the FOURTH of JU--LY

One of my fave holidays!!!

this little red, white, and blue beauty

is the beginnings to my decorations

for the upcoming festivities!

they were super quick, fun, and inexpensive to make!sorry the pictures are so horrible, but i just couldn't wait to share!!!

i found this little project on MARTHA STEWART of course!

This weekend I can't wait to:

eat lots and lots of burgers + corn on the cob + popsicles

watch a parade + fireworks

play with sparklers

play outside

take pictures

finish my roll of diana film

decorate the apt some more

do some other projects

+

have lots of fun

PRAY FOR ME THAT IT REALLY DOESN"T RAIN!

marian the librarian

ok. well her name is melissa. but close right. she graciously modeled for kristen and i [per kristen's request] for our "executive" shoot. for portrait class.

i love her vintage dress. and the monochromatic composition.

she's gorgeous. and was perfect for the shoot.

i love the ancient books in the library.

kristen and i were not looking forward to this, but really got into it.

they turned out great.

photos by yours truly and kristen thorne

boxers or briefs?

i went home this weekend to surprise this little lady at her bridal shower.

she had NO idea that i was coming!

she was speechless!

i love her to death and am so grateful that she asked me to be a part of her big day.

i hope i make her proud.

here she is contemplating an answer about scott. she got 18 out of 21 questions right.


love you linds!!!!

swingin' in the rain

after [a rainy] noon

i love being outside after it has rained.
i love the puddles.
i love how it smells + looks.
i have been waiting for an evening like this.
i hate idaho.
but i love rexburg.

[this post is dedicated to kristen moss. a classmate of mine. a friend. a photographer. a homemaker. and a mom.
thank you so much for your kind words, complements, encouragement. you've inspired me]

brollies

remember this post all about balloons

well i decided it was time for a similar one

this time all about umbrellas

i have always loved them

they make great books

they look good in photographs

mary poppins uses one

so does gene kelly

they have personality

they let you fly away

and i love my striped gold one

i saw the cutest old man

driving next to me today.

he was wrinkled.

he was wise.

he wore a fedora with a thick ribbon on it.

and a mustard cardigan.

he drove an old, light blue chevy wagon of some sort.

i wish i had my camera.

i wish i could have followed him home.

or jumped in his car.

i wonder if he would have let me adopt him.

visit him everyday.

listening to his stories.

taking his photograph.

i wonder if he is lonely, if he has children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren.

i can just imagine his life in my head. timeless like movie. full of love + life + hardship.

i think i fell in love.

he was adorable.

i think i will miss rexburg when i'm gone.

[photos via flicker]

check out these links to see other things old that i fell in love with.
days with my father.
jazz lawn party, NYC.

monday

my diana came.
made me very happy.

there were pretty pink clouds.

and then there was lightning.

what a scrumptious day.

portrait class

we went on location with some art college hired models. mine was garrett. we had fun. we discovered a dead racoon + beat up cars + and tried to run away from my instructor.