34 things in my 34th year

During the last part of 2009, I sucked at blogging. Sorry... I've been a little busy. But, I'm about to come out swinging in 2010... I just needed a week or so to rest.

I ended 2009 with a bang celebrating my birthday like a rock (rap) star, spending Christmas with my mom, and bringing in the new year with my girlfriends while singing about flippy-floppies.







I really do have the best peeps in the world... they keep me grounded, amused and on my toes. I love them for that.

A few weeks ago, I sat in a bar with my girlfriends, Meghan and Maggie, and came up with a list of 34 things I will do in my 34th year. The final touches are being put on the list... but it involves a tattoo, a pumpkin patch, a bowling party and learning Maggie's one-handed match trick.

But now, I begin a new year. I have things to do, people to meet, hair colors to find and a big list to get working on. Onward with 2010. So much to do... and so much fun to be had.

the kunkel family.

A few photos of Eli and baby Ashlyn. Aren't they adorable?








... and baby Ashlyn.

jordan and chris and sara and jeremy.

I helped my girlfriend Brittani shoot both of these wedding in late September. The Mavris is one of my favorite spots in town (Jordan + Chris) and I love the green shoes (Sara + Jeremy)... so I thought I'd drop in a few images.



... I swear I was checking the lighting, but the picture was kind of cool.


... I'm kind of in love with this photo:

aveda jam session.

Lisa, who is one of my oldest and dearest friends, gave me the opportunity to head down to the Conrad to shoot the Aveda Jam Session, a showing of the latest hair and make-up style and trends from the people who have their finger on the pulse of fashion (and who had just arrived back from fashion week). I had a blast... and left with a stash of rockin' Aveda product. A few shots:











... and the lovely Lisa.

the graham family.

Love this family. Sarah and Jordan, and their little ones, Isabel and JJ... At the time that this shoot was taken, they were due with twins in October... and back then they were Baby A and Baby B. Well, they arrived this week and they are now... Talia and Norah. Love it. Congrats.