The other night we threw a surprise party for a dear friend of ours. The plans started a month before the big day and we all did a great job of not ruining the surprise. We told her that we would all go out to eat the Village Burger Bar after she got off work. So when she came downstairs to meet us, she was super surprised at what she found on the other side of the door. Happy Birthday Mo!! We love you!!
This view is by far the BEST view of Downtown Dallas. I LOVE IT and am so glad I get to see it everyday.
Last night we went to Madison Ave for a going away party. One of our friends is moving to Austin and we went out to celebrate his new job. I love the rooftop patio at Madison Ave. It has one of the best views of Dallas. It was a breezy clear night - the weather was perfect - not too hot and not too cold. I didn't take my Rebel with me so the pictures didn't turn out as well as I would have liked, but I think I was able to capture this moment. I love with way the light hits everyone's face. There's nothing better than a night out with friends.
These are my parents and probably 2 of the most traveled people I know. They are usually jet setting around the US at least once a month plus a yearly trip to the Middle East and India. Since my siblings are older and capable of taking care of ourselves, there are out of town even more frequently so I think this picture of them is very fitting for their lives. They love to travel and would probably do it full time if they got paid for it. Happy travels parentals!
I love love love this picture. This was the 3rd take and the best one. It was taken on the rooftop patio at the Iron Cactus. The hustle and bustle of everyday life takes a backseat to enjoying the summer nights with friends. There's nothing else like it.
These 2 have been together for a little over a year. They are a cool couple and the chemistry that they have is clearly visible in the picture.
Last night some friends and I ate at the Iron Cactus in Downtown Dallas. The food was great, the drinks even better! This picture was taken at the rooftop bar. I love the ambiance of this restaurant. It's a great place to celebrate friends, have a few drinks, and enjoy the view.
This weekend I headed out to Henderson, TX to visit my best friend's family. His mom makes candles, perfumes, and lotions under the name Sweet Hope Creations. The candles are AWESOME and come in variety of sizes. John and I came up with a new fragrance which we named Unforgettable. I am actually burning it right now and it smells so good. Renee said she is going to add the fragrance to her list. Woohoo!!
Last week we held member appreciation day at the branch. We grilled hot dogs, gave away prizes, and showcased many of the cars we have for sale. At the end of day we sold 4 cars and made tons of members happy. I had a great time at the event.
Last weekend a few friends and I went to Vino 100. Loved this place! We tried 7 different wines (Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, etc) between the 8 of us and the Cabernet Sauvignon pictured was my favorite. Granted I am partial to the cabernet anyway and this one did not fail me. Of course with wine, comes good cheese and good conversation. My favorite part of the evening was watching the McKinney Ave trolley go by. Just seeing it inspired me for a possible photography session. A bride riding an empty trolley car...she's standing on the edge of it with bouquet in hand. Just imagine how beautiful that picture could be. One day I will take this picture.
I have finally upgraded from my Canon PowerShot SD750 to a Canon Rebel XSi. I am SUPER excited! It was an impulse buy with thought if that makes any sense. I was driving back home after spending Mothers Day with my mom and I was thinking about taking pictures as I was driving home. I've been interested in photography for some time, but haven't really focused too much on it b/c I didn't have a "real" camera. So I was telling John how much I wish I had a better camera and he says "lets go buy one!" That's all the push I needed. We went to Best Buy and the rest is history. :)
Last night I was out and about with some friends. This was taken on the cusp of the West End and Uptown. The Bank of America building aka the green building to everyone else looms in the background. This building and Reunion Tower are the 2 most identifying landmarks for Downtown and always gives me a sense of comfort. There's just something magical about this city.
This is the scanned version of a picture that I took 8 years ago...I can't believe it's been that long. Feels like its only been a couple of years. It was taken in Fiumicino airport in Rome on our last day after a great semester abroad. Pictured is from left to right - Emmy, Becca, Patty, and Lori. I had the best time ever and learned so much about myself. I told myself that I would go back and visit and I really hope to do that again. Till that time, I still have my stories and boy are they doozys? :)
This picture was actually taken 2 years ago. It is probably one of my 5 favorite pictures. It was a unusually warm December Sunday and John, Eric, Hannah, and I decided to spend the day outside. We walked the Katy, played in the playground at Reverchon, and watched traffic on Turtle Creek which is where this picture was taken. I can't remember what it was that caught the guys attention, but they were enveloped long enough that I was able to shoot this picture. Eric actually refers to this day as one of the best days of his life. We were so relaxed that day...no stress, no worries, just a day with friends which is what life is all about.
A good friend of mine's father, Mike Campbell, passed away recently. He was war vet and actually met his wife when he was stationed in Germany. Mike was a kind man and had the best stories. He was loved by many and will be missed. 
Every Friday my branch sends 2 employees to our adopt-a-school for banking. The kids from the elementary school come up and give us money which ranges from 50 cents to $20 to deposit into their account with us. It is the cutest thing to see them so excited to go to the bank. We give them a receipt and sucker for their business. The branch has been doing this for almost 10 years. In addition to banking, we also hand out Christmas gift bags with Santa. I took this picture while we were handing them out last Christmas. All the kids were writing their letters to Santa when we showed up.
