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Colors of fall

The fall season is quickly going to pass us by. The thought of being too busy to enjoy the fall colors of Utah's beautiful canyons is quite saddening. I had to take at least one trip. I came home from work, gathered the kids, even though two of them were fast asleep on the couch for nap time, and loaded them in the car. Up we went. It was a pretty nice drive. We made it up to where the snow started, got out, made a few snowballs to throw, and loaded back in the car for the return trip. It was beautiful and much needed.

Antiquing pictures

I have been working for a while trying to figure out how to do the antiquing type of temple photos that you see around Christmas time. This week I had to try to figure it out for my wife. She is in charge of a Super Saturday craft activity. It has been a process of trial and error, but I think I have gotten it done pretty well. I like what I got.

Senior picture business card

I thought it would be good, plus some friends encouraged me, to make a business card specific to Seniors. here is what I have so far. I like it.

Business card

I have been trying to put together a business card for some time now. It has been an evolving thing. This is what I have now.

More birthday stuff

I know Auntie is dying for some pictures of the cake and the party. So here are a few. So there, Aunt B. Here are some from the party that we had the other day over at the park.

A continued happy birthday

Just because I think these two pics are so dang cute. I was searching and searching and found the baby backpack picture. Pretty happy that I still had it hiding on an old drive somewhere. I still can't believe how big he is getting. His mom is making him a great star wars birthday cake for a fun party tomorrow. He has done great with his first week of school and that sports that backpack better then anybody I know. Always has.

Happy birthday little man

Well today marks the great day when my oldest son was born. what a blessing he has been to my life. Some days, okay, most days I am so amazed by how great of a kid he is. He has been a pleasure to have in our family.
Mature beyond his years
kind
Caring
Smart
Inquisitive
A great big brother
He really is a great kid, and does so much with a smile and a good attitude. And as much as my wife hates it, I absolutely love the times we get to just hang out and play lego games on the Wii. Some times I am amazed by how much he grows, and changes. Looking back at some of the pictures I have of him from when he was a little boy until now is a blast.
I love you little buddy, Thank you for being my first born in the wilderness.

Bridal pictures

I have been a pretty busy person lately. This last weekend my wife asked me to do bridal pictures for her sister who is getting married in a few weeks. I took her engagement photos a few weeks ago, and so it was now time for the bridals. I Have never done a bridal photo shoot. I must say I feel like they turned out pretty good. I know I was happy with them.



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A little bit of excitement

A few weeks ago I applied for a small local art grant supported by our local arts council. I thought I should apply, thinking that not many other people would apply. Like I said, it is small, only a couple of hundred dollars, but today, my family came to visit me at the office and my sweet little girl had this white letter in her hand. Sure enough I was selected as one of the winners. I won a partial grant. The Money is not important at all. Really it was the feeling of, in a small way, being accepted and validated in something that I love to do. I have to admit, I felt pretty good about it. Here are the pictures that I submitted as part of the application.