spring photo shoot

I live vicariously through Sasha and her kids. I've always had this vision of pictures taken in the spring in a lush orchard that is full of blossoms. My Dad recently planted a small peach orchard and although the trees are still small, they served the purpose.

it's official, we're off to school

Well... not quite "off". After a year of preparation, applications, and interviews the school that has won our hearts is da, da-da-dah...

BYU

No, we're not off. We are staying put, for at least another two years. We are both a little hesitant to "convert" from the red side to blue, but it's seems that all signs point south.

GOOOOOOOOOO COUGARS!!!!

Tagged.....

This is the 6th picture in the 6th folder



Amy Jo and I on the North Shore hanging in the banyan tree. It was fun until we discovered it was infested with ants and we had them everywhere!

a favorite

The Escape

I took way to many pictures, 163 to be exact. With my (somewhat) new camera in tow and my new-found knowledge from photography class, I took A LOT of pictures. Consequently, this blog is mostly pictures. A picture is worth a thousand words....

In no particular order:


The six of us enjoying our last hour at the beach by our house. Right after this picture we wished the sun goodbye and went home




On Valentines Tessa toasted "to love"




Luke doing the traditional backflip on the beach


While in Mexico Luke grew a mustachio; I made him model it






We took a ferry to Cozemel for a day and rented scooters to cruise around the island. Where is Preston you ask? He was obsessed with deep sea fishing and for two days in a row went fishing. He did end up catching a mackerel and mahi-mahi which he grilled for us that night and made delicious fish tacos.


While cruising on the scooters by chance we found this beach and snorkeled. By far, even compared to Hawaii, the best snorkeling I've ever done! A massive reef, perfect clarity, millions of fish; it was AMAZING!


It's official, we're dorks


Our house we rented for the week.


The crew eating dinner at Xel-ha


Tessa napping in a hammock


Snorkeling bay at Xel-ha

'80s party

For the big dual "30-years old" birthday we had an '80's party. Everyone that was invited was told to dress up, sadly there were only a few of us who felt the spirit. Here are my favorites in order of good to the best(very best):



Honorable mention goes to Sasha for being a good sport and putting on the clothes we brought for her and made her wear at her own party.

4th Place: My mother. She picked out her own outfit, did her own hair, and sang all alone on Karaoke, no words, and to Disney! She was a hit with the kids! How old is she again?



3rd Place: Tessa. The crush velvet top, taffeta skirting, crimped hair, vibrant makeup there was no detail to small!



2nd Place: Derek. We found him this incredible jump suit. It was a little short and a little tight (the bum split when he sat down), but what a sport to wear this at his own party in front of his friends! Now that's a Man!!




1st Place: Preston. He found this rare jewel of a jumpsuit and proclaimed it his. He was more into this then anyone. For a week he fretted about how to do his hair, how to grow his facial hair, what shoes to wear. Hands-down the prize goes to him.



One dangling earring was the cherry on top. A complete ensemble.(yes we even had '80's clothes for the kids)

Wadley Farms

Yes. I work at Wadley Farms. And yes, (can I say this?) it is beautiful (is that overly proud?). I would like to think if I arrived at Wadley Farms for a reception, and was viewing it for the first time, that when I would walk though the double wood doors my breath would catch....

I took some pictures for the blog last week and decided they deserved a post on my personal site as well.

Enjoy