December Snapshots

This was a busy month. So busy in fact that I didn't even get around to taking a family snapshot for our Christmas card! We thought about it- even had a day picked out. I was 'down the hill' at my folks when I got a text message from Brian asking if we were still on for our family snapshoot. Yikes! Oh well. With the girls' busy work schedule, we were not able to find another day to do it. ( I did manage to have our picture taken on Christmas Day at my folks which I posted on the 26th. See below.) Anyway, here are a few snapshots I took this month. First up, Emily and Billy...

Emily and Billy wanted a snapshot to give to grandparents. Here's the one they picked.

Top: Here's Shannon and Owen. Owen had his first birthday and Emily and I attended his party. He is the cutest kid!
Bottom: Here's a family snapshot. Shannon, Travis and Owen.

The Crosswhite Brothers: Tim, Andrew, Jon and Chris. Rachel asked if I would take some snapshots of Andrew and his brothers for a Christmas gift for Andrew's parents. I had a lot of fun doing it! The boys were great to work with.

Cousins: Emily, Desi, Christina, Rachel and Angie taken on Christmas Day at Grandma's house. Whenever the girl cousins are together, I always try to take their picture.

Top and bottom: Jana Martin and my nephew, Arthur. Jana and Arthur were down from So. Lake Tahoe visiting family. They agreed to do some modeling for me. Two of my favorites snaps.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone!

The Hixsons: Emily, Brian, me and Rachel

Che' Davies { baby snapshoot }

This past week, I was finally able to meet the bea-u-ti-ful Che' Davies (pronounced Shea). She's the daughter of my friend, Tiffany. I was amazed that at three weeks, Che' was able to hold her head up! Wow! I had a wonderful time taking snapshots. Here are a few of my favorites.

^ Such a cutie!

^ Love this shot!

I have come full circle photographing the Davies'. Engagement, wedding, pregnancy and newborn. I feel soooo lucky. :) Go to my archive and click on Sept. 25th to see Tiff's pregnancy shots.

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Thanksgiving Day {Hixson Gathering}

Thanksgiving Day was beautiful. Brian and I drove down to his sister's were all the Hixsons were gathering. It's been a few years since we all met at Karen's and I found it sorta special. Being at Karen's reminded me of (Brian's) Mom and Dad and that felt nice. I could picture Mom playing the piano and Dad relaxing on a chair in the den. Good times. Good times. After dinner, we went to the backyard where I took a few snapshots.

Group shot l t0 r top: Rachel, Andrew, Bob, Richard, Brian and me.

Bottom row: Melissa and Karen

Setting the timer on the camera, I ran to be in the picture. Didn't quite make in this shot but I like it anyways. :)

Here's Andrew and Rachel. I like this snapshot.

Emily and Billy were able to stop by for a bit but had to leave before the group shot was taken. Here's a favorite shot of them.

City Center {Las Vega$}

Over Thanksgiving week, Brian and I went to Vega$. We had a fun and relaxing time! One day, we walked around City Center. Here are a few snapshots.

^ Planet Hollywood is across the street from City Center.
^This and the next three shots were taken at Crystals.

^ Aria

Before heading home, we went to find Chumlee at the pawn shop. Sadly, none of the boys were there. Here's a snapshot of me standing next to the shop. :)

Downtown Los Angeles { walking 2 }

Last Thursday, I rode the Metrolink to L.A. and met up with my friend Antonio. What a gorgeous day it was! Blue, clear skies- perfect for walking around and taking snapshots. Here are a few of my favorites.

Of course we started at Union Station. :)
Antonio at the end of a tunnel.

Then we hopped the Red Line, got off and walked and walked and walked...

On my blog, I like to post my favorites. If you would like to see the other pictures that didn't make the cut, visit my Picasa Web album at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/RgHixson/LosAngeles2?feat=directlink

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Brynnen Gets Married! {The Kid Next Door}

How wonderful it was to see the kid next door get married. Now, at 23 (almost 24) and 6'+, Brynnen is not a kid but, a wonderful, handsome man. We meet the Stutsmans when both of our families moved in next door to each other 23 years ago. Through the years, we have watched him and his sister, Lauren, grow up despite the fact THEY moved away several years ago. We were together for each milestone all the way to high school graduations. And now, there was a wedding. He picked a lovely bride, Lian Higgins, and on October 2nd under a HUGE, beautiful tree in Tujunga, they were wed. Armed only with my point and shoot, I took some snapshots. Here are a few of my favorites. To Brynnen and Lian: May you both feel the joy of this day forever. I love you both.

Lian and Brynnen reading their vows.
Lian's dad married them.

Mr. and Mrs. Brynnen Stutsman :)

A group snapshot: Emily, Rachel, Brynnen, Lian, me and Brian.

Emily and Rachel with the Bride and Groom.

above: Ah, the 'kids'. Emily, Brynnen, Lauren, and Rachel.

below: Yup, that's me dancing with the Groom.

As kids, Rachel (my daughter) and Brynnen were 'buds'. Here are a few snapshots of them growing up...

Hot wheeling...

Riding their bikes to 'the mini desert'...

They went from bikes to snowboards and braces...

And here they are today. :)

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Topete Family { snapshoot }

A couple of weeks ago, I had a fun time taking snapshots of the Topete Family. (Lety and I were once co-workers.) Here are a few of my favorites.