I'm a Mystery - even to me!

February Photo Project 2012 - Day Thirteen

2012-02-14T10:56:00.004-07:00

Blue Have you been in school too long or not dating enough when the top of your school bag looks like lips? :)

What I wish I could use for Day 13

2012-02-13T11:20:00.002-07:00

Sigh. Gotta follow the rules.

Mom's Bucket List

2012-02-13T11:15:00.005-07:00

My Mom has wanted to ride on a real dog sled for SO long! This weekend she got her chance and she shared it with us! It ROCKED!

February Photo Project 2012 - Day Twelve

2012-02-13T11:12:00.002-07:00

In my Closet... Looks like it is time for a new pair of running shoes... :)

February Photo Project 2012 - Day Eleven

2012-02-13T11:07:00.005-07:00

Makes Me Happy Tubin' with the nephews at Soldier Hollow...makes me totally happy!

February Photo Project 2012 - Day 10

2012-02-10T21:03:00.003-07:00

Self Portrait Dog sledding baby!

February Photo Project - Day 9

2012-02-09T22:30:00.003-07:00

Front Door Let the fun begin at our beautiful rented cabin in the mountains of Heber.

February Photo Project 2012 - Day Eight

2012-02-09T11:11:00.002-07:00

Sun

No need for these today - my image was to be the Sun but he wouldn't come out for me today.
So it was a sort of grey day...

February Photo Project 2012 - Day Seven

2012-02-07T10:25:00.006-07:00

Button Instead of shooting a button - I shot through one at an old pic of mine on my wall... (if you look closely, you can see the reflection of my tv in the upper right hand corner)

February Photo Project 2012 - Day Six

2012-02-07T10:20:00.001-07:00

Dinner

In or out?
This is my burner on my stove.... :)

For Katie - Pic one in your Ben Lomond Collage

2012-02-06T12:17:00.003-07:00

Now we just have to wait for Spring, Summer & Fall :)

Breakfast

2012-02-06T12:08:00.002-07:00

On Sunday I shot Town & Country....this is my country :)

February Photo Project 2012 - Day Five

2012-02-06T11:53:00.004-07:00

10 a.m.

Ogden's 25th Street - Sunday Morning at 10 a.m.

in pieces

2012-02-06T11:50:00.001-07:00

found this man in my travels...trying to put back together what is in pieces...

February Photo Project 2012 - Day Four

2012-02-04T18:30:00.005-07:00

Stranger

Love these guys!

2012-02-04T18:24:00.002-07:00

It's the Birthday lunch!

February Photo Project 2012 - Day Three

2012-02-03T13:39:00.001-07:00

Hands...

Holding On

February Photo Project 2012 - Day Two

2012-02-02T14:40:00.003-07:00

WARNING wordsInnocent words alone but sort of creepy altoghether. . .

February Photo Project 2012 - Day One

2012-02-01T11:30:00.001-07:00

Highlights from 2011 to date.... March - Goodbyes

2011-04-13T13:04:00.004-06:00

On April 2nd, the Ogden LDS Temple closed for a three year renovation project. It will never look the same so Katie and I did one last ordinance and shot some pics :)

We went back to shoot a few more in sunshine.

It's a mixed blessing - I am sad to see it go but the new beautiful building will light up downtown Ogden!

Highlights from 2011 to date.... February - Dreams come true in Paradise!

2011-03-16T13:31:00.008-06:00

My friend Katie won a trip on B98.7 and she decided to take me!

We got to spend the weekend at the Atlantis Resort

in the Bahama's - where Josh Groban would be in concert

- literally a dream come true!

We've Arrived :)

Yep - that's the view from our room...
No, I did not jump on the bed... :)

It was 81 degrees with blue skies...

We dorked in the elevator...we NEVER do that!

We swam with a dolphin named Noah!

He gave us hugs and kisses.

Those are credentials to get backstage baby!

We ate at Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill (with Josh!)

We took this "Leap of Faith" through the shark tank.

We sat in the Big Atlantis Chair :)

Yep, another view from our room...

Tee hee

does this picture need any introduction?

I think not!

5th row - dead center - drool!

Leaning dejected because it's over...

but this is our ride home!

It was so rockin' to be pampered!

Thanks Katie!!

Highlights from 2011 to date.... January Ringing in the New Year in SLC :)

2011-03-16T13:06:00.005-06:00

My family spend New Year's Eve celebrating together in Salt Lake.

