Color

Our first two assignments were to do a Monochromatic image (all one hue with different values) and an Analogous (colors next to each other on the color wheel. Similar colors). Here they are:

Monochromatic

Analogous

Portraiture

Note: these are my first attempts. Done judge me too harshly. In my defense, they are getting better.

Rachel - Just for Fun (getting familiar with the studio)

Lindsey - Emulation

Sammie - High Key Beauty Lighting

Were Back!

Michael and I are finally back in the swing of things as far as school is concerned. It took us both a few weeks to get motivated and back into the homework and work routine, but I think we are finally there.

Michael's semester has been a lot "easier" and less busy from last, so that's been nice. He has been able to come home around 7 or so every night with few exceptions. The material is more complex and obviously more difficult, but all of his cases and homework haven't taken a ton of his time. Last semester, if you remember, he was handed a huge case on the first day that kept him and his group in the library till midnight every night for about three weeks. Its nice to be able to see him every day:)

As for me, my classes has been good so far, but are stressful. I spend a lot of time trying to be creative and working on my images. I am currently taking a Classical Portraiture class, as well as, a Color Photography class. Both are great but stressful.

Besides school we have enjoyed going out to eat, cooking, going to the movies, visiting my family, going out with friends, and just relaxing any moment we can. Since we knew the "spare" time wouldn't last, the first two weekends after school started we spent seeing Avatar, Sherlock Holmes, New Moon, and Blindside. All great movies:) We had to make up for my being sick during the break! ha.

Christmas 2009

I know this is well overdue, but man have we been busy!

And now for the recap. Christmas was great! Michael and I were able to spend Christmas vacation with the complete Tucker family +1. My brother Rhet and his wife, Jessica, were kind enough to open their house to a foreign exchange student, Nicole, from Germany from August - January. SO, since Nicole was with them in December she got to join in the fun. We loved having her around and are so lucky to have met her. Unfortunately she went home early January, we already miss her!

I have lots of pictures (many taken by family members, due to me feeling under the weather) to post. Before I do that though I wanted to specifically note a few of the highlights.
1. We did a ring and run to about 4 family this year who we felt needed a little help and cheer. On the last house, about 18 of us rang and ran. We were 98% sure that the receiver was not home, so we invited all of the children, with parents to help, to come ring and run on the last house. To our surprise she was home:) And the miracle . . . we weren't caught! But I am sure if anyone was watching they were laughing hysterically at all of us trying to run down the road and hide behind a short bush.
2. Family dinners. Since there was so many of us, my mom had the great idea of taking turns cooking. We had amazing meals every night. It was SO good!
3. Just being with my family. I loved every minute we were able to spend together. I loved all of the games, movies, talking, shopping, the whole package. I couldn't ask for a better family!

The list could go on. In an attempt to keep your attention I will make a quick list of the events of Christmas Vacation 2009
* Gingerbread Houses
* Games
* Shopping
* Family Fun Center
* Treehouse Museum
* Going to the temple (and taking the tracks there)
* Chuck E Cheese
* Delicious Food
* Sickness (about 70% of the family got sick at one point of another) Luckily for everyone else, i got the sickest. I was sick for about 2/3 of the break with Strep. This was probably the sickest i have ever been, but i tried my best to still have fun and be a part of the fun.
* Ring and Run
* Christmas Eve traditions with new additions
* Nicole, Our addition to the family.
* Movies
* Setting of fireworks on our neighbors doorstep
* Playing with the nieces and nephews
. . . I am sure I missed somethings, but I think this is enough!

Overall we had a wonderful vacation. I loved every minute. I can’t wait for 2011!

The Photo's

The crew on our matching PJ's.

Rachel, clearly concentrating:)

Halli and Lindsey at the Treehouse

Rhet and Ben:)

The Rhodes

The Crew, with Grandma Hansen

Nicole:) Awesome sweatshirt!

Family Fun Center

The 3 Amigos!

Tiffani and Lexi at the Treehouse

The Sword and the Stone - Goodluck you two!

Adam and Mara

The Treehouse!
Marabell

The Tuckers

Lexi Loo

The Harris Family

Halli Berry

Deenz showing of Ryan Harris's handwork.

Daisy May

Colbsters

Carson is his new get-up

Brookie Cookie

(if you care to see more, visit my facebook album)

Temple visit

Over Christmas one of our activities was riding the tracks and tram from Layton to Temple Square in Salt Lake City. Here are a couple images from that day.

The Finish Line

Michael finished his last final this morning, and I am happy to announce the semester is officially over. WOO HOO! Just one more hour of work and we are off to the Tucker residence for a 2 week party:) This pretty much sums it up . . .

Victory!

Christmas is Coming

The past few weeks have been a little crazy for Michael and I. We both have been busy trying to finish up last minute projects and starting our preparation for finals. The past week was and this week will be brutal for Michael (and therefore lonely for me). He is intensely studying for his Accounting finals which accumulates to about 12 hours a day. Not too fun.

As for me, since my photo finals are Portfolio's, I started right before Thanksgiving preparing. So, after tomorrow I am practically finished! Yeah! I am so glad that I was able to motivate myself to get ahead. I have 2 photo critiques on Thursday but my work is done. (with the exception of mounting a few images) I'm so exicted! Im 24 hours away from a stress free week. Michael on the other hand has a good 5 days. I am sure he will do great.

Besides studying and working, I have been working on getting everything ready for Christmas. Michael and I will be spending the holidays with my family. All of my family:) I cant wait for everyone to get here. But, even though we wont be here for 2 weeks out of the month, I was feeling a little down one day because we didn't have a Christmas tree or any decorations (besides a countdown) for Christmas and decided we needed something. I love the Christmas season, but whats Christmas without decorations and music to remind us? So, I went on a shopping trip determined to find something to enhance out little apartment. To my surprise I found the most perfect thing . . . (and for a SUPER good price) Every time I look at it I cant help but smile:)


About a week ago I decided that we needed more decorations so the other night I made this to add to the decor. I am trying to think of other cute/cheap decorative ideas so if anyone has any ideas, please share!


Well, its time to get back to my studying. Wish us luck and Merry Christmas!

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