winter has arrived

Winter has arrived and we are ready for many adventures outside in the snow.  Here are some pictures from the first big snow about two weeks ago.  It started around 4 in the afternoon and we had around 6 inches an hour and a half later!  The flakes were huge and it was so much fun to watch them fall from the sky.

This was my best attempt to try and capture how big the snowflakes were (this is our garage).

On Sunday, after the snow, we headed out to try and take pictures.  We headed toward Big Sky and went to Ted Turners property.  Do you like my new rabbit fur hat?  I LOVE IT and have to wear it everywhere!

I have had so much fun taking pictures of the beauty that surrounds us and the snow adds a whole new world of beauty!  The pine trees are transformed and it just seems like the perfect Christmas card picture everywhere.  Happy December and I wish everyone a wonderful season of giving!

happily ever after

On 11-12-11, I was honored to stand next to my life-long friend, Lillie, as she made the greatest commitment to her best friend.  It was a beautiful, crisp, fall day, with colorful leaves everywhere and a blue sky; the perfect day for a wedding.  Lillie was so calm and I could see that she was so excited to marry Brad, and so content with the man that she would spend the rest of her life with.  I think it is such a special honor to get to spend the final minutes with a friend before they walk down the aisle to their future.  There is always this unique, consuming happiness in the room and it is so exciting to share that experience with a person that means so much to you.  Lillie, I love you and hope your days together bring you all the happiness and love you both deserve!  Here are my favorite shots from the wedding weekend :)

beautiful bride after the bridesmaid's luncheon

getting ready for the rehearsal

Brad's mom got this for Lillie and Brad.  I thought it was just precious!

an unexpected surprise :)

Look at the love on her face, makes me so happy!

Last kiss before the wedding!!

This is the smaller chapel, at the church, where Brad's parents were married.  Lillie got ready for her big day about five steps away from this spot.  How special!

A special hankie and pearl bracelet given to Lillie from her mom.  

The hankie was Lillie's grandmother's.  You can still see her lipstick on it and smell a hint of her perfume. 

I couldn't figure out how to rotate this picture, sorry.  Look closely and you will see the lipstick on the hankie.

Lillie and her sister's wedding boots

the beautiful Cheek house we got ready in

so glamorous!

I love this one!  Lillie looking at herself in the mirror with the dress hanging in the background.

BEAUTIFUL

the bride's comfy shoes

AH!  I just love the happiness!

LOVE!! His first baby girl to walk down the aisle.

The lace was breathtaking on Lillie's dress and the buttons all down the back.  So simple, beautiful and classic!

I love this!  I think she looks like an angel with the veil around her.

CONGRATULATIONS Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy!