Just for Fun - Gaby & Natassia

A few months ago, I thought it would be fun to get together with Gaby Jones and take some pictures. For no reason, other than I wanted to play with my camera. She invited her gorgeous friend Natassia, I invited my gorgeous friend Emilie and my husband, and we ventured down to Pioneer Square in Seattle. While there, we got yelled at by some of the Square's inhabitants, saw sweatered trees, and enjoyed a beautiful Saturday in Seattle.

And since we were down there, we had to finish the day at Top Pot Doughnuts :)

Ashley & Cleve - Hitched!

Shut up...They're married. And having the time of their lives in Europe.

You might remember Ashley and Cleve from their Engagement Shoot back in August. Ashley and Cleve are the first couple that I will be shooting from start to finish - engagement, rehearsal dinner, wedding, trash the dress...maybe even a bambino in the future? (I'm not announcing anything...just wishful thinking :) ).

Ashley and Cleve are also the last wedding for me until after my baby comes. What a great wedding to end with. Their wedding was at Urban Light Studios, wonderful food from Lake Street Catering, Cupcakes by New York Cupcakes, and incredible coordinating by Sheena of The Invisible Hostess. Thanks for choosing us to be a part of your special day guys!

Anna & Chad Ellermeier

Chad and Anna just graduated from Northwestern, and happened to get married the same day (May 20). Efficiency at its finest! They are both MDs, and will be moving on to do their residency. I really enjoyed spending the day with Anna & Chad, as their joy is contagious and love for each other shines through them.

I have known Anna since our Kirkland Junior High days (Holy Cow!!!!). It was great to catch up with her and reminisce on our teens. As we were wrapping up the session, she said "I'm so glad I Facebook stalked you!" Me too!!

Thank you guys for a great afternoon, the amazing soy latte and for sharing your story with me.

Thank you to Caffe Umbria for letting us take some pictures in your beautiful cafe (www.caffeumbria.com), Andrea Huehnerhoff for your incredible assistance, and of course, thank you to the sun for making an appearance!

Foot Glove Love

On January 25, Refuge Youth loaded our backpacks with socks, coats, hats and scarves and headed to Seattle to pass them out. Two years ago, I was looking at my mom and dad's giant wicker basket full of perfectly good unmatched socks. Then something crazy washed over me: I had a desire to match them. Because once they were matched, they would be useful and I would be able to give them away to homeless people. I have always had a place in my heart for them, and this was a practical way to bless them. I didn't want to do this alone, so I enlisted the help of our youth ministry. Foot Glove Love was born.

This year we had fewer socks to give away, but it seemed like we were able to bless more people. The whole point of this activity was to get our students to realize that we are not the most important people in this world. Life isn't just about looking out for ourselves, but looking out for and taking care of those around us as well. If you'd like to contribute to or participate in next year's Foot Glove Love, please let me know.