Aw, who can resist those eyes? This is Dolly, my parents' beagle. When I was home last week, staying at my parents' home, I was taking care of this sweet girl. She snuggled with me each night in bed, and we went for long walks and she won my heart over quickly. Don't you love her eyes? Like Memphis, she appears to be wearing eyeliner. Such beauty!Today's internet shares are all about pretty places. First, if I *had* to go back to Miami (please Lord, don't ever make me do that), I would stay here and be happy. And second, if I *had* to work for someone else again, this would be pretty nice...

What a week. I flew to Kansas on Wednesday to be with  my mother and returned yesterday. This shot above was from my flight -- what an amazing sunset. Because I was away from home most of the week, I don't have a ton of photos of Ezra or Magda. And because most of my time in Kansas was spent in the hospital, I don't have many photos of that either. I just wasn't in the mood.Oh relax, I still have photos of Ezra and Magda below. I wouldn't deprive you of that. They just aren't as comprehensive of a take as I usually attempt.Mom is doing better now than she was before, and we are hopeful she will be released today or tomorrow. I am desperately trying to catch up on my work today, and I figure the least I can do is entertain you with a few internet shares. So here goes: These photos are incredible! Go look at pictures of the "Ugliest Dog Contest," or of rats sniffing out land mines or a crazy lightening storm in California. But if that doesn't float your boat, how about these fantastic sculptures made out of bubble gum! Or if you need something more useful, this beautiful chart shows you which of your produce lasts longest, and in what order you should eat it. Lovely! I just adore it when he sits with his legs crossed.Ezra has started reaching out for himself in the mirror and leaning forward to touch mouths with his reflection. Maybe he's giving himself a kiss? Maybe his ego is out of control? Not sure. But you know what I am sure of? I'm gonna need more windex.

Today was spent at the hospital with Mom, and trust me when I tell you there's not much here that's visually pleasing. I spent a few hours working on some of my photo shoots from earlier in the week, and I loved this little nugget's hair swirl, so I thought I would show you that instead.For your internet share of the day, check out these amazing bike helmets. For the first time ever, I want one!

I spent most of the day with Mom at the hospital. We read trashy magazines, played cards, shampoo'd her hair and applied fresh makeup. Between that and keeping everyone updated on mom's progress, I'm pretty wiped out. More tomorrow...

I had a super fun engagement session on Monday night between emotional phone calls with family and a huge storm. It was just what I needed -- sometimes a creative distraction falls in at the perfect moment.Today, I've been busy with work meetings, phone calls and emails all while flying to Wichita on the cheapest flight I could find on short notice during the week of a holiday. Which is why I am in Chicago on a 3.5 hour layover. But you know what they have at this airport? A yoga room! With mats to use! You better believe I took advantage of that perk right there.For your internet share of the day, this made me laugh HARD. It just takes a second. Go enjoy that slice of life.