Magic

Finally, after 18 years I have the engagement pictures I always dreamed of!

Thanks to my dear, patient, most talented friend Michelle the magic of Brett and I was captured in mega-pixels this last Saturday off the side of the road.

When Michelle talked to me about wanting to do a photo shoot with Brett and me, I must admit I was nervous. Surely there were cute young couples in her ward who'd fit the bill better than us. My studly, handsome prince charming is sometimes less than photogenic and then there was the forever daunting question of what to wear???!!!

My girls borrowed a red prom dress from a neighbor and and in a moment of craziness I tried it on and found that it fit. Snugly, but it fit. When I told my sister Moni that I took some pictures with Brett in a borrowed red prom dress she asked me if I was crazy. Yep, I guess I am. It was fun though. And so worth the effort.

Thank you Michelle, for capturing us so perfectly. I don't think these pictures would have ever been as meaningful 18 years ago. Marriage, kids, sacrifice and life experience together are what make these so real to me.