i am sooo sad that january is over! i cant believe how fast this month has gone. i wanna dig my feet in and drag them the best i can into the dirt of this sand box. maybe that will be my new years resolution. find new things to occupy my brain, new events and experiences to dwell on and to let linger through my days. the same old stuff is making my days go entirely too quickly.

before they can even put them in the sand they have already been imprinted on your heart.

2011-01-31T22:51:00.001-08:00

before they can even put them in the sand they have already been imprinted on your heart., originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

ugh! i cant believe its been a whole year!! happy birthday gunner!! hoping to get some super cute photos of him soon, i am beyond stoked that his hair has stayed so red! cant wait to get my hands on him!!

"People who say they sleep like a baby usually don't have one."

2011-01-31T21:59:00.001-08:00

"People who say they sleep like a baby usually don't have one.", originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

Little Miss Mia.... 6 days old, and perfect as can be.

Even when freshly washed and relieved of all obvious confections, little boys tend to be sticky.

2011-01-31T21:57:00.001-08:00

Even when freshly washed and relieved of all obvious confections, little boys tend to be sticky., originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

"ill be spider man" he said.... "you be mary jane" , originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

Of all the animals, the boy is the most unmanageable., originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

My hero...

Women keep a special corner of their hearts for sins they have never committed.

2011-01-09T00:18:00.000-08:00

Women cannot complain about men anymore until they start getting better taste in them. , originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

If a girl looks swell when she meets you, who gives a damn if she's late? , originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

Curve: The loveliest distance between two points., originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

When a man talks dirty to a woman, it's sexual harassment. When a woman talks dirty to a man, it's $3.95 a minute., originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

Women really do rule the world. They just haven't figured it out yet. When they do, and they will, we're all in big big trouble., originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

so far...

2011-01-01T09:36:00.000-08:00

this is what new years looks like... not too shabby.

ohana.

2010-08-09T01:16:00.000-07:00

ohana. , originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

means family. no one gets left behind, or forgotten.

My buddy....

2010-07-30T00:10:00.000-07:00

I think, at a child's birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift should be curiosity., originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

kadens been an only child all his life, until now. he wanted to play while we were taking newborn pictures of baby brother. i have several of these. just like this :) he makes me giggle.

I think, at a child's birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift should be curiosity.

you might as well dance....

2010-06-24T01:47:00.000-07:00

you might as well dance.... , originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

all you need is love... da da da nanananaaa

2010-06-23T02:43:00.000-07:00

all you need is love... da da da nanananaaa, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

I kissed my first girl and smoked my first cigarette on the same day. I haven't had time for tobacco since.

2010-06-23T02:42:00.000-07:00

I kissed my first girl and smoked my first cigarette on the same day. I haven't had time for tobacco since. , originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

Your smile is your heart's accessory. What kind of smile will you wear today?

2010-06-23T01:43:00.000-07:00

Your smile is your heart's accessory. What kind of smile will you wear today?, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

handprints will never be only skin deep.

2010-06-23T01:41:00.000-07:00

handprints will never be only skin deep. , originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

For a man to think his wife cant take a joke, he seems to forget she married him.

2010-06-23T00:43:00.001-07:00

For a man to think his wife cant take a joke, he seems to forget she married him. , originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

While we try to teach our children about life; they teach us what life is all about.

2010-06-23T00:43:00.000-07:00

While we try to teach our children about life; they teach us what life is all about., originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

Two souls with but a single thought, Two hearts that beat as one.

2010-05-29T00:29:00.000-07:00

Two souls with but a single thought, Two hearts that beat as one., originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

Stiletto, I look at it more as an attitude as opposed to a high-heeled shoe.

2010-05-28T02:26:00.000-07:00

Stiletto, I look at it more as an attitude as opposed to a high-heeled shoe., originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

cant stop smiling....

2010-04-12T02:11:00.000-07:00

not even gonna try to stop.

