Summer Color

This is the view from our home. Taken 7/12/2009. Canon EOS 50D.

Sisters

Lauren and Elle at Snowbird. Taken 8/8/2009. Canon EOS 5oD.

Baby Boy

This is our new baby Boy. Taken 10/2/2009. Canon EOS 50D.

Baby Names...

This is a baby name book that we have owned since Lauren. We pulled it out once more for our new baby boy. Taken 9/30/2009. Canon EOS 50D.

Out of Little Cottonwood Canyon

This was taken on a drive home from nearby Snowbird. Taken 8/14/2009. Canon EOS 50D.

Kara Content At Home

This was taken last Christmas when we stayed with Kara's parents. Taken 12/26/2008. Canon EOS 50D.

Red Skies at Night

This is the New Year's sunset over Willard Bay, UT. Taken 1/1/2009. Canon EOS 50D.

Elle with her Bitty Twins

Elle got some American Girl Bitty Twins from Santa. Taken 12/25/2008. Canon EOS 50D.

Beacon Hill and Boston Commons at Winter Sunset

Last Christmas we enjoyed this contasting view of the warm Beacon Hill neighorhood to the cold Boston Commons park. Taken 12/25/2007. Sony DSC-F707.

Lauren in the Afternoon Light

This is Lauren in the afternoon light. Taken 10/18/2008. Canon EOS 50D.

Pumpkins Awaiting Homes

Pumpkins awaiting homes for Halloween. Taken 10/18/2008. Canon EOS 50D.

Back in Business

After several weeks of patiently waiting for the Canon EOS 50D, I am finally back in business. Taken 10/19/2008. Sony DSC-F707.

Idaho Grain Field at Cloud Break

This was one of the evening views that we enjoyed this past summer. Taken 8/7/2008. Canon EOS 40D.

Fish Tacos at Fins

This is what I call a "perfect lunch" (Fins Restaurant in La Jolla, CA). Taken 8/1/2008. Canon EOS 40D.

Mission Bay

Everyone at play in Mission Bay (San Diego, CA). Taken 8/2/2008. Canon EOS 40D.

Moulton Farm House

This is the Moulton Farm House on Mormon Row. Taken 8/11/2008. Canon EOS 40D.

Trump Tower Las Vegas Strip View

This is the view from our 58th floor room of the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Las Vegas, NV. Taken 8/3/2008. Canon EOS 40D.

Hummingbird Hovering at Feeder

This is a hummingbird hovering at my father-in-laws feeder. Taken 8/7/2008. Canon EOS 40D.

Idaho Sand Dunes

These are the sand dunes near Parker, ID. Taken 8/12/2008. Canon EOS 40D.

Idaho Grain at Sunset

This is a grain field at sunset in Rexburg, ID. Taken 8/7/2008. Canon EOS 40D.

Equipment Upgrade

I have finally upgraded my camera! However, I will always love my previous camera. Taken 8/9/2008.

Mussel Shell on Spectacle Island

This is a mussel shell on the beach at Spectacle Island in Boston Harbor. Taken 7/19/2008.

View Down State Street

This is a view down State Street from The Black Rose Pub to The Old State House. Taken 7/19/2008.

Newport's The Breakers

This is one of the Newport Mansions that we visited last week. This photograph was taken just after a brief storm. Taken 7/14/2008.

Rockport Harbor Kayaks

These are some kayaks in the Rockport Harbor. Taken 7/4/2008.

McPolin Farm in Park City

This is a historic farm just outside of Park City, UT. Taken 6/28/2008.

The Old North Bridge of Concord

This great tree stands nearby the Old North Bridge over the Concord River (seen in the background). It was the site of the first forcible resistance to the British aggression of April 19, 1775. Taken 7/5/2008.

Summertime on the Cape

Lauren loved playing on Mayo Beach near Wellfleet, MA. Taken 6/21/2008.

Vermont's Interstate 89 In Motion

Trees, Trees, and more Trees! I loved driving by the green trees and purple wildflowers that lined Vermont's Interstate 89. Taken 6/8/2008.

Vermont Woods In Late Afternoon Light

This was a part of our Vermont campsite near Sharon, VT. Taken 6/7/2008.