It was absolutely wonderful to be together that night celebrating

as 2011 rang in!

It was "burry" cold but tons of fun:

me with bro-in-law Collin and nieces Madi & Meghan.

We made journal jars together in the JSMB.

We saw the lights and got to see many fun entertainers!

On New Year's Day, the Woods got me a cake for my

birthday on the second that we munched on while

Bowling!!

The two responsible for the entire brood and

the Party - my folks!!

It was Sweet on many levels :)

Highlights from 2011 to date.... January Birthday parties & Baptisms

2011-03-16T12:43:00.004-06:00

Alex's Birthday Party complete with Cheese"cake"

Sarah, Alex & Elise
Jase got baptized!

we lunched after

Dustin and Jase are Tough Dudes :)

Rockin' weekend!

Highlights from 2011 to date.... January

2011-03-16T12:22:00.003-06:00

These are my sisters - Carla & Erin. Together with our friends Collette & Jill,

we ran the St. George Half Marathon with Carla's cute husband Collin

taking pictures, gathering sweaty clothing, bringing the car around

and generally saving our lives! Thanks Collin!

The Team: Carla, Lara, Collette, Jill & Erin
Our Big Finish at the Finish Line - Here we come!

Power Shout at Mile 7 :)

It was an awesome to run to be surrounded by Family & Friends! That was one of the highlights of my January this year!

Coming Home

2010-12-22T12:07:00.003-07:00

I know it has been AGES since I posted so I'm vowing to do better!

Since I saw you last I've:

run two marathons

bought a townhome

been online dating

served in the Young Womens (it rocked!)

and I'm ready for Christmas :)

This is me in my new place - the day I got the keys. We don't know exactly how the flash managed to do that cool glowy thing but it seemed like a good sign!

Day One Hundred and Ninety Nine - addict.

2010-04-23T16:20:00.001-06:00

Sometimes when life gets hard - all you can do is Snickers :)

Day One Hundred and Ninety Eight - parts.

2010-04-23T16:18:00.001-06:00

parts of art

Day One Hundred and Ninety Seven - peak.

2010-04-23T16:16:00.002-06:00

The pointy top of the Val Browning Center at WSU.

Our last performance of the season....whew!

Day One Hundred and Ninety Six - lil league

2010-04-14T11:39:00.002-06:00

Play ball!

Day One Hundred and Ninety Five - cute fam.

2010-04-14T11:34:00.002-06:00

It's the Angers :)

Day One Hundred and Ninety Four - Aubrey

2010-04-13T16:48:00.005-06:00

How sweet is this girl?!

Day One Hundred and Ninety Three - visiting Boise.

2010-04-13T16:42:00.003-06:00

A visit to my see my friend Elise (and family) in Boise!

Day One Hundred and Ninety Two - Mom & Me.

2010-04-07T13:05:00.002-06:00

Dad sacrificed his ticket so I could go to conference

with my Mom. It was awesome!

Day One Hundred and Ninety One - Easter Christmas.

2010-04-07T12:12:00.004-06:00

My friend on Facebook said that her daughter woke up

to snow the other day and shouted Easter Christmas!

It's perfect expression for the day.

Day One Hundred and Ninety - party on.

2010-04-07T12:06:00.002-06:00

The Girls on the Way to Play :)

Day One Hundred and Eighty Nine - enforcement.

2010-04-07T12:03:00.002-06:00

I had to post this for my niece Sarah - she knows why.

But the funniest part of this pic to me is the dude in the

back leaning in to watch me take the picture.

Day One Hundred and Eighty Eight - in"spired".

2010-04-07T12:00:00.001-06:00

spires.

Day One Hundred and Eighty Seven - striking.

2010-04-07T11:57:00.002-06:00

Sarah The Beautiful Person.

It's not just what's on the outside -

she is a powerhouse!

One Hundred and Eighty Seven - photography.

2010-04-07T11:55:00.003-06:00

runs in the family, I guess :) you get it from

your nieces and nephews....

Day One Hundred and Eighty Six - grasp.

2010-04-07T11:52:00.002-06:00

many years in love - holding on for forever...

Day One Hundred and Eighty Five - example.

2010-04-07T11:42:00.004-06:00

This is almost too sacred to post but I needed to share. This is

my nephew Dallin and my niece Sarah. They decided to take lunch

out on Grandma & Grandpa's porch. Their Mom had just said

that the food hadn't been blessed when they bowed their

heads. What a great example these awesome kids are to me!

