Jess runs like the wind

 

Over the weekend, I attended the state cross country meet.  The little sister of my soon to be niece was set to run.  Her mom, a dedicated fan who hasn’t ever before missed one of her meets, was unable to attend because her youngest daughter was sick.  I had such a good time documenting the day to allow her mom to see the events unfold.  It was so awesome to watch Jess, only a sophomore this year, come in 3rd in the whole entire state in her event.  Here are just a few shots of her great race.

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Sad news in B+W

Last week we learned our sweet Sam dog has cancer and won’t be with us much longer.  He’s been such a sweet boy.  I’m so glad we’ve had the chance to share our lives with him.

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Henry

When we got to our honeymoon cabin in Lincoln City, 10 years ago today, we met a very interesting fellow.  We weren’t exactly sure what his name really was but we called him Henry.  He’s the only seagull I’ve ever met with such a personality and a flair for drama.  Henry would alternate standing on one leg and then the other while extending his wing.  We’re not sure if this was in order to gain sympathy or just to entertain us with his tricks to solicit bread.  We thought he was the funniest seagull ever.  And 10 years later, these pictures still make Will and I laugh.  Thanks for the memories Henry!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These shots were all taken with my very first digital camera.  It was an Olympus point-and-shoot.  It came with a printer too.  I was so excited when Will bought it for me on my birthday that year.

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10 years ago today

I married the best guy ever.  I am so blessed and so grateful.

 

 

taken by my matron of honor and BFF – Melissa Davison photo by Ron Ballesteros – Avalon Photographyphoto by Melissa Davison 

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November in Black + White #5

 

 

 

This was an example for me of things I don’t traditionally think of as beautiful but that I loved in my images.  Barbed wire and rose hips were a lovely subject on a sunny day last weekend.  I love them even more in the starkness of black & white.

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November in Black + White #4

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November in Black + White #3

My nephew Grant and I went to Portland last Friday to visit an attorney friend of mine.  Grant wanted to do an informational interview with her about what it might be like to be a tax attorney.  This picture was taken in the lobby of the law office we visited.  A lovely view of Portland from the 16th floor.  Someday the view or one like it might just be the view from Grant’s office.

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