May 30th couldn't have been a more beautiful day for a wedding. Lucky couple!

With all the rain Colorado has been getting lately, a sunny day was much to ask for, but the Lord obliged us.

Taryn was so wonderful to photograph. Her dress was so awesome, it demanded to be photographed! It fit in perfectly at Shove Chapel and the breathtaking scenery of Flying Horse Country Club. 

I absolutely love photographing Shove Chapel weddings. The architecture and dramatic lighting inspire some wonderful shots. I am looking forward to a few more this summer!

During the reception I was glad to be able to snatch them away and snap a few shots with the most beautiful storm clouds brewing in the distance, and the shot of Taryn with the deep blue clouded sky behind her turned out to be an absolute favorite shot of the year so far. 

In short, what a lovely couple, a lovely day and lovely time. LOVELY! (yes, a favorite word of mine).

I am blessed to do what I do. Every wedding is a new canvas.

LOVE this!

and this!

 dad waiting to grab the first shot.

:)

 shot on the left= enchanting

this is epic..

can you believe the cuteness!!!!

Brian did a great job with all the guys

Gramps!

Stunning!

Thanks Taryn, Nate, and your families for having us be a part of your beautiful day.... may you live happily ever after.

My dear dear husband's birthday was Thursday. Every year on his birthday since it is in June, we always try and plan a roadtrip or something summery and fun.... this year it was Las Vegas and San Diego! I am lucky enough to have family in San Diego and friends in Las Vegas, so we got hooked up! :)

My Aunt owns a beautiful house in San Diego with gorgeous views of Mission Bay and the beach! We grilled and chatted for hours just catching up on life. Brian and I spend some time riding up and down the boardwalk with our bikes and soaking up every drop of California sun that we could. 

On the way there we were rockin' out and having our own little party in our jeep, but on the way back it was another story. We were spent! no music no fun, just driving! We arrived home at 1am and immediately crashed into bed. I have a busy busy weekend ahead.... but it was all WAY worth it :)

*all photos taken with my little point and shoot cam, didn't want to lug around the big guy on this trip...

oh yeah,

good 'ol Las Vegas, we won $6!!

Brian's B-day cake... we tried.. but didn't succeed in finishing it all.. it was as big as his FACE!!

our friends Susan and Monte, they cooked us a wonderful meal! :)

my Aunt's lovely garden patio!

LOVE San Diego!

We had way too much fun! now, BACK TO WORK! :)