Believe You Me

I finally sized the videos of Shannon and I going Olympia for the Jason Reeves concert. The first one is a bit long, but it was the start of a joke that I was creating on the way up there as Shannon was introducing me to Jason's music. It was a roadtrip and we had to have something funny on camera (roadtrip rules) so I busted out my camera and filmed Shannon, "Jason" and I headed up North.


The joke got a whole lot funnier when Jason and Billy made it come to life! The second video is a little dark, but you get the idea! They were hysterical and real sports for only meeting us minutes before all of this. Oh, and a shot of how the rockstars roll just incase you didn't think that they were down to earth. Thanks Subaru Boys.

The NOW

Since I am reading "The New Earth" right now I am going to stay in the present for a moment so I can get back into blogging. Instead of trying to pick up where I left off, I will try to go backwards or sideways, or whatever way I want to catch you up with life here with Heaven's Eye. I have had so much go on in the past couple months and there is so much to talk about, it was easiest to get the first blog post out of the way with a "Keep it Real" moment. These twins will appreciate this picture way down the road when it will mean the world to them because it may just sum up their childhood. I know I will kill for a shot like this of my brother and I. So what am I doing right now in my life. I am just being. We are all healthy, we are blessed, and we laugh all the time. What could be better than that!

Roadtrip

So Shannon tells me months ago that she wanted to go to concert of this Jason Reeves (gotta google him asap) musician up in Olympia. It sounded fun to me, but I didn't have a clue of what he was all about. Well, I procrastinated long enough that I was listening to his music the night before we were suppose to go and I hadn't decided yet if I was going to go. I loved his work right away and I decided that if nothing else, it's always a blast to step out of my box and go for a roadtrip. Can I just say that my mouth still hurts from laughing so hard and I think I might have pulled an ab. I am going to let you all listen to his work and fall in love with him before I tell you the rest of the story. Don't forget to check out his drummer as well....he was incredible....Billy Hawn. Stay tuned for the funniest joke of the year that I told Shannon that still has us cracking up......


Here's the story behind his song Gasoline. Please go listen to his real rendition of this song. This little camera doesn't do either of the justice. Please no blog-jacking of anything on this post. They were taken for personal use.

Funk

Another day...another photographer friend. This is Micah and I met him at Starbucks. I think he is extremely talented and he inspired me yesterday. I have been in a little funk lately and I knew that taking my kids out to a spot that has been on my list, would help things. Micah came along for the ride and I was so glad that he did. Here is a shot of him in his glory:)
I always come away from a photographer's playdate with inspiration and knowledge. Watching Micah, I was pushed out of my box. He is free spirited with his camera and he is always trying to get a different angle on things for a fresh perspective. I picked up in that real quick and it reminded me to look at things with fresh eyes. Thanks for the short hours we spend with me talking your ear off:) Go check out the rest of my shots on my 'featured' section of the site.

Fans?

There is one thing for sure in this world...I don't think I will ever yearn to go to another Monster Truck rally! Was it a fun family outing? Yes. Was it what I expected? No! Much louder than I could have ever imagined. There was a lot of dead time inbetween rallys. I think the last time that I saw this group of people was at the local fair:) It was a new experience and the highlight of the night was the BMX freestyle intermission. I think we will have to attend one of those shows instead the next time. I think I have my hearing back by now, but my sense of smell is still recovering after sitting in front of someone that I am sure, rolled in manure. So if you are going to go to a monster truck event, make sure to invest in some of those Nascar headsets to save your ears and don't go if there isn't the Donkey Kong or the Grave Digger truck (they were the most impressive). Jake was in his element as you can see:)

For Grandma Marsh

My Mom could use some cheering up these days. My Grandma, her Mom, is not doing so well and it has been a very hard year health wise for many around my Mom's family. Mom, I wish more than anything that I could be there to help you and be there to hold your hand. I think about you all day, I pray that you get through these tough times, and I love you so much. I know you'll get a kick out of Jamie in these two clips. He wanted to make Grandma laugh, so I told him that I would show you these:) I hope it brightens your day, even for a moment. Tell Grandma that we love her very much and give Dad a huge hug for us. Hang in there...."this too shall pass." The first one is the first time he has ever read a book outloud. And the second is his rendition of how to say Supercalafra...whatever:)

Picture Day

Today Jalena had 'Picture Day' at school. So I took the opportunity to have 'picture day' here at the studio as well. I knew that her hair wouldn't stay curled for long and maybe she would pull out the awkward smile for the school shot. Last year I got her prints back and because of the digital world being so new, the shots came home with her having red hair. She said she had fun though and that she loved the school bus that she got to take them in...that's all that matters. We had fun at the studio here too and I got to get her real smile and Jaime-Jam jumped in a few of the pictures as well. Thanks to Fancy Pants for the rockin' attire:).
You know I have to get a 'keep it real' shot in the mix!