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SLC trip

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We had a blast with this guy for a few days out there in Tooele, UT near Salt Lake City. With a Nemo room, a huge train set, a beautifully painted bedroom, and some of the nicest hosts how could we not enjoy ourselves? Thanks for a wonderful week of relaxation and fun.
The kids and I spent the week with family and friends we haven’t seen for a number of years. We also visited the BYU campus. The kids were dragged on a fruitless search for where mommy learned to become a photographer. Things have changed there and since it was the week of Thanksgiving no one was around. Some things never change.
We did get to see Zach’s oboe teacher. She got to meet the kids for the first time. That was really neat. We also spoke with a photo student who was lugging around a coffin case filled with lights. I empathized with her, but really couldn’t offer her a hand… what with 2 kids in tow. It was nice to see some part of the photo program there… if only one person.
We also got to visit with photographer Jonathan Canlas. We popped in with a 20 minute heads-up phone call. He and his wife graciously let the kids blow off some steam, talk shop with me, and show me around the house. Pretty awesome set-up. They’ve got 4 kids; a room for each of them, a client room and an office. Not to mention an Ikea practically across the street. The mountains and the Ikea both made me want to move there. Well, maybe just buy a huge truck to schlep back a few shelving units. They now have zebra wood-like cabinets. I need them!

Roto

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This is what happens when glasses are left on the ground… baby steps on them.
I just got my new frames in the mail. How many people in the world, or even our country, can afford to buy new frames right away? We are truly blessed, in many ways. It also helps that they were super cheap online.

Brothers

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I love these guys! We met this family when school began. They have made us feel so welcome and quickly hired me to photograph the boys.
It only seemed appropriate to get a couple shots at the school because we often walk and play together there each morning.


This backyard is great. With sunlight cutting through, a beautiful play structure, tree friends, and flowers to last the winter (see them behind the structure?). I wish our yard could be so cool.

Fem Enigma

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Last week I was privileged to photograph a women’s group. I got to be a part of one of the best discussions that I have heard in a long time. So many of the things that were said have made me stop and think. Like complimenting a little girl. Typically a compliment is for something visually beautiful; pretty skirt, hair, eyes, etc. Thankfully at home the kids are more than just cute, they are smart, funny, curious and helpful. I know this group will do wonderful things.
Once their website is live, I’ll post a link. In the mean time, here’s what the night looked like:


I love the color. Mundane can be beautiful.

Crying…

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That’s what I’m hearing right now. My little one won’t take a nap and is very angry. Sometimes it takes letting him cry a bit, then he’ll climb into my lap and take a snooze. We’ll see.