takes me back

this steve winwood album 

takes me back to my junior year of high school.

specifically, sanibel island, 

spring break 1987.
especially back in the high life again {16:43}

backup vocals by chaka khan, james taylor, james ingram

{listen here as well}

this cover brought it all back...

{here}

♥

♥ happy birthday, emily ♥

this little baby turns 21 today.

happy birthday, sweet girl.

i love you so much.

♥

brandi carlile, love her {the twins, too}

{also here}

{also here}

see more brandi & the twins here.

♥

heavenly day

{also here}

have yourself a heavenly day.

♥

missing her

yesterday was missy's birthday.

last night,

returning from a fun roadtrip to utah,

with the just-past-full moon at our backs,

i was able to share her story

and this song with some new friends.

{also here}

i love you, sweet girl.

♥