snapped: two Augusts ago

afternoon snacks and beers, dreamy

Two years ago in August, we enjoyed Austin, TX with B's parents and aunt and uncle.  I have very fond memories of the trip that are made more vivid by a few film shots we have from those sweet vacation days. 

Shot (inexpertly) with a Canon AE-1 with Fujifilm Superia 400

Black's bbq 

bad timing at the Hotel San Jose

Aunt T-bone

bathroom shot

packing

flying south on Southwest

New Year's weekend

We spent a relaxing NYE weekend in the Outer Banks with friends.  We had the good fortune of having the two most beautiful days of weather imaginable for this time of year.  Highs were in the high 60s with a few gorgeous clouds.  As we drove home to Alexandria on new year's day, the temperature dropped back down to more normal January levels.  But we sure enjoyed our weekend in the sun.

watching the sunset over the bay on NYE -- bye, 2011!

down the beach one morning

view of the ocean from the back deck

B and I doing a polar bear plunge NYE afternoon

I have so many ideas and so much hope for the year ahead.  I'm planning to go at it with an open heart and a ready and willing spirit.  Here's to this year.

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