I heart Ree. She's the hilarious author of The Pioneer Woman website, and I have wasted hours upon hours of my life just perusing her blog. I first found her site b/c of photography...she takes the most gorgeous pics and is so helpful - giving out free actions and PP tips. But then, oh then...I found her cooking site. Admittedly, some of her food is not up my alley. Brisket, desserts with mt. dew, and cream of whatever arent mainstays in our kitchen. But some of her recipes - mainly the ones when she was a 'big city girl' feel right at home. I saw this salad and began drooling all over my keyboard. How fantastic looking is this - I mean seriously. And it's healthy and chocked full of veggies. Anyway - check out her site if you havnt yet...I promise for a second you'll want to pick up the farm life. :)

The Pioneer Woman's Recipe

My attempt:

Happy Birthday Cooper Dean!

My friends Sam and Brett had their adorable baby Thursday - it's a boy! The sweetpea's name is Cooper Dean - LOVE IT! He is perfect and I'm so happy I was able to visit them in the hospital and snap a couple shots. Cant wait to take some pics of him when he gets to his new home! Congrats Sam and Brett! We love him already.

NYC

I had a great time visiting NYC. Ate too much, drank too much, danced too long...another typical weekend with the Wake girls. :) Miss you all already! Congrats again Christine!

Some pics of the weekend:
Where the bus dropped me off at Grand Central.


This was before Heather bought a round of jager shots. Thanks.


It wasnt a good idea to 'finish up' all the alcohol on the table. Bleh.


How they fit so many people in such a small space - I'll never comprehend.


I feel like at some point we were angry with the DJ.

I could seriously work at The Office

We've had some serious goose drama of late at the adidas offices. For about 3 weeks now some geese have decided to nest right in front of our front office doors. I've witnessed our GM defend himself with a putter, multiple coworkers get chased into their cars, and my boss's face was 'feathered' last night and he's sporting a gash on his cheek. This video was made today as two coworkers tried moving their car.

If only Dwight could work with us....he'd go hunting.

Baby J is coming soon!

I finally finished proofing the shots from my good friends' Sam and Brett's maternity photos. I serve to you 'maternity photos' with a large side of sarcasm b/c I did this for fun so dont tell me I suck. ;) I am actually quite proud of how these turned out, when you take into consideration I've A) never done a 'photo shoot' before, B) one of my memory cards failed half way through the session and I thought I had lost all their pics(didnt - score!), and C) I am learning photoshop as I go. The lighting was a challenge, and for the first time I felt limited by not having a full frame camera. Anyhoo - I'd love to know what you think. I love them - I see where I have room for so much improvement, but I also had more fun doing this than I have ever had doing anything remotely 'work'ish.

powder in Utah

I had to crop my glove out of this pic. I'm smooth like that.


My dad, sister, and the abominable snowman. Seriously - who takes a picture with all their cold gear up around their face?


Dave and I at the top of Deer Valley, desperately trying not to fall while maintaining strained and awkward standing positions.


I wouldnt make it as a paparazzi. Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick were in front of us in the lift line. I look like a stalker here...


Dave and I in downtown Park City. My hair lost the battle with static.


Pretty white trees.

Spring Break Here I Come!

So we leave today for Park City, UT to go skiing with my dad and sister in Deer Valley. I still have to pack, have no idea if my ski boots still fit, and I still have a fridge full veggies that will spoil - I'm a bit unprepared. So excited though...havnt been skiing in years and I havnt seen my dad/sis since Christmas. It will be a good time - I'll post pics when I get home. Talk to yall next week, and Happy Easter!

I did want to post this one sneak peek of my good friends Sam and Brett who are expecting their baby in early April. I took some maternity photos for them and it was SO FUN. We had such a great time and while I still have so many to proof - I wanted to post this one for them in case the baby comes early before I am finished! :) I wasnt sure how much I'd like taking pics of real people(I'm accustomed to cats and landscapes) but it was awesome and a big part of me enjoyed it more. Fun times. Here you go Sam!! Cant wait to meet the little one!