My life is flying by!!

My life has gone by way too fast the past couple months. I've had so many great times and now i have finally gotten a chance to share them with all of you. I am currently focused on becoming a better photographer. It makes it so much easier when you have so many wonderful people surrounding you and supporting you in everything you venture on to. I thank you all for inspiring me everyday. It also helps when you are given the gifts of an awesome Nikon DSLR and four great lenses.

So here goes...

April:
Dann and I traveled to Colorado for a short climbing trip. We hit the rocks at the Horse Tooth Reservoir in Fort Collins the first day (John Gill Classics!!), Rocky Mountain National Park on day two, Carter Lake, and Garden of the Gods on day three. I have posted a couple favorites from the trip so check them out.

Dann Vennard - Horse Tooth Reservoir - The Rotary Area - Penny Boulder

Horse Tooth Reservoir - The Rotary Area - Penny Boulder Dyno - V1

Thomas Betterton - Mammen Traverse - V9 - Horse Tooth Reservoir - The Rotary Area


Alluvial Fan - Rocky Mountain National Park


Alluvial Fan - Rocky Mountain National Park - Can you find Dann?

Dann at Moraine Park - Rocky Mountain National Park


Moraine Park - Rocky Mountain National Park


Dann - Carter Lake - Scenic Boulder - South Line - B1


Dann - Carter Lake - Scenic Boulder - Top Out - B1


Dann - Carter Lake - Unknown Boulder (down from Kahuna Boulder)


Garden of the Gods - Colorado Springs - Can you see the climber?


Dann inside rock formation


Balance Rock at Garden of the Gods

May:
May was crunch time for getting the last details done for our wedding on the 24th. I did manage to make it to my niece and nephew's (Bianca & Logan Zeigler) confirmation down in Maryland on the 18th.

Isabella at the church

Bianca at the reception


Logan at the reception

We had a spectacular time with everyone at the wedding and it can all be re-lived online as our magnificent photographer, David Toth (www.davidtothphotography.com), put together a tear-jerker of a slide show so check it out at:

http://www.davidtothphotography.com/DanandDanielle/

The entire album can be viewed at:

http://www.pictage.com/client/eventPhotos.do?event=483846&folder=1194998

He is a very talented photographer and I recommend him very highly for everyone getting married.

Following the wedding, Dann and I headed on our honeymoon to the beaches of Barbados down in the Carribbean. Check out some of my favorite photos from our trip. It was a really awesome trip as we got to surf a couple days, play some golf (Dann managed to cream a couple houses in some of the more narrow parts of the course which made for a very hilarious afternoon), boogie board and just rejuvenate after working so hard to make sure our wedding was going to be a memorable one for everybody.

Honeymoon to Barbados

Dann enjoying a cold one

First day surfing (before the bad sunburn)


Boogie boarding (two days after the bad sunburn)


My favorite beverage...much more flavor than a Corona


Sangrias and Margaritas!! It was buy one get one free night...woohoo!!!


Having fun on the zipline tour! Awesome photograph by Dann


Pride of Barbados, official flower of Barbados


Familiar Gear


Golfing at the Barbados Golf Club


The only ball Dann didn't hit a house with or lose


Dann at our favorite restaurant, Harlequin


Hot Stuff!!


I'd say we accomplished Aimee's goal of getting a tan

June:
After a very relaxing and fun honeymoon it was time to get my Mom transplanted to Austin, Texas for her new life in the restaurant business. It was a feat and a half to drive her down there but we made it safely and got her all settled in. It was also great to catch up with the Kettler family as well. Take a look!

Bobo and Bella, Mom's pups happy to finally be in Texas

Kettler Garden Photographs.....yes it is possible to have beautiful flowers in hot Texas but it won't happen on its own...you have to work at it. Thanks for the beautiful, colorful subjects girls!






The furry members and friends of the Kettler family

Chase


Floyd


Harry


Hope




You can always count on an amazing dinner at the Kettlers. Billy working his magic on the grill

I had a surprise on Friday night the 27th as my brother, Dustin, showed up at my work place, The Delaware Rock Gym, in Bear, DE (www.derockgym.com). Dustin has been living in Guam for the past 9 months with his family, Katie and Noah. It was a like dream with him standing there in front of me. I missed him very much and it was so awesome to hang out with him again, though the weekend went way too fast.
My cousin, Jo Garman, just happened to plan a Zeigler Family Reunion on Sunday, June 29th and so Dustin was able to come with Dann and I and surprise the whole family. It was really special to all be together for even those couple hours. Here are some of my favorite shots from that weekend.

Dann and Dustin cruisin' in the TR-6

Dustin checking out the engine


Sophia Austin


Sophia Austin meeting Brielle Garman with Shawn and Scott


Scott and little Sophia


Outdoor games with the Halex.
(Dianne should be sponsored...she's a pro)


Tobi just wants to swing, Pa.


Tobi Garman


DAZ's Kids - Photograph by Dann Vennard

The Zeigler Family

Check back again soon for more exciting adventures!

DZ

P.S. (I am in the process of changing my last name to Vennard, of course, but I am keeping my email and website name the same as I will always be DZ)