Senior Pictures for Grace

After the wonderful experience we had with Judy and our senior pictures, I was inspired to help a friend with her daughter's senior pictures. I followed Judy's wardrobe and location change format and although my pictures were not nearly as beautiful as hers, we were still able to get some respectable shots.  I have this inner photographer yearning, but I haven't put the time in to learn the craft.  Someday!

Our Girls - New Photos

We finally made it out to see our favorite photographer Judy Hailey!  The girls were silly and serious and distracted and funny.  And, as usual, we got some great shots.  Here are a few of the two lovelies together being their silly selves.  ~ March, 2014 (ages 14 and 12)

Girl Time, Saying Good-bye to Friends, part 2 & Fire Update

Kelly left before 4:00 a.m., and I had to laugh when I got up and found this note on the front door from Heather.  I especially loved the, "try not to hurt yourself," part.  When we blog the High Adventure trip, you'll understand her concern.  The girls and I had a slow day and did some shopping at Target.  We went for a calendar for Jenna (the girl loves to keep track of her schedule), and we ended up finding some great movie deals!  The 80's movies were $4.75 each, the musical was $9, and the Hulk and X-Men movies were $9-$10.  We went a little overboard, but how fun!

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Later in the evening, Heather went to her Young Women activity, Jenna stayed home with grandpa, and I went to the good-bye party for the Neuberts (Scott and Debbie).  I was asked to photograph the event which is always fun for me.  The Neuberts are well-loved and have lived here for years, so there were many who came to say farewell.  It was a beautiful party headed up by my uber talented friend, LeAnn, and hosted at the Hoke's new home.  It was a beautiful setting, beautifully decorated, and with scrumptious food and good company it was the perfect evening.

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The Idyllwild fire disaster was helped immensely by the rain over the weekend.  It was 50% contained by Sunday, and nearly out by Monday.  The evacuation orders have been lifted, and residents have started to return home.  Dad will return home on Wednesday morning to make sure all is well.