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love the Northern Michigan landscape.

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Martha Mary Chapel, where my parents were married 30 years ago this July!

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My Mom and Dad!

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Travis and I all bundled up.. (and we think Portland winters are bad!)

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My family! My little sister, Lauren is my best friend. She’s rad. Dad- GO WINGS!

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I set up my Mom’s Dept. 56 Christmas Village every year and i always have fun doing it.. I added the lights under the snow this year to switch things up a bit… yes, cheesy, but it was passed down to my mom from her grandma, so it means a lot to our family. (Arn’t the little elves cute as can be!?)

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My Grandpa and I trying on the antler hat.. yup, it lights up!

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Christmas Dinner with the family, complete with my Mom’s famous 7 layer spinach salad. (and turkey and ham, of course!)

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We always play Michigan Rummy, and Travis is in the lead here.

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But my Grandma ends up winning the pot!

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Travis playing the Graphiphone, which belonged to my Great, Great Grandparents.

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On the way to Chicago, out the car window. Crisp, clear and beautiful.

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We visited the Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago and explored the gardens! Can you tell I was excited to get into a more tropical environment?!

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nature inspires me. I love the texture and colors of different plants.

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Me and my old college roomie, Kat.

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Travis and I with our friends Yoni and Meredith, of Standing Point Films greatness.

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Kat, Yoni and I all met in the dorms at U of M. circa 2001.

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Meghan, my dear friend and her bird Lula.

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Meghan & Chris are an incredible couple and are wonderful friends. (Pictured here with Conway Twitty…i think)

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So thankful that I was able to meet up with my wonderful cousin, Kelsey in Chicago while her and her boyfriend Mike were in town for New Years!

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Travis and I watching the night fall. What an adventure and so thankful to have an incredible family, great friends, an awesome boyfriend and a home in Portland!

 

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  • Jennifer Walker - February, 2010

    Wow, this was really touching and sweet! I loved all the pics of family and friends…you have lots of love in your life 🙂 I also love anyone who even knows who Conway Twitty is as I love him!!! 😉

  • Mooma!! - February, 2010

    Your photos are so touching to my heart!!You capture the moment! That’s my girl!!! xox oxo

  • Soul Sistah - February, 2010

    I miss you… Wish you were here with me in Chicago!! Call you soon.

  • Nicole Wagner - February, 2010

    You are SO cute!! I LOVE the picture of you in the Antler hat! haha…your family looks like fun! great pictures:)

  • Evonne & Darren Photography - February, 2010

    Jess, it’s great to see you in front of the camera! Please say hello to Travis for me and hope to see you guys soon. Are you going to WPPI?


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