Old Vermont Barn

This is a beautiful farm that we found near Taftsville, VT. Taken 6/8/2008.

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory

We enjoyed a visit to the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory in Waterbury, VT. Taken 6/7/2008.

Mayflower II Dinghy Boat

This is a dinghy boat of the Mayflower II in Plymouth, MA. Taken 5/24/2008.

Summer Afternoon

This is Lauren waiting for an ice cream after riding horses with her grandpa and cousin. Taken 6/28/2006.

Idaho Potato Rows

This is a potato field taken while driving. Taken 6/28/2006.

Washington DC Metro

I visited Washington DC this past week during a business trip. Taken 5/29/2008.

Nauset Lighthouse

We spent the weekend visiting Cape Cod. Taken 5/25/2008.

Plimoth Colony Fort Building

This is the colony fort building at the Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth, MA. Taken 5/24/2008.

Columns at Palace of Fine Arts

I love the perspective in this photograph. Taken 2/24/2006.

Customs House Tower

This is the famous Customs House Tower of downtown Boston. Taken 9/29/2007.

Idaho Barley Field

This is a barley field in Rexburg, ID. Taken 6/28/2006.

Lilac Sunday

Last Sunday was the famous "Lilac Sunday" at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard Univeristy. Taken 5/18/2008.

Arnold Arboretum

I love this tree at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. Taken 5/17/2008.

Spring Tulips

The tulips at the Boston Public Garden have been beautiful this spring. Taken 5/8/2008.

Downtown Boston from Charles River

This is another photograph of downtown Boston from the Charles River. Taken 5/3/2008.

Trinity Church Staircase

I thought this staircase was an interesting design. Taken 5/3/2008.

Idaho Dry Farms

These are the dry farms of Rexburg, ID. Taken 6/28/2006.

Trinity Church vs. John Hancock Tower 2

Here is another photograph of the old versus the new. Taken 5/8/2008.

Happy Mother's Day Kara & Happy Birthday Lauren

This was a very special day for our family. Taken 5/11/2008.

Trinity Church vs. John Hancock Tower 2

I have enjoyed the architectural contrast of downtown Boston. Taken 5/8/2008.

George Washington in Spring

This is the George Washington statue at the Boston Public Garden. Taken 5/8/2008.

Wooden Barn on Mormon Row 2

Here is another photograph of the wooden barn on Mormon. Taken 7/2/2006.

Back Bay from Charles River

This weekend was cold and rainy. Taken 5/3/2008.

Wooden Barn on Mormon Row

This is a barn we visited near the Grand Tetons. Taken 7/2/2006.

Three Fingers

Elle loves showing her three fingers for her new age. Taken 5/4/2008.

Happy Birthday Elle!

Elle turned three today. Taken 5/4/2008.

Larz Anderson Park Sky

One of the best things about this park is the view. Taken 4/26/2008.

Arlington Street Church

I loved the clouds behind the Arlington Street Church. Taken 4/26/2008.

Coyote Ugly

We were in the right place at the right time to catch a glimps of this eastern coyote at Brookline's Larz Anderson Park. Taken 4/26/2008.

Larz Anderson Park Trees

This is a wonderful park near us that we love to visit. Taken 4/29/2008.

Yaquina Head Lighthouse

This is the Yaquina Head Lighthouse along the Oregon Coast. Taken 2/22/2004.

Park Street Church

This is the Park Street Church near the Boston Commons. Taken 4/19/2008.

Old South Meeting House

I love the contrast of the old and new architecture seen along Boston's Freedom Trail. Taken 4/19/2008.

Acorn Street

This is an amazing street located in Beacon Hill. Taken 4/19/2008.

Charles Street Meeting House

I loved how this tree branch framed this photograph of the Charles Street Meeting House on Beacon Hill. Taken 4/19/2008.

Los Angeles Temple

This is the Los Angeles Temple. Taken 9/4/2005.

Girls On Acorn Street

The girls had a great time walking on the cobblestone of Acorn Street in Beacon Hill. Taken 4/19/2008.

Golden Gate Bridge Lookout

I love this lookout of the Golden Gate Bridge. Taken 3/3/2008.

