Hopping around the Nation's Capital in Washington DC

Gettysburg Battlefields

Pre Cherry Blossom Time in Washington DC

We are a couple weeks too early for Cherry Blossom time. Still, I had fun taking photos with the buds.

Jesus Christ Superstar-- The Musical

Once again, I was wowed by the talent in our church (Saint Odilia's in Shoreview, Minnesota) as I watched the performance of Jesus Christ Superstar on Thursday night. The singing was fantastic by the cast and the crew. I took the photos at their final dress rehearsal/sneak preview night on Thursday. They have four performances this week-end. If you can make it to the play, I highly recommend it.

Congratulations to the cast and crew for a wonderful performance.

January Walks

After school, Thomas said, 'Let's take Roxie for a walk in the woods."
I agreed, but needed more time to "work" before I could "play". I wrapped up my projects and we headed for our walk in the woods all bundled up because it was darn cold outside. After about 15 minutes, our short haired Boxer/Whippet combination dog was ready to head home. She was standing on three legs only as she watched Thomas walk the tracks. I loved the view from behind her head as she watched Thomas walk the tracks. When we turned back towards our home, she was like a horse going back to the barn. Her gait picked up and she pulled us back to a warm home. What a gift to go back inside after walking in 10 degree temps. Roxie was not interested in seeing the rest of the sunset.

Jack Frost

The natural beauty on the windows when the temperature stays at 20 below zero is fantastic to see----from the inside.

We were cocooning inside on these chilly January days and enjoying the designs on the window panes.

We enjoyed these gorgeous sites when we celebrated our 27th Wedding Anniversary at our favorite Bed and Breakfast in Hastings, Minnesota--Rosewood.

This was window art during the day and at night,

Jonathon

Jonathon was in yesterday for his 9 month old session. He arrived in a deep sleep, so I was able to hold and cuddle with him for a bit before he woke up. He's at a great age and size for cuddling, so I was happy to get "my baby fix" in.

This little guy is starting to look more and more like his Dad! Jonathon has gorgeous eyes and beautiful skin tones. The day light was bright enough that we were able to do our whole session by window light---my favorite light!

January Calendar Page

The Goddess of Winter with her

mighty tool---the shovel.

This is the January photo for the Cousin's 2009 Calendar.

Megan made the January spread because her birthday falls in January.

My favorite Megan image from this calendar session will be posted later this month.

Over the next year, I will be posting the printed calendar pages and some of the out takes.

First Eucharist Photo

In the middle of January, a sign of spring for me is starting to capture the second graders as they get ready for their First Communion Celebration. I love working with the second graders each year.

The youngest of five, Abigail, was in this week wearing her sister's dress and her Mom's veil. Abby was a natural poser and was just a delight.