God brought a very special couple together
yesterday in a fabulous Cathedral surrounded
by an intimate collection of family and friends.
Off to the Walker Art Center Sculpture Garden
Where Nemanja endured my goofy side.
Then to Ichiban’s Japanese Steak House in Mpls
for some spectacular food fun with our chef “Juice”.
Congratulations and Best Wishes Maria & Nemanja!
I adored every moment we spent together yesterday!
Let me know when the Baby comes! 
I’ll be shooting in Minneapolis later today.
First, the ceremony at the Basilica then a
short limo trip to the Walker Sculpture Garden
for a private photo walk with Maria & Nemanja.
I cannot wait to get started. It’s been a few
weeks since I’ve shot a wedding and a few years
since I’ve shot a wedding at the Basilica.
So be sure to check back next week for some
dazzling images from my day today.
As for yesterday..my gosh, what a beauty.
Got some work done early, then lunch with Gary
OUTSIDE at Champps in Eden Prairie (who by the
way are having a huge patio party on the 6th
of June…Tim Mahoney AND Boogie Wonderland!).
Then off to the Hilton…here’s Connor doing
a little BED JUMP for me!
Then off to Becky’s birthday party at their home.
We had a little bean bag tourney goin’..it was
great fun. Never underestimate the power of a
simple, childhood game. Well, then you add
adult beverages and it takes the competition
to a whole ‘notha’ level!!
Steve’s secret to holing 4 in a row…
pinch the bag in the middle and toss thusly.
You’re so gay, Steve!
Thanks Becky and Steve!
I forgot to fill you all in on my involvement with
the Starkey Hearing Foundation Gala for 2008.
I was involved last year as well but due to a
wedding that I was shooting in South Dakota, I had
to miss the actual Gala but was afforded some pretty
awesome assignments leading up to that so I was
grateful to be included nonetheless.
Well, the lovely Cheryl MacLennan came to town and
we got together to go over the assignments for the
photographers. In that I have covered the Bass
Challenge for Brady Forseth (of Northwestern Health
Sciences University) in the passed and know all
those folks, Cheryl plugged me in for this event.
Pray for awesome weather!
This is held on Lake Minnetonka and the Hearing
Foundation thought that this would be a wonderful
addition to the events of the week leading up to
the Gala.
Here’s Brady (r) with Mark Zeigler, President of
Northwestern Health Sciences University.
Then, the night of the Gala I will be positioned
on the RED CARPET!! With Bill & Tani Austin.
This is quite an honor for me and I am just so
excited to cover this event.
Originally I thought that Sir Elton John would
be the main performer but this year it is, in fact,
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood! Tickets are
$1250 (keep in mind this is a fund raiser!)
There will be 1900 people in attendance and the
live auction will be amazingly incredible!
I think I had better pack some Red Bull!
Go HERE to get more information.
Now, I have to share with you some photos from
Boo’s visit to see Dr. Rodney Toogood.
Anticipation…
How much do I weigh with just one leg?….
Heart sounds good!
Lungs sound good!
Teeth are……SHARP!!!
Clean bill of health for Boo!
Hilton later today for 1 family and then off
to Becky Chepokas’ birthday bash!
Today I elected to be placed on the “on call”
list for NILMDTS. This will fulfill me for the
month of May. It really works out great!
James Ryan’s mom, Laura, came by yesterday to
pick up the CD & images that I had printed at
WHCC. She said that it’s just what she needed!
To get out of the house and drive…a gorgeous
day! It was nice to see her altho’ I wasn’t so
sure that she should be out driving around
2 days after delivering a baby but she assured
me that she was fine. Here’s an image off that CD.
Well, it’s kind of official…I will be the new
NILMDTS Coordinator for Minneapolis Children’s
and for Fairview Southdale. This means that I will
be the liaison between those hospitals and the
appropriate affiliate photographer to serve the
session. The new “On Call” list makes that job
a whole lot easier! I am so proud to have been
asked to fill this position. And to my family,
friends, clients and therapist 
…..this does
not mean that I will be taking anymore calls to
cover sessions than normal. I just may have to
stop what I’m doing and make some calls. And I
can tell you first hand that this is a small task
compared to the reality that these families are
facing!
Okay, changing gears..here’s more shots of Emily
at her Track & Field day…
Today, Boo is going to see Dr. Rodney Toogood.
Yes, that’s his real name! We are contemplating
the dreaded “de -claw”…I know…I hate to do it
but…it’s just a reality, really. It’s no wonder
animals hate the vet! They have these things called
“soft paws”…they are like little Lee Press On Nails
for cats that cap the nail and prevent them from
doing damage. Hey, I’ve seen Hobie chew is rear claws,
OFF! I don’t think that these things could possibly
stay on…ANYway, we’re heading in this morning to
talk turkey and do a little blood work. I love him!
The other day, tho’, he hopped up in bed and started
to nurse my face…weird, right? pushing my cheeks
and sucking my upper lip….I digress.
My sister is coming over today to help me get my
office organized…this is going to be fun!
OH, be sure to go to the Today show and vote for
Tom & Annie for the Race to the Alter! They are
too cute!
So I must make a confession.
I’ve felt a little liberated lately
as I have been blogging from my iPhone.
Not that I wont’ sit down and TCB from
my G5 but sometimes, when I’m out and about,
It’s fun to just capture what I’m doing
on the fly and send it off.
That said, happy Wednesday.
I met a couple on Twitter that are up for
“Race to the Altar” on the TODAY show.
They were on this morning, selling cupcakes
to the crowd and Tom & Annie
WON!!! Yay!
(sent from my iPhone)
Emily won her 100 yard Dash heat today!!!
I think the next time I have birthday cake
I’ll run a 100 yard dash too…maybe I’ll just
run while I’m eating it!
