Another Year

Just started up with teaching again and I have to admit that coming off summer break was a bit of a transition. I still want to sleep in and go out to lunch if I want to!! But, I can't complain because being an elementary art teacher is a pretty sweet job. The picture above is a little fun I had with the black board in my room for the start of the school year.

Bright lights and Bacon on a Stick

Our friends Sam and Kevin took us to the MN State Fair last night. We alternated fried foods from savory to sweet and caped off the night with a death wish from one of the neon-lighted, airbrushed, smoke filled carnie rides. It was a good time and I'm not sure I can wait another whole year to have a night filled with foot-long hot dogs, cheese curds, bacon on a stick, honey ice cream, scotch eggs, mini donuts, and fried fruit on a stick. We did however have our fill of kids on a leash, mullets in tank tops, and oversized stuffed animals. Until next year bacon lovers.

Swimming

Ruby is quite the swimmer. She was so good that she continued to move her arms and legs when Johnny lifted her out of the water. Could she be any cuter? I don't think so.

Mr. and Mrs.......

Here are a few photos from our wedding taken by an excellent photographer--katefunk. You can check out her website at www.katefunk.com. The wedding day was absolutely beautiful. The weather was perfect that day and the full moon reflected down on the river to top off a sweet summer night. We were both a little apprehesive to have a wedding with lots of people; but looking back, I think we would both say that it definitely wouldn't have been the same without all of our friends and family there. We had a blast and we're now getting back into the grove of things, but still enjoying our honeymoon stage. If you want to see our other photos, check out our flickr site.

Love,
The Slocums

Rocking Birthday Gift!

Have not blogged anything for quite a while. However, I did want to share my beautiful birthday present!! This is a rescued Charles and Ray Eames RAR rocking chair originally designed for Herman Miller. I say rescued because the original shell was found at a retro shop and was covered with fabric of some sort. I'm in love with the organic shape and clean, simple form. I also enjoy the contrast of materials used. Plus, it rocks!! The shell is a great neutral color and it is the original 1950's fiberglass mold, which I much prefer to the newer, plastic shells that you can get currently. Anyway, this ranks as one of the best birthday gifts ever because of the combination of beautiful design, function, and timelessness. Thank you Johnny!