delcious summertime food from Eastern Washington

On the trip with Evanhealy, I had some of the most delicious and incredible food I've ever had. The first meal as a group in particular was beyond fabulous... The presentation, the ingredients, everything! Everything was organic, and not only was much of it also local, but it was handmade artisan quality. I felt completely spoiled... wow... so delicious. You can see even more photos in my facebook album.

Those are duck eggs... mmmm!!!

Summer evenings with a dear friend

I met Kassy several years ago through a mutual shared loved of photography. She has since become such an incredibly close friend, and I thank God for her so much! We get together now and then, but it had been quite a while since we had done photos together. And when we last had, it was for a job together. :) But these gorgeous summer evenings called us by name, and we missed one another... So it was time for a good walk near Cedar Lake in Minneapolis, and some time in glowing sun... magic hour...

I have no idea how I'm going to choose from all the photos, but you can view the entire album on my facebook photography page. Look for "Summer evenings with Kassy!" It's so wonderful to have friends in photography, and a chance to try out some favorite things...

But for now, I shall upload a few photos to here, and go enjoy some amazing Washington foothills air... Falling in love with this place, too. And don't worry... There will be photos. ;)

of my pets this summertime... :)

Love my pets! Some photos of pets and summertime warmth! Quinn, our beautiful, friendly black lab... He's about 4 years old. And my new little Cayenne... almost 10 weeks at these photos...

Cayenne, my new kitten!

Yesterday (Sunday), Andrew and I went and got me a little kitten. I had first seen the kittens a few weeks ago, thanks to my friend Dena, who got a kitten from the litter, and also (especially) started to fall in love because of my friend, Emily Steffen, and the beautiful and fun photos she took. (Check out images from the photo shoot here.)

My little Cayenne had quite the day yesterday. She's not quite ready to meet and be friends with Quinn (our black lab), so I'm feeling a bit badly at the moment, as he sits outside my shut door, used to be the center of attention, and even also sleeping in my room sometimes at night. I think he'll survive, though, and I'll take him for a jog later... What a thing! Feeling split between animals!

Cayenne is completely adorable... and slept with me last night. It was a pretty good night! Which I was quite happy for. I awoke a few times, and it was an early morning, so we might take it a bit easy today. :)

It is almost completely impossible to multi task with her... She messed up my screen a moment ago, but now all the play with her favorite feather toy has got her completely asleep, cuddled up next to me... which also means I shall attempt to upload some photos before she awakes. :)

Here's some photos from yesterday... Andrew was completely wonderful with her and is helping me out so much! I've never owned a cat before... learning... ;)

 Her favorite toy so far. :)

 I love this one. :)

 This is Andrew's favorite. :) I rather like it, too. :)

 My cousin likes this photo... such a playful little girl!

Another of my favorites. :)

I'm sure I will continue to take many photos of her as she grows up. For a couple more photos from yesterday, and for a link to keep checking back for more photos,check out my facebook album. :)