Leavenworth Half Marathon

Yes, a half marathon this coming October. Watch out Leavenworth, here I come.

I have to talk big, because otherwise I fear this race will eat me alive. If I put my psychological game face on and attack this head on I know I can conquer it. I have started running and next week am meeting with a trainer to get on a weight lifting regiment to get my body ready for this. I have aways to go but I am ready for the work and excited about it also. I will be sure to keep you all up to date on training progress. Right now I have a ways to go but I was able to go out and run about 2 1/2 miles with hills last night. Given that I haven't worked out at all in the last two months, I am optimistic. Tomorrow heading out again and I am actually excited. Gives me time to think, contemplate and be with myself, nature and God. If any of you out there reading this have run a half marathon or marathon, please comment with your tips and suggestions for training. I love to hear all points of view and any tips you have.

Congratulations Graduates of 2010!

Each year brings with it a new set of young adults embarking upon new adventures. This year Robb and I were blessed to know so many graduating both from high school and from college. You have already met Megan and Annelise in previous posts. The ones I want to share with you now are two young women we have known since junior high school and in May graduated from Washington State University. Both have academically excelled in their degrees and I am so excited to see where they will go from here. Thank you Kerrie and Emily for asking me to come and share in your special day.

Best of luck you two. We love you tons.

Paulene & Chris wed on a fabulous Kauai Beach.

I was so excited when Paulene told me that her and Chris had decided to say I do on a beautiful Kauai beach. Marriage is most definitely an adventure. What better way to start the adventure than to search out the perfect spot. The bride, groom and a few close friends headed out on Saturday afternoon to investigate the eastern part of the island for the perfect beach. The first spot wasn't right for the wedding, although it allowed for some fun driving in the mini van and a slight distraction when the guys saw the dirt bike racing track. Heading north they were sure to find the perfect spot, and find it they did.

We followed the paved walking path down to a short dirt path that led us to a remote and beautiful Donkey Beach. They new almost immediately this was the spot and after some more exploring made the decision that there was no need to keep looking. They had found the place they would say 'I do.' I was so happy for them and excited to see how it would all come together in just a few short days.

It was no surprise at all that Paulene was a most beautiful bride and Chris a most handsome groom.

The entire day was magical as two best friends pledged to spend the rest of their lives together.

Paulene & Chris were extremely lucky as they had a great group of family and friends that flew all the way to Kauai to celebrate with them. It was so wonderful to get to see all the people there that represented so many facets of their lives. Family that has known them their whole life, friends that have known them since childhood and those they have met as a couple. I couldn't be more happy for the two of them.

Congratulations to the both of you. I look forward to many years as friends with the two of you. Thank you so much for letting me capture your day for you.

Where is summer?

I realize this is not a simple question to answer but I couldn't help but ask. I also realize it has been awhile since I have written and wanted to fill you all in on what has been going on. Our family recently became parents to 9 little chicks. They are most fabulous and we love them. This last weekend good friends of ours came to help us build out chicken coop and it is well on the way to being completed. Love it. Work is busy, girls are wrapping up their school year and we are all excited for summer. And so we come back around to summer and I can't help but mention the fact that it is June and the weather has been so wet and groggy lately. I really need some sun. Had some sun today which was lovely. Took my lunch break and sat outside in the sun while I read. It felt wonderful. Went on a walk with my girls and spent a little time outside in the yard. Just love the sun. Then the wind picked up and the clouds rolled in. Figures.

Have a bunch of pictures to share with you all and definitely need to get a post in here about our fabulous trip to Kauai to photograph the wedding of a dear friend. It was magnificent.