OK, so football is not usually my fortay…call me a fair weather fan or whatever you want but I guess when you grow up in a city where your team never seems to win it’s hard to get into the football spirit.  Well who would’ve known… hell froze over, the Saints won the Superbowl, and I became a football fan!  After we barely won the last playoff game in overtime it hit me that I needed to be in New Orleans for the Superbowl!  Yes, the actual game was in Miami but the real celebration was in the Big Easy!   From the time I got on my flight from Denver black and gold and “Who Dat’s!” were everywhere I looked.  We sang “When the Saints Go Marching In” on the plane and the streets of NOLA was bursting with fans!  The win felt more like a dream as the city erupted with tears of joy and shouts of relief & disbelief.  From this point on the cheers have changed to “When the Saints Went marching in” “Who Dat? We Dat!” and Mardi Gras has become “Dat Tuesday” & “Lombardi Gras!”

The day before Diane’s Texas themed birthday party it was snowing and freezing cold, but the decorations still went up and more heaters were on demand to prepare for the following day’s event. Luckily, by the next day the snow had melted and the tent had warmed up comfortably. The big screen started working just in time to catch the second half of the Bronco’s killer game, the bull was saddled and ready to be ridden, the armadillo was ready to be eaten (cake that is), and Diane was remarkably dressed in her stylish black and red western gear with matching tall boots and hot pepper necklace. It turned out to be a remarkable party with dance lessons, balloon artists, and lots of games and activities to keep everyone entertained. The large tent was decked out in decorations, including a framed collection of Diane’s personal photos throughout the years and original Life magazines on display from 50 years ago! It always amazes me to see how much photography changes and repeats itself. Diane’s elegant high school senior portrait wouldn’t impress most of today’s students that prefer the grungy graffiti backgrounds. However, the Life photos reminded me of the antique filters I use on some of my images which seems to be a returning trend. Happy Birthday Diane, and hope to see you at your 100th and many more!

I just got back from Kate & Alex’s rehearsal at the beautiful Green Gables Country Club in Denver.   I decided to go so that I could learn my way around before tomorrow’s wedding and find some fun interesting spots for photos.  I don’t think they were expecting me to take any pictures, but if I have my camera on me – it’s impulse for me to start shooting and to document the action!  We’re hoping the weather will hold up and we can have the ceremony outside, but the inside location is so nice with the antique chandeliers , mirrors, and fireplace that either spot will come out looking great…especially when you add in the gorgeous bride and handsome groom =)

Congratulations to all the graduating 5th graders! What better way to celebrate than with musicians, games, food, friends, and fun! Fun Productions transformed a backyard into a carnival full of all kind of activities including a climbing wall, dunk tanks, craft booths, and so much more.  The kids were so much fun to photograph and it could not have been a more beautiful day!