The past 8 months have involved so much change and craziness for my family and I. We have adjusted to new schools, new house, new traffic, and even new weather! It was such a crazy experience for me to have spring come at the end of February, and to watch all the amazing blooming trees here in California. Up in Montana I was still dealing with blizzards in February. But, I'll take fluttering white flower petals over fluttering white snowflakes this year!

I ventured out in to the orchards with my friend Marian and her amazing family. Honestly, these people are just my kind of people. So much kindness and heart. Their kids are so darling, and are fantastically smart. Plus, their little girl is as spunky and energetic as they come, and it totally reminds me of my own daughter, who I happen to think is pretty fabulous.

Also, thank you so much to Starkey Lucas Farming in Ceres, CA for letting us borrow their orchard for an afternoon. I just loved the way the light filtered through the blossoms. Such a gorgeous backdrop for family photos!