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Summer Photo Favorites - Have a Favorite Summer Photo? Send it to Oaxacaborn!

You might have seen my tweets about this…Oaxacaborn is looking for YOUR favorite summer photo! It could be a photo you took, or one someone else snapped of you, or even an amazing shot you spotted on the internet (with appropriate credit, of course). I’ll showcase these images in a special Summer Photo Favorites mini-series here on the blog.

You’re already thinking of a specific photo, aren’t you? One that just screams “summer”? Well then, wait no longer — send it on over to oaxacaborn (at) gmail (dot) com. You can include a link to your blog too, if you’d like, but that’s not required.

I can’t wait to see what summer looks like through your lens!

Life in Photos, Little Style

Aveline’s First Swim (30 Day June Photo Challenge – Days 19 & 20 – Summertime & Water)

June 20, 2011March 22, 2014 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

It’s easy to complain about the weather. Yes, even in Florida, I am ashamed to say that I complain.

It’s too hot.

It’s too humid.

Granted, the humidity is pretty suffocating (83% humidity at 9 am; forecasted high of 98° with heat index of 105°), but when you think about it? It’s actually ~~kind of~~ extremely ridiculous to complain. I mean, we’re living in a destination city. People pay money to come here. They pay money to experience what I take for granted.

So what would it look like if I stopped comparing Florida to California and started treating Florida as if I was on vacation here? Well, it would probably look a little bit like this:

Baby Aveline sitting on a chaise lounge near the pool

Baby Aveline in pink calico dress and white eyelet lace sunhat

No diving sign next to pool

Florida palm trees, clouds and rooftops

Baby Aveline's first swim in the pool

Beautiful, isn’t it?

This weekend was Aveline’s first time swimming.It was so beautiful to watch as the uncertain look on her face faded away and was replaced with a contented smile.

As she happily splashed, I thought, Lord, let me jump in to Florida. Wash away my uncertainty and let me trust your arms to hold me up so I will not sink.

Life in Photos

30 Day June Photo Challenge – Day 9 – Fruit

June 9, 2011March 22, 2014 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

I call today’s photo “Californian in Florida”…just like me! He he! ;-) But seriously, how hilarious is it that many of the stores here stock oranges from California?

[Click photo to view a larger version.]

Life in Photos

30 Day June Photo Challenge – Day 2 – Your Favorite Shoes

June 2, 2011March 22, 2014 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

My husband’s yellow Converse and Aveline’s red baby Converse. [Click photo to view photo much larger].

Life in Photos

30 Day June Photo Challenge

May 31, 2011March 22, 2014 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

I was browsing Pinterest this morning and saw that Natalie had pinned a 30 Day Photo Challenge from A Feathered Nest. I’d never read that blog before, but I popped over to see what it was all about. Anyone want to join me? (If you’re going to tweet your photos, use the hashtag #30DayPhoto)

(Image via A Feathered Nest)

Life in Photos

Happy Memorial Day!

May 29, 2011March 22, 2014 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

I hope you’re all enjoying the wonderful three-day weekend! (UK readers, do you get a Bank Holiday?) Here’s Aveline earlier today, during her first-ever outdoor picnic.

baby wearing white eyelet lace sunhat - instagram nashville filter

The weather turned out to be lovely, despite the intriguing forecast this morning.

And now, we’re all snuggled together on the couch for a little TV before bed.

Poetry & Words

Hello, New Readers!

May 24, 2011March 22, 2014 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

Hello, new readers! If you’re stopping by via Artsy Ants, welcome! I’m happy to have you here and hope you stick around. (Thank you so much, Sylvia and Simona, for the mention and the blog award.)

This morning, I’m extra tired. Baby Aveline fell back asleep this morning, but for whatever reason, I couldn’t. And so here I am awake, rubbing my eyes and downing decaf.

The sun is pouring in through the windows, which are closed tightly to keep out the heat. At 9:30 am, it’s already 80° F (27° C). The forecasted high is 95° F (35° C), with a UV index of 10+. And that’s on a scale of 1 to 10! Looks like the little miss and I will be staying indoors today.

gluten-free waffles on white ceramic plate, coffee in white and black mug, on wooden table
turquoise, white and navy floral fabric belt over chair back
gluten-free waffle macro/close-up image on white ceramic plate

P.S. Want the waffle recipe? They’re gluten-free!

Life in Photos

open windows

May 17, 2011March 22, 2014 Gina @ Oaxacaborn

the windows are open this morning, and the a/c is switched off. there’s hardly ever a cool-down at night here, so the fact that it’s just after 10 am and still nice enough to enjoy open windows is really something. the hardest part of florida weather for me to get used to, besides the humidity, is the lack of a cooling overnight delta breeze! (you sacramento valley dwellers know what i’m talking about.)

bare baby feet - coral / salmon colored baby girl dress