HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

mom upside down is wow.
yep, that word easily describes my mom.
she is my best friend.
a woman i am often in awe of....
happy mother's day  mom, you are the best, i'm thankful you are mine....even though you like your grandkids more ;)...ha


Fine Art Dance Photography | Iowa & Minnesota

my power was out all day today.
it was out for safety reasons for men that were cutting down trees in the neighborhood, so i totally understand....but wow, i use a lot of energy...i mean...a lot.
my job / normal life tasks come to a complete stand still without electricity.  
i actually cleaned the top of my refrigerator and tried out my solar powered radio & flash light from my emergency kit....yes, i have an emergency kit equipped with a packet of survival garden seeds and a survival field manual...doesn't everyone? ha...it's a crazy but beautiful world out there people.
so now that i'm baaack....here is the strong. beautiful . adventurous . kendell .


Five Island Lake | Emmetsburg, Ia

alright guys...
some good times are coming.
emmetsburg, ia is putting together a family fun day on the lake.
june 4th, so save the date
food.
music.
fun.
keep your ears open for the details.
i'll see you there...


I love dance photos..geez | Ruthven, IA

well...this is what i got to do this weekend...


Emmetsburg, IA | St. Patrick's parade...the place where everyone becomes Irish for a day.

i love small town fun.
community love. 
it does help that my favorite color is green...but really..this was fun.
sometimes as i work, i tear up.
this was one of those posts.
ha, i'm such a sap.
i suppose it was a combo of my music playing and looking at this beautiful community coming together, enjoying each other...
sometimes we just need a deep breath of happy.
so here, take a deep breath..