There comes a time in every rightly constructed boy's life when he has a raging desire to go somewhere and dig for hidden treasure.

2010-03-28T00:36:00.000-07:00

There comes a time in every rightly constructed boy's life when he has a raging desire to go somewhere and dig for hidden treasure., originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

May your life be filled with beautiful sunsets, great waves and sand between your toes.

2010-03-28T00:35:00.003-07:00

May your life be filled with beautiful sunsets, great waves and sand between your toes., originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

A world to be born under your footsteps…

2010-03-28T00:35:00.002-07:00

A world to be born under your footsteps…, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

You don’t raise heroes; you raise sons.

2010-03-28T00:35:00.001-07:00

You don’t raise heroes; you raise sons., originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

Even when freshly washed and relieved of all obvious confections, children tend to be sticky.

2010-03-28T00:35:00.000-07:00

Even when freshly washed and relieved of all obvious confections, children tend to be sticky. , originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

Baby’s fishing for a dream, fishing near and far. His line a silver moonbeam is, his bait a silver star.

2010-03-28T00:34:00.001-07:00

Baby’s fishing for a dream, fishing near and far. His line a silver moonbeam is, his bait a silver star., originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

In the eyes of a child…there is joy, there is laughter… there is hope, there is trust, a chance to shape the future…

2010-03-28T00:34:00.000-07:00

In the eyes of a child…there is joy, there is laughter… there is hope, there is trust, a chance to shape the future…, originally uploaded by rahpunzil.

the king has left the building...

2010-01-08T13:48:00.000-08:00

Baby close your eyes and listen to the music
Drifting through a summer breeze
It's a groovy night and I can show you how to use it
Come along with me and put your mind at ease
A little less conversation, a little more action please
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
A little more bite and a little less bark
A little less fight and a little more spark....

Happy happy birthday!

do it...

2010-01-06T01:45:00.000-08:00

"Get a passport. Use it as often as possible. Read. Books, that is. Ones without pictures. Surround yourself with brilliant and fascinating people. Say yes whenever you can, except to religion and authority. Create things. Fall in and out of love. Never forget that you will die one day."

new years resolutions suck....

2010-01-02T05:13:00.000-08:00

why do they have to be so deep and then irrelevant in such a short amount of time. no stress, no drama... no ridiculous expectations.

this year, i resolve to watch as many sunrises and sunsets that i possibly can... its the little things, dont ever forget that.

full, blue and beautiful!

2010-01-01T02:07:00.000-08:00

what a wonderful way to start the new year!!

merry christmas from mexico!

2009-12-25T23:56:00.000-08:00

too much lilo and stitch?!

2009-12-15T23:42:00.000-08:00

not possible! haha, well maybe. dear lord i love that kid!

poor mary. haha, all she wanted was some nice christmas pictures to send out... i couldnt help it, he was crackin me up! promise, if this was my kid this would absolutely be the one i sent out!

dont mind if i do...

2009-12-14T23:28:00.000-08:00

i went to take some christmas pictures this morning, and it was so nice out i decided to bring my puppy... im so glad i did, cause while taking a break from a tired/ hungry/ mad at the world 3 year old, we snapped a couple of these.... im sooo excited!

i heart my brother...

2009-12-02T21:48:00.000-08:00

sooo pretty...

2009-11-29T02:49:00.000-08:00

i found this, i have no idea where, but i have been lusting after it ever since!

and all the sudden i realized i must have been on the wrong side of town....

2009-11-23T22:06:00.001-08:00

really?! 3 already?!

2009-11-21T21:59:00.000-08:00

happy happy birthday buddy :)

i wish, i wish, i wish, i wish.......

2009-11-13T03:47:00.000-08:00

fingers crossed, and then crossed again. heart set... im telling you, something is in the air.

2009-11-10T22:27:00.000-08:00

May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received.

i wanna be here.....

2009-11-02T20:57:00.000-08:00

i love what i do....

2009-11-02T09:51:00.000-08:00

i really really do. i have awesome clients, wonderful coworkers that have turned into family....

but these drama queens make me remember that no matter how much i love what i do... i dont always love my "job" haha...

this is what happy looks like.

