Favorite people

Meet two of my favorite people.  Whenever I think of Art and Karen, so many memories fill my mind.  They've known me for most of my life.  They are great friends of my mom and dad's.  My dad would do a lot of "building" jobs for them when I was growing up and so I was at their house a lot.  And my favorite thing to do with them...sit in their front room and play Art's Grand piano.  I remember him sitting by me and kicking my foot off the peddle cause I held it too long.  He had me playing "Jessica's Theme" perfectly ;)  I could sit there all day and watch him play.  See, Art plays by ear.  And it's one of the most beautiful sounds you've ever heard. 

I loved playing at their house.  And when I was little, I asked Karen if I could get have my reception in her backyard when I got older.  She said absolutely.  So, when I got older, I did just that. 

Anyway, meet Art and Karen. 

They're darling and two of the nicest people you'll ever meet.  I just love them.

Karen and 3 of her kids

La Caille wedding!

WOW!  This night was incredible!  Incredibly beautiful and sweet couple.  My darling and amazing friend Ang drove down from Idaho to help me out and be my "assistant" for the night (she's one of the reasons I became so interested in photography).  Can I say the word "incredible" one more time?  It really was a gorgeous ceremony and everyone was so gracious.  I feel so blessed that I had the opportunity to be there.

(Don't know why my signature went all funky on this one???)

 

Isn't this little guy so darling?!  He's got the bluest eyes!

Thank you again so so much Tim & Beth!!

Stunning...

That was all I could say when Lindsey walked out in her dress.  She makes such a beautiful bride....
So, I was way excited when Lindsey said she wanted me to do some for her.  And the best part - we did the shoot in the mountains at her grandparents cabin!  How awesome is that?!  I literally was in heaven .  It was such a fun shoot.  Linds - thanks for putting up with me for 3+ hours of shooting.  You're a trooper :)

L.O.V.E the boots!!!

This is one of my very favorite shots......

I love the following because her Grandma laid each of those stones herself!

Fly Fishing - Booyah!

"Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it. The river was cut by the world's great flood and runs over rocks from the basement of time. On some of the rocks are timeless raindrops. Under the rocks are the words, and some of the words are theirs.

I am haunted by waters."   -Norman Maclean (A River Runs Through It)

My hubster loves that movie/book.  He pretty much can quote any line from that movie/book. 

This summer I've been lucky enough to go fishing with him a couple of times.  I took these shots of him last week.  I was having an "off" day, so I grabbed the camera and got some pretty awesome shots of him!

The 'R' Fam sneek peak

his is my cousin Scott and his beautiful family.  I couldn't get enough of this little dolls blue eyes and yummy cheeks!  Thanks again Scott and Jen!  It was fun talking to you and hanging out for a bit ;)

"T-Man" Sneek peak

This handsome little man's mom was one of my "Young Women" in our old ward....years ago.  And now she's a cute little mom (makes me feel old - just a little bit). 

Anyway, I was so excited when she emailed me and asked me if I would do their pics.  Just check out little "T's" eyes!  I adore them.

He loved the trains!

Thanks again Cori!!  You're a darling mom and I enjoyed every minute of our shoot!

Patterson Fam Sneek peak

I've known this family for a really long time.  You may recognize one of the couples from here.  Mandee and I have been friends for a long time and her parents have always been like my "2nd parents".  I was excited when she told me that her sweet Grandma wanted to hire me for their BIG family pics (about 43+ people).  So, needless to say it got a little chaotic, but we got 'er done!  For some reason blogger won't upload the BIG family pic...BUMMER!  So I'll just post a few of the individuals I shot.

Mandee's brother and his darling family...

Mandee, Clint and the girls.

Thanks again to the whole family for being such a fun group! ;)