Day One Hundred and Eighty Four - the square.

2010-04-07T11:36:00.001-06:00

Now that the folks live near Temple Square - you'll be seeing

it quite a bit in pictures....

Day One Hundred and Eighty Three - still.

2010-03-24T14:14:00.001-06:00

We still trust in God!

Day One Hundred and Eighty Two - waiting.

2010-03-24T14:12:00.001-06:00

will call.

Day One Hundred and Eighty One - stairwell

2010-03-24T14:11:00.002-06:00

shadow on stairs...

Day One Hundred and Eighty - sky.

2010-03-24T14:08:00.001-06:00

Browning Center, WSU

Day One Hundred and Seventy Nine - head count.

2010-03-22T14:21:00.002-06:00

lamposts.

Day One Hundred and Seventy Eight - line up.

2010-03-22T14:17:00.002-06:00

at attention.

Day One Hundred and Seventy Seven - light.

2010-03-22T14:07:00.002-06:00

setting sun.

Day One Hundred and Seventy Six - leaning.

2010-03-22T14:04:00.001-06:00

It looks like the lampost is leaning - but it's not. :)

Day One Hundred and Seventy Five - limb.

2010-03-22T13:53:00.002-06:00

Temple Square.

Day One Hundred and Seventy Four - spires.

2010-03-22T13:49:00.002-06:00

Salt Lake City Temple

Day One Hundred and Seventy Three - Brigham.

2010-03-22T13:32:00.004-06:00

snowing on statues.

Day One Hundred and Seventy Two - silhouette.

2010-03-22T13:30:00.000-06:00

at the gates of day.

Day One Hundred and Seventy One - hands

2010-03-22T13:25:00.002-06:00

Joseph's hands - and the book that changed the world!

Day One Hundred and Seventy - gold.

2010-03-22T13:23:00.002-06:00

chandelier in gold...

Day One Hundred and Sixty Nine - cafe.

2010-03-22T13:20:00.003-06:00

Great food - you should give it a try... :)

Day One Hundred and Sixty Eight - lines.

2010-03-19T11:45:00.002-06:00

Day One Hundred and Sixty Seven - patriotic.

2010-03-19T11:40:00.002-06:00

oh the red, white and blue

Day One Hundred and Sixty Six - pride.

2010-03-19T10:40:00.005-06:00

I'm so proud of these Young Women -

they are amazing young people!

Ziona

Starlie
Morgan & Mikelle

Mikayla

Annie

Ziona

Morgan

Day One Hundred and Sixty Five - sweet thanks.

2010-03-19T10:31:00.003-06:00

This week's Young Women activity was decorating

cupcakes to thank the Priesthood for what they do for us.

This is Brother Umbrell - accepting our gift :)

cute eh?
yumminess...

lots' o cakes :)

Day One Hundred and Sixty Four - cute faces.

2010-03-18T16:43:00.004-06:00

Jen is my roommate and one of my Best Friends!

This is her with Katie's baby Juliet, cute huh?

Day One Hundred and Sixty Three - view

2010-03-15T12:48:00.003-06:00

This is my parent's new view of the world - everyday! :)

Day One Hundred and Sixty Two - night & day.

2010-03-15T12:44:00.001-06:00

The view from my Uncle's condo.

Day One Hundred and Sixty One - embarking...

2010-03-11T13:44:00.005-07:00

My nephew Dallin gets his Mission Call to serve

for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Pre-opening Shot

Letting it all soak in

Mom and Grandma reading in
The Wood Family minus Dustin who is
currently serving in the Guam mission.
Carla & Dallin

Dallin & his missionary Grandparents recently returned

from Zimbabwe and currently serving at the Family

History Center in SLC

Mission Call: Atlanta, Georgia (Spanish speaking)

Day One Hundred and Sixty - within reach.

2010-03-11T13:41:00.002-07:00

I like to think this is more about your dreams, than Ogden...

they are all Within Reach!

Day One Hundred and Fifty Nine - i follow.

2010-03-09T13:37:00.002-07:00

If anyone tells me to be complex, I listen!

tee hee

Day One Hundred and Fifty Eight - waiting.

2010-03-09T13:13:00.004-07:00

Waiting for my Cookie Crisp to get less crispy.

Call me crazy, many do, but I like my cereal soggy :)

Day One Hundred and Fifty Seven - always.

