The three of us (Jeff, myself, and the RZR), took a quickie belated anniversary jaunt down to a few of our favorite places in southern Utah. This was taken on the road to Hole in the Rock. (More about that later.) Today it's clean up, laundry and canning.......no picture taking!
I've mentioned before how I love having no drapes or blinds on our VERY large bedroom window. (Don't worry, we have no backyard neighbors, and our bedroom is second floor high!) This morning the room brightens with a hint of a new day. The light wakes me up, I roll over and see a beautiful sky and catch a glimpse of a beautiful morning sunrise. I sit up to get a better view, and this is the scene that greets me. I hurry out of bed, grab my camera and step out onto the deck, (door to deck conveniently located in our bedroom), to savor the moment and take a picture or two.
Summer at the Larsen house means car shows. (Actually, Spring, Summer and Fall!) Over the years I've taken numerous photos of cars at the shows. Gives me something to do to ward off boredom. That and taking photos of the weird people. Anyway, today I was in a country music mood and was listening to the group Lonestar singing their song "Ragtop Cadillac". Reminded me of this photo I took a few years ago. (Who remembers 'fins' like that????) Part of the song lyrics are:
Justin and Grandpa Albrechtsen's tractor were the hit of the Albrechtsen reunion last Saturday. Justin has put so much time, talent and money into restoring this tractor to even better condition than when Grandpa bought it! We had a fun reunion and I'll have all my photos posted at karenlarsen.smugmug.com soon.
Even though Dalin & Emily have hired a professional photographer for their wedding photos, they asked if I'd take some engagement pictures. Here is my version of the obligatory 'show off the ring' photo. (This is how Dalin likes to have his picture taken!)
It was a year ago today that our Angel Baby Gavin peacefully slipped through the veil to return to his Heavenly home. He left this wicked world as pure and innocent as the day he was born, and never had to know the sorrow and hardship and pain we mortals must endure. Even though we miss him terribly, we feel so blessed and honored to be his forever family!
The other day we were unloading our coolers from a day trip on the RZRs and I noticed these Gatoraid bottles sitting on our kitchen table. The bright light coming in from the window cast a great reflection on the table and made the colors really vibrant. The labels had fallen off because they had been soaking in the cooler, so I lined the bottles up and took a picture.
This is an okay photo of a rodeo clown, but it's really kind of boring. He is framed by a lot of boring brown dirt and dead space above his head. The viewer does not know if he is waving, getting ready to catch a ball, or doing something else. Look below for a much more interesting picture.
Now we have a story! We know exactly what has been happening here. This guy has been entertaining the crowd with his funny little car that is obviously not in driving condition any more. Looks like he'll be hitching a ride home! We took the Kimball boys to a rodeo recently, and this was their favorite part. This clown really earned his pay and kept the boys laughing with his funny antics.
Going out for the last boat run of the day, we had just left shore and I turned around and saw these beautiful clouds. I must say that this spring and summer I have been looking up a lot. We have had such amazing skies. I suggest for all you busy people rushing to get to that next appointment, look up and maybe you'll see something beautiful to add a moment of joy in a hectic day.
This is what Jeff was dreaming about when we drove to Missouri last January, in a snowstorm, to pick up his retirement gift to himself (the boat). I think he is having more fun than the grandkids!
Isn't she a lovely young woman - even in a National Guard camouflage hat. I haven't yet had a chance to photograph Emily much, but I bet she makes any photographer look good!!!
Somehow I managed to get a few photos of Dalin where he is not scowling at me. He is not fond of having his picture taken, especially by me. I've told him to get used to it, because by the time the wedding is over, he will have had his picture taken hundreds if not thousands of times!!!!
They just look like they go together!
