5 SOMETHINGS // THE COLOR GREEN

While Suzanne is away, we will continue to play. Here are my 5 Somethings from this active and refreshing week.

Something Lovely :: Seeing all of the bright green on the hiking trails along the San Diego river. The rain works magic!

Something Dreamy :: My next vacation with Suzanne. 

Something captured :: Beautiful scenery along my hike. 

Something New :: I learned to breathe, relax and let the process play out in all things. 

Something Challenging :: A not so funny mishap from the week - I lost all of the notes on my phone. Does anyone else use that as their to-do list/thought protector/life map? Needless to say, I was not happy! 

xoxo

Mike and the Wanderers

Best of 2015 : Family

It wasn’t always this way. 

I call myself the San Diego pioneer of my family. Everyone used to be spread out across the U.S in Indiana and Northern California. Slowly but surely, throughout 2015, they have all made their way to San Diego. Mom, Molly (mom’s poodle), Dad, Brother, Sister-in-law, and nephew. What a crew!

I’m realizing that having my family here has made me fall in love with the important things. Flat lighting, uncoordinated outfits and messy backgrounds don’t matter as much. Falling head over heels for my nephew and having my entire family in San Diego has added an extra layer to my love affair with photography.

I love it this way.

5 Somethings // Wanderlust

Most of my brain space over the past couple of weeks has been dedicated to sorting through our images from 2015. I wouldn't have it any other way. What a great way to close out the year and move excitedly into the new adventures ahead. The remainder of my brain has been dreaming about my first trip of the year!

Something Lovely :: My friend Maryanne decided to come with me to Denmark and Sweden this week - yay I can't wait!

Something Captured :: Mike's Birthday Bash - what a blast!

Something Dreamy :: In less than 5 days I will be sipping coffee in Copenhagen. I have so much wanderlust. I can't wait to get on the plane.

Something New :: Over the last few days, we have released our best of 2015 posts. I'm excited to go back in and write a little something over the next week or so. Mike and I are so overjoyed to share our year with all of you. So much gratitude!

Something Challenging :: Fitting it all in. Oh the pre-vacation craziness!

Hugs,

S.

Inside Out :: Saturday

Dear Wanderers,

Words often fail me, while pictures are my comfort zone. They speak a thousand words, flow straight from my heart, and are always right.

Saturday I will be heard loud and clear without speaking much at all. Saturday will be the best day of the week. Not just because of the beautiful flowers, the perfect venue or the timeless hair and makeup. It’s the best day because of my amazing bride and groom. They will open up their world to me and let me step inside. I will get to share these emotional, epic moments with them and use my craft to shelter their memories. I will hold up a mirror to their lives and say “I think you guys are wonderful”. On top of that, I get to meet and capture the family and friends who have facilitated the growth of their unique souls. The love between these two families is beautiful.

Thank you for sharing your Saturday with me.

xoxo,

S.