Going to Maine!

It's official. :) I can't wait to photograph Chris and Alexa's beautiful nautical/beach wedding tomorrow - here in Maine! Sunil and I have known Chris and Alexa for over a year now, and have loved getting to know them in our small group at church. SUCH a sweet couple - you won't want to miss their wedding photos. :)

 

 

Since Sunil and I have never been to Maine, we've decided to make a big vacation out of it! To make things even better, 4 of our friends from small group decided to come for the wedding as well, and we're all renting a Victorian house for the week! I am BEYOND excited!!

It was an early morning wake up call for us (3:30 am!) this morning, but we made it here safely earlier this afternoon. I say we deserve a nap.

 

Not only because we got up early, but also because we lugged a million extra pounds of suitcases! Sunil and i got two free checked bags with Southwest, so our not-as-fortunate friends decided to load us up with their belongings. I kinda felt like I was moving to Maine.

 

 

But it was all worth it when we drove up to our rental home for the week - THIS beauty!! Complete with concert piano, secret passage way, and wrap around porch. :)

Now, you'll excuse me... I have some exploring to do. :)
Have a beautiful Fourth of July!
Falling from the sky!

Falling from the sky at 130mph doesn't really sound appealing to most people. But strap a parachute to your back, along with a man that has spent over 100 accumulative hours in free fall... and I might consider it. Key word: consider.

 

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A few weeks ago our friends Alex and Nic, and Nic's father, Ian, did it.

 

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They fell from the sky.

 

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At 130 mph. (My thoughts exactly, Nic!)

 

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We showed up to watch them jump (ya know, moral support and stuff), and I brought my camera (of course).

 

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I spent the entire time trying to decide if I was excited or terrified.

 

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Mostly both.

 

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Only when they were all safe on the ground could I suddenly start breathing again.

 

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(Nicola... two words: That face. Ya killing me!)

 

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Overall, I'm super glad they fell from the sky...

 

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And landed safely on the ground. :)