Happy Birthday, Lucas!

Lucas celebrated his third birthday today! We can't believe he is three. He amazes us everyday with his wit and character. We are so proud of him. We had a party on Saturday to celebrate his big day. He changes so much from year to year. It seams just like yesterday that he didn't understand how to even open presents (he's got that down, now!). He got some really nice things - puzzles, a watercolor paint book, some clothes, and some cashola! He's learning what that is for, too!

Here's his cute invitation that we made!

Gil made this great picture mobile out of some recent photos

I was asked to take pictures at Alpine Christian Academy's annual Field Day on Monday. What fun! Debbie Alcorta had a wonderfully organized event for the first through eighth graders. She had a shoe kick, three-legged race, sprint, softball throw, frisbee throw and gunny sack race. What a hoot! The afternoon ended with an all-school relay race. It was a gorgeous afternoon, and all of the students, teachers and parent-volunteers enjoyed one last beautiful day before the snow flies.

Gina and Richard

These guys were the best! We did Gina and Richard's engagement session a few weeks ago (we've been so busy, we just finished editing them!), and we all had a blast! We met in Carbondale with plans of having Mt. Sopris in the background for a few shots. Well, it was drizzling rain when we met. We decided to wait it out for a few minutes. Did that ever pay off. It turned out to be the most magical evening with spectacular light. And I think we hit one of the most beautiful days for fall colors.

These two are so much fun! They are gettin' hitched May 3rd up at the Dallenbach's place above Basalt. We can't wait! The chemistry between these two is so sweet and tender yet playfull at the same time. Photographer's LOVE shooting couples like this, and we are honored to be shooting their wedding.

Uhh, are these guys cute, or what?

WOW - long time, no blog! I don't think I've ever gone this long without posting something! So, I've got some catchin' up to do. Wanted to post some family stuff from our lone camping trip this summer. We went up to Deep Lake for a couple of nights just before school started. It was so nice to get away for a few days. It was quite chilly and rained about half the time. Oh well. We had a great time.

Lucas and I went fishing one afternoon in Deep Creek. I have fly fished in that creek for years, but never with a two year old. It is very brushy around the creek, and we had to bush-wack our way from hole to hole. Lucas kept getting impatient when we were walking around trying to get to the next fishing spot. He kept saying, "Mama, are we gonna fish?".

Nicholas doing a little whittling

And the boys warming up by our early morning fire