Victorian Strolls

You know, I don't believe I told you about my Victorian strolls. A group of friends and I decided to flash-mob a bit downtown. Dressed up in Victorian inspired garb, we strolled down the brick sidewalks. Many people asked us if something was going on and were surprised to hear it was all for fun. Even as we stopped and ate our local greasy-spoon food, I felt very elegant. Quite prim and proper. It's a wonder what clothing can do to a person. Don this attire and suddenly you're sitting up straight and gentlemen are opening doors!

 This was a part two to our Victorian strolls of this year:

 And finally, our bustles.

Leafy vines on old brick walls

This is Janell: one of my many beautiful friends. Oh, she poses like a model too, so she's an easy subject to shoot.

Mrs. Smith goes to Washington

Mrs.? Well, more like Ms. But this is where I'll be in one week. Washington D.C., Maryland. The Lincoln Memorial. Washington monument. Constitution. Library of Congress. Smithsonian. I will be as drawn to every touristy attraction like Mr. Smith. A moth to a flame. Can you tell I've never been?

And when I see it I'll yell, "Look! The Capitol Dome...its all lighted up!"
Yes - he says lighted. Could Mr. Stewart be any more adorable? I think not.

Yes, folks. This is how it will be.

So here's a small tribute to the movie that has inspired me...and to the actual places I will be visiting!

On the set with director, Frank Capra.

(sources: 1, 2, 3, 4 , 5 ,6)

Oh, and Happy Birthday Mr. Stewart. Say cheese. :)

{Lauryn}

Catching Up

These photos are from last fall on an outing with friends. We had to laugh at this one...I call it the "Off to War" photo. I think it was the way I was standing and looking in the far off distance.

{Lauryn}

Practicing...

...victory rolls!

 Silly hair.

I feel a bit like Minnie Mouse, but I'm determined to learn how to do them perfectly!

{Lauryn}

Kindred Spirits

 

 

 

Cousin Morgan & I. Yeah, we're kindred spirits.

{Lauryn}