July 4th Fun

In spite of the triple digit temperatures on July 4th, we still spent part of the day outside at an Independence Day bash hosted by the Powers. I didn't get a ton of pictures (too busy chatting :-), but since I don't really have anything newer to post yet, I thought I may as well put these up.

Not the greatest photo aesthetically, but I had to take it.

I missed the 103ºF shot.

Loads of cookies and ice cream for ice cream sandwiches!

All right, Abbe, you asked if this was going on the blog... here you go! :-)

(By the way, can anybody say, "Cute aprons"?)

Volleyball... naturally. It's basically illegal to have a party without volleyball, isn't it?

That's my conclusion after applying observation and common sense deduction.

Can't end this post without a couple shots of my best little model-in-training... she catches on quick, no?

I'm hoping to have some more good posts coming up within the next month or so... perhaps a few portrait shoots, maybe my new blog design, and possibly a wedding. But remember: No promises made. Stay tuned and thanks for stopping by!

I Heart Faces - Enjoying Life

Happy Independence Day!

We ended up going to fireworks last night with friends instead of going tonight (why do people do 4th of July fireworks on the 3rd??). It wasn't exactly spectacular but we had fun trying to get good pictures. I took over 150 pictures and I think I narrowed it down to only 20 that were worth keeping. :-)

These are kind of fun... though the green one on the left makes me think of some microscopic bacteria or something...

Happy with the sparkly bits on the ends of this (I didn't photoshop that in! :-)

Enjoy the 4th!

Tyler & Anna | Wedding

It was such a joy to be at Anna & Tyler's wedding! I've known Anna for... how long has it been? At least 8 years. I love her bubbly personality and contagious smile, and I'm so happy to see her married. :-)

It was a beautiful summer day when they were married on the Lake Ripley beach, where they met exactly one year ago to the day! Anna's best friend Megan had been trying to get the two of them together for 3 years and finally Anna agreed to meet Tyler. The rest is history. :-)

My programs!

Such a pretty color and I love the ruffles

Groom & groomsmen await and the bride arrives!

Here we go!

Married!

Megan giving a sweet maid of honor speech

The father/daughter dance was so great! They danced swing style and he twirled her so many times... it looked like he was having the time of his life.

They had this fun photo booth corner set up with "props" to have the guests take funny photos...

such a great idea!

There's Wendy, my partner in crime as I like to say :-)

(Part of) the kitchen crew!

So perfect. :-)

The bride and groom made their exit through a tunnel of glow sticks