The Last Quarter

I'm not talking money here, but time. October through December was very busy. Some of those times I've talked about in previous posts.
October 1, 2011 - Eric, Cory, and Gayle head out for the Weber State vs Eastern Washington football game. It was nice to have Eric here for a week-end visit.

October 7-9 was our trip to the Colville National Forest, which is in a previous post.
October 15 - SVCC Field Trip, led by Jan Hannink. Jan leads a wonderful field trip every year in the fall. I look forward to these trips immensely, when we take a day trip and see places I've never been.

Let Me Out of Here!

Old Schoolhouse will be renovated

Photographer Larry Berreth 

Deserted 

These are only a few of many interesting pictures I took that day.
October 18 - Two photo shoots of infants. It was so much fun.

I purchased 5 yards of fabric and made a hammock-like swing to hold this little one.

She was so attentive and happy during her session. What an angel.

 I love this expression of surprise on big sister's face. You wouldn't know how windy it was if it were not for the pansys.

October 26 - Two photo shoots. Such a beautiful fall day it was! Everything was magic.

Ashley was so much fun to work with. You'll be seeing more of her on my website.
October 29th - This time it was my turn to be in front of the camera. My photographer friend, Ray Ward, took our pictures and let me edit as I desired. I've been a fan of Ray's photography and I owe a good share of my expertise to Ray's workshops and advice.

Nancy and Gayle

November 5th - Baby and Mom photoshoot (pictures posted previously)
November - 26th - Thanksgiving! Such gratitude I have for many things! Lisa, Hung, and the girls came for the week-end. It's been a couple of years since they've had a family portrait. The weather was cold, but they were good sports.

December 2-4 - The Nutcracker! I was asked to take some pictures for the Spokane Symphony's Facebook page. I won't put the pictures here because they are on my Facebook page as well. But a neat result came of a picture I took of Bridget in her soldier costume, which she wore while working during the shows. Bridget is also an artist, and every year she creates a new card for Christmas. This year she said she wasn't going to do one. But after seeing the picture I took of her on Facebook, she was inspired to create a card after all of herself dressed as a soldier in The Nutcracker!

December 2 - 8th, and 21 - I photographed the trees in the Davenport Hotel and Riverpark Square - Christmas Tree Elegance trees, that is. Also the brand new Spokane Symphony banners that adorn the streets surrounding Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox.

This concert was completely sold out - Yeah!!!!

December 14th - a new baby boy is born into our family! I cannot wait to see him in three weeks!
December 25th - Christmas Day - quiet, peaceful. No pictures.
December 26th - And last, but not least, Gayle and I went on our annual eagle watch at Wolf Lodge Bay, and Beacon's Bay near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. I will post the pictures next time as the hour is late and I'm exhausted!