Fly Me To The Moon

So last night after our family dinner in which we celebrated our rich Mexican heritage (ahem), Rick and I joined Josh and Abby and a few of their friends for a hike up Galbraith Mountain to see and photograph the Super Moon.

First, let me say I knew nothing about the Super Moon until Friday evening when my sis texted me and asked if I was going to be able to get pictures of it. A quick google search, a chat with Rick, and we had a plan.

We met up with the kids at the trailhead.

…and we headed out on our hike.

The scenery was incredible.

The sunset was breathtaking.

The look on everyone’s face was pure enjoyment.

Bellingham suddenly looked very very small.

We settled in and waited.

Did I mention the sunset?

Josh…

…and I…in silhouette.

(ok, mine was staged, I admit)

The City Lights…

And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for…

The moon, only not just the moon, but the SUPER moon!

Wait for it…

Here it is…

Yup. That was it. That’s all I got. It was disappointing.

But not at all a waste. It was a fun adventure. Coming back down at 10:30 in the dark was an adventure in itself.

There will be other moons to shoot, of that I am sure.

Butterfly Surprise

Yesterday I snapped a few pictures of my bleeding heart through the dining room window. It was raining off and on and I didn’t want to risk getting my camera wet.

But it wasn’t until today when I put them on my computer that I noticed the little yellow butterfly to the right.

And I thought how fitting.

Because today is my sister’s birthday and we always seem to notice these butterflies when we are together!

Happy Birthday Cher.