Boo

Today Katie donated 8 INCHES of her hair to the Beautiful Lengths campaign (they make wigs for cancer patients). She looks like a movie star now. Here are the before and afters....

Radio Songs

Saturday I heard "Afternoon Delight" on the radio in the car. I get really happy every time I hear that song. I sang it loud all the way home. And I can't believe I know every last word to that inappropriate, dirty little song. I also can't believe all our parents listened to it & sang along when we were little. Oh, the 70's.

Cool Peeps

The following people are cool for the following reasons:

Bdog Campbell - For leaving the T.Rex CD by the ghetto blaster. Since it was just lying there, I put it in and was reminded that it's awesome.

Andrea P. - For bringing me amazing, beautiful fabrics all the way from India.

Andy A. - For driving way out of the way to get dinner for us girlies. I was super, super hungry while shooting a wedding that was dessert only.

Vicki D., Amber H., and Mitzi R. - For continually watching my babies while I try to juggle 18,000 different balls all day every day.

Unknown Guy at Cafe Rio - For putting lots of steak on my tostada Monday. Loved it.

Good Read

I just finished Follow The River by James Alexander Thom. It's historical fiction, so I'm not straying too far from my non-fiction roots. It was heart-wrenching and miserable. I loved it. Everyone read it.

Fairy Princess

Here are photos of what I've been doing with little girls lately. Call me if you want to book...

More Dreams

I have had so many rock 'n roll dreams lately. Mostly Neon Trees dreams. I had two really long Neon Trees dreams last week, too long to post, so I'll just hit the 2 highlights which were:

1. Tyler asking me to sing Shoplifters Of The World Unite with him in front of a huge crowd while we were at a Killer's video shoot...

and:

2. Branden telling everyone he was leaving the band unless they changed the name. So, he came home to pout about it and I convinced him the name was good and told him that Lisa Vannucci really liked it so he changed his mind and all was well.

But last night's dream is one that is really fascinating me...

We lived in a big art deco style house. It was a little on the George Jetson side of deco. My parents were moving in with us. We had one giant, open living room with a canvas wall stretched out like a rounded, curved sail. On this giant wall, in patchwork pieces of fabric, was the word "Lakland". Lakland is the bass company that Branden endorses. I'm so weirded out that we had it written in giant fabric letters on our wall. And the typeface was the same one that Peavey uses on its amps and stuff. The canvas wall was directly over the cubicles where Ryan Tanner worked on vinyl record covers, but next to the open desk area where Nicole Nelson, Jamie Davis and some random people worked.

I seriously wish I could get a full 8 hrs. of sleep every night just so I could have more dreams.

Engagement Pics - Wedding Photos Salt Lake City, UT

Last week I found a couple sweet new spots to shoot at in downtown SLC. I love them...
Utah wedding photography

Surprise!!!

Last night, shortly after 9:00, there was a knock at the door. Oh, was I bugged. I was just getting my jammies on. It took me a minute to put on some clothes and run downstairs. Another loud knock....so bugged! Then I opened the door, and it was BDOG CAMPBELL!!! With FLOWERS!!! He surprised us and came home for our 8 year anniversary. So today, we're having day of fun and surprises. And I'm the biggest jerk in the world 'cause I 100% completely forgot it was even getting close to being our anniversary. It hadn't even crossed my mind in 4 or 5 weeks. I totally suck. But here we are 8 years ago today:Utah wedding photography Salt Lake City

75 S

As much as I absolutely love our house now....I really miss this place:

Mr. Jones

Kgordee is the coolest today. Last night he spent 2 hours alone watching four crazy kids, two of which were mine, while I went on a girl date. He even changed diapers. To see what else he's cool for, go here or here.

Pretty Cards

Here are some fancy cards with gold envelopes I picked up somewhere in CA. I don't want to write on them. I just want to stare at them and take their portrait.

Bracelet

This is currently my favorite piece of bling. Branden bought this for me in NYC. I can finally wear it again without it leaving little marks on my wrist. My epidural must have finally wore off :)

Hot Pics

Here are the winning pics of Thursday night's shoot. As far as good subject matter goes, Neon Trees always deliver...

More Neon Trees

Neon Trees in UT today on Fox 13 - 5:00 p.m. news [sometime in the 5:00 hr. Don't know when.]
Show at Velour tonight.
Tomorrow early, early morning on CBS [KUTV] News 2.

Watch. & enjoy.

Bulgarian Pottery

Oh, how I love domino magazine. Almost everything in it is awesome. Imagine my delight as I thumbed through May's issue and found a spread on the loveliness of Bulgarian pottery. I've been using/displaying my own Bulgarian pottery for 10 years now. It's practically the only thing I brought home from my mission...aside from a rare case of recurring pertussis and an aversion to jogging suits. My mom and dad helped me backpack a shlode of this home. Here are just a couple pieces from my collection:

and the pieces from domino:

Neon Trees

F.Y.I.
Neon Trees - Thursday, May 22
Velour - 135 N. University Ave. - Provo
Sometime around 10:00 p.m.

In The Bathroom

Some people have magazines or books....17 yr. old little brother has Rubik's cube.

Mother's Day

Sunday was the best mother's day ever. I slept 'til an embarrassingly late hour, had no kids to watch, and got to go to the beach. It was awesome.

Seniors Rule!

Yesterday I did graduation photos for 17 yr. old little brother. He's pretty hot. Even for a jock.

Angels

Oh, L.A. How I've missed you.

You Can't Go Wrong w/ Free Burritos

So at the Del Taco here, all the receipts have a coupon on the back for a free 1/2 pound bean and cheese burrito. And, when you get your free burrito they give you another receipt, with another coupon on the back. This has become a Neon Trees staple for sure. My closest peeps know I love tacos by far, but this is a blessing in disguise right now. Amen for Del Taco!

Fresh Flowers

I have loved these earrings by Sorrelli for three whole years. I think there's one pair left on Earth. Maybe someday....

Popcorn Popping

Spring has finally sprung. No snow expected this week. It's a Christmas miracle.

Art-O-Mat

Here is something I learned about from the lovely Natalie V., artist extraordinarre. It's Art-O-Mat. It's completely awesome and I aspire to someday be an Art-O-Mat artist.

Sweet Dreams Club

I recently found all the documents of the Sweet Dreams Club. This is a club my big sister started in 1983. She and I were the only members, along with our cat Tigger. You can see on the "role" card that the dates span from 1983-1985. She kept this going for a long time. Here are only a few of the many cards we had. Other cards include the "did" card, which is still blank; The "dues" card which shows that I brought 20 cents and my sister brought gum; The "people we visited" card; and the "outside activities with due money" card = walking to 711, getting Macayo chips, and going shopping at places around Lucky's. My favorite card shown here is the membership card which once included a friend who got the White-Out.....