Another Merry Winter Solstice Time

Joe, Melissa and Gwen had us and some friends over for a Solstice get together. It started in the kitchen where we peeled sun-hued oranges. I love the smell of a peel fresh off an orange. Then as more and more families arrived, we all just did our own thang. Kids played, mamas visited and daddies stood around talking and drinking beer :) A super fun time was had by all....especially Ava and Orion...I think she has a crush on that younger man.

More shots can be found here :)

this shot of me with Mia was taken by my loving husband (who now, and rightfully, wants credit for his shots)

Winter Solstice

Even though the Winter Solstice this year was on Sunday morning, there was a Solstice party out on the lake Friday night. The Djembabes played (including a talented and soulful sax player), there was an amazingly beautiful and fluid fire dancer, food, dancing & cavorting, friends and a wonder full presence around. Sherry, my drumming instructor, has such a beautiful way with words, and one of my highlights of the evening was when she paid homage to the Earth, Seasons and Winter Solstice. The neighbors had a slight issue with the noice, but the Westlake police officers were incredibly understanding and kinda wanted to join the party :)

Here's one of my favorite links to explain what Winter Solstice is all about. Now, I need to talk with those Djembabes about back lighting on a dark night! The only decent shots are from when the fire dancers' flames got close :) As usual, there are more shots here.