Orchid Season

The orchid display at the Missori Botanical Garden was gorgeous this year. Here are a few varieties. They are all so beautiful and unique. I've got so many photos, it's really hard to decide what to work on. I hope to add more later.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fallen Angel performed by OTHS Show Choir

The music and dance tell a story of a young woman torn between the good she knows and the evil that threatens to destroy her.  There is a lot of truth in this show.  In a fallen world, we must all make choices between good and evil.  I hope that we all have the strength to choose what is right and not let evil get the best of us. 

John and I spent the day traveling in order to watch the performance and be there in support of Beki and the whole show choir.  They did an awesome job.  Everyone told them how cool their show was.  Regardless of how they placed, they were the star of the show!  We are extremely proud of Beki.  She puts her heart into something and then gives it her all.  We notice...you are an awesome, beautiful person and don't let anyone tell you otherwise!

 

Can't get better facials than this!

Wedding - Reception

...and then the party began.  It was such a fun night.  The hall, Bellecourt, and the catering was really good.  We were all impressed.  And the DJ John hired did a phenomenal job at keeping the party going.  The entire wedding set can be seen at www.aimeecunninghamphotography.zenfolio.com/wedding2012.  Here are a few highlights. 

Wedding Formals

Wedding - Ceremony

The ceremony was very personal and touching.  Several people told us how beautiful it was.  Lois Schmidt played piano for the service and my mom sang "The Prayer."  Instead of the candle lighting ceremony, the kids chose to do a 3-strand braid signifying their unity with God and each other. 

The deal has been sealed!

Eagles in Alton

We've been trying for years to hit Alton on a good day for eagle viewing and until today, we haven't been very successful. We'd get there and it would be dreary and foggy and hard to see anything. This morning was perfect...a little chilly at 34 degrees, but so worth it. We probably saw over 20 eagles, some from quite a distance, but several we stood right under them. We were as close as you could get without actually climbing the tree! They were way up there in those trees and even with my 70-200 zoom, they still appear far away. But I thought these came out really good and with quite a bit of detail. Now I'm drooling for a 400 or 500 zoom. Can you imagine??!!

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