More from Carolina

For those of you who are good at Wheel of Fortune, filing in the missing letters won't be a problem. (Answer is at the end of this entry if you're W.O.F challenged)

I drove through the Nantahala River Gorge today on my way back to Birmingham. It was hard to keep my eyes on the curvy road whilst gawking at the orange be-vested river rafters bouncing their way along the rapids with paddles a-flailin'. Here are some scenes from the road, along with a few more of Nilah in a fairyland of purple hastas.


Sign said "Dont' worry, Moses was once a basket case" So good it made me turn the car around.

Trip to the Southland

It's berry season and the fireflies are out at dusk here in the southern U.S.

This is an old rail car put to good use, found along the road to see my grandfather and his girlfriend, Betty.

Some nice people who let me take their picture.
Gardenias outside Betty's house.
We had BLT's and very sweet tea.
Granddaddy made me a blueberry pie.
Up in NC, I have just arrived to see my brother Sam play some bluegrass. This is my niece, Nilah.


I was with my sister Heather who kept mysteriously disappearing whenever the cloggers appeared.
Sam reading to Nilah in the late afternoon.

Jamie and Maki, April 12, 2008 at Mountain Terrace in Woodside, CA

Jamie and Maki had a beautiful Japanese style wedding, with many family members coming to California for the first time from Japan. The floral arrangements by Tomobi Floral Art were absolutely perfect. Mountain Terrace in Woodside, CA hosted the event beautifully and professionally, and the band had everyone on the dance floor. For highlights from their wedding, click here. Congratulations Jamie and Maki!

Christian and Stephanie, March 7, 2008

Christian and Stephanie, married at the Mormon Temple in Fresno, held their reception afterward at Copper River Country Club. It was a stunning setting and a beautiful day. To see a slideshow of their wedding, click here.

Becca and Ray are getting Married!

I met Becca and Ray at beautiful Baker Beach for their engagement photo session last weekend. It was just warm enough to brave the cool Pacific waters. Congrats to them! For highlights of their E-Session click here.

Robin and Mike, February 14, 2008

What's more romantic than getting married on Valentine's Day? Robin and Mike's wedding was held at Wine and Roses in Lodi, CA. They couldn't have had a more beautiful day, click here to see a slideshow of highlights from their wedding.

Students get Published!

The San Francisco Chronicle had a kids' photo contest in February, and I'm proud to say that 5 of my students were published winners: Anise Fernandez, Nate Williams, Justine Lewis, Mari Luna and Ajani Braggs. Go to sfgate.com/kidspix to read more about the contest and to see all the winners.