2009-10-20T19:11:00.000-07:00

we played at the park today for hours. i cant get over how nice it has been outside.... shes done. haha...

half shell.... whole mess :)

2009-10-18T03:56:00.000-07:00

went to the dog park...

2009-10-10T21:05:00.000-07:00

its been sooooo nice out, we have been going to the park every night. kyler and pooch dig it, im not sure which one does more.. haha.

2009-10-09T03:09:00.001-07:00

this is what happens...

2009-10-03T14:42:00.000-07:00

when your clients show up a half hour late... hahaha...

johnny bennett, you carck me up. thanks for helping me entertain myself....

kid rock at the pearl in the palms....

2009-09-18T12:58:00.000-07:00

i called a friend and he got us in to the concert.... soooo awesome, floor seats, front row. we couldnt have had a better spot. it was unreal. he rocked. if i wasnt in love with him already this tossed me over the edge! he played for a solid 2 hours, and i would have listened for atleast another 2. he plays the piano, the harmonica, the drums, the guitar... and on and on and on... he was awesome. i havent been to a concert that fabulous in a looong time.

we may have had a slight hot mess of an after party! haha...

mary, brittany and me :)

im pretty sure i saw the sunrise...

Today is a special day....

2009-09-18T08:42:00.000-07:00

Its my puppys 8th birthday!
happy happy birthday pooch!

2009-09-16T19:28:00.000-07:00

its coming :)

2009-09-14T12:42:00.001-07:00

i am so excited. well, thats a lie. i am doing all i can possibly do to be excited about halloween. i dont need a lot of help, it is my favorite holiday. this year is just gonna be a little hard. and i say little, cause i dont want people worried about me or in my business :)
i have been at dads building a coffin, and scouring antique shops for creepy odds and ends. im super stoked about all the cool stuff i have managed to round up. im painting my cupboards as soon as i get time, and getting the yard where i want it a little bit at a time.
i am sooo grateful for all the wonderful people i have in my life. i hope that they will never ever forget how much they mean to me. i am amazed everyday how much people are willing to do. with everyones help im thinking this party might be the best one yet.
im trying... im really trying, and im getting excited :)

something is brewing....

2009-09-10T10:51:00.000-07:00

its in the air.
i can feel it.
dont know what it is, but its on its way.
found a praying mantiss and a dragonfly.
both in the house...
they are supposed to be good luck.
we will see.
what ever it is,
im not afraid,
im actually....
a little excited.

here we go again...

2009-09-09T05:42:00.000-07:00

must get up, get out of bed, put feet on floor, drag ass to the shower. brush teeth. get through the day...

this is lenore...

2009-09-05T19:41:00.000-07:00

she has just moved in.

reasons why my house is ava junes favorite...

2009-08-31T12:55:00.000-07:00

1. diesel doesnt eat shoes.
2. cheese cubes
3. movies

97. i have pretty long blonde hair.

is any one confused as to why i love these tiny people?!
they will never, ever break your heart. ♥

top three reasons ava june is my favorite...

1. she is smart. way too smart for a five year old.

2. she is as witty as her mother.

3. she is an awesome snuggler :)

and number 97?

look at those big brown eyes.... she is beautiful.

whoever said its the little things in life....

2009-08-30T15:40:00.000-07:00

must be familiar with my closet...

i have been going through my closet lately, getting rid of stuff, sloughing off the excess, finding a center.. haha.
seriously though, its like christmas in there!

2009-08-29T22:44:00.000-07:00

its not the pictures, but the emotion they evoke that make them so irreplaceable, even when your brain forgets the specifics,your heart will always feel them...

seriously....

2009-08-28T08:44:00.000-07:00

i know im not your momma, but you should go outside and play.
i dont think people realize how good it is for your soul.

my new friend sid...

2009-08-23T12:26:00.000-07:00

Just another reason i love california....snails would never survive in the sandbox i call home.