Matty has been taking some incredible film polaroids on a $10 camera lately…and last night he scanned in two images of trees that just really reminded me of the weather today. I am LOVING the rain and cold…we are the proud new owners of a gas stove in our fireplace and it is ALL the more reason for us to stay inside. Bring on winter! The Walkers are ready. Seriously.
Stay warm,
Jenna
While I wish at times that our life was perfect in every way…you know, like, Martha Stewart perfect – or Rachel Ray for that matter… Matt and I prefer to live in our world of happy, organized chaos. Running this way and that way…toddler crying…late night editing…early morning cups of coffee x 3…repeat. But in the little moments of things being oh so perfect…well, we take photos of them – to remind us of the simple things that make us so happy. I’ll take our first very own garden harvest of basil and tomatoes, a home cooked local fare meal with girlfriends, weekly flowers from the farmers market and a happy Story Rose any day of the week. Just don’t be fooled – if you stop by our house….we’ll probably just offer you a cup of coffee…in between a diaper change!
Much love!
Jenna
Why is it SO HARD to decide what images belong on my walls of our house? Seriously – as a photographer I find it seriously embarassing that the walls of our house are so empty. I have big plans for them – but am so intimidated by the blank spaces. I think I feel an extraordinary responsibility to hang images that mean something to us. Images that tell a story in our short life history. Recently, I framed and matted this image that Katie took of us with Story on her first birthday…it seems to rise above the thousands of images we have in our life as one that means the world to me. I think it marks a big accomplishment in not only Story’s life – but Matt and I too…and the incredible journey that first year of Story’s life brought. Oh – and great joy. Real joy.
Here it is…(oh and the folks in the background include my dad and a few of our best friends…)
Much love,
Jenna
Story is 18 months old now! We can hardly believe it…however, she is quite adept at popsicle eating! May these last few days of summer treat you well. (oh – and that is Aston – our 9 year old pug…he’s looking for handouts from Story in this photo…what’s new!)
With popsicles in the freezer at all times!
Jenna
Seriously. Good. Music. Katie and Matt argue as to who discovered them first – but there is no doubt that their lyrics are some of the best out there. We’ve had a love affair with The Avett Brothers for almost two years now I think. Katie got to see them in Paris for her birthday last year – and since then they’ve definitely gone “big time”. Recently, I was meeting with an incredible couple who’s wedding we’ll be shooting in July of 2011. We were talking about quotes and great lyrics…and well – it made me remember this from the song “Murder in the City” by the Avett Brothers…thought you should know these brilliant words. Seems appropriate for a wedding if you ask me.
“Always remember, there’s nothing worth sharing like the love that let us share our name.”
Much love,
Jenna
Occasionally, a film comes along that stops you in your tracks. For 3 folks that love the ski slopes of Colorado and its many bending rivers…we consider Patagonia outdoor company to be our Prada. The film retraces the legendary 10,000 mile road trip of Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard and North Face founder Doug Thompkins epic journey to Patagonia long before they each started their amazingly successful brands.
I’ve had a bit of a business crush on Yvon Chouinard for some time now. I love the way he aims to create positive impacts environmentally with his company Patagonia. He’s a confident leader and makes time for the important things in life. I love his wisdom…a few of my favorite quotes from him include:
“I had always tried to live my life fairly simply and by 1991, knowing what I knew about the state of the environment, I had begun to eat lower on the food chain and reduce my consumption of material goods. Doing risk sports had taught me another important lesson: never exceed your limits. You push the envelope and you live for those moments when you’re right on the edge, but you don’t go over. You have to be true to yourself; you have to know your strengths and limitations and live within your means. The same is true for a business. The sooner a company tries to be what it is not, the sooner it tries to “have it all,” the sooner it will die.”
“There’s no difference between a pessimist who says, “Oh it’s hopeless, so don’t bother doing anything.” and an optimist who says, “Don’t bother doing anything, it’s going to turn out fine anyways. Either way, nothing happens.”
I just hope I’m this cool at 72!
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Here is a trailer for the film…
Beyond anything else in this film – we love their guts, energy and amazing desires to take a step forward by taking a step back. Genius.
(Oh and Jack Johnson’s song “Spring Wind” is to die for…buy it now!!!!)
Here’s to great adventures!
Katie
