Australian Strange Fruit

Over the summer the very fun and intriguing performing arts company Australian Strange Fruit entertained Chicagoans and visitors in Millennium Park. They are definitely worth checking out!

Julie and Steve's wedding

Another catch-up post! Julie and Steve had a fabulous wedding back in the fall. Everyone was so thrilled to be there and to celebrate this wonderful union; I loved all the energy!

The beautiful church was quite a sight


A moment between Julie and her soon-to-be stepdaughter




The whole wedding party






These two were so full of life. They had just arrived at the reception and Steve was greeting some guests.










I stopped this girl in her tracks; I loved the pink nails, the pink drinks, and the pink dress in the background.


Julie with her coordinator Tammy at the end of the night

Jill and Andrew's engagement

I met up with Jill and Andrew at the Harold Washington Library downtown. I've always loved that building and thought it would be fun to play in (quietly, of course).











We explored downtown for a bit after finishing up at the library.

Christmas in Maine

I had a wonderful visit with my family back in Maine. Here's a rather random collection of my time there.

Ivan was so kind to settle down in some lovely light


and then settle in Janna's lap


Christmas morning... we decided mom needed some dogs to help wake her up. She obviously agreed.


So we brought all three!


My sisters and I made Christmas brunch, and here is Janna's beautiful fruit plate creation




The day after Christmas we had a dinner for 11, and Janna and her boyfriend had fun making creative appetizers




Lobster dinner! Yum.


Ivan... no!


Mom's sweet horse Sinna


Horsey butt!






Dad helping mom prepare Sinna for some driving on the road


Sinna and mom!


My brother made his girlfriend lots of origami creations for Christmas

Janna and Holmes

I had a fun portrait session with my sister Janna and her boyfriend while I was back in Maine.



I never have to do much to get them be rather silly in front of the camera.






Aww....


I thought the piano would make an excellent prop




This is shot through my mom's organ










This one made me laugh