Well I finally decided to join the craze of YouTube users. For some reason I'm slow to join stuff like this, but it seems like its gonna be around for a long time and it has already saved me a ton of time uploading these. Hope you enjoy!

Addie's little feetsies have a mind of their own. They never stop moving. While she eats at the table, they bob around. While she nurses, they climb my shoulders. While she sits amongst her toys, they serve as a second pair of hands. While she plays in the bathtub, they scoot her all around. While she furniture walks, they take her from one place to another. I honestly don't know if they even stay still while she sleeps - I think they might keep rhythm with her heart beat! What a funny little girl we have.

The fact that we even got this shot is a miracle, as her feet where all over the place for every other shot!

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With my camouflage and photo equipment in hand we recently flew down to Rosewell New Mexico to take pictures for our good friends Scott & Erin. Why the camouflage? Well it wasn't only to stay under the alien's radar but more importantly its a crucial element to those aspiring to wedding photojournalism. You see I was hired to capture the events of this weeding with as many shots being those beautiful natural candids. In order to remain discreet, Scott felt it best to dress myself in full body camouflage and hide among the bushes...he said this would be the best way! Ok ok...just a little joke but there were times that I did feel a little militaryesque as I peeked over bushes and around branches. However the sacrifice was completely worth it! This being my first wedding I can't begin to tell you how much I learned and how much respect I have for other photographers who do this kind of work full time. 100% decision making all day long....but I enjoyed the opportunity and walked away with a handful of great shots.

As for the wedding, these two are deeply in love with each other and with their Lord. Their hearts of service to one another and to their guests was such a prominent experience in the time that we spent together. Their love will be felt by all those who have the privilege of befriending them. Congrats Mr. & Mrs. McGhee!

If you would like to view all the pics from this event and others you can check them out at my new byjdm proofing site.

P.S. Scott...next time we do portraits for your family I should have my new laser guided zoom lens....yipee!

Over the long weekend, we made a dash to the mountains and to a favorite little town of ours. Addie had a blast and it was actually her first expereince seeing the mountains. We strolled the sidewalks, enjoyed a few meals outside, and ventured through the mountains. Addie got up close and personal with a few bunny rabbits and also seemed to really enjoy the sights and sounds of the great outdoors. As always, we had fun capturing the day with the camera!

When it comes to those insurmountable summer projects around the house, you just wish you could get some good ol' fashioned help. So we put in the request and up came the best help I could have ever hoped for!

Delivering himself on a BMW touring bike, my father-in-law Rick rode to the rescue. Man was I glad to have someone who knew what they were doing! I mean I knew we needed a back deck, and I knew what I thought it should look like, but ask me how to get it done and you'll get one of those classic dumbfounded looks and an accompanying shoulder shrug!

Rick is just one of those guys who doesn't suffer from paralysis by analysis! Just grab the bull by the horns and get 'er done! We quickly developed a plan, but we were in need of some tools. Turns out Rick didn't bring his. He said something like they wouldn't fit on his bike...excuses, excuses, excuses! Well he has friends in high (northern) places! Trevor Kary loaned us all the necessary tools and allowed us the use of his trucks for hauling wood and such! What a HUGE help it was! Thanks Trevor and everyone else who loaned the odd tool here and there!

With tools in hand and a plan in place we started hammering and constructing away for 5 days! I KNOW...I wasn't sure how I could handle all that time with my father-in-law either (just kidding), but I must say it was one of the most MEMORABLE times I have ever had. Something about working with a man who has the most amazing patience and skills in building. We turned on the classic rock channel and built us a brand new deck with storage underneath. Lets just say we weren't short on good times!

Hey Rick...if you need an excuse to come see your girls up in Canada, I got more projects around the house! We love ya and appreciate your time, skill and help!

...to do all the nothing you want" - Calvin from Calvin & Hobbes.

Okay, so we’ve been MIA on our blog for almost a month. We’ve been so busy, but its been a great July! Here is a quick recap on all that’s been going on in our personal lives.

Early in July our friends Keith and Becca came up for a visit and then headed west to the mountains of Banff National Park. We had so much fun with these two! Becca, Jim and I used to run around together during our university years, but this was a great chance to spend time with them as a couple. Here are some of our favorites photos that Jim took of them (more on our flickr site)

About mid July Jim headed down to our US office in Coeur d’Alene Idaho for a work week while Addie and I flew down to Texas for Cari’s wedding. Addison was an excellent traveler but the logistics of the trip were challenging at times. While changing terminals at the Houston airport, I ended up carrying Addie, a diaper bag, a car seat, a stroller and yet still managed to catch a bus. I felt like superwoman! Anyways, the wedding was awesome. Cari was a beautiful bride, and I just adored her husband Jeremy. What a perfect couple they make. I had a blast spending time with several girls I had not seen in ages. My in-laws took excellent care of Addie while I was doing wedding stuff all week. Thanks guys!

Upon our return to Canada, my dad rode his motorcycle up for a visit. He and Jim spent the last week building a deck. We have a bi-level home so prior to having the deck, our back door opened to a 6 foot drop. Now we have an awesome place to spend time outside and a covered storage area below. Jim plans to post some pics and a write-up about this soon.

And now for the baby news. Addison is 10 months old and crawling all over the place. She really enjoys being mobile. She babbles all the time, copies some of our words when she is in the mood, and loves to be outside. Recently we found out that Addie is fearless when it comes to being tossed in the air or confronted with loud noises from power tools or the vacuum, but there is one thing that brings her to tears every time! You know the little spring doorstop? Well, when she sees it she just has to vibrate it and without fail the sound scares the cry right out of her. What personality she has!