Molenopolis

I See a Bad Moon Rising

2010-07-28T06:30:00.000-07:00

Alaskans must love their summers.

Fly Like an Eagle

2010-07-24T10:30:00.000-07:00

Seaplane takes off in Juneau, Alaska.

I Love the Way You Love Me

2010-07-21T09:10:00.000-07:00

Today officially marks 15 years of living in a fairy tale.

It is your typical fairy tale:

Boy meets girl.
Boy thinks girl is hot.
Girl thinks boy is weird.
They get married and live happily ever after.

Thank you sweetie for making my life one ginormously big happily ever after.

Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?

2010-07-09T05:41:00.000-07:00

Oh. Never mind. Apparently Issaquah is Cowboy Central now.

I can't find a parking place for my horse!

Ebony and Ivory

2010-07-08T06:39:00.000-07:00

When a nine year old plays her first concert without curling up in a ball in terror, it is a fact that to her parents it sounds more beautiful than a Yo Yo Ma concert.

This Land Is My Land

2010-07-04T05:29:00.000-07:00

Dear America,

Happy July 4th!

Love,
Seattle

Doe a Deer, a Female Deer

2010-07-02T06:06:00.000-07:00

On my way home from work. I love where I live.

Butterfly Kisses

2010-07-01T05:44:00.000-07:00

As a birthday present, my six year old received some sort of butterfly breeding capsule. We watched these little worm things wrap themselves all up in a nasty looking blanket thing where they hung out for awhile until they finally came out and looked different. You know, they had wings and proboscis and stuff.

We found ourselves genuinely concerned for the well-being of these little critters, even though they weren't particularly friendly or engaging: No late night conversations with them, just chatting about life. No walks together in the park.

But we were all proud parents the day we opened the netting and set them free. Mentors. Nurturers. Liberators. That's what we are.

Now all we ask is for these butterflies to come back to visit from time to time.

I'll Tumble 4 Ya

2010-06-30T06:05:00.000-07:00

This post title reminds me that I have no idea what most Culture Club songs really say. Did Boy George just not enunciate in his songs?

Okay, I can't stand it. I went and looked up the lyrics to this one. No wonder I can't understand him, the lyrics don't make any sense anyway.

Well, there's 2 minutes of my life I'll never get back. And now yours too.

The Boys Are Back

2010-06-29T05:54:00.000-07:00

Yes, the boys are back.

Which boys, you ask? These boys. And these.

A lot has changed in a year - just look at that hair!

Note to the year 2023: Mothers, lock up your daughters.

One of my new favs. Yes, I play favorites.

Goody Two Shoes

2010-06-28T05:53:00.000-07:00

Morning Side of the Mountain

2010-06-27T05:48:00.000-07:00

Looking for a tasty place for breakfast with a uniquely Seattle flair?

What, are you a tour guide now? Well, yes, Mr. Random Italicized Voice, that's just one of the many services that I provide to my blog stalkers (all 3 of them). At no extra charge. But this recommendation is pretty good so maybe I should reconsider those rates...

Tastiness is to be found at 5 Spot. Get the coffee cake, for sure.

Summertime

2010-06-26T05:40:00.000-07:00

Finally.

Some sunshine around here.

You Got It

2010-06-25T08:51:00.000-07:00

A quick post of one of my favorite kids.

Just because I feel like posting.

Witchcraft

2010-06-21T05:50:00.000-07:00

Brooms have so many functional uses.

First, if you're going to start a career as a witch, and you want to have any credibility at all, you've got to have one.

Second, if they aren't too heavy, and if you're REALLY tall, they make excellent backscratchers.

Third, is broom hockey, which is the national sport of the European microstate San Marino. These kids from our youth group might be from San Marino.

Hanging by a Moment: Happy Father's Day

2010-06-20T06:30:00.000-07:00

When I saw this moment happening, I couldn't help but smile. And then I remembered to take a picture.

What are fathers for, if not for teaching us important things like the Shaka sign?

Happy Father's Day to all you dads, and especially to mine who truly taught me how to "hang loose."

Here We Go! Ale! Ale! Ale!

