This time last year I was back on the east coast for a couple of months and missed celebrating my boyfriend, Mike’s, birthday in person. I’m SO glad that’s not the case this year!! Mike has this indescribable color for life that is truly contagious. He makes everything fun, whether it’s a trip to Las Vegas or simply to Target. He has big dreams and an even bigger heart, and I’m constantly blown away by his determination and amazing energy. I gush a lot about him here too, but what can I say, and I’m just so happy he’s in my life!

Mike is also a super talented musician! He and our awesome friend Nikki have been hard at work writing beautiful folk-Americana harmonies as The Crow & The Canary – be sure to check out their videos here, or come out and see them on Friday, September 19th at the Room 5 Lounge at 8:00pm! End shameless plug. For now.

Mike recently commented how I never posted any photos from our adventure up to the Antelope Valley poppy fields this past spring, so I figured I’d share a few now! This place was gorgeous but SO WINDY and bright! Hair = immediate disaster. My favorite photo from this day (and maybe ever) was shot in the middle of the road with a self timer and tripod – and although the poppies aren’t even it in, this was a perfect moment.
Also – a tip – never leave your car keys in the middle of a poppy field at sunset. Like finding a needle in a haystack…… 😉

Okay, and this. I just have to. Mike always goes along with it when I set up a tripod before special events (like our anniversary date to the Magic Castle) and even comes up with silly poses for us to do – therefore, we’re a perfect match. And so, so cool.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHAEL!!!!