Dia De Los Muertos Exhibit

Sometimes life just gives you a great big slap in the face and says.. oh hey, remember, you have responsibilities.
Thats how Ive felt since I got back from our trip. 
I love my life. I really do. I have huge goals and I don't plan on letting any of them go.
We have been back in Washington now for about 2 months.. and in it full force. We are just sooo busy.
Parker is playing basketball and Noah is being Noah. School is going alright for the both of them.
As for me, I'm back in classes full time, teaching ESL at MFL in S. Tacoma, working on the band part-time, and shooting photography in my spare time.
I started this blog because I wanted to share with you my recent art installation at The Tacoma Art Museum.
I was asked to help install an 'ofrenda' or altar to Carlos Fuentes, author, for Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.  Some people aren't really aware of this Mexican tradition or think its just about some folks dressed up as skeletons and dancing in the streets. It is not.

Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of the cycle of life. It gives the living an opportunity to remember and celebrate those lives who have touched them in some way. On the altar are many symbolic items. Water, because the journey from life to death is long, the passing may become thirsty. An arch of flowers, represents the passage from one life to another. A photo of the person or people you are honoring. Candles symbolizing life and eternity. Honestly, I find it to be a beautiful holiday and I was honored to be a part of it. 

If you are interested in viewing the displays, they will be up until Nov. 4th along with many activities for Day of the Dead.