Joshua Tree Art Walk

Steve and I had the great opportunity to join a couple of our friends in Joshua Tree for the October Art Walk this year. Not only did we see some amazing art, but we were treated to the mouth-watering culinary talents of Chef Rosa who started out our Saturday morning by offering us delicious home-baked muffins right out of the oven. What a way to start out such an inspiring weekend!

Chef Rosa Ficara making a delicious soup, seasoned with her own special seasoning "Rosa's Touch." I brought a jar home with me and it immediately became a staple ingredient in my kitchen. Better order more before I run out!

Joshua Tree has many vintage clothing enthusiasts who revel in a distinct sense of personal style.

A trailer filled with stuffed animals.

I love Melissa and Rosa because they are two people who you can laugh whole-heatedly with and who are always ready to sit down and eat good food with friends.

One of Steve Rieman's amazing metal wind sculptures. He spent years perfecting the technique of building the beautiful combination of polished and rusted metal to turn with the desert breeze in complete silence.
The artist and his wife with Rosa and some of her beautiful aprons.

Baby Callum, October 28th 2009

Julia has watched other people's children almost her whole life, including babysitting for my sister and I when we were very young. How exciting then, that this year marked the arrival of her very own baby Callum! In addition to his incredible eyes and expressive looks (as well as his unique birthmark on his forehead), he is a very easy going and lovable baby. It will be so much fun to watch him grow!

First Look: Buffy Bailey

My friend Buffy and I did a cool portrait shoot on Halloween to show off her new cat ears. Thanks for an awesome time, Buffy!

First Look: Baby Callum

Callum has grown so much since my first session with him at the end of August. I didn't think it was possible, but somehow he is even cuter than when I last saw him! This first image captures his remarkable eyes. More to come later this week!