Hide out - Camping getaway at the Oregon Coast

Since moving here April has become one of my favorite months. The weather is always on point- just enough rain and sunshine at the same time. You have to wear a jacket to keep yourself warm, but also you get to wear flats and not feel too cold. Perfect.

Last year we went for a little camping trip next to the coast during this time. I was going through the photos yesterday and realized that I've never made a post about this trip. So here are some snaps from the weekend getaway with the in-laws, enjoying good food, good company and PNW.

Bits and Updates

If you've been following my blog for a while, you know, that at certain times I like to take a little break from it. As I've been doing it genuinely from love and because I wanted to share some bits of my life with family and friends, I find that sometimes you need to set yourself apart from it for a while to rediscover your passion and letting people miss you for some time. :)

As winter was here, there were not so many daylight events were going on, but we were still trying to take as much of it as we could:

We saw the snow on Mt. Hood, which was spectacular. 

We went to the coast on the warmest day of the winter in my entire life (almost 70 degrees?). 

We enjoyed recently-discovered all the 7 seasons of Parks and Recreations. We also agreed that we want Leslie Knope to be our friend.

We ate waffles for our anniversary day in Seattle. 

And many many others. So not so bad, considering that we both've been busy with our careers, personal goals and building future plans. Which I'm very excited about, as many things are heading our way. 

One of which is that just in two months I'm going to finally make a trip to my homeland - Mother Russia! I'll get to see my fellow-comrades, drink lots of vodka, wear ushanka and ride my bear.  And if you get to be my friend, I might consider you take a ride with me.

:)

Who is your best friend?

Watching someone's relationship with their dog is always mesmerizing. I love noticing, how dog characters truly resemble their owners. Sort of like personal mirror. Like little shades. 

Howie and Amy have it. This kind of true friendship, where you know, that they'd have each other's back. This is very touching and, as Howie's getting older, it was important to capture their memories together. And it reminded me again of why I want to have a dog so much. 

Baby Luke

Frankly I don't often do this kind of shoots. Not that I'm opposed to them, but just I feel that there are other photographers who specialist in family portraits, who just simply have a better eye for it, with prepared backdrops and special outfits.

But in this case Amanda was looking for natural pictures of their moments together. I couldn't help but to look forward to spending some time with them taking photos of some special memories that they will cherish in the future.

Luke is just 2 weeks old here. Welcome to this world, little man!