Downtown Boston Buildings

I liked the way the sun came through the foggy sky over these downtown Boston buildings. Taken 4/12/2008.

Logan Temple In Foggy Night

I love the Logan Temple. Taken 12/21/2005.

Sunny Downtown Boston

Today's weather forecast for "rain." I guess that the weatherman got it wrong. Taken 4/12/2008.

Top Of The World

I love the perspective that this photopragh gives of San Francisco Bay. Taken 3/3/2008.

Coppola's Winery Red Umbrellas

We enjoyed a wonderful sunny day at the Coppola's Winery near Napa, CA. Taken 7/29/2006.

"Is There Room On The Feather Bed?"

Lauren played a brown dog for her school play today. Taken 4/9/2008.

"I Can Brush My Teeth By Myself"

This is a mirror shot of Elle brushing her teeth. Taken 3/29/2008.

San Francisco From Twin Peaks

I this was one of the fantastic spring days that I enjoyed in San Francisco, CA. Taken 3/8/2008.

Salt Lake Temple At Midday

This is the Salt Lake Temple at midday. Taken 6/26/2006.

Golden Gate Bridge

I love the perspective of the Golden Gate Bridge from this vantage point. Taken 3/3/2008.

Lauren In Pumpkin Patch

This was taken on a trip to Apple Hill Orchards in foothills of the California Sierra Nevadas. Taken 10/1/2005.

Jackson Hole Town Square

This is one of my favorite places to visit. Taken 7/16/2006.

Marblehead Boat

This was a red boat anchored in the Marblehead Harbor. Taken 3/15/2008.

Marblehead Copper Porch Lantern

I loved this old copper porch lantern in the old town of Marblehead. Taken 3/15/2008.

Big Sur To The North

This is a view of Big Sur to the North. Taken 10/19/2006.

Boston Temple

This is the Boston Temple this past fall when the flowers were still beautiful. Taken 9/9/2007.

Elle Sucking Her Thumb

This photograph will always serve as a reminder of baby Elle. Taken 8/25/2005.

A Day In My Life

This is a photograph of me at work last week during a knee surgery. Taken 3/20/2008.

Lauren's Favorite

Currently, Lauren claims that this is her favorite baby photograph. Taken 3/1/2003.

"Life Is Like A Box Of Chocolates"

This is a photograph of my parents and older sister sitting on a bench facing the Pacific Ocean. Taken 3/3/2008.

Easter Tulips

These are some tulips we enjoyed for Easter. Taken 3/22/2008.

San Francisco Pier At Night

This photograph was taken on my last trip to San Francisco, CA. Taken 3/7/2008.

Easter Sunday

These are my daughters on Easter Sunday with their new dresses and Webkinz toys. Taken 3/23/2008.

St. Patrick's Day

This is a photograph of a clover flower from the floor of Muir Woods. Taken 3/3/2008.

How About A "Mozze"?

This photograph was taken at my nephew's (Moses') open house. Taken 3/2/2008.

Russian Hill Window

I loved the twisted metal used to cover this window in San Francisco, CA. Taken 3/2/08.

Grace Cathedral

I liked the trees and shadows in front of Grace Cathedral on Nob Hill. Taken 3/2/2008.

Starring Into The Sky

This photograph was taken at noon in Muir Woods. Taken 3/3/2008.

Fisherman's Wharf At Dusk

This is a great photograph of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf at dusk. Taken 3/8/2008.

Father And Son At Twin Peaks

This is my brother (Paul) and his son (Moses) at Twin Peaks in San Francisco. Taken 3/8/2008.

Monterey Wharf At Night

I love this night photograph of these boats at the Monterey Wharf. Taken 10/18/2006.

Chocolate Chip Cannoli

Elle enjoyed part of a chocolate chip cannoli during a visit to the North End. Taken 9/20/2007.

Salt Lake Temple In The Late Afternoon

I love the Salt Lake Temple. Taken5/23/2002.

Epcot Center

Epcot Center at night and up close. Taken 12/4/2007.

Winnie The Pooh

Lauren in front of the Winnie the Pooh ride in Fantasy Land. Taken 12/9/2007.

