"Rise and Shout"

You may not be aware. But we are BYU fans. The post title is the first three words of the fight song.

I, unfortunately, fail my Alma Matter in how the rest of it goes, but my niece probably will not. She has beat the odds and will attending BYU in the fall. Multi-talented and kind of a hoot to hang out with, she might need a stick to fight off the boys (said stick kindly being provided by my husband...)

She packs up and moves closer to our neck of the woods (yay!) and leaves behind the most photographically inspiring Kansas City (boo!)

We couldn't let her leave without a downtown hurrah, right?

Hurrah!

Peachy

There are few words that can describe Helen and Shane.

Awesome about sums it up.

I was in their lives for little more than eight hours, and was left wanting more. It was fast, furious, and a gorgeous wedding.

To be honest, it was a bugger weeding out pictures. There's so many I love that just radiate the coolest couple ever. But, it has to be done. Posts can't be infinite right?

So without further ado...

Helen and Shane, getting hitched.

Va va va voom!





My absolute favorite of the day...



And the token photographer shot.
How else would you know I was there?

Summer update...

I'm back from Girl's Camp.

It rocked.

We were eaten alive by mosquitoes.

BUT,

...we skipped rocks (and all those other things you do at camp).

The itching has worn off, but the great times should "linger longer".

I also thought it would be fun to share what happens in our house when it's hot and water is allowed wherever and whenever the kids want.

I get my windows done and little one learns the joy of squirting water in his own face.



I believe I've got some wedding pictures coming up...stay tuned ;)

Camping

That's where I'm headed.

Into the wilderness for four days with a hundred or so teenage girls.

I've got a tub load of nail polish and am ready to rock.

See you later.

Wonderful

Meet Shane and Helen. Some of the most wonderful people I've had the pleasure of photographing. They welcomed me (and my camera) into their most special day without a moments hesitation.

I've got stories and a few hundred other images to get up...

but for now...I tease.

And I love Helen

who did not run for the hills (in her gorgeous white gown)

when we pulled up here...



...for portraits.

Oh yes, there is much more to come.