Courtenay and Joe

Wow, these two really gave me a workout. I don't know the last time I laughed that hard ;) We had a blast just hanging around in downtown Hinsdale looking for fun places to goof around. I can only imagine how fun this wedding will be if everyone is as fun as these two!

I can take a picture but I can't make someone look at their fiance they way Joe looks at Courtenay. Gotta love that!

Just hanging out...

What engagement session would be complete without hopping in a fountain ;)


Best,
Kristina

Nicholas and Anneliese

Yesterday I spent some time with Nicholas and Anneliese. I haven't seen them since last summer so it was fun to spend some time just hanging out again! We explored and chased ducks and spied on a water wheel...all good stuff and all opportunties to capture these kids being themselves.
















Best,
Kristina

Titus: The Boxing Champ!

Last night I had the pleasure of going to Titus Campbell's boxing match sponsored by Top Notch. Titus is my kickboxing instructor and helps me to stay tough and strong to get through my long wedding days :)

Titus is introduced to a supportive crowd!

Titus wins!

Congrats Titus!!

Kristina

Kelsey's First Communion

Kelsey celebrated her first communion this weekend. She was surrounded by loving family and friends and it was a privilege to witness this first step in her faith. She is an adorable girl that shines true happiness and it is no surprise with the support group that comes with her :)

Congratulations Kelsey!

Best,
Kristina

Back from Kentucky

Thank you everyone for your patience while I was off camping in the Red River Gorge, Kentucky and climbing with my friends. It was a great trip and I got to see my old college roomate and great friend Clare and her son Oliver, this was the first time I got to meet Oliver. The last time I saw Clare, I was shooting her maternity pictures so that was very special to me that they drove up from Knoxville, TN.


Clare and Oliver hanging out in his backpack that Clare made along with his shoes! She is so talented and is available for commission if you know someone who would be interested in one of these handmade baby carriers.



A stolen moment :)


One of the reasons I love to climb is to push myself mentally to overcome my fears, this translates into all aspects of my life. If I can overcome fears of falling to my death, I can get over any other mental block that will keep me from acheiving my goals and dreams. So although I didn't redpoint the 5.10d I wanted to get, (technical jargon ;)) I did get up and lead climb some routes that were really hard for me and push past the fear, so mission accomplished!!


This is the only picture of me from the trip on Creep Show 5.10d at Phantasia

Roger on the same route


Roger on To Defy the Laws of Tradition 5.10a, an 80 foot route at Left Flank



Chris on the same climb

Roger smoochin' on Erin :)

A bouldery start for Chad on Pouge Ethics 5.9+ a 90 foot route at Phantasia

August with the cold hard truth :)

This was August's first outdoor climbing trip and here he is on Hello there Fancy Pants 5.10c in Muir Valley...nice job pulling through the first crux!!

Chad on little Viper 5.10b at the same place

Erin's first time climbing, getting on CH4 5.7+, nice job!



Best,
Kristina