The Amazing Couple

These two are The Amazing Couple.  Not to be mistaken with The Amazing Race; although, I'm pretty sure they could do some serious damage on that little show.  I've known Kenz since high school and I've always enjoyed her company.  She's one of those people that has a fun spark.  The man she has snagged, BQ, is no different.  BQ, if you are reading this, I'm sorry but I think I will always call you BQ.  Why?  Because it's fun to say.  BQ was completely cooperative and even participated in some silliness. 

This past Saturday we took some snaps for their "Save the Date" cards.  It was straight up blizzarding outside so we started in my dining room.  At one point, I was laying on my kitchen floor sliding around trying to get the right angle.  I don't know what you all like to do on your Saturdays but that is my idea of a dang good time.  I'm thinking my dining room will get more use as a studio than as an eating place!  We did brave the blizzard to grab some out of doors shots and boy am I glad we did.  Kenz and BQ were troopers and I truly loved working with them.  Here are some of my favorite shots from the day.  I'm not going to show any of the fun ideas we did for their actual cards because I shall not be a surprise ruiner!  Later.  Those will come later.  After they have the real deals sent out. 

Ok since I already showed this one in my sneak peak, I'm going to post it again.  This was Kenz's idea and I LOVE it!  Good call Kenz.  Good call. 

Kenz and BQ -- May you enjoy your pictures and keep rocking the world with your sparks and goodness! 

Blizzard

I love North Dakota.  Seriously, I do.  We are in the middle of a little breezy day.  Really it's just a walk in the park.  I woke up at four o'clock this morning to check cancellations and keep an eye on the weather.  No cancellation for this girl so off I went...good thing I didn't get far; my phone rang with the news of a late start.  Whoo hoo!  At least I'll be able to travel in the daylight I thought to myself.  So back to my house I went to drink some more coffee and watch music videos.  Then, it was time to leave for the second time.  The light did not help.  Not one little bit.  But, I'm not the kind of person to just not go to work so I kept going. 

I changed my route three times.  I had a nervous breakdown.  I couldn't find the road.  I cried.  I prayed.  I talked to my vehicle.  I called my family.  I called my boss seven times.  I called his boss (my big, big boss) one time.  I lost my mind.  I had another nervous breakdown.  I hear from the big, big boss that no work today after all.  Perfect. 

I drove home.  I changed routes only once (my head is not just a hat rack).  I had a nervous breakdown.  I couldn't find the road.  I cried.  I prayed.  I talked to my vehicle.  I called my family.  I didn't call my boss.  I didn't call the big, big boss.  I found my mind.  I took some pictures. 

I only took pictures when it wasn't so bad.  I'm not crazy enough to take pictures when I can't find the road.  Now, that would be just plain ridiculous.  I also didn't stop or get out of the vehicle to take pictures for the fear of getting slammed into.  That would also be plain ridiculous.  So these are through the window. 

Hello lovvaaa.  Yellow line -- I heart you.  Seriously, more than my toothpaste even. 

Ok, yep, it might have reared up again.  I put the camera away at this point.  I swear. 

It "cleared" up again for a minute.  Tree out there -- I feel ya.  Standing all alone, facing the world.  You can do it Lone Ranger.  You can. 

I've always wanted to try those self portraits in the rear view mirror and really, why not try that in the middle of a blizzard?

I said to myself.  "Self.  This is not a good idea right now."  So I quit that nonsense...until I was safe in my driveway.  This is my I fought the blizzard and won look. 

Please ignore the eyebrows.  I was supposed to have a hair appointment/eyebrow wax this afternoon.  Yeah.  That's not going to happen.  Unruly eyebrows unite! 

I then realized I had actually bitten a little hole in my lip during the white knuckled, jaw clenched drive.  Sweet.  Did I mention I love North Dakota?