Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Vacationing, my reset!


Vacationing is a necessary break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. It is a time to relax, unwind, and recharge our batteries. A vacation can be as simple as a weekend getaway or as extravagant as a two-week trip overseas. Whatever the length or destination, taking a vacation is crucial to our mental and physical health.

The benefits of vacationing are plentiful. It allows us to disconnect from work and the stresses of our daily routine, which in turn helps to reduce our levels of anxiety and stress. The relaxation that comes with vacationing can also help us sleep better, which is essential to maintaining our overall health and well-being. Vacationing also provides an opportunity to spend quality time with our loved ones. We often get so caught up in our busy schedules that we don't have time to connect with our family and friends. Going on a vacation together can create lifelong memories and strengthen our relationships.

Recently we took our family to Jackson Wyoming we were able to reset in the beautiful wintery scenery and gain a fresh perspective on life. We spent time exploring the Teton mountain range taking photos of the snow-covered range. We were able to meet up with my cousin and his family that just moved to Jackson from Florida a few months ago to have dinner. We chose a lovely Thai restaurant called Annies Thai Kitchen. After dinner, we walked through the town square and spent time shopping and enjoying not having anywhere to go. After a little shopping, we all went swimming in the amazing indoor-outdoor pool at the hotel we stayed in. The next day was spent on the slopes of Jackson Hole. My husband and I have skied our entire lives but we haven't skied outside of the resorts near Salt Lake City Utah. Experiencing skiing in a ski town was fun. The snow was different, as we were told it would be, but it was icier than I think we expected. It was a large mountain and a ton to explore we will have to go back again. After a long day of skiing, we had to pack up and head back home. We had a nice dinner with my cousin and his family and headed back to Salt Lake City in the dark. As we drove home through small towns in Idaho, I imagined what it would be like to live a slow life in the middle of nowhere

For us vacationing is not a luxury, but a necessity. It is essential to our mental and physical health, and it provides us with numerous benefits. Whether it's a short weekend getaway or an extended trip, taking a vacation allows us to relax, recharge, and return to our daily lives with renewed energy and motivation. So, if you haven't taken a vacation in a while, it's time to start planning one. Your mind and body will thank you for it.










Saturday, August 11, 2012

Off to the Zoo







Went to the zoo with my nephews nieces parents and sister this summer it was a ton of fun! did take a lot of photos just a few but the kids love the camera... here are a few. 























Saturday, April 28, 2012

Spring family pictures

So my sister asked if I would take family pictures of her family. She has a blended family with 5 boys 3 of her own and 2 that are her spouses. They are all  nuts. We went to a park and it was almost impossible to get a picture but we managed and got a few! Maybe one day they will calm down enough that I can get a ton of pictures. We did have fun and it was so great hanging out with them again! I have missed my nephews! 
Well  here are a few shots form the day! 





Sunday, March 25, 2012

Brian And Jessica Engagements

On March 4th I was given another opportunity to shoot engagement photos. They weren't quite sure what they wanted so I took them to my favorite place to shoot, The Great Salt Lake. We had so much fun and got a lot of great shots....so many they had the hardest time picking what they should do on the invitations, which I was lucky enough to get to put together! :) 

These two are a great couple and so sweet together. And you can see it in the photos. Good luck with everything Jessica and Brian! 














Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Sooooo

As you can tell I have totally slacked. I got a new job.YEAH! I have just not really been motivated to shoot. I am hoping to be able to catch up on the photos this week. We will see! :) 
With this new job I have been completely wrapped up in trying to figure out what my job actually is. 
Well I hope to be able to caught up! 

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Day 29: shoelaces

I have nothing profound to say about shoelaces... who does? Hope you like the photo! 



Day 28: Silhouettes

The Great Salt Lake. To most is just a smelly waste of water. To me it is comfort. solace and a sense of what is important. Every time I am feeling down or lost or stresses I end up at the Lake. Photographing the lake helps me see Utah in a whole new light. It is like being near the ocean for me I could spend all day just looking at it! 
Well I was out at the lake today watching the sunset I managed to snap a few pics.
This is the smoke stacks at Kennecott Copper Mine from across the street.