2010-03-09T12:52:00.002-07:00

Grandpa will always catch you....

always!
What I love about Meghan is she never does anything
halfway - she does it with everything in her!

Day One Hundred and Fifty Six - cliche

2010-03-05T16:28:00.001-07:00

Welcome to Ogden!

Day One Hundred and Fifty Five - in doors.

2010-03-05T16:24:00.002-07:00

Me. in a revolving door.

Day One Hundred and Fifty Four - typical.

2010-03-03T11:31:00.002-07:00

I saw this truck on my way to work this morning....

it caught me funny that he wants that on his

back window to define himself but to each his own :)

Day One Hundred and Fifty Three - our Starlie.

2010-03-03T11:23:00.003-07:00

For our Young Women activity, we went to see Starlie

in Suessical the Musical at H. Guy Child Elementary.

She rocked it! It was a darling production!

Here she is after with Morgan...

and giving her friend Katie a squeeze...
and workin' that boa!

Day One Hundred and Fifty Two - little trees.

2010-03-02T11:16:00.001-07:00

My name is Lara and I'm a broccolaholic!

I just can't get enough of this stuff which is so weird

because the only green vegetable I used to eat

was green beans. Is there a broccoli patch? :)

Day One Hundred and Fifty One - steamer.

2010-03-02T11:13:00.003-07:00

Our glass steamer bowl saw its last day a week or so ago.

I got this little metal one to get us by until our new Steamer Machine

arrives. I can't wait for it to come - we steam lots of things at our place :)

Day One Hundred and Fifty - my folks.

2010-03-02T11:05:00.003-07:00

Oh - how I've missed my Cute Parents!

We went out to dinner on Saturday and it was like

old times again. This is precious time!

Me and My Mummy
Me & My Diddy

We look a little tired but it was a big week for both of us!

Day One Hundred and Forty Nine - pig's will fly....

2010-02-26T16:10:00.003-07:00

Maybe when I run my marathon - you all should look

to the skies because I never thought I'd be registered,

let alone be running one!

Day One Hundred and Forty Eight - tomorrow.

2010-02-26T12:56:00.002-07:00

It used to be a sore point that my Friday nights were so

wide open on my schedule. Now, it's a huge relief!

I'm gonna be in my pajama's early and relax!

Day One Hundred and Forty Seven - lifeline.

2010-02-26T12:51:00.002-07:00

Sometimes - you just need it! :)

Day One Hundred and Forty Six - hoops.

2010-02-24T15:38:00.002-07:00

How cute are my Young Women playing basketball?

What I love about this picture is that everything looks

in motion except the ball! :)

And then in this one, Mikelle is just about to catch the ball.

Day One Hundred and Forty Five - oops!

2010-02-23T15:27:00.002-07:00

I actually forgot to take a picture yesterday so this is

a fill-in. It was a busy day :)

Day One Hundred and Forty Four - at home.

2010-02-22T17:03:00.004-07:00

My new home on Sundays for the first hour of church -

and I'm just SO excited!

Day One Hundred and Forty Three - out of Africa.

2010-02-22T16:57:00.002-07:00

These are some of my animals from the Noah's Ark

made for me in Kenya and delivered from Zimbabwe

by my Cute Parents!

Day One Hundred and Forty Two - days never to be forgotten.

2010-02-19T21:47:00.003-07:00

I went today to see my nephew Michael play

Snoopy in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown at

his elementary school with my folks and his family.

He was awesome!

Steven loves his Lil Sis Rachel
After dinner, we went to Cold Stone.
Grandpa Deppe, Michael & Jason

Grandma and Kevin

Rosemarie, Rachel & Steven

It was a seriously good time! I needed it :)

Day One Hundred and Forty One - precious moments.

2010-02-19T21:30:00.003-07:00

Keith and Dad upon my parents safe return from

serving in the Zimbabwe, Africa mission.

Together again!
I'm so grateful for my family that there is hardly words!

Day One Hundred and Forty - fruits.

2010-02-18T11:42:00.005-07:00

This is one of the fruits from my Young Women's labors.
They made some darling cards for the outgoing presidency.

and a darling fluffy pen to go with it :)

Day One Hundred and Thirty Nine - firsts & feathers.

