Run...

Since Chris Cornell passed, I haven't been the same.  I needed this from the Foo Fighters...

“[Intro]
Wake up
Run for your life with me
Wake up
Run for your life with me

In another perfect life
In another perfect light
We run
We run
We run

[Verse 1]
The rats are on parade
Another mad charade
What you gonna do?
The hounds are on the chase
Everything’s erased
What you gonna do?
I need some room to breath
You can stay asleep
If you wanted to
They say that’s nothings free
You can run with me
If you wanted to
Yeah you can run with me
If you wanted to

[Chorus]
Before the time runs out
There’s somewhere to run
Wake up
Run for your life with me
Wake up
Run for your life with me

In another perfect life
In another perfect light
We run
We run
We run
Run!

[Verse 2]
We are the nation’s stakes
If everything’s erased
What you gonna’ do?
I need some room to breathe
You can run with me
If you wanted to
Yeah you can run with me
If you wanted to

[Chorus]
Before the time runs out
There’s somewhere to run
Wake up
Run for your life with me
Wake up
Run for your life with me

In another perfect life
In another perfect light
We run
We run
We run
Run!

[Chorus]
Wake up
Run for your life with me
Wake up
Run for your life with me

In another perfect life
In another perfect light
We run
We run
We run
Run!”

Giving Back: Stoneleigh Stampede 5K...

One of the most rewarding things about owning a small business continues to be giving back to the community. We try our best to help however, wherever and whenever we're able. For the fourth year in a row, we're sponsoring the 17th Annual Stoneleigh Stampede by providing water for all of the runners and walkers. It's a great neighborhood celebration that officially kicks off summer with the opening of our pool.

We hope to see you there!!!

Here we are with the haul while everyone was still smiling...

Mother's Day...

We don’t know of a Mom out there that doesn’t appreciate photos of the ones they love.

At the end of the day, no matter how crazy things can get, family is everything.

 

This Mother’s Day, consider becoming a part of ours.

 

Gift a  photo session.

 

At The Wairehouse, we document families of all shapes and sizes.

We understand that needs vary.

…as do budgets.

Schedules are haphazard…

…and time and energy run thin.

We’re right there, running alongside you.

 

One thing is clear…in the flurry of it all…these moments matter.

…and we’d like to show you.

 

Reach out and tell us about you…

… and we’ll do our best to craft a session that fits you and your crazy world…

 

We’d love to tell your story.

 

We’d love to shine a light on your everyday.

Running Fox...

3

The day before I had seen him
...and this morning as I walked Finn,
I thought I had dreamed about him.
Running.
Stopping.
Looking my way. 
At that moment, I looked up from my phone, looked to my right and swore I caught a glimpse. 
A step further and my eyes widened. 
There he was. 
The fox. 
 He noticed me immediately and stopped in his tracks. 
Sat down. 
Then he laid down. 
And I just stood there. 
 Eyes locked,
...sharing more than just acknowledgement. 
His eyes trusting mine. 
Comfortable. 
Inquisitive. 
Not running. 
As if to say...
Let's stay here awhile.

4

When I walked Finn this morning I thought of him.
As we made our way along familiar routes…
…my eyes scanning the peripheries
Searching.
Hoping.
…on quiet, dark roads.
Except for the jingling of Finn’s dog tags…
…announcing us to the world.
We circled back.
Empty-handed.
Eyes left longing for the fox.
I dropped Finn back at the house to head out for the day.
Started the car.
Pulled out of the driveway...
…and headed back in the direction of our walk.
As I turned the corner there he was.
Crossing my path…
…almost as if he didn’t want to disappoint me.
Along his merry way.
Me.
Now…
…along mine.