Painted Hills

As I am doing all these blog updates from the last 6 plus months at once. I am just getting back from a nice quick weekend getaway with my good friend Josh. We explored the Painted Hills area in the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, new to us both. It seems everyone must have been at the malls fighting the crowds for last minute shopping. There was hardly a soul around the two days we were there, we enjoyed that fact, thankful we were there. Cool air, the smell of fresh juniper, no city noise, and beautiful views. Thanks again Josh for coming with me, thanks to Molly for letting me go despite this being on the heals of the Christmas Holiday. Here is one image I liked from my quick glance through the bunch I took...main unit of Painted Hills at sunset.

The Parks

Logan and I got out again for our annual father-and-son roadtrip. This year it took us to The Redwoods and Yosemite NP's. We also in August went for a couple nights to Rainier NP. They were all great trips. Here are some images of us at these locations.

Missoula and Glacier NP

In July some of my family meet up in Missoula for some sibling time together in Missoula as well as an outing to Glacier NP. It was a good time to catch up with Kim, Steve, Marlo, and Eric. We missed Malia yet we know she is coming 2008. Here are some photos of everyone at various places including some of Eric, Steve, Logan, and myself during our 30 mile backpack trip in Glacier which was abnormally hot but a most excellent time.

Turkey Day 2007

This year we had Thanksgiving at our house, with close to 20 people. It sounds crazy but it went quite well. Everyone did a good job of providing splendid dishes and nice decorating, it was a family team effort so Molly did not need to cook too much.
Even Rowan got her hand on one of the turkey legs.

Side note: As I was typing this this entry Rowan walked into my office to say "hi". I picked her up, she saw the photo of her with the turkey leg, to which she replied..."Mmmmmm". No joke!

Peas Please!

Yes, we don't get tired of taking photos of our kids despite the many we already take of our clients. Seems we are always photographing, yet we love it. Molly is the one that documents Rowan and Logan far more than I do, and she does this well.

This one evening I happen to be home alone with Rowan feeding her a "snack" of leftover cold peas. You heard right, cold peas. She is a true Klein in the food department, eating most anything put in front of her. The sunset light was coming through the window and hitting her just right. I seized the moment and captured her quietly munching away, not a peep came out of her until the peas were gone. And yes she is wearing leggings, bringing back the 80's in style.

Molly's Family

This image is of a good portion of Molly's local family (but not all of them!) taken on a Sunday this last spring where we all got together for coffee and breakfast.

Backrow: Gary, Jocie, Sam, Logan, Brian, Shannon, Terry, and Rosalie
Frontrow: Adrian, Corrie, Merle, Virginia, Molly, and Rowan

Macy's Day Parade

Portland still has a pretty good size day after Thanksgiving parade downtown each year. It's always been the Meier & Frank parade until the bigger box came to town a couple years ago. Now it's the Macy's Day Parade unfortunately. At least this year we had some great weather, sort of. It was clear but with the windchill it felt like the upper teens to low 20's. We were fine bundled up yet I felt for all the participants playing instruments and other movements requiring a fair amount of dexterity in the hands. Here is Logan playing the sax again, and Molly and Rowan all bundled up.

Studio Session

Logan has always helped to be my practice model in the past or a quick sample person before a session starts. However, he has yet to willing have fun in the studio for me and the camera, with Molly it was a different story! He opened up for her and she did a great session with him this fall with all sorts of outfits from casual to formal, with props and no props. He was a good willing subject, and Molly captured some superb images of him just doing his thing. Even Rowan was a "willing" participant for some of the images. Just a few of our favs...

Once Upon A Wolf

As some folks may already know Logan has become interested in acting this year. This definitely helps to compliment his movie making that he is already quite dedicated to. Here is an image of Logan playing playing The Giant in the play Once Upon A Wolf, a modern day twist on multiple fairy tales including of course Jack and the Bean Stalk. Needless to say he did great with his part.

Halloween Parade

Every year our neighborhood as Halloween parade that has everyone from the Mayor of Portland to the local school bands. It is quite an event to see how many folks come out for it. This year the weather was fantastic which means the parade route was packed! Here a couple images from it, even Rowan came dressed in her Rooster outfit and Logan playing the saxaphone.

Quiet Beauty

Rowan just peacefully standing in our kitchen just before we were heading out for a walk. Molly did a great job on this image. One of my favs of Rowan taken to date.