Kim Lowery: August 2008

Baby Tate

I just had to share some quick photos of my baby cousin, Tate I met at a recent wedding shower.
Isn't he a cutie!

Rachel's pictures

Rachel is a great second photographer. Here are some of my favorite pictures from her of Michael and Sarah's wedding.

If you take your eyes off these muscles for just a second, you can see this groomsman's eyes reflecting through the crook of his elbow....love it!

And this is one of my absolute favorites. I think it's so sweet.

Rachel grabbed some awesome detail shots.

So sweet.

Thanks Rachel for all your hard work!

Two good books and 5 lbs later, we're back from our vacation. We'll miss the beach house and the crazy-beautiful sunsets, but I'm glad to be home and back to healthy eating. Denise and Warren did way too good a job at cooking for us.

On our first night there, we were welcomed with an off-shore fireworks show. I'm sure it was meant for us.

Sydney took some family photos for us, and I think she did an amazing job!

She also watched the kids for us one night so the adults could revisit an old friend. This is "Picolo's and the Red Bar" or something like that. They have their menus on big chalk boards that they bring around to each table. It's quite the experience.

A big crazy storm will stay a part of our vacation memories, but we made the best of it by shopping for 8 hours straight. Don't we look exhausted?!

Emma turned out to be quite the little surfer girl. She was brave and didn't even cry (very much) when she got stung by a jelly fish.

If you're interested in seeing a few more pictures...I've put some up on the site. Click on the "Life" section and then go to the "proofing" gallery. Our password is "grunions".

Michael and Sarah

Last month, Rachel and I headed to Greenland to photograph the wedding of Sarah and Michael. I have so many pictures to share from Rachel and me both, but I'll start with some of my favorites. As a photographer (and I'm sure for the guests as well) I had such a surreal experience. Their parent's house was truly a lovely setting for this special day.
They were married in front of an orchard and every simple touch seemed so natural.

Both Sarah's and Michael's fathers gave the most touching talks during the ceremony.

Of course we took lots of time for portraits.

This is one of my favorites. I love Michael's expression.

Everyone at the reception could really cut a rug. Michael's friends and family who flew in from Zimbabwe entertained us with a special dance.

Michael and Sarah, everything was so lovely. Thank you for sharing your perfect day with us!

On the first day....

I blinked, and my kids grew up. I was a little emotional with the thought of Emma starting Kindergarten, but what really surprised me was when I got choked up over Jacob's entrance into 2nd grade. I think I was okay with Emma because she was so excited and didn't seem to mind that we were leaving her for the day. But that's also what really got to me about Jacob. He was the same way, but it really hit me how grown up and independent he is. This school stuff was just old hat for him.

This year he's upstairs which is a HUGE deal apparently.

"Children serve as impossible-to-ignore, in-your-face time-pieces, marking the relentless march of one's life through what otherwise might seem an infinite sea of minutes, hours, days, and years." John Grogan.

The Vondermehdens

We're still in Florida, but I don't want to get too far behind on my posts....so, meet the Vondermehdens.

I went to school with Heidi, and she asked me to come out to her parent's beautiful home for some family photos. These were my favorites.

This home is truly out of movie. The landscaping and cozy location made me feel at home.

Thanks Vondermehdens, and especially Heidi for all your hard work setting this morning up for me. You're amazing and creative, and I can't wait to see what you do next!

no more velcro...

I came home from a photo session last week to find Emma tying her shoes all by herself! Nathan is a good teacher apparently.

Oscar didn't see what all the excitement was about.

In one week Emma will be in Kindergarten.....I can't believe it....really.I'm sure I'll have tons of pictures. In other news, we're off to Florida for a family vacation. I think it's a good way to spend our last week of summer!

Haley's belly

Meet Haley's belly.

...and Katie's belly.

Can it get any sweeter than this?!

Haley, you're beautiful and glowing! I can't wait to meet your new baby boy. Thanks for a great morning!

summer

This summer has gone by way too quickly. Somehow we've been a lot busier than I had planned. I do have to say it's been the best summer we've ever had. The kids are so much fun at this age, and we've had a lot of fun together. I admit that I'm slightly looking forward to when school starts and life resembles some sort of order, but I'm sure I'll miss summer as soon as it's over.