the wedding

Wow...what a weekend! I'm only now, on Tuesday, finding the time, (and the energy) to post a few from Yvette and Carlos's wedding weekend. I made it home Sunday, but needed a day or two to keep this little gem to myself. I guess I just wanted to reflect on everything that happened. It was such a wonderful wedding. A few tears, lots of laughter and tons of DANCING! I was so fortunate to be a part of this day!

We started with the usual beauty preparations. The salon and makeup went well enough and then once back home the chaos of the day arrived! Everyone was scrambling to get ready in time, so, my assistant, Jodel dressed the bride! We didn't mind at all of course, and this provided ample opportunity to photograph her in those amazing sleeves. I loved her sleeves.

I always have favorite parts of each girl's dress. The part that makes it unique and special, and of Yvette's dress, it was the sleeves. They were so elegant, and airy...the really added to her elegant look. You did good, girl...especially off the rack!

Rich in culture, the ceremony was lovely, even if there were a few mix-ups, due to communication with the priest. Oh, my gosh... coins, lasso, flowers for Mary. And the singing from the choir was a nice and not typical touch.

From Salsa bands, to Mariachi singers, to wonderful food and an amazing city view...the reception had it all and El Paso welcomed the blonde headed photographer from West Texas. Everyone was very warm and friendly and fun.

Congratulations you two! I had a wonderful time!!





























wedding: Immaculate Concepcion Church
reception: El Paso Club
band: Azucar

yvette + carlos

I'm in El Paso tonight for the wedding of Yvette and Carlos. I first met Yvette in Lubbock at the wedding of Emily and Joaquin. Lovely girl with a laugh you can NOT forget. I'm excited to see "carless" and "nutty" marry tomorrow. (Inside joke...you'll have to as Yvette.)

ellen + tj

This weekend's couple were the greatest! Ellen's family has been so warm, friendly and just downright, sincerely nice, I couldn't have asked for anyone better to work for. They honestly made me feel like such a member of the family, I would have kept working for days.

Ellen and TJ are probably laying on the warm beaches of Mexico as I type this, but last night, they were celebrating 6 years work of "first love" by exchanging vows at a beautiful ceremony, officiated by non other than Ellen's father, Brad.

Thanks everyone!































ceremony: First United Methodist Church
reception: The Lubbock Club
florist: Shirley Johnson of Celebration Flowers
videographer: Studio 84
music: Master Peace, Walt Driscoll
baker: Sweet Temptations, none other than Vida

More photos HERE.

you should go see this

My kids have been home all week long on Spring Break. Last year we went to Disneyland to see Aunt Kimmy and the cousins.

Sad faces this year when we announced we were staying home.

But, under circumstances, it was still a nice week.

If you get the chance to go to an Omni Theatre near you and see the show, Pulse, GO! It was awesome! So fun and lively to see all the percussions and dancing of the world! I so enjoyed it!

hidden treasures

I love it when I find things I had forgotten about. LOVE IT!

This is Reagan. He's my Godson and a total cutie pie! One day last spring, I kept him for the day and in between changing diapers and feedings, I managed a mini portrait session in my living room. He's a natural!