Thursday

Published! Tiny, but Published! {Utah House Bill 187}

Awhile back I went with my mans to a rally on Utah State's Capitol Hill to protest a House Bill 187 on the legislative floor. While there I decided to do some of my own "coverage". I then shared some shots and information concerning the bill on my blog, which you can view here. Due to the tight knit fly-fishing community, many folks visited my blog during the bill's fight (which finally failed (which is a good thing), although the fight will continue next year, I assume). I was then asked for some of my photos for an article that would soon be published...

"We will use the shot in the July/August issue, and we will pay you for it. Payment depends on the size we run it. If you have other questions, let me know. Have a good day.

--
Russ Lumpkin, managing editor
Gray's Sporting Journal, American Angler, Fly Tyer"

If you squint really hard, I mean, really really hard, you can see my name above the photo. Granted it is just a little guy, but hey, I can say say "yeah, I'm published".
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Tuesday

Miss Gale {Round 2}

Good afternoon, say hello to Miss Gale. She and I have met on prior occasions, first here, then here with her brother. Her mama wants to put together an album of her handsome kiddos and decided we need a few more of Meg to choose from... isn't she purdy?
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Thanks for meeting me for breakfast and a little shootin' Meg, you're grand (and a fox).
Special thanks to Blue Plate for their grand Veggie Benedict and use of their diner.

Wednesday

Cousins

These lovely ladies came all the way from from Cali (and American Fork) to "work it" in front of my camera. Thanks to their sweet Aunt whose kiddos I shot here, they were granted their own "Top Model" moment... so fierce (yeah, I know that's Project Runway... but they sure brought it).
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Foxy sisters..
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Thanks ladies... until next summer.

Friday

Ahhh, Friday.

A couple of shots from the birthday bash (at The Paris Bistro, delicious!), we held for my sassy pants, grand-mother-in-law Marion... a little family shot, partay!
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The party girl checking out her company, (FYI, she wore the hat and glasses all night and all the next day at the family picnic, she's not senile, just spunky).

Wednesday

Bubble Monocle

This little bubble maniac is Liv's second cousin. We had our first introductions this past weekend celebrating my grandmother-in-law's 90th birthday (you may remember her here). She was super patient while I demanded bubble after bubble.... thank you Miss E.
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Sunday

BP(C)

This is one of my first loves... Brittany. She was my roommate in college and hasn't left my heart since. BPC rolled into the big SLC for a writer's retreat and lucky for me she shared what few free hours she had with me. Though she was hesitant, she let me rattle off a few shots after brunch... (special thanks to Olivia for chilling with little Liv during the mini shoot).
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yeah, I can make her laugh
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BP, I adore you. Thank you for sharing a moment with me. Looking forward to the book. Give those sassy kiddos a squeeze for me.

Wednesday

Anderson Clan

Holy Andersons! While in Bear Lake over the holiday weekend I met up with this blooming family. You see the Andersons and I grew up in the same town where Amber and I were friends from junior high and on. Amber and I recently reconnected (many thanks to Facebook) and spent an afternoon together reminicsing. She later contacted me to meet up with her family and beyond for their every 5 year reunion. It was so grand to see this family make families of their own, needless to say, I was surrounded, 31 folks. Whew! Here are a few of the offspring...
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Bear Lake was so purdy...
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Yep, you guessed it, she's three...
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snakes, snakes, snakes
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Thanks Andersons! The other 900 are on their way...

Tuesday

Cousin Z

Cousin time is always a good times. Meet Mr. Z, Liv's cousin. Spent the weekend with him and his sister E in Bear Lake... oh, the dynamics of 3 kiddos 3 and under. He's a tough as they come, but so soft and squishy at the same time... love him.
Bear Lake Pool-102Zak SB 3You gotta love the lady-bug life jacket hand-me-down, he totally rocks it.
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Monday

Rae Gun Feature

After a long weekend full of many, many, and many photos, I thought I would first share one of my favorite local Etsy finds... Rae Gun. I have purchased from Marissa in the past and decided that we were in need of more Rae Gun love, hence this little jumper.... ahhh, so cute!
Rae Gun SB 1Rae Gun SB 2Happy Monday!