It's been awhile since we've had a new posting. Things are going great at Expressions KC and we have been busy with both business and fun. While we've been fortunate enough to be able to work with some amazing people and are excited about the two families we get to photograph this week this posting is not about business. We'll spend the next couple of days recounting some of our favorite photos from the very best week of our lives...our Blode? (Blog Ode) to a week of love and laughter:

With new iPods loaded up with new music and playlists specially designed for a 34 hour road trip halfway across the country and back, we woke up early, filled the car with everything needed for a week of fun and adventures and headed off for the best week ever.


Some of the highlights:
Tennessee: A stop at Sun Studio in Memphis to tour the place where Johnny Cash, Elvis and others recorded some of their best music.



And in Nashville, tours of Willie Nelson General Store and Cooter's Place - a museum dedicated all things Dukes of Hazard.



A trip to the Frist Center for Visual Arts followed by a fancy dinner at Sambuca: complete with our very own table in the corner, a show by Peter Moon and a specialized dessert.



A very special wedding in Aiken SC...


...followed by an amazing three days in Charleston where we had some of the best food of our lives courtesy of The Mellow Mushroom, Charleston Crab House, Sticky Fingers Rib House, and Cupcake.


Stay tuned during the next day or two for more pictures and stories from our trip.

Alisha was the third and final senior session of the weekend. While the weather was a little more cooperative than it was on Saturday, by the end of the afternoon we all left the shoot with numb fingers. An artist in more than one sense, Alisha shared with us her amazing talents on both the guitar and on canvas. Alisha's love for black and white photos and artistic flair inspired us to expand our horizons a little with our post-processing (you'll see more of these later, Alisha - I'm saving some of our favorites for your viewing session). Thanks again for sharing your afternoon with us!

Last Saturday, despite the frigid weather, we loaded up the car with outfits and cameras and took a "trip" to downtown KC and Westport for a dual senior session with Ashley and Codi (sorry girls, I couldn't resist). New winter coats and 'Libby Lou' gloves helped the freezing weather become more bearable - too bad everyone couldn't share my appreciation for fingerless gloves. Braving the cold proved to pay off, though. Between several trips to the car to keep us thawed, we managed to get some really fun shots. Enjoy the sneak peak, girls!

We've covered a lot of expressions in this blog, but maybe never have we seen more love in one posting. Anyone who knows the Coulters would agree with us when we say that they are a great example to everyone of what a loving family is. Just spending the afternoon with them, we were able to see the love shared between the parents and kids; we are truly lucky to have had the opportunity to share this experience with them. Thanks, guys...we had a blast!

"I will delight in the sheer pleasure of being with you...just being with you. Days spent with you are among the best in my world." -Lance Wubbels