Indianapolis| Super Bowl City

2.6.12         Personal

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Last week, before the huge crowds arrived and the weather was quite delightful, we packed up the stroller and headed downtown to check out the Super Bowl Festivities.  Wow, how Georgia Street was transformed and all of downtown really.  The huge banners on all the buildings really gave everything a different feel.  I wonder how in the world do you print something so large?  The crowds were manageable and the sun was shining.

I thought the zip line looked incredibly fun, although I didn’t give it a try myself.  We also went through the NFL experience at the convention center.  The highlight was my father in law kicking an extra point, that went right toward me and hit my arm that was taking his picture.  No worries, the camera and my arm are OK.  On his second attempt he made it and won a Colts Cheerleader Swimsuit Calendar.  How random is that?  Overall the NFL experience wasn’t all that impressive (maybe because waiting in line with a baby isn’t fun), but I was completely impressed by the friendliness and helpfulness of all the volunteers downtown.

This past weekend we got to photograph two parties that were going on, but unfortunately I can’t share with you any of those images.  With so many events going on, I hope many local people were able to get extra work from the Super Bowl.  The event industry in town has been talking Super Bowl for this entire past year and I just hope that the impact for local businesses were what they had hoped for.  Pretty crazy, that one game can be such an economic impact.

Drinking on the streets!  A little Vitamin D Whole Milk for our little guy.

Hard to believe, but Jonathan might actually be that big someday.

Yep, that ball is coming right toward me!

 

 

 

 

 

Jonathan | Birthday Weekend

2.1.12         Personal

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This weekend was full of fun for Jonathan as he celebrated his 1st Birthday!

We did a lot of fishing out tissue paper from his mouth.

He knew the proper gift etiquette to read/eat the card first.

Very excited about his customized luggage.

A little unsure of why he’s just in his diaper and people are watching.

Breaking out in song.

Look who’s one!

Thanks to my friend Emily for making such a cute banner!

Enjoying his new tunnel!

 

 

 

 

 

Details | Winter Wedding

1.30.12         Resources, Weddings

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Katey went all out with winter details, especially snowflakes!

The bridesmaids appreciated the muffs during outside photos.

The reception was full of things that sparkled!

Noblesville, Indiana Wedding Details

hair & makeup · Julia & Sara Ciao Bella Salon | dress · David’s Bridal | flowers · The Empty Vase

 limo · Big Blue Bus | cake · Heavenly Sweets | dj · Matt (friend)

Ceremony

Lord of Life Lutheran Church

Westfield, Indiana

Reception

Purgatory Golf Club

Noblesville, Indiana

Katey & Jordan | Noblesville Indiana Wedding

1.26.12         Weddings

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Katey dreamed of a beautiful snowy winter wedding.  Last Saturday was just that, a perfect winter day for a perfect pair to share their vows.  In the morning, the house was full of hairspray, Starbucks, airbrush makeup, last minute speech revisions and singing out loud.  At the church before the ceremony there was even a little dancing in the bridal room to calm any nerves.  Jordan seemed pretty calm leading up to the ceremony and enjoyed some laughs with his groomsmen before “go time”.  The service was officiated by the best man’s dad, who knew him even as a little boy. (the slideshow included some fantastic photos of them growing up together)   His best man, happened to marry Jordan’s older sister (a MOH) a few years ago, who we also photographed.  They are actually still great friends, pretty nice situation to have friends actually become family.

After a lively bus trip to Purgatory we had just a few minutes before sundown to get some snowy pictures of them.  Purgatory was toasty warm inside (ha! sorry bad joke) and guest enjoyed cocktails in the lounge with a huge fireplace keeping it cozy.  Jordan & Katey felt an entire range of emotions during the reception; from the laughter of embarrassing photos of their youth, to sweet embraces during their first dance, tears between a daughter and her daddy and complete joy on the full dance floor.  I can’t imagine there was anything else they could have hoped for their wedding to be.

In stark contrast to their very winter wedding, the new Mr. and Mrs. are now enjoying a very warm and hopefully sunny honeymoon in Mexico! (sounds nice this time of year, right?)

Best wishes to you both Katie & Jordan, it was so much fun to be part of your wedding day!

What a happy dad!

A little Taylor Swift in the bridal room.

The sun dropped in a hurry!

BM and MOH!

Jonathan | Almost 1 Year!

1.24.12         Personal

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Wow, in looking back through these images it’s absolutely incredible how much Jonathan has changed from the little baby boy we met just a year ago! Our family will never be the same. It’s been such a joy to see him grow, develop and get glimpses into his personality. These last 12 months have certainly been memorable for us and for the most part haven’t passed by too quickly. We both cherish so much the amount of time we are able to spend with Jonathan as a result of being small business owners.

Here’s a quick visual recap of how he’s grown and changed: