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  • I believe in love.
    I love what I do.
    I always use extra, double, over the top garlic when I cook.
    I strive everyday to be better... at everything.
    I am determined to travel the world.
    I could live off watermelon, zucchini, mango, and peaches.
    I'm a foodie, wino, yogi and all things beach.
    I dream of fields full of gardenias.
    I would love to run a B&B off the coast of Oregon.
    I enjoy reading memoirs with recipes the most.
    I will design and create a beautiful garden and porch in our next home.
    I love eating, making and finding new soups and salads.
    I'm obsessed with Yogurtland and Ingrid Michaelson.
    I make my own enchilada sauce and guacamole, to die for.
    I love whole heartedly and am very loyal.
    I can never get enough of dark chocolate, cupcakes and spicy tuna rolls.
    I'm a dreamer and a doer!

    Photos by Trude Ellingsen and Caroline Ikeji

Cancun Destination Photography:Beloved Couple Dawn + Shane

It was a Friday afternoon, they had arrived that day to the resort we were staying at in Cancun. I was chatting with another couple and Kris somehow ended up talking to one of the people in their group, Philip. There are 11 in their group, we hit it off right away and the next thing you know they are making plans for us to go visit them in New Orleans. Meeting them that day was such a blessing, they all took us under their wing and shared many fun times for the remainder of our trip. This group is so fun and sweet. It was also great to get to know them all on an individual basis, like Dawn and Shane.

Dawn is the sweetest gal, one of the organizers in the group, always concerned about everyone. Shane loves to tell stories and has a huge heart, we can’t thank you both enough for your kindness.

The humidity was tough that early evening and of course harsh sunlight, but I managed to snap a few photos of them and I am so glad.

Dawn and Shane, I hope you love the photos as much as I do… happy 17th anniversary! It was great to have met you and next time we see each other I believe will be in New Orleans.;)

July 9, 2010 - 11:17 am

Carol Folse - Hi Nancy,
I’m Dawn’s mom I have read all the beautiful things that you and others said about my daughter and son-in-law. I know it was only a short time that you have met them but as Lisa said you have them to a tee. From all the wonderful stories Dawn and Shane has told me I can’t wait to me their great friends. I want to thank you so much for taking those wonderful pictures of them they are “GREAT” and they have gotten sooo many compliments on them. Thanks again to you and Kris.

July 6, 2010 - 8:46 pm

Dana Plaisance - Excellent photos!!! They came out fantastic!!

June 17, 2010 - 6:38 pm

Lisa Calico - Awesome pictures Nancy.. and you describe Dawn and Shane to a tee! Yes, fun, loving and great people to know!

Hope to see you when ya’ll make it to the BIG EASY / New Orleans! : )

June 16, 2010 - 2:30 pm

Angela - Fantastic pictures and what a great story! I love making new friends <3

June 16, 2010 - 2:25 pm

Trude - Just gorgeous! Really love that shot of the two of them looking out to sea together.

June 16, 2010 - 12:17 pm

Annie - On vacation and STILL working…you rock!

June 16, 2010 - 10:36 am

Dawn - Nancy thank you so much for the kind words and you are a wonderful photographer your picutres are beautiful. We look forward to see you and Kris in NO.