Daily Photographs #1

I've decided to make it a point to take at least one photograph each day for my own simple pleasure.  Doesn't matter what it is- as long as it isn't a work assignment.  Anything that catches my eye.

Maybe you'd enjoy seeing them?

Today I was on the road to Marshall, MN.  It was a very blustery day, with crazy blowing wind and poor visibility.  However, it made for some very interesting photos.

Along the way, there were some particular places that gave me a chuckle.

If you're looking for a modern place to stay, look no further.  Apparently, it's very nice.

I feel like I've heard this advice before.

Don't try taking the easy street.  It's nothing but a dead end.

Well, I'd say it was a successful first day of daily photos.

Red Lips

"It's better to be noticed for blood-red lipstick or bright blue eyeshadow...than to walk around with timidly applied, conventional makeup, looking like a great big question mark."

-Kevyn Aucoin, The Art of Makeup

Or, the one that always comes to mind when I actually do listen to that advice:

"Did a parrot explode on your face? SQUAK!!"

-My husband, Daft Moment in the Dating Stage of Life

Don't worry.  He knows better now.  :)  And I love him.

More wedding photos

Finally!

Here are just a few of the many many photographs I took for that beautiful wedding.

These girls had so much spunk!

Wasn't she a beautiful bride?

The sanctuary was just gorgeous!

She was just a doll.

Look at that smile- she's so happy!

They washed each other's feet.  I love the symbolism!

Always laughing :)

"I now pronounce you husband and wife!"

How fun!

I just love this.

The rings.

It was FREEZING out!

Best Man's speech.

Maid of Honor's speech.

First dance as husband and wife!

Now the guests join in on the dancing fun.

Spinning the bride before the bouquet toss.

These guys had dedication.  Again, it was FREEZING!

The big send off!!

Congratulations Andrew and Heidi!

Be Mine

Tyler and I celebrated our first Valentine's day as a married couple.  Saturday night, Tyler came home with a dozen red roses and a very sweet card.  And played Balderdash with me!!  (I will swallow my pride and tell you he won).

Then Sunday was date night.  We left Wally at home and went out to Olive Garden.

But, alas, we were not the only ones with that idea.  Olive Garden had a 75 minute wait- and a ten minute wait just for a "you have to wait" buzzer!

So we went to another restaurant.  It will rename nameless.  It wasn't good.  My monte cristo was just four almost burnt blobs dusted in powdered sugar plopped on my plate.  Not very appetizing...

Oh, and a tip for you.  Don't wear red, slick, stiletto heels in icy conditions.  

I literally had to hang on Tyler's arm to get anywhere.

Girls and their insensible shoes.  Did Tyler even know what he was getting into??

Wally oh Wally...

Poor Wally is such a mess.

In all the changes he's gone through, he's regressed back to a puppy state.

I have never seen a dog more nervous when you leave the house, and so clingy when you return back home.  Oh, he calms back down.  In fact, he becomes just a lump on the couch once he is sure you're home for good.  But I guess I can't blame him for being so exhausted after getting his heart rate up so high upon seeing our return!

We'll keep comin' back home to him, and giving him the loving and attention he so desperately needs.

And in the mean time, we'll keep our carpets covered in blankets and rugs.  How do you fix nervous wetting?

He's a good ol' boy.

We'll get there, Wally!

Wedding Photos part 1

I got the wedding photos out in the mail!  As a "thank you" for being so patient, I also (secretly) sent a few prints along to the bride and groom as a little surprise!

And of course, I packaged the CD's up and sent them off without leaving any here to show you.

BUT I edited Katie's photographs on this computer, which means I have them available to show you!

So, I'll start by showing you some of the wonderful photos that Katie took.  And when I finally remember to get my photographs onto this computer, I'll show some of those as well!

The mother of the groom lovingly admiring her soon-to-be daughter-in-law.

Such a beautifully classic "getting ready" shot!

Putting on the dress

And some finishing touches!

Katie got some GREAT shots from her post in the balcony during the ceremony!

Mother of the Bride giving her away...

to the husband who tearfully takes her hand.

Beautiful job Katie!  Thanks for all of your hard work!

Where's the Beav?

"Waaaaalllll-eeeeeee"

That's been the chant around our house the last few days.



Meet Wally:

Wally- not Wal-E, like the robot.  Wally- like Beaver's big brother.

He's an 8 year old cocker spaniel.  The loving family he came from has to move, and so with tears in their eyes, they handed him over to us.  We brought him home to stay Thursday night.

So far, he's still getting used to us and his new routine.  He's a bit of a nervous mess still, but he's starting to feel more at home.

If you ask me, I don't think he'll have it too rough.