LUMI

This young lady is Lumi, whom I photographed last Sunday. The name Lumi feels good in the mouth, doesn't it ? It's soft and short and very cute. It reminds me of french word lumiere for light. In my native Finnish Lumi means snow. Lumi is a citizen of two countries and in a couple of weeks she will move to Canada, the third important country in her life. That's a lot from somebody who is only 6 months old.

CHICAGO WEDDING WITH A FRENCH TWIST

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BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE

Remember Carolyn and Jim ? Well, the big day is finally here and rehearsal dinner took place earlier tonight at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba. What a handsome couple!

LORD OF THE RING

Seven years ago I said "I do" to the most amazing man in the world and became his wife. Seven years and two kids later I still feel like newlywed. Mr. Amazing is my best friend, my confidant, the center of my universe and without a doubt, the love of my life. I must have done something right in my previous life to be awarded with such love and companionship in this life. With him and because of him I want to be a better person even though self improvement has never been my cup of tea.

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So Mr. Amazing, it's been a breathtaking ride from that Irish pub in Hong Kong to here and just in case I forgot, thanks for the Guinness!

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Mrs. Mac

COUNTY FAIR

Every summer around this time I pack my family into the van and drive a good two hours straight west on I-88 to visit the Ogle County Fair in Oregon, IL. Besides evacuating my family from the heart of Lollapalooza it is good to change pace and spend a weekend in the country. The Ogle County Fair is a rare find. It is authentic, old fashioned, and good clean country fun with cowboys, farm animals, 4H and a demolition derby. How many of you have ever seen bull riding live ?

Real beauty lies in curves...
OK, a demolition derby is not exactly good clean fun. It's loud and it's muddy. It appeals to the most primitive instincts and it makes you wanna shake your mullet in the wind, but all the same, it sure is fun. Number 53 was our favorite, the rust bucket just wouldn't give up. Oregon, IL has the best little 50's drive in called Jay's . Two years ago my kids got their burgers and fries served in a cardboard 1959 pink Cadillac. They are still talking about it. My husband The Great Shake Connoisseur is still talking about his chocolate shake...Rochelle, where the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroads cross is a great place for train spotting.
I can't wait to go back next year!