2010-06-16T08:42:00.000-07:00

To celebrate the US draw versus highly favored England and the first Chilean victory in the World Cup since 1962, I provide a little imagery from my own little “Pele.”

When we started this, her first season of soccer, I asked her, “Who’s ball is that?” She first replied, I dunno, I think it’s the coaches ball. “No, I replied, that’s YOUR ball! Go get it!”

So before she headed out to score her glorious goals in almost every game this season, I would ask the same question, but this time the answer was “That’s MY ball!”

Born To Be My Baby

2010-06-06T06:10:00.000-07:00

I didn't realize how powerful this blog is.

As my faithful 2.5 blog stalkers will recall (Hi, Mom!), I called upon the Chapman's unborn child to draw her out of her warm comfortable dwelling... Please refrain from further description! Yes, Random Italicized Voice, good call.

Anyways, on the VERY SAME DAY of that post, the baby came! Freaky isn't it? What's even crazier is that it happened on the EXACT same day that Ronnie told me they would be induced.

Coincidence? I think not.

Right Here Waiting

2010-06-03T05:35:00.000-07:00

Tick. Tock.

Come on, little baby Chapman. Ronnie & Jodee have waited long enough.

Who wouldn't want to hurry up and get here to be with these guys anyways? After all, these are the parents that planned your arrival perfectly to take place after the finales of American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, and LOST.

You see, they think things through. They get it. So get with the program and get here already!

Electric Blue

2010-06-02T06:28:00.000-07:00

I’ve already told you about my quest to own a dolphin.

As I’ve pondered deeply the challenges dolphins pose for pet ownership, I came up with a new business idea – Pet Jellyfish. Okay, I realize I’m not the first to come up with this idea, but let’s own up to it: SpongeBob is on to something.

At first glance, I think people might not be that excited about owning a jellyfish, just for the sake of owning one, but I think my packaging idea might be the clincher. Ready for it? Get a load of this…

Your very own jellyfish comes in a container that looks like a lava lamp!

Genius, right?? I know.

And that’s just the initial release. Later (probably just in time for Christmas) we sell them in lava lamps that come with a button that plays the Hokey Pokey --- to which the jellyfish will dance in a mesmerizing fashion.

Eye(s) of the Tiger(s)

2010-06-01T06:30:00.000-07:00

Risin' up, back on the streets .... of Missouri, I was so happy to get the chance to see my favorite Missouri Tigers: the Rule family.

When these great friends ~~abandoned us~~ moved away a year ago, we were crushed. Was it something we said?
Quick. Breath check. Hmm...I guess we could use a mint or two.

I had believed that counseling had helped me get over their loss. But no, seeing them again in Columbia was like tearing the scab of a non-quite-healed skinned knee. *SNIFF*

Amy & Troy, here's to good times of tennis, Ra, popcorn & M&M mixed together.

First picture, proof that I was at MU campus. This girl (I didn't catch her name but her phone friend seemed to be named David) didn't seem to mind that I wanted a picture at this fountain.

Rule kids are fun and photogenic. Seriously they're a photographer's dream.

These two lovebirds know how to kiss! Their secret? Practice. LOTS of it.

The look on my face when I realized I had to leave.

Living in America

2010-05-31T05:38:00.000-07:00

Happy Memorial Day, America.

My Own Private Idaho

2010-05-30T07:04:00.000-07:00

Published and underground like a wild potato!

I received my personal copy of Quintessential Boise - an architectural journey this week.

My pic of Camel Back's park (found here) was included on page 98. Rush out and own your own copy today!

I Wanna Be a Cowboy

2010-05-27T17:13:00.000-07:00

I've been in a marrying mood lately.

The opportunity to shoot my niece's wedding was followed by an invitation to join Kali Leenstra at a local wedding that same week.

Kali was very generous to let me come and learn at her feet. She's a super-pro. Here, with her permission, are some images that I took at Darren & Lisa's wedding on Mercer Island. You'll definitely want to get a taste here and then jump over to see Kali's image-mojo over here.

I Get LOST in Your Eyes

2010-05-23T05:23:00.000-07:00