The JOURNAL

I don’t remember the last time she had her picture taken… maybe high school graduation a few years ago? I also don’t remember the last time we took a GOOD picture together. So I used my problem solving skills and decided we should have some fun and take some holiday portraits of my beautiful sister […]

Preface: I arrived a little before schedule at what I thought was the Wyper residence. Got my stuff, grabbed my coffee, put on a big smile and rang the doorbell with anticipation of what Katie looked like thus far in her “getting ready.” A dog barked and a disheveled and rather sleepy looking woman I […]

The immensity of the blue sky meets the silhouette of the snowcapped Rockies and the contrast of color strikes you speechless. White fluffy clouds float by casting shadows on green pastures occupied by wild horses and an occasional chirp is heard from a bird. In the beauty of all this, with the sounds of the […]

The day started at the Botsford’s house. Christopher and I pulled up with our coffee and Hector’s burritos and chatted about the plans for the day as we waited for the bridal party to arrive. Christina and her maid of honor Carrie pulled up and I was amused to see Christina in the front seat […]

There is something scary, yet free-ing about challenges. They’re a mountain that seems to block your path and the only way is to climb up and back down again. On the way up, the mountain seems to go on forever, it’s unpleasant, and you may find yourself winded and your muscles throbbing from the exertion…. […]

For those of you who like to plan ahead…. Summer’s almost over, Fall Fashion and Halloween costumes are back in the stores…. I can almost smell the pumpkin spice and gingerbread wafting through the air. This is one of my favorite times of the year! (besides Christmas, of course) The weather’s still warm, the anticipation […]