I love photography for the same reason that I love blogging - I want to preserve the world as it was for just a small moment in time. Write down what was going through my head that blustery fall day...capture a photo of my sister's face that summer she stayed with me for a few months...

My dad let me look through his photos from 30 years ago today. I love seeing my parents when they were closer to my age - how they spent their time, wondering if they were happy, seeing the world through the lens like my dad used to see it.

I love seeing my mother here. She really is beautiful, just like Daddy likes to spout out whenever he sees her. I love how she's dressed in an outfit similar to what I currently own. (even though I used to tease her for her clothes...here I am wearing similar things) I love seeing my family and their dogs - they really are an element that has been a constant for us.

And here's Dad - young, no mustache. Not how I would normally picture him. As far as I know this wasn't a happy time in his life - Wyoming was far from his family and his girlfriend, and he didn't really like Chem-E - but he still looks so pleasant here.

And here's Grandpa Merle. He isn't with us anymore - so seeing pictures of him when he wasn't sick are special to me. Note the rad plaid pants and the "Charlie Brown" Christmas tree. Love it.

I hope I can capture life similarly - so one day I can look back and remember things as they were and see where I am now.