May Happenings { and My Dad Turns 89! }

On May 17th, Brian and I drove into L.A. and visited the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). We had a wonderful time walking around and looking at all the wonderful art work the museum had to offer. Here are a few snaps from around LACMA.

above and below: "Urban Light"

above: Here I am in the... uh... yellow plastic tube thingie.

below: stairs inside the Art of the Americas Building

above: These plates were awesome. As you walked around them, they started to 'spin' but it was only an illusion! Was soooo weird!

below: my view of Tony Smith's sculpture 'Smoke'

above: part of the Pavilion for Japanese Art

below: a view from inside the building

below: glass block wall in the sculpture garden

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Here are a few snaps of the Annular Solar Eclipse on May 20th.

above and below: you can see the eclipse in the sun flare

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below: a tulip from my mom's day bouquet

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above and below: Clarie Balders celebrating her 1st birthday!

Isn't she lovely?!

above: On May 13th (Mother's Day), my handsome dad turned 89!!

below: here is a snap of me with my dad and mom :)

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Sherrie + Patrick { Sacrament of Holy Matrimony }

After Patrick received the Sacrament of Initiation ( Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist ) through the RCIA program at Holy Innocents Church, he and his wife Sherri celebrated the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony during our last day of class on May 8th. It was truly lovely. Here are a few snaps.

above: Sherrie and Patrick with Father Alex and the RCIA team.

below: Sherri and Patrick with their sons, John and Patrick.

Congratulations! Many Blessings to you both.

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Shannon { w/Travis, Owen and Baby-to-be }

This past weekend, I attended a baby shower for Shannon and soon-to-be Hailee. After the shower, I took some snaps of the Ornellas'. Here are a few of my favorites.

above: Big brother Owen showing me where sister is.

Shannon in the 'almost done' baby room.

above and below: love these of Shannon.

Shannon + Travis + baby Hailee.

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Matt + Tina { A Wedding }

On April 14th, my friend Tina married Matt Barak. She asked if I could take some 'getting ready' snaps and I'm glad I said Yes! I do think they came out lovely... but not as lovely as the bride. ;) I also took a few snaps at the wedding and after. Here are a few of my faves.

Tina's mom, Debbie, is a very good friend of mine.

Here's Tina with her sister, Tiffany.

above and below: She's soooo lovely.

above: You may now kiss your bride. :)

below: Mr. and Mrs. Matt Barak!

Congratulations! Much love to you both.

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