Last night we were visited by some sneaky folks who teepee’d (or tipi’d) us. We didn’t wake up to our trees lined with toilet paper but our lawn had actual miniture teepees! No evidence was left as to who did it but I have my strong suspicions .

These are so cute!!

TeePee'd!

Rumour has it that the culprit also makes the full size variety as well

Thanks, Elizabeth!!!

Happy birthday!

Last weekend I took a few photos of my friend, Isabelle, at her 10 year old b-day party. Her mom threw her a Paris themed party. It was so fun and il a été magnifique! (translation: it was magnificant!). Here are just few photos from the day…

So happy...

The girls watching the 'French Chef Cooking Show'; crepes were on the menu

Chef Pat (AKA Uncle Pat) was pretty funny

The French Chef himself...striking a French chef sort of pose????

Love the laughing...

Here are few of my favorites from Kelly & Brad’s special day.   They were married on February 21 at the ever so wonderful Power’s Mansion Inn in Auburn, California. Brad was calm and looking mighty fine in his tux. Kelly was so gorgeous and very excited about the day.

Take a look…

Kelly has such a natural, stunning beauty.

Kelly's dad was so proud to walk her down the aisle. I love the look on Kelly's face - I think she was looking for Brad.

This is one of my absolutes favorites.

A little kiss for his new bride...very sweet

Congratulations Kelly & Brad! Thank you!

Way back in January I had the wonderful opportunity to photograph Stacey & Dominic’s wedding. They were married at the Holy Family Community Church in Roseville & then had their fabulous reception at the Power’s Mansion Inn in Auburn.  I feel honored to be one of the photographers asked by Alfred, owner of the mansion, to photograph their events.

Here are a few of my favs from the day…

Stacey...soooo lovely in her gorgeous dress

Dominic...feeling good!

Stacey & her dad...one last glance before they walk up the aisle..I love the look on her face.

During the ceremony...I love the smiles

The fun wedding party...being goofy right after the ceremony =)

The bride and groom...wife and husband....LOOKING GOOD!

The delicious cake...a beautiful creation by the Power's Mansion Inn

Dancing with dad...love her face as she looks at her dad...he is so proud of her

Stacey and Dominic's first dance...they were so cute and romantic

The lovely bride taking a break from the incredible dancing & music

Grandma also taking a break...a nap actually...love this!

Congratulations Stacey and Dominic! Thank you!!!

Last week I went to camp. I joined my daughter and her 6th grade class for 5 days of science camp in Sly Park. Altogether, there were 4 schools, 180 kids and several chaperones and teachers.  It was a fun, wet (it rained a lot!) and exhausting ( I missed my bed.) time.

Best of all, I got to spend time with my daughter. She is one amazing lady.  Check her out in this photo below on the climbing wall. There were three different walls for the kids to climb and she did them all. She even climbed a few times blindfolded!

Each day we went on a hike. The shortest was about a mile and the longest just over 5. It was gorgeous!

And we made lots of friends….

Even friends with scales and fur and whiskers…

(The iguana above was named “Iggy”.
I thought he was pretty cool.  I was able to pet him and was surprised to find out
that the spines on his back are soft and bend easily. He was pretty curious about my camera.)