august slc visit

This is my favorite picture in the set.
My beautiful sister's gaze, my dad in his white hat,
the bubbling contentedness of my toddler niece,
and sunset hitting the granite columns.

A photographer at an R.E.I. workshop said that
the #1 tip he could give in taking good pictures
is to: point at beautiful things and click lots.

Casey and Mom chatting on a walk under a dynamic sky. 

Around the capitol building after dinner.
Evelyn had gotten into the pool with her clothes,
and had to wear Casey's shirt to be dry for the outing.

The wind lifts her hair,
framing an active toddler who pauses,
knowing to look up and smile for the camera.

My adorable little sister
who amazes me,
when I behold her.
I'm struck how even given life's twists and turns,
and the shit us siblings sometimes trigger in eachother,
I'm washed over with pride,
and protectiveness,
and wonder,
and admiration.

With Casey's parents at the Pancake House.
Yes we indulged.

The signature baked apple pancake, wow!