1.17.09 New York, New York

My first trip to NYC.

Portland Snowpacolypse 2008

For those of you who don't know, Portland sometimes gets dusting of snow each year. Sometimes. Maybe. Once in a great while. Not. Very. Often ...

Well this past week it snowed! I mean really, really snowed. You Montanans can truly understand how much it made my day! Not only did it remind me of home at a time when I grow more and more homesick, but it also reminded me of growing up in Seattle. In the Northwest, an inch of snow shuts down the city and the world just seems to stop in awe of this fluffy white stuff. So in celebration of my childhood, I embraced the Northwest's inability to navigate wintry conditions and have enjoyed playing outside with my dogs, then coming inside to a delicious hot cup of cocoa and a big, comfy blanket.

Three cheers for snow days and Merry Christmas to all!





Just for fun ... snow nose!

February 2008, Timothy Arlen

Timothy Arlen at three weeks.

Shelby and Roger

Let's get started with my cousin Shelby.  Back in December of 2006, Shelby ask if I would take some photos of her and her fiance, Roger, as a Christmas present for her mom.  I of course said yes, and off to Greenough Park we went.  After braving a Montana wintery day, we came back with a few good photos, cold fingers and a tired dog (Izzy tagged along).

My favorite ... don't they look deliriously happy?

Last but not least, the woman of the hour:

Thanks!