Winter in Montana

This is the Yellowstone River which is frozen right now. You can't see it from this photo but there are huge blocks of ice pushing more huge blocks of ice up onto the river banks and piling on top of each other. I guess I have never gone down to the river at this time of year because I have never seen this before. It is amazing and beautiful.



These shots were taken at the Spring Creeks which do not freeze due to the fact that they are spring fed (hence the name). We actually saw two guys fly fishing when we were there. What is it about fly fishing that makes people so crazy! I was out of the truck for 5 minute intervals tops and could barely stand the bitter windy cold.

And finally, here is Eric in the hat I knit him for Christmas, humoring me before jumping back into the warmth of Rusty.

Shayne Adair

Here are some photos I took of Heather's new baby girl right before they left for New Jersey. I am looking forward to taking more of the entire family sometime in the Spring.

Feet

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas!!!!!



Last night we opened a few of our presents since we can do that because we don't have anyone around telling us we can't! Amélie opened her Skippy Jon Jones stuffed animal. He is one of her favorite storybook characters - a Siamese cat who thinks he is a Chihuahua. I like him too because when I read the book I get to speak with a Spanish accent.

Handmade legwarmers and a grumpy girl.
Red toes are the only way to go for Christmas.This morning Amélie and I made cinnamon rolls from scratch. They were delicious and lots of fun for both of to make. We had a wonderful Christmas morning just the two of us.


Does anyone like see-food?
I hope that everyone is surrounded by love and joy today. Merry Christmas to all of you.

Happy Halloween

Keith has the kids for halloween this year so I won't get to see them in their costumes or take them trick-or-treating. I did however convince (without much difficulty) Amélie to put her costume on last night so that I could take some pictures. Here are a few of those.

The beautiful ballerina.




The shadow of our bloody window decorations spelling "beware"!


Today has been a total blast. Melanie and I decided to dress up for work. Melanie wore her wedding dress and I wore my prom dress and of course we had to take pictures.



Then I went to Amélie's school for historical halloween where the kids have to dress up as an historical figure and give a report that they have written. Amélie was Helen Keller and she did an amazing job. She read her entire report without any help. I did not wear my prom dress to the school but my hair was still done up and I was wearing some heavy (read whorish) makeup. Keith and his girlfriend were there and I wonder if they think I just look like that all the time now. Maybe they went home thinking they need to start stepping it up a notch at school functions! Happy Halloween everyone.

Chris and Robin's wedding in California

One of my good friends from high school, Robin, got married to her long time boyfriend, Chris, last month in a beautiful spot in California. I was lucky enough to be asked to be the official photographer. I will have all of the photos color corrected and uploaded somewhere soon but for now here is a little peak at the day. Robin was absolutely gorgeous and I loved her hot pink shoes! Thank you Rob and Chris for letting me be a part of such a special day.

Happy Birthday Miss Amélie!

Amélie turned 6 last Wednesday. Here are a few pictures of the birthday girl with her new pink flamingo watering can. It is almost impossible for me to believe that it has been six years since my little girl was born. I know that I am her mom but really she is just as beautiful and infectiously happy and brilliant now as she was when she was a baby. She amazes me constantly every day.
Jessie, you should be happy now - you aren't the last post anymore!