Experiencing the Upper Pennisula in Michigan

About two weeks ago, Tim and I headed north to spend some time in the UP. Our longest road trip to date went really well and even included a stop at a Michigan Orchard for some fresh blueberries! We stayed at Cedar Campus, which is a retreat center owned by InterVarsity. Both Tim and I had spent some special time there, but never together.

It was wonderful to unplug (cell phone, TV, computer) for a few days and enjoy the peace of being in nature. Other than soaking up the beauty around us, we spend some time biking, kayaking and hiking as well as taking a trip to Raber Bay Bar where you had a view of Canada in the distance. All of our other meals were made in our very tiny yet functional kitchen, which is pictured below. Also of note is the ice cream that Tim is pictured with. His favorite was peanut butter Mackinaw fudge and mine was mint Mackinaw fudge, delicious! After several nights at Cedar Campus we left for a very scenic drive down the western coast of Michigan. More on our adventures there and beyond will be posted soon.

For now enjoy the glory that is the Upper Pennisula, with it's clear waters and blue skies.

Kirsten + Drew : Married in Michigan

Last week this time I had the opportunity to shoot with my good friend Kiera at Kirsten and Drew's wedding up at Gun Lake in Michigan. I really enjoyed the roadtrip time with Kiera (we never turned the music on because we were so busy chatting) and loved being a second shooter for the day. It's nice to have the flexibility to try some new things that you might not normally have time for on a wedding day. The day couldn't have been prettier, maybe cooler, but not prettier. Everything was out by the lake, ceremony and reception. During the cocktail hour the wedding party took a boat trip together and made a grand entrance off the dock! It was such a pleasure to work with Kirsten and Drew and their great families.