2010-02-18T11:05:00.006-07:00

Tuesday was our first Young Women's Activity! We made

cards and feather pens and I think the girls had a good time :)

These are some of my new fearless leaders:

Jen, Candace, Jenelle, Katie & Hollie

A few of the girls makin' cards...
Candace & Starlie mastering the art of pen making

Morgan & Mikelle

Annie & Hollie

Starlie & Ziona

Katie's first pen

Morgan pickin' a boa

Jen & Katie

Mikayla & Candace

Morgan, Averie, Mikelle & Francee

I'm so proud of these girls for being brave enough to jump in

with new leaders and give us a chance. 9 girls came!

Day One Hundred and Thirty Eight - cheesecakin'.

2010-02-15T20:02:00.003-07:00

I went to lunch with my Cute Aunt JoyLyn today.

We got comfort food at Marie Callendars and a slice

of caramel apple cheesecake...yummm!

Naughty tastes SO good :)

Day One Hundred and Thirty Seven - new.

2010-02-15T19:56:00.002-07:00

I got a new calling today in my church in the

Young Women's program. I'll work with Young Women

ages 12 to 18. One of the programs is Personal Progress.

A series of goals and projects to strengthen testimonies

and teach skills. I can't wait to work with the girls

or get my own medallion in Personal Progress!

What's one more hill among friends?

2010-02-13T22:26:00.002-07:00

This morning I ran with my SLC running group - Locomotion.

They are a fabulous group of runners if you are looking for a club.

Today, we ran the Farmington Alps. Aptly named, there were quite

a few hills to trudge. This one came about mile 10 of 14 and

it was not an easy mountain to face. And this picture

(taken by Rachel on her phone) does not do the size

of this mountain justice. Thanks Rach! I'm a ham, especially

when it comes to proof that I run...tee hee

I'm the next person up from Jessica in the green vest.

Day One Hundred and Thirty Six - accessorizing.

2010-02-13T22:23:00.002-07:00

I found this cute little mouse for my netbook today.

Little things make me happy.... tee hee

Day One Hundred and Thirty Five - commencement.

2010-02-13T22:17:00.002-07:00

Jen and I had our second annual pizza & the

opening ceremonies of the Olympic Winter Games

night tonight. It was relaxin'! :)

Day One Hundred and Thirty Four - significant other.

2010-02-11T20:44:00.002-07:00

There's a movement on Facebook to post a picture

of yourself with your significant other. So here we go!

I have been in love with Chocolate for as long as I can

remember...I try not to go to bed without telling spending

some time with my Chocolate. I love you Chocolate!

Day One Hundred and Thirty Three - one bulb out.

2010-02-11T11:53:00.002-07:00

It was late. I needed a picture. There was a ceiling fan.

But I ended up liking the picture

more than I thought I would.

Day One Hundred and Thirty Two - off to the races

2010-02-09T10:46:00.002-07:00

Okay - I'm going to do it! I'm training for the

Ogden Marathon! Yikes! I need to see if I can

do this so I've set the goal and I'm off to the races!

Day One Hundred and Thirty One - warmed

2010-02-09T10:39:00.002-07:00

I got the mail today and there was a letter inside for me from

my nephew Steven. It was completely unexpected and WONDERFUL!

It made my entire week! It warmed my heart!

Our furnace went out on Saturday night and by Monday

morning, the temp was at 48 degrees. Chilly! But the

furnace guy came on Monday and got us all fixed up
and now we are back to a toasty 66 :)

Day One Hundred and Thirty - cheating

2010-02-08T10:59:00.004-07:00

I completely forgot to take a pictures yesterday! Literally, it just left

my head completely. So this was a quick shot down Orchard Avenue

this morning. Wow - I'm getting old and senile already!

Day One Hundred and Twenty Nine - cloudy.

2010-02-06T15:52:00.002-07:00

Yup. Clouds. But didn't get wet in Sandy

on our run :) It was perfect and cool and

wet enough to bring out all my natural curl! Whoa!

Day One Hundred and Twenty Eight - dinner out.

2010-02-06T15:36:00.005-07:00

Dinner at Rickenbackers for Melissa's birthday.

This lovely chocolate dream was thick and rich.

This is Shirlynn's dinner because hers was more

artisticly appealing but mine was yumminess appealing!

(yes, that is a word!)

Find them at the Ogden Airport - I highly recommend

a swanky night out with at Rickenbackers!

Day One Hundred and Twenty Seven - bbvd

2010-02-06T15:15:00.004-07:00

This is what it looks like when you need a photo

when you are workin' a concert...

concessions

OSBA presents Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Lara in a self-portrait of Val A. Browning...tee hee