Arie Kidder Custom Cakes

A few weeks back at a Bridal Show I was attending, looking for a cake vendor for my wedding in April, I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Arie Kidder. Her butter cream frosting was to die for and her design ability is off the charts. Featured in many a magazine, Arie was looking for a photographer to take some shots for her next magazine conquest.



















Thank you soooo much, they're awesome. I'm so excited about the pics and I'm ready to send some in!! ~Arie Kidder
To find out more information about Arie and see more of her work, visit www.ariekidder.com

A Day in Boston

Gifted with a Saturday where all of our schedules were clear for the entire day, Nichole, Benjamin & I decided to head off to Boston and see what we could see. Arriving at 11:30am we ate lunch at the Museum of Science and then proceeded to spend 5 more hours there! OMNI, 3-D, and exhibits new and old. Growing up in Massachusetts I took many at trip to MOS, and it awes me to bring my son now and see how much has changed, but how much is still very much the same.

After a great day closing down the museum we took off to the Union Oyster House and had an AMAZING dinner. I made them pose for a but had to promise to put away my camera for the rest of the evening! And then off to Fanueil Hall, finally saying goodbye to the city about 8:30pm.

Standing on the Side of Love

Standing on the Side of Love: A Family-Friendly Celebration of NH’s Civil Union Law January 1, 2008, Noon - 3PM South Church UU, State Street Portsmouth, NH

I was honored to be asked to photograph this once in a lifetime event celebrating the institution of NH Civil Unions. Although yet another snow storm was in our forecast, 250 people attended the well planned worship/concert/potluck/PARTY! There was a plethora of media coverage - and while that's all well and good, there were a few times I couldn't get another photographer out of my shot! In all though, it was quite a successful day - and as the Rev. Roberta Finkelstein, succinctly summed up "We let ourselves celebrate and honor this moment. But let this day also remind us that full marriage equality is still in our future in New Hampshire if we continue to make it so."

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Christmas 2007

We had a nice holiday. Even though we both woke up with cold on Christmas Eve Nichole, Benjamin & I went to evening service and then spent the night at my parents house. Benjamin is 7 1/2 this year and for the first time ever, not the youngest one at Christmas! My brother, Taylor & 6 month old Killian came over - Killi had his first sweet potatoes! My aunt, cousin and 11 day old baby Reed came down to visit for a bit too, in a tradition that was started before I was born, my dad read from the Night Before Christmas. Then it was gingerbread cookies on a plate (thats Mrs Clause & Santa for those of you who can't tell) and off to bed. The next morning we awoke to presents, presents & more presents!! Stockings first, - A special bell from Santa's sleigh was left for Benjamin! After a shower we readied for pancakes & bacon. Keith, Taylor & Killian came back over and after we all ate it was time to rip off the paper.

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By the time was all said and done, I was glad to be home and in our own bed. Filled with happy memories and full bellies and cold medicine. We spent a quiet New Years Eve at home and were asleep before 10pm, but it was lovely none-the-less.

I hope you all had the happiest of holidays! Here's to 2008!