It’s been awhile since our last trip. We’re busy catching up on the work we already have in front of us (we have 5 weddings to edit plus a few other sessions for Kendra and I’ve got five great towns to write about). I hope you didn’t think we’d given up or dropped off the face of the earth…I need to learn a bit more consistency in blogging.

So here’s an update!

1) We have been to Underwood, Watford City, Stanley, Page and Hatton. As I’m writing about these places, I feel like they’re gaining personality. I know that most of that is based off of how I perceived the town, but it’s fun to hear the tone of each story become distinct. There’s no doubt we’ve found similarities between each town, but we make an effort to find what makes them different. We asked about that when we talked to Raven, a 15-year-old girl who works at the drugstore in Stanley. She said it’s the people that make Stanley different than the small towns around it. So far, I’d say that’s absolutely right. We’ve blogged about a couple of these towns, but expect some more excerpts soon!

2) We’re trying really hard to stay faithful to all of our commitments which is why we have been spending more time in Fargo than we thought we would. I’m writing for this as well as for another job and Kendra has other clients, so we’re catching up. But we’re not giving up on this project. We found a weekend in the second half of July with no weddings so we’re going to take another long trip. Raise your hand if you struggle with multitasking.

3) Have you ever listened to Mumford & Sons? I don’t add to my music collection very often (mostly because I’m too cheap to buy CDs or MP3s), but I’d seen the name of this group so much that I finally looked them up. Kendra and I are mildly obsessed. So if you like banjo that doesn’t sound like a hoedown and great lyrics, you should check them out.

4) We gave in and bought a book on tape because we realized it’s more conducive to our summer plans. And Kendra really needed to [hear] this book.

5) I already said we’ve been catching up on things. So check out Kendra’s photography blog to see what she’s been up to. Some of my wedding photography is posted there too. Let us know what you think!

6) On Monday we’re flying to Salt Lake City for a few days. Kendra is going to attend a photography workshop by Natalie Norton on Tuesday and then we’re going to be tourists for a couple days. I love traveling so I’m getting pretty excited. Also, we were going to leave Sunday because we were going to drive. We’ve since decided we love flying so we’re leaving Monday instead. DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS? I get to watch the World Cup 2010 final between Spain and the Netherlands. I hope the capital letters help you understand how exciting this is for me.

7) Kendra and I have decided we have to make a book (for ourselves) that contains all the ridiculous moments we’ve had together this summer. We don’t hate each other yet! That’s a great accomplishment. For being sisters who are 5 years apart, we’ve become great friends. I think it helps we have this project as a common passion. I’m a fan.

Okay, I think that’s everything. It’s probably not, but I feel like I’m talking your ear off so I will be done for now.

Enjoy the sunshine wherever you are.

T

p.s. Kendra and I knew we needed a picture for the blog, but we couldn’t decide on what would fit and we couldn’t find a good one of the two of us. So our default is Hadley. She’s always cute, right?

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