The Streetpoet

All week I had been looking forward to her coming. We don’t see each other nearly as much as we would like, but ever since our first introduction our relationship has been that which doesn’t feel time or know distance. Laura is a very creative and giving person. Her heart yearns for God and she is incredibly in love with her man and little girl. It is an honor to call her friend.

Laura, thank you for spending your afternoon with us and for bringing lunch Friday! What a treat. I love your food, and my boys do too! 🙂 Lets do it again soon!

It was Thursday. I had forgotten it was going to be Thursday. Peter was supposed to dress business casual and I didn’t have anything of his ironed. He drove home before lunch to change, and with him he brought the 28-70 2.8 Nikon zoom lens that he bought for me! So now we won’t have to rent the lens for every wedding. I am still floored that he bought it, and humbled that he invests so much into my business/hobby. Thank you, Peter!

I also couldn’t be a photographer for anyone but my own children without the wonderful help I have in my mother-in-law who kept all of them for three hours Thursday evening! She even brought dinner for everyone! But as I was leaving Ian choked on a piece of dog food. (That’s not what she brought for dinner.) He could get air but he was wheezing and coughing and clinging to me. I didn’t have a panicked feeling, but I was wondering how I was going to leave him not knowing if he could breath easily! I had gone down to Misty’s and asked her for any tricks in front of her newly arrived out of town relatives when he finally coughed it up. Nice introduction. And just as I’m making my embarrassed way back to my own house, Marcy comes looking for me in her pretty white skirt and espadrilles and trying to avoid my slobbery dog. So we’re finally on our way and I’m thoroughly enjoying listening to Marcy tell me their story when she and I both break out in a sweat and try not to get sick. We were on the 23 down to Malibu through the mountains making our may to the ocean at a modest 30mph. As we crest the highest curve we are amazed at the “wall of water” and the beautiful view is almost worth the drive. But as we get down to the PCH the brakes didn’t agree and started smoking. The poor car revived and after missing the entrance and turning around to find it we finally get there.

It was a delight to photograph Jonny and Marcy together. The connection they enjoy was so fun to watch and catch on film and they seemed very natural. I had a great time and took far too many pictures. 🙂

But first I want to say THANK YOU to Mom. When I got home she had the boys helping her clean up and organize their room! And she not only kept them busy but made it fun, too. It has been such a delight to see a clean room. Thanks.

OK, here are a few engagement pictures!

Yesterday afternoon Seth answered the phone when Pro Camera called to tell me that my camera is ready two days early! Peter picked it up on his way home and I still had enough light left for a few pics of Ian. I am so very blessed!

Here’s our beautiful Ian Daniel!

Sitting at the pump the other day the boys were asking me all about how the gasoline gets in the car and what the numbers meant. After answering their questions to the best of my ability we just sat watching the numbers run. As I was thinking how expensive it was to fill up the car, Seth says, “Our car is growing up!”. 🙂

There are so many things I love about you. I love how you enjoy food and cooking, even how you hold your apple when you’re eating. I love how you search out a matter and love to learn about new things. The way you laugh through a hard day and enjoy watching your grandsons, your mindfulness of eternity and how you live for others is truly inspiring to me. Your example, your help and your love are so much appreciated. I love you, Mom! Happy Birthday!