Momma Shell and Po-Po's

There is nothing like a relaxing holiday weekend with friends and family. More and more I am finding out that now-a-days those rare occasions tend to be away from the piles of laundry, dusty floors and explosions of Hallie toys that constantly await at my house. It is a vicious cycle of chores and I just can't seem to relax unless I escape it all. Thus Hallie and I headed to my parents house in Graham for the weekend while Cody attended his annual river fishing trip with the guys. I love Momma Shell in Po-Po's house simply because it is not my house and I am not constantly "working". Hallie loves Momma Shell and Po-Po's house because she gets to do whatever she wants. All and all, it was a fun filled weekend and truly, "there is no place like home".

The Trail to Santa Fe...

A couple of weeks ago, Cody and I were fortunate enough to attend the most amazing wedding for one of my most favorite people in the world, Marka. Lucky for us, the destination happened to be the enchanting, but quirky city of Santa Fe, New Mexico. I have to say, it was fabulous and all I had expected. It is quite a melting pot of cultures, art, cuisine and libations. The ceremony and reception were perfect and could not have been more picturesque. The bride was of course radiant and simply gorgeous to say the least. I made a decision that evening, however, to kick back, relax and let the professional take all the wedding photographs. I certainly had plenty of time to capture the details of downtown Santa Fe in the days that led up to the big event. I can truly say I had a blast taking pictures...walking around by myself, at my own pace while my husband was equally happy fly fishing. Also, one of the more exciting aspects of this post, is the fact that I have not mastered, but began exploring PSE actions. It has opened up a whole new world of photo editing for me and I can't wait to continue exploring.