Seattle scenes*

ben_orca_seattle.jpg
Ben pointing to his fave animal, the orca, Seattle, WA, Canon Digital Rebel XSi

Just got back from Seattle where I got to see family, one of my favorite people in the world, and met up with a new friend to see the Luminaria around Green Lake. The only thing I missed that I have to do next time for sure is eat at Delancey’s. (I have been reading Homemade Life and loved the idea of going to her wonderful restaurant.)

The highlight for Ben was meeting Bella, Kelly Rae’s dog. Ben played “Baby Bella” which involved stripping down naked, following her around and imitating her every move. We were almost hyperventilating with laughter when we looked under the dinner table and saw that Ben’s “paws” matched Bella’s perfectly. Seriously Ben, could you be any cuter?

bella_ben.jpg

lights_green_lake_seattle.jpg
Luminaria night, Green Lake, Seattle, WA, Canon Digital Rebel XSi

This is a shot of Green Lake on the night of the luminaria. So happy Tara Weaver told us about it… it was magic to walk around the lake. (Fits in beautifully with her incredible project called Stalking Wonder)

Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter Follow on Pinterest

Hi, I’m Andrea

On this blog you’ll be learning with me how to use our voices, share our creative superpowers and live life in full color.

As an artist, photographer, life coach + mentor, I’m redefining what it means to be a SUPERHERO — ‘cause in my world, it’s got nothing to do with capes, spandex or sidekicks and everything to do with tenderness, intuition & baby steps of bravery.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ME >

22 Comments

  1. Jen Diamond
    Jen Diamond on December 16, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    Oh Bummer. I’m sorry I missed you on your visit. It sounds like you had a lovely time. Happy Holidays!
    Love,
    Jen

  2. Trude
    Trude on December 16, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    That is sooo funny! Love that photo of the lake too. 🙂

  3. emma
    emma on December 16, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    That shot of Green Lake is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. Wow. How did you develop it?

  4. emma
    emma on December 16, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    That shot of Green Lake is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING. Wow. How did you develop it?

  5. Michele
    Michele on December 16, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    I miss Seattle so! Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos. I’ve been a regular reader of your blog since 2003. Blessings to you!

  6. misti
    misti on December 16, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    I recently played with some long exposures in D.C. A great alternative to what I normally do!
    Love the way both you and Kelly made your photos come out, but in their own ways.

  7. amber
    amber on December 16, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    Wow I love how things like books can connect people over the net. I have A Homemade Life and met Molly at a book signing at a local bookstore. She’s the real deal and from Oklahoma which makes it all the more better since that’s where I live. She read the 1st chapter of her book and I was in tears it was so beautiful. Anyway I just had to share that with you! And BTW the doggie photo of Ben is PRECIOUS!

  8. Martini Mom
    Martini Mom on December 16, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Yay! I love when people come to “my” city and find it beautiful. Hope you’ll find an excuse to visit again soon.

  9. christine
    christine on December 17, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    Love the pictures…Am curious like other people how you did the night shot?

  10. Puanani
    Puanani on December 17, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    I left my heart in Seattle…We lived on Green Lake when my boy was 3. Lots of walks around the lake and playing in the park. Sweetness squared, please tell me you took a ferry ride!

  11. Katie @ cakes, tea and dreams
    Katie @ cakes, tea and dreams on December 17, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    I loved A Homemade Life and hope to eat at Delancey one day. And what a great photo of Ben and Bella!

  12. ab
    ab on December 17, 2009 at 7:53 AM

    I love the picture of Ben and Bella. Super cute!

  13. andrea
    andrea on December 17, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    Oh! It was a long exposure of about a minute or so…
    I rested the camera on a wooden post so that the camera
    wouldn’t move, set the dial on “TV” and adjusted the time.
    It was really fun to experiment with that!
    andrea

  14. drertySisse
    drertySisse on December 17, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Anyone heard about google money pro programm? I accidently came accro this website googlemoneypro
    author claims that this ebook can teach you to earn money with google adwords. What do you think is it real or no. Anyone bought it? I don’t want to loose money again. BTW sorry for offtopic!
    here is website I neeed your opinion

  15. Bahiehk
    Bahiehk on December 17, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    Great post!
    I think Ben is the main reason of your blog’s success! He’s just awesome. 🙂
    On another topic. I just had a major insight tonight while reading your blog:
    YOU’RE LIKE DOOCE. BUT COOLER.
    😉
    Cheers.

  16. barb jensen
    barb jensen on December 17, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Great, great photos. Ben + Bella= darling!

  17. sanne
    sanne on December 18, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    aaah soo cute! oh your blogs/photos are so wonderful!!

  18. sanne
    sanne on December 18, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    aaah soo cute! oh your blogs/photos are so wonderful!!

  21. ecZex
    ecZex on December 25, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    I want to quote your post in my blog. It can?
    And you et an account on Twitter?

  22. Amy
    Amy on January 12, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    what a lovely photo of the lake at luminaria. i would love to have a bed and breakfast weekend in seattle. thanks for sharing.

Ready for your next creative adventure?

Download the Mondo Beyondo dream generator!

Latest from the blog

Finding the sweet spot between ease and effort

Finding the sweet spot between ease and effort

Hey friends!  A couple of months ago, after a minor break up (there are so many tiny heartbreaks in this dating thing!) a friend invited me to her yoga class. If I had known how hard it would be, I surely wouldn’t have gone. It’s been years since I had a proper...

read more
CSP #82: We Should Get Together with Kat Vellos

CSP #82: We Should Get Together with Kat Vellos

Listen in to this great conversation about adult friendship with expert Kat Vellos! Kat Vellos is a trusted expert on the power of cultivating meaningful friendships. She’s a speaker and author of the book, We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better...

read more

self guided e-courses
INSTANT & FOREVER ACCESS

Choosing Ease

30 days of ease, joy and cultivating wonder

I believe that when I’m creating from a place of ease and buoyancy I am actually in flow – in alignment with myself and the Universe.

Learn More

Capture the Magic

Rock your camera-phone - and discover that beauty and joy are everywhere.

The very best camera is the one that’s with you! I’ll show you how to get on your own path of joy and delight while learning photography skills along the way.

Learn More

mondo beyondo

What does your heart truly want in 2020? 

What if you could name your dreams and desires for 2020 and create a plan to make them reality?

Learn More

VIEW MORE COURSES

Get your FREE guide to experiencing more wonder + joy!

Hop on my mailing list to get weekly-ish inspiration, updates and your free downloadable PDF: 9 ways to experience more wonder right now. I'm so glad you're here!

You have Successfully Subscribed!