Today is Our 5th Anniversary... :)

It's kind of hard to believe that we've been married for 5 years now. Some days it seems like time has just flown, and yet at the same time, soo much has happened that it could have been ages ago. :)
I can't imagine my life without Darrell. We joke a lot and have a really laid back relationship, but sometimes, late at night as he's falling asleep... I realize just how amazingly lucky we are to have each other. We don't fight, we understand one another without even speaking, and honestly, who the heck else would put up with either of us? haha...!
To my Husband: I hope you know that I truly appreciate every single thing you do. Even the day to day things that seem to go unrecognized. I can't wait to meet our children some day and I can not wait to see you become a father. Thank you, honey for having me and all my quirks. I love you.

At the Alamo in Texas for Imaging USA '07Glacier National Park- 2005

These goofy shots (including the black & white series above) were from my Self Portrait assignment in college. I have this shot up in our room at home cause it makes me laugh every morning! This is how we really are... complete weirdos ;) I don't have any of our professional wedding pictures on this computer, but this snapshot is one my friend took that I found on a cd here at the office. I also found the compilation of a few scanned prints- yup back in the long ago film days. :) The group shot and ceremony b&w were taken by Jeff Poucher. I just thought it would be fun to share a few from OUR wedding. Oh yeah- and a note to my customers- just email me and I'll send you web size images anytime! I promise!

Another Weekend Wedding In Redstone, CO- Mike & Kristi

I was so excited for Mike & Kristi's wedding! I've known these guys for a few years now, but we've never really spent any time together other than Kristi & I chatting in the bleachers. You see, Mike and my husband Darrell have played in the same basketball league for about, well, since D moved here almost 9 years ago. They have always been on opposing teams and I can't even remember anymore how many times they have played each other for the championship. (oh and Mike's team ALWAYS wins the championship.... always ;) ) So the girls always sit in the stands, encourage quietly, and dread those long, silent car rides home if one of our boys looses a game. Other than running into Mike at chamber events or the grocery store- we are basketball friends. :)
I was really excited when Mike & Kristi approached me about shooting their wedding. Not only are they adorable, but as I got to spend more time with them- they are just so great together and just a ton of fun. You may remember their engagement session post from back in March. After that, I knew they'd be up for anything!
Anyway, their wedding at the Redstone Inn turned out wonderfully! The weather was beautiful, the crowd was fun- and so very excited for them, and I even knew a few of the guests at this one! Although I have to admit, I have never seen some of them outside of their basketball shorts and torn t-shirts. Who knew?! These boys actually clean up very nicely! ;) Even though Sean was still in his Jordan gear- not surprising... ;) Gotta love him. I just want to say congratulations to you both. I hope your lives are filled with lots of love, laughter, and joy together. It was a complete honor to be able to share such a special day with you.

Dori & Eric were married! Redstone Inn Wedding

Dori & Eric are so adorable. They were married at the beautiful Redstone Inn. We've photographed quite a few weddings there now and each couple just makes it so much different and fun. The weather was amazing (and we'd had some pretty interesting weather right before and after this wedding- so we got lucky!) and the company was just as wonderful. It seems as though these two have surrounded themselves with a lot of love and support from their friends and family. I think I could have filled an entire blog with photos of all the adorable children at this wedding, but I have restrained myself! You'll have to wait for the release of the entire wedding for that one. I just couldn't choose between them. :) And anyone who knows me, knows that I am a complete sucker for a cute kid! What can I say, my mother was a school teacher and I undoubtedly got her "teacher genes" and her love of kids. :) Speaking of kids....! It doesn't seem to be a secret that Dori and Eric are expecting!! I am so excited for them! Dori called it a happy oops but everything happens for a reason. I just wanted to extend a big congratulations to the two of them as they start this adventure together and start a family. Let me know if you need baby photos!! :)

I just love finding things like this...

Growing up there are certain people you just know are going to make it. You look around and say, "I'm going to see them on the big screen" or "they are going to get their album and be famous- I just know it."
Matt would be that guy. I can even tell you the moment I made that realization! Senior directed one-acts when he stood on stage and belted a verse from bohemian rhapsody. "Mama..." Uh, I get chills thinking about it even today. I am sure Matt doesn't remember me, it's been almost 10 years, but I am so happy for him. So here I am at the office, looking for a good song, a pick-me-up. So i go onto myspace and to Justin Timberlake's page. -Hey now, don't laugh, that man can sing..!- So I see on his top friends list, "Matt Morris". And I knew it. It had to be him. A little more investigating to make sure, and one photo in his profile definitely looks like him and I see the guy I recognize from drama class. :) He just got signed to Justin Timberlake's label and it looks like amazing things are coming for him. Check him out!

Maternity Session!- Crystal is VERY preggers....

So many of you know my assistant, Crystal. She is our resident rockstar graphic designer and also shoots with me whenever possible. Well, you may remember that last fall, we were preparing for Crystal and Ben's wedding (I think I posted pictures from that... maybe! haha) Well, NOW we are getting ready for the arrival of their first baby! :) We had to beg and plead with Ben (because he just LOVES getting his picture taken- ahem) but we got them in for a maternity session. Now, we knew all along that Crystal was never going to make it to her due date- which is June 27th. If you've ever met her in person, you know that Crystal is super tiny and all the women in her family tend to deliver a little early. Well reality set in a little last week when she went in for a doctor's appointment and found out she's dropped and dialated! I know many women can sit at that stage for quite some time, but the doctor also told her she wouldn't be surprised to see her in at any time, so! We decided it was pretty much time to get these photos taken!Crystal has got to be the cutest pregnant women ever.... it's so disgustingly adorable... ;) She's so incredibly tiny to begin with that she is literally ALL baby. I can't even begin to tell you how much fun it has been in the office- to be here with her and watch her belly grow. After we took pictures, baby was going crazy! Watching her very full belly move and squirm with this little girl inside.... just amazing. Oh and yes, they are having a little girl.

BEBE! I can't wait! I'm so excited to finally meet her! And I'm even more excited to see Crystal and Ben become parents. (and eventually we get to have a baby in the office!!! YAY!!) :)To Ben & Crystal- Congratulations...... Darrell and I are so incredibly happy for you.