Sadie is One. Lucky. Dog.

She’s got two doting parents, Kristina and Brandon, and more toys than some kids. At Volunteer Park, Sadie was beside herself with all the people around her playing soccer and Frisbee, and the squirrels and crows to stalk. At one-and-a-half, she’s got tons of energy and loves to play.

Kristina’s always wanted a pet, but her parents wouldn’t let her have one growing up. (Too much work!) Her mom even tried to talk her out of getting Sadie, but now Sadie’s grown on her.

Sadie’s favorite toys are balls, Frisbees and new people. When she meets a new person, her tail wags so hard her back legs bounce back and forth too.

Brandon wanted a dog who would fetch, and fetching is Sadie’s speciality. Even if she misses the catch and the ball smacks her face, she doesn’t seem to mind.

High five!

I met Olivia and Billy for a sunny shoot at the Olympic Sculpture Park, one of my favorite places in Seattle. Their wedding will be held at Benaroya Hall; Olivia’s dad worked on the building’s construction. It’s a place where she’d always thought she’d like to get married.

I love the geometric pattern of Olivia’s dress against Serra’s Wake.

Doesn’t she have the prettiest eyes?

Congratulations, Billy and Olivia!

Our cousin Kristin is getting married this August! We couldn’t be happier for Kristin and her fiance, Memo.

I met Kristin and Memo for a shoot at Seattle Center. There is so much warmth and love in these pictures you would never think it was a 58 degree day in July. (Yay, Seattle.) Believe it or not, there were tons of kids in bathing suits running around the fountain. Brr!

They look absolutely perfect together.

A fragrant sprig of rosemary at the base of the Space Needle.

 LOVE Memo’s glasses.

I did the quintessential Seattle photo shoot for Monica and Jason’s engagement pictures.

The gum wall in Post Alley (even grosser close up).

Victor Steinbrueck Park, with a view of West Seattle.

The fountain at Westlake Plaza.

Rachel, the bronze piggy bank at Pike Place.

By 7 p.m., Pike Place was emptied of its usual hordes of tourists. Love the texture of the brick road.

Monica sweet-talked us up to a rooftop deck with a perfect view of the market.

 Congrats, Monica and Jason!

Scott and his beautiful bride, Elissa, have been together for nine years. This weekend, they tied the knot at McMenamins Edgefield, just outside Portland.

Chris and I attended the wedding (Scott is our cousin) and I couldn’t resist taking a few pictures.

 Bundles of delicate flowers decorated the seats.

Elissa’s mom watching her daughter walk down the aisle.

 It had been overcast all day, and miraculously, the sun came out just in time for the ceremony. The rain held off until right after Scott and Elissa finished with group pictures. Perfect.

The ceremony was offbeat and fun, but nothing topped the hilarity of the officiant’s slip of the tongue. She accidently asked Scott to give the ring to Elizabeth (Elissa’s mom). Oops!

Scott’s sisters, Andrea and Kristin, tag-teamed on a reading for the ceremony.

Husband and wife!

Scott’s sister Andrea and mom, Karleen.

The bridesmaids bustled up Elissa’s dress after the ceremony. I loved, LOVED her dress.

Some young guests.

Congratulations, Scott and Elissa!

You’ll never guess where I made these pictures of Yuli and Jon.

Yuli lives in Eugene, and I hardly ever get to see her anymore. Chris and I were in Portland for the weekend, so we met up in Hillsboro, where Jon lives and works.

The beautiful garden and that big bank of windows? We’re shooting inside Intel!

The interior of Intel has the warmth of a hospital and the charm of corporate America. But Yuli and Jon look so cute together you’d think Intel was the most romantic place on Earth.

 Clarification: Jon and Yuli are not engaged. But I think they should be!

The evening was packed with entertainment: a live band, two musically gifted friends and a comedian kept things rocking.

Peter’s parents on the dance floor.

It’s not hard to see where Peter gets his good nature and easy smile.

 John shares a dance with my friend Chi. Earlier, he’d pulled off a terrific guitar performance of Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World.”

Jing changed into a beautiful chipao that her mom bought from China. She looks AMAZING.

The party went on until 11 p.m. — super late, considering Peter had to be a work the following morning!

Congratulations, you two! May you have a lifetime of happiness together.

After the ceremony, the wedding guests moved indoors for a cocktail reception followed by dinner.

Live orchids decorated each table in the conservatory.

Passed hor d’oeuvres included beef wellingtons, mushroom and goat cheese strudel and chicken skewers. A seafood station offered shrimp, oysters and lobster claws. Yum!

Peter’s mom at the reception.

A detail from one of the beautiful centerpiece arrangements.

My friend Chi, whom I’ve also known since middle school, flew up from Florida for Jing’s wedding! She’s a newlywed too — just got married in December.

Peter’s aunts and uncles during the reception.

On the right is best man El Hadi Jazairy.

The wedding ceremony took place on the patio of the Harvard Faculty Club. A string tio set the tone as guests arrived.

Jing and Peter’s wedding rings, photographed on one of their altar arrangements. It was a little breezy, and I was terrified the rings would fall and … . I made the best man (a responsible adult) stay RIGHT NEXT to me while I made this picture.

Jing’s dad walks her down the aisle.

The lilies are from one of the altar arrangments.

The officiant spoke movingly of what it meant to be a couple.

This little girl couldn’t sit for the ceremony, so her mom carried her off to the side. Mom and daughter both have perfectly back lit curls.

We took a short ride to Boston Public Garden for pictures.

Did you ever read Make Way for Ducklings? It’s one of my favorite children’s books, and I got to ride the famous swan boat!

A horse (carrying a police officer) stopped for a quick smooch.

Jing and Peter’s parents, aunts and uncles.

This Guatemalen family insisted on a group picture with the bride and groom. They were so excited and friendly Jing and Peter couldn’t say no.

Just an amazing couple.