so when we were trying to decide when, where and how to do emily's party-i knew i wanted to have it up at the top-picnic tables lined up and kids running down the hills.
it has been so consistently dry all summer-i didn't even think about worrying-
but, as it happens, they were predicting rain...
we decided to chance it-bobby rigged up a tent out of the 'all purpose' tarp and we loaded all the picnic tables as ben watched from the stroller.
as it turns out-it was a wonderful party. it did rain-but the kids loved it. and the adults stood under the "tent" watching the rain come down and watching the smiling wet kids. it was great.
so the story behind the slideshow-
i have been listening to this song all summer. josh garrels-jacaranda tree. i knew i wanted to use it somehow-but it isn't a typical slideshow song. it sounds kind of sad-but i don't think it is. i think it is reflective and beautiful. to me-the message is about change and loving the moments when they happen.
i included the lyrics-i hope it isn't too distracting-but they can be a little hard to understand.
we love you emily! you continue to make our lives brighter, make us see things differently and help us appreciate random bits of happiness :)
if you want more-watch the slideshow here