Liberty Tree Lantern

I enjoyed seeing the Liberty Tree in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom. Taken 12/12/2007.

Daddy!

This is one of my favorite photographs of Elle. Taken 6/5/2006.

Big Sur Fence

I love perspective in my photographs. Taken 10/20/2006.

Lauren In Bed

Lauren with her favorite teddy bear at bedtime. Taken 7/24/2006.

San Diego Temple Close-up

I like the effect of the sunlight in this photograph of the San Diego Temple. Taken 9/4/2005.

Alamo Square

My brother and his wife lived near Alamo Square in San Francisco, CA. Taken 2/25/2006.

Lover's Point Cypress

This is a cypress tree at Lover's Point in Monterey, CA. Taken 6/1/2003.

French Pastry

This was only one part of a beautiful brunch that our family enjoyed in Monterey, CA. Taken 10/20/2006.

Big Sur

This is one of my favorite places in the world. Taken 10/19/2006.

Mission Window

This is a window at the Mission San Juan Bautista in California. Taken 10/20/2006.

Miniature Stonehenge

We found these stones on a hike in Halibut Point State Park near Rockport, MA. Taken 9/13/2007.

Salt Lake Temple

I love this photograph of the Salt Lake Temple. Taken 2/23/2002.

Capo Blanco Lighthouse

This is the Capo Blanco Lighthouse at dusk. Taken 2/21/2004.

Elle Close-up

This is a close-up of Elle with a soft focus. Taken 4/19/2006.

Lauren With Flowers

This is Lauren in front of some flowers at a farmers market in San Francisco. Taken 7/22/2006.

Boston Cityscape

This was a photograph taken from Larz Anderson Park on a cold evening.  Taken 11/23/2007.

Red Glass Sculpture

This was an amazing red glass sculpture at the 2002 Olympics. Taken 2/22/2002.

Seattle Temple

Our family enjoyed visiting the grounds of the Seattle Temple. Taken 2/27/2004.

Sorbet At Coppola's Winery

Lauren enjoying a bowl of sorbet at Coppola's Winery near Napa, CA. Taken 7/29/2006.

Gloucester Beach Boardwalk

This is one of the beach boardwalks in Gloucester, MA. Taken 9/13/2007.

2002 Olympic Stadium At Night

This was the 2002 Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremonies. Taken 2/23/2002.

New England Aquarium

The aquarium is built around this giant ocean tank. Taken 11/10/2007.

Elle's Blessing Dress

This is a photograph of Elle on the day of her baby blessing. Taken 7/3/2005.

Mount Shasta

I love this photograph that my wife took for me of Mount Shasta.  We were driving home from a vacation to Oregon. Taken 2/28/2004.

Logan Temple In The Winter

The Logan Temple on a cold winter day. Taken 12/28/2001.

Sentinel Building

This is the Sentinel Building on the corner of Kearny Street and Columbus Avenue in San Francisco, CA. Taken 2/23/2006.

Alcatraz Island

This is the famous Alcatraz Island in the San Francisco, CA. Taken 6/13/2002.

USA Pavillion At Epcot

I enjoyed the afternoon sunlight while in Florida this winter. Taken 12/10/2007.

California State Fair

These were some sunflowers at the California State Fair. Taken 8/19/2006.

Palace Of Fine Art

We enjoyed our visits to San Francisco while living in Sacramento, CA. Taken 2/24/2006.

Riverway Trees In Winter

I loved the trees along Riverway after today's snow storm. Taken 1/14/2008.

Boston Temple

This is the Boston Temple seen through the trees over a walkway. Taken 9/9/2007.

Utah Sky

This was the sky over my brother's home in Utah. Taken 9/29/2002.

Girls In Crib

I enjoyed this picture of my two daughters. Taken 4/17/2006.

Seaside Porch Lantern

I liked the design of this porch lantern seen in Rockport, MA. Taken 9/13/2007.

My Walk Home

This is my daily walk home from work. I love the trees over the road. Taken 11/17/2007.

Heceta Head Lighthouse

This is one of my favorite lighthouses on the Pacific Coast. Taken 2/22/2007.

