Frozen Clam Polar Plunge

Ah, the first blog post of the year.  It was supposed to be a recap of 2011, but maybe this post is even more appropriate.  I'll get to that recap soon enough.  There were polar plunges going on all over the state here on January 1st, but my cousin Ryan, also starring as the groom in Ryan and Laurie's wedding here and here, organized the first annual Frozen Clam (polar plunge) which benefitted the Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership, a non profit organization offering mentoring services to RI's youth.  The plunge had a great turnout and was a big success!  I'm not sure if he bribed all his family members or what, but they all took the plunge too!  On a side note: you could NOT pay me enough money to plunge!  I'd be way more likely to take the plunge if it was held in August.  Think that's a possibility? No? Hmm, well I guess I'll just be offering up my photography services instead then. A lot of our extended family also came to participate in or support this year's plunge....

My cutie nephew James

 Ryan making some Frozen Clam announcements

My Livvie

The National Anthem

Ready, set, go!

My cousin Tess

My cousin Kayla (Ryan's sister)

My cousin Ali (Ryan's sister also) -- I  love her hat!!

Ryan's brothers

Ryan's fam

Matt and Avery

I must admit, observing was fun.  And that's about the extent of my participation in any of these crazy...err, I mean exciting polar plunges!  See you (with my coat, hat and gloves on) next year!

Sarah + Chris's Engagement

Sarah and Chris wanted to have photos taken in East Greenwich, which was fine by me.  I love that little town and I am always game to wander around and find new and interesting places to shoot.  Sarah and Chris were game too -- and pretty much indulged my every whim.  Now that's my kind of couple!  Oh, not to mention they are sweet and funny and love to laugh almost as much as I do :)

Sarah and Chris's wedding is next fall, which seems far away now, but I'm willing to bet it will be here before you know it, and I can't wait!!

Kristy + Kenny, part 2

If anyone has ever been to Chelo's on the Water in the summer on a Thursday night, you know how much fun it is to hear Those Guys play!  They definitely know how to keep the crowd singing and dancing, and apparently they play at weddings too! What a fun night for Kenny and Kristy, who is, hmm, let's say.....ENTHUSIASTIC on the dance floor!  You go girl!

Congratulations and best wishes to Kristy and Kenny!  Your wedding was so touching and inspiring, and I am so honored to have been a part of it!