Concrete Jungle Safari

Sunday evening I met up with the delightful Modars. Sure our kids had been in the same class last year but time has a way of rushing past and you don't always get to meet everyone at the bake sales. So, we were practically strangers. I asked them if they would be willing to stroll the alleyway of Midtown and lo they agreed! +1 for the Ms!

 We met at the Sac Co-op. I recognized them instantly because of their snappy attire and awesome family vibe. We said our hellos and were off. It was to be a whirlwind of fun, dirty corners and freakin awesome photographs.

I made these guys work for it! They were up and down, jumping, holding hands and being great sports.

I think my favorite part was their absolute willingness to try anything. Even as we walked past some pretty nasty corners and dodged a bit of traffic they were willing subjects.

 

Roy and Denise you have a very lovely family! Your children were warm and engaging and the bond you guys have is so self evident it was a joy to photograph you!

The Secret Garden

Thursday evening I had the pleasure of hanging out with Kim & Ernie and their two beautifully delightful daughters. I met Kim way back when at the Sacramento Co-op when we both worked there. We lost touch over the years but as is the way of the world of co-ops I ended up working with  Ernie at the Davis Co-op. And now, our kids will be going to the same small school in the fall!

I had tried to set up a photo session with these guys for a while but life had a way of getting in the way. Then on Thursday the stars aligned! I dashed over to their friendly little home in East Sac.
 
It was late in the evening and the golden glorious light was starting to dip behind the tree line but when I stepped into their secret garden of a backyard all was right with the world.

This yard was a glorious little jungle with sky high sunflowers, tangles of tomatoes, garden paths, bee hives and a totally rad swing set!

The girls were somewhat shy and nervous at first but with a little action they were naturals! They loved to run and jump and climb and swing,  pointing out squash and showing me flowers. They darted around the garden like little humming birds.

 

Kim & Ernie I love the organic back yard magical play land you've created for your beautiful family. Thanks for sharing your home and showing me the love you all have for one another! You are good people.