Be Joyful, Be Present

Yes, it has been ages since I have posted on this blog. I honestly thought about giving it up but then it occurred to me that I could be missing out on an opportunity to keep record of a really fun and exciting time in my life. So bear with me, the next several posts are going to be 'catch up' posts.

I have a new internal mantra that runs through my head daily, "Be Joyful, Be Present". I can't lie, this wedding planning, moving in, future planning stuff is overwhelming. That said, I realize that is the only time in my life when I will have an experience like this. I don't plan on getting married again and Scot and I will never have this time of joining lives (and stuff) again. So in an effort to 'Be Joyful, Be Present', I am going to post all the fun stuff that has led up to where I am right now. 16 days till our wedding. Whoo Hoo!!!

Engagement Photos - Sneak Peak

Watch out! This little used blog of mine is quickly becoming ALL about wedding stuff. At least until June 19, 2010! :-)

Here is a sneak peak at our engagement photos. http://sjpweddings.com/blog/ We had a blast with this photographer. His name is John Harrell (http://sjpweddings.com/). Turns out his wife and I went to Sunday school together growing up! They made us feel totally comfortable and we were even a little bummed when the session was over. Can't wait to work with these guys again on the wedding day!!

The Engagement Story . . .

I shot this little video on the night we got engaged. You can tell that I am pretty giddy in the video. :-)



Now the fun of wedding planning begins . . .

I Said YES!!

Yep, Christmas was very good this year! Scot asked me to marry him Christmas night at his cabin in McCall. Everything about it was magical, including the beautiful ring. Here I am seen showing if off with a picture taken with my new camera lens. More on the engagement to come . . . .

Photos in the Fall

My hobby is starting to take on a life of its own and I could not be happier. I had the opportunity to capture a few pictures of my co-worker and her family. Her little boy is adorable but he did not like my camera so we had to get really creative to get him to give me a smile  . . . or even look at me! :-) Here are a few that I really like.

My Hobby

I love taking pictures and I am grateful to my friends for allowing me to practice on them. What a beautiful family! I think we got some great shots and I LOVE all the fall colors. Here are a few of my favorites!

So you wanna run a half marathon?

I get to check one off the list - I ran my first half marathon this past weekend. Despite the rain and 40 degree weather, it was an awesome experience. I would not have done it without my dear friends and running buddies: Danny Dahlberg, Laura Mogensen and Colbi Ditter.

This is us huddling under a tree before the race. I am the one that looks like a pink alien. Actually, I look more like Ali G.

Separated at birth? Sarah D and Ali G

Post race and all smiles!! I am ready for the next one!