Mr. and Mrs. Anderson (almost).

I am so excited for two more valuable friends to start (officially) their lives together. Much congratulations are in order for Jordynn & Evan. They have been dating for what seems like forever, they compliment each other so well, they have worked through challenges and hard times and they have come out all the better. I don't think I've ever heard them talk bad to each other and it's a treat to see how they serve each other. I am so excited to share in their wedding day but more so their lives together.

They haven't mailed their Save The Dates yet, but I think it's safe to say they won't choose this one.. But I love it because it's so them. Evan has some crazy ideas and Jordynn didn't think twice before she was ready and agreed to catch him for the photo. I mean, you just have to love them.

Winter is fleeting.

I am not sure winter really existed this year. You've probably heard me complain about this. And you would probably say, "Phylicia, you live in So Cal, it's always sunny and warm." But... I don't agree. I think it's been extra sunny, warm and dry this year. You wait, it'll be a wet spring (I say this really wishing but doubting).

But on the positive side, I guess I can just soak up all of the moments of winter we've had. I've only made 2 trips to the mountains this winter. Both were decisions based on the fact it was actually going to snow. I am grateful for both trips to the cold even though during one I took a fall, hurt my ankle and gained a puffy face and got stuck in the worst bad mountain driver traffic. It was still time spent in the snow. Ok, you know I love it.













Ps. I am grateful for someone who loves the adventure of snow and mountains as much.. actually more. Thanks Charles!
pss. This is the beginning of my once again effort to blog more.
So, if you enjoy photos of life, random words and things that stand out to me.. feel free to read on.

The Hasbroucks!

It's super fun to photograph great friends. A few weeks ago I took a break in my day to help Debbie and her fun family to update their family photos. The lighting was lovely, they were super fun and I got to see Debbie for a few minutes (I'll take what I can get).

PNW Roadtrip 2011 - Part 3

The Finale.. The last leg of Seattle, one more stop in Portland and then we we're headed southbound.

I feel inspired to start making postcards. The city lights over the water is just so beautiful.




It's year two of New Year's Eve in Seattle. And another year of pre downtown celebration prep at the Coleman's.






And then add a few layers and take a bus downtown..










Happy NEW Year! From the space needle. It's really great to enjoy fireworks in a street full of people celebrating as well.






New Year's Day Breakfast... Delicious. Unlimited fruit toppings.


And exploring:






How brilliant: Bring your Christmas Tree to the shore, pack some snacks and have a bonfire! Why don't we all end the season this well?






Exploring the fish ladder.. new places each time I visit!


And then we began the decent. Sad. But at least we got to stop in Portland and hang with Ryan!


One last Stumptown


And then we tried to keep our spirits up on the long drive home. It was seriously tough as we returned to flat land, warm weather and dingy skies. But we tried:


The end... for now.
Thank you Washington, Oregon, friends and new places for a week full of memories. I am grateful to travel with and to such great people.

PNW Roadtrip 2011 - Part 2

.... and Seattle! Friends, food, exploring, new places, familiar ones and more.

Of course, you have to explore the market.








Bubble Gum galore




They're great. And cute too. Friends and host: Kaleb & Melody.


Not bad.


 I am glad they like drinking lots of coffee as well.






Late night exploring in Ballard. It was quite chilly which was lovely.


One more is coming...