Thursday, April 1, 2010
The McMillans
I love when I have the opportunity to photograph friends. I already know them and I can just enjoy spending time with them. Just wish I got to see them more.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Vanessa and Josh
Wow! I love these two! They drove all the way from Illinois (and went the long way) just to elope here in Crested Butte. I hope they think it was worth it! They were so stinking cute.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Florida!
Last week we went to visit my Bubie who is 96 and still lives alone. She's unbelievably strong and still swims every day that it is warm enough. She has a wonderful outlook on life and is getting very forgetful. She tells me how happy she is at least 2 or 3 times an hour. Then again, who wouldn't be, this is her front yard!
She told me she's doing so well that really, she's just beginning to notice a few wrinkles, but really, not too many. Then she told me her secret to such fine skin...but I won't tell you (it's a secret)! Perhaps wintering in Florida for 60+ years has a magical effect?
She told me she's doing so well that really, she's just beginning to notice a few wrinkles, but really, not too many. Then she told me her secret to such fine skin...but I won't tell you (it's a secret)! Perhaps wintering in Florida for 60+ years has a magical effect?The way my family has allowed her to manage alone is by selling her car (so she won't drive anywhere) and hiring an aid to come every day to help her with anything she needs, drive her on errands, and make sure she's still around every day.
Bubie adores her, which helps us feel better about her situation. Citane is Haitian and her father, who is blind, and her two brothers are still in Haiti. They survived the earthquake without injury, but lost everything except what they were wearing. Citane said that if I could send her some things she would forward them along to her family.
So I am collecting locally to ship a box to her, and if you want to help elsewhere, I'd be happy to pass along her address. It's nice to be able to see who you are actually helping! She says they need everything from clothes of all sizes (including warm ones as many people are still sleeping outside) to sheets, towels, diapers, shoes and food. Dry goods, but not any canned food.
Bubie adores her, which helps us feel better about her situation. Citane is Haitian and her father, who is blind, and her two brothers are still in Haiti. They survived the earthquake without injury, but lost everything except what they were wearing. Citane said that if I could send her some things she would forward them along to her family.
So I am collecting locally to ship a box to her, and if you want to help elsewhere, I'd be happy to pass along her address. It's nice to be able to see who you are actually helping! She says they need everything from clothes of all sizes (including warm ones as many people are still sleeping outside) to sheets, towels, diapers, shoes and food. Dry goods, but not any canned food.So do a little spring cleaning in your closets and feel good about helping! Thank you!
And on to more stuff...
I've found that I am a terrible wildlife photographer. This seagull had a bum leg and didn't move very fast.
Oliver had fun on the beach, even though it was chilly. Sand is sand, and sand is fun!
This is a tradition of Bubie's that has happened since I was Oliver's age (or younger). Every afternoon at 4 we sit on the terrace and have happy hour. She drinks scotch and water and always offers a selection of snacks (she never drinks without eating something!). Usually she serves hummus and pita, crackers and mock liver (which is WAY tastier than real liver, trust me), and chips and salsa. These days I also get to hear how happy she is about four or five times while we are sitting there as well as the story of how happy hour started, two or three times (not that interesting of a story).
Oliver doesn't seem to mind the repetition
It wouldn't be a visit to Bubie's if we didn't sit by the pool.
We had one day warm enough to swim in the ocean. I'll take what I can get!
I've found that I am a terrible wildlife photographer. This seagull had a bum leg and didn't move very fast. 
Oliver had fun on the beach, even though it was chilly. Sand is sand, and sand is fun!
This is a tradition of Bubie's that has happened since I was Oliver's age (or younger). Every afternoon at 4 we sit on the terrace and have happy hour. She drinks scotch and water and always offers a selection of snacks (she never drinks without eating something!). Usually she serves hummus and pita, crackers and mock liver (which is WAY tastier than real liver, trust me), and chips and salsa. These days I also get to hear how happy she is about four or five times while we are sitting there as well as the story of how happy hour started, two or three times (not that interesting of a story).
Oliver doesn't seem to mind the repetition
It wouldn't be a visit to Bubie's if we didn't sit by the pool.
We had one day warm enough to swim in the ocean. I'll take what I can get!Tuesday, February 16, 2010
How photographers have fun
So when you have a kid who doesn't like to play dress up, you have to catch him when he doesn't realize it. Except for lately I have been painting his face (and freshening it up every few hours) to look like a bunny, and writing "Kid Bunny" across his forehead so nobody confuses him with a cat. Today after lunch he said to me, "everyone likes my face paint, that's because it's my style."
I know this won't last forever, but I think it is hilarious for now. We took these shots on Sunday, after a really fun family ski day. He hated the beret, by the way.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
See...this is a GREAT place to get married!
The 7 Most Romantic Places in the Country
Cosmo readers to voted for the most passionate places in the U.S. Check out the top lovebird locations from coast to coast!
#5 The Rockies
For outdoorsy couples, the Rocky Mountains are the place to go for skiing, snowboarding, private sleigh rides, and hiking. Plus, what's better than relaxing with your guy in front of a fire or in a hot tub with a view of snowy peaks? During the week of Valentine's Day, Crested Butte hosts the Romance in the Rockiesfestival, which features romantic hotel packages, couples massages, and sweetheart dances. Suggest one of these guy-friendly dates and he’ll remember V-Day forever.
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