Elle In Hoodie

I loved this photograph of Elle. It highlights her eyes, cheeks, and lips. Taken 2/25/2006.

Sacramento Temple At Sunset

This was the newly built Sacramento Temple last spring at sunset. Taken 4/29/2007.

Boston Harbor

The city of Boston as viewed from the harbor. Taken 9/29/2007.

Idaho Sky

This was a summer evening sky over the dry farms of Rexburg, ID. Taken 6/28/2006.

Muir Woods

This curved tree added quite the contrast to the surrounding towering redwood trees. Taken 6/13/2002.

Jamaica Plain's Pond

This is a pond near our apartment during autumn. Taken 10/21/2007.

Half Dome At Yosemite

I loved visiting the great Yosemite National Park. Taken 6/14/2003.

Magic Kingdom Castle with Fireworks

We enjoyed several nights of fireworks over the Walt Disney World Resorts. Taken 12/9/2007. Sony DSC-F707.

San Diego Temple

This is the beautiful San Diego Temple. Taken 9/7/2005.

La Jolla Beach

I love this photograph of Lauren at sunset on La Jolla Beach in San Diego, CA. Taken 9/7/2005.

Elle's Best

Elle at only 2 days old. Taken 5/6/2005.

New England Leaves

The colors of the leaves this fall were spectacular here in Boston. Taken 10/21/2007.

San Francisco's Embarcadero Wharf

I love the perspective of these lamps on a walkway near Pier 5 in San Francisco. Taken 2/25/2006.

"A Glimmer Of Hope"

This was the Nevada sky we saw as we drove home to California. The surrounding darkness was an ominous sign of the storm that we had to pass through. Taken 12/26/2006.

Christmas Eve 2006

This was the tree on Christmas Eve last year at Kara's parents home in Rexburg, ID. Taken 12/24/2006. Sony DSC-F707.

Temple Square At Christmas

Temple Square as viewed from Main Street on my last visit to Salt Lake City. Taken 11/29/2007.

2002 Olympic Hockey Banner

This is a view from the ground looking up at a hockey banner on a downtown building of Salt Lake City. Taked 2/24/2002.

Utah State University "Old Main" Building

This was taken on a very cold night in Logan, UT. Taken 12/22/2005.

Italian Gondola At Epcot Center

This was an Italian gondola that was hiding away from all the crowds of people. Taken 12/10/2007.

Idaho Farm Sprinklers

I had fun one day taking photographs of farms in Rexburg, ID. Taken 6/28/2006.

San Francisco's Union Square At Christmas

This was taken from the top of Macy's during a visit to San Francisco, CA. Taken 11/25/2005. Sony DSC-F707.

Classic "Grand Tetons & Snake River"

The Grand Tetons and Snake River as seen on a trip to Jackson Hole, WY. Taken 7/1/2006. Sony DSC-F707.

Logan Temple in the Spring

The Logan Temple in the spring. Taken 5/7/2005.

Paul & Jordan's Wedding Cakes

I love this photopragh's format of Paul and Jordan's wedding cakes. Taken 5/7/2005.

Elle Sleeping

Elle, just two days old, enjoying her new home with us. Taken 5/6/2005.

Lauren's Best

Lauren at only 6 days old. Taken 5/17/2002.

The Perfect Daisy

This a perfect appearing daisy flower that I saw at the Boston Temple. Taken 9/9/2007.

Yaquina Head Lighthouse from Afar

I enjoyed seeing the lighthouses of the Oregon Coast during a trip to my brother's house in Portland. Taken 2/22/2004.

Motif No. 1

This is a fisherman's shack on Bearskin Neck Wharf in the harbor of Rockport, MA. It is supposed to be one of the most famous buildings in the world and is recognizable to students of art and art as "Motif no. 1." Taken 9/13/2007.

Salt Lake Temple At Christmas

Christmas lights at the Salt Lake Temple. Taken 1/29/2002.

Kilsyth Street Trees in the Fall

I loved the fall colors of the trees in Boston. Taken 11/17/2007.

Boston Skyline from Mount Wachusetts

This is a black and white skyline photograph of Boston that I took this fall. Taken 10/31/2007.