Arthritis Foundation

The last time I was up before 5 am was, well... I don't remember. But last Saturday I drug myself out of bed at 4:45 to volunteer at the annual Arthritis Walk at the Blank Park Zoo. Hundreds of people showed up to raise money to find a cure for arthritis. Together we raised over $40,000 and had a lot of fun.

This is Nikole. She rode around in a sweet hot pink wheel chair most of the day - and almost broke my heart.

It was a great day. And I'm already looking forward to next year.

*P.S. I want you all to know I wrote this post last Sunday... I thought I published it but apparently only saved it as a draft. A whole week without posting is pathetic. I'm going to get better about posting more often... promise!

Wedding: Mary & Jeff

Love was almost palpable the second you walked into Prince of Peace Luthern church. Perhaps it floated in on the breeze of the fantastic weather. Or maybe it was carried in by the family and friends that filled the church to celebrate with Mary and Jeff.

She sang all the way down the hallway. I have no idea what the song was - but it didn't matter. Mary was getting married today. I saw him break a smile - seemingly for no reason. But there was a big reason. Jeff was getting married today.

There was this warm sense of calm surrounding the entire day. Calm because Mary and Jeff knew they weren't supposed to be anywhere else or with anyone else. They are everything together. Laughter, happiness, joy, goofyness... and love. Their life together started on Saturday. A life filled with scrapbooking and hours spent under the hood of the Jeep I'm sure.

Mary and Jeff - I'm so honored you asked me to document the love that will become the rest of your life. Hope you're having a great time on your honeymoon! Enjoy...