Utah Draper Temple Open House

We didn't actually go to the open house today (that will be next week), but I was invited to help play music at the Stake Center next to the temple. After visitors tour the temple, they are invited to the Stake Center to have light refreshments, view some displays and even talk to the missionaries if they have questions. To help create a nice, spiritual atmosphere, stakes all over the valley were asked to provide volunteers to play background music.

My parents live in Sandy and my family is rather musically inclined, so my mom volunteered for a 2 hour time slot. My sister came up from SUU with a very dedicated friend, and along with my brother and I we played. It was great. My mom also plays the violin, so I accompanied those pieces (violin & oboe, violin & flute duets) and also did some soloing. It was fun!



1/125, f/3.5 (not enough, Chels is out of focus), ISO 5000 {I LOVE my camera!}

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The Curren Family

All of us! Seriously craziness getting everyone together, but it was fun. I really loved the location too. California is so pretty. We put the camera on a tripod and bribed a neighborhood boy to come click the shutter for us. Two words: Rapid. Fire. Such a blessing.







Sam's amazing grandma & aunt (and mom, of course):


And, here's some of mom & dad Curren and Dan. So much easier to photograph. Less kids running around, right? :) They are seriously awesome. Dan turned 12 two weeks ago.

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Brother #2

This is the second oldest Curren boy and family. I seriously love all of Sam's family. So fun. These guys live out in CA and we usually stay with them while we're out there. Always good times. He's a firefighter and she is an amazing mom of these BOYS. I don't know how she does it. They are a handful, but how can you not love those smiles!?

Meet the Family

Over the next week or so, you get to meet Sam's side of the family! Wohooo!! We did family pictures while we were in CA for Thanksgiving last year. Due to craziness, this is the first chance I've had to edit. Patient, aren't they?

This is Sam's oldest brother and his amazing wife & kids. He runs a White Cap store and is an awesome welder, and she's the really crafty one that some of you have heard me talk about. a.m.a.z.i.n.g. I love them. So much fun.

January 6th Picture of the Day

The POD. Can I call it that? You'll know what I'm talking about, right? Anyway, took these while the kids were "helping" daddy shovel snow. Yes. They have car scrapers. It's really cute.

One More...

Couldn't resist. Have you guys seen those amazing antiqued pictures of the LDS temples? Beautiful. I want one, and Sam kept telling me I could probably take my own picture and antique it. So, I thought I'd play around. What do you think?



more sepia toning:

Michelle & Joseph

These guys got married on New Year's Eve. How fun is that?! They picked a great day for the weather too. Beautifully sunny with brilliant white snow all over the place. I loved it. They were married in the Mt. Timpanogas Temple and then had their reception at the North Hampton House. Cute husband & I decided that if we ever marry each other again, we're having our reception there. It was stunning. Thanks for an incredible event! You guys were awesome!

Melissa & Shawn

Trying to catch up on my blogging. I photographed this wedding back in November, and they've been incredibly patient waiting to see their images. So... here's a preview to hold you over until the rest are finished!

There was a huge accident on the freeway that night that made everyone late. Melissa changed into her dress super-fast and we raced outside to get some shot of her before the ceremony and before we lost all of the light.









His first look at his beautiful bride: