Light Offerings

Angela and Mike

Erl Houston — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:06:58 +0000

In May, Angela and Mike were married at beautiful ceremony in Annapolis, Maryland. Here are a few of my favorite photographs from the day.

Thanks Angela and Mike; it was pleasure photographing your wedding. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness.

Everybody Wins! DC Gala 2010

Erl Houston — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:51:51 +0000

Everybody Wins! DC held their 2010 Gala at the Washington Capital Hilton on March 09, 2010. The event, as always, was well attended, showing the commitment that so many people have to this fabulous organization.

Vinny Hughes, Operations Manager for Everybody Wins! DC is picutred with Quin Woodward Pu, publisher of the news blog the Little Black Blog, and Amanda Holcomb.

Norah O’Donnell was the emcee for the awards and silent auction.

Mary Salander, Executive Director of Everybody Wins! DC, welcomed the guests to dinner and the awards ceremony.

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan received a special introduction by a fifth grade student from Key Elementary.

Members of the Thomson Elementary Choir sang beautifully.

General Lyles presented the Minnon Friedman Mentor of the Year Award to Gerry Lamb shown with his mentee from Tyler Elementary School.

A student from Brent Elementary introduced her mentor Vicki Kennedy.

Mrs. Kennedy introduced and presented awards to Congressman Moran and Senator Harkin.

Senator Harking presented awards to representatives from Kirkland & Ellis, General Dynamics, and Verizon in recognition of their generous support of Everybody Wins! DC.

If you have a schedule that allows you to participate as a mentor with Everybody Wins!, I encourage you to get in touch with them. They are a fabulous organization doing crucial work with children.

sledding

Erl Houston — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:53:27 +0000

After recieving 30+ inches of snow in 5 days, the only thing one really can do is to go sledding. Will and Ben show off their best moves on the backyard run.

blizzard 2010

Erl Houston — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:51:37 +0000

We received 24 inches of snow. I measured in the middle of the driveway, since that is what we have to shovel. There were deeper drifts in the backyard. Snow this deep reminds me of my childhood in Ohio. The day’s schedule has been shovel, play in the snow, sit by the fire, and repeat. Fortunately, we have power, for the moment, and do not have a need to travel.

Grammy

Erl Houston — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 22:26:15 +0000

My mom is undergoing a surgical procedure today, so I thought I would post this photo of her enjoying the company of her youngest grandson. Hopefully, in a few days, she will be playing again with her grandchildren.

washington national cathedral photographs

Erl Houston — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:00:44 +0000

In a city full of fabulous architecture, The Washington National Cathedral ranks as one of my favorite locations in Washington, DC, regardless of the season.

bar mitzvah photography

Erl Houston — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:06:03 +0000

This past fall, B.D. held the party for his Bar Mitzvah at the National Press Club. I was honored to photograph the event.

Catalina State Park Landscape

Erl Houston — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 19:01:32 +0000

We had the good fortune to spend part of Christmas Day 2009 hiking in Catalina State Park; the weather was perfect, and the park was beautiful. Though the land across the road from the entrance to the park has become highly developed, you would not realize it once you enter the park.

Child Portraits

Erl Houston — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:47:58 +0000

It is impossible to take an unflattering photograph of these two cuties!

Road Trip 2009: Part III

Erl Houston — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:26:46 +0000

After leaving Bryce we traveled through the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument on our way to Bluff, Utah.

We stayed at the Desert Rose Inn in Bluff, Utah. Appropriately there was a view of the bluffs from the Inn balcony.

Will and Ben enjoyed their stay.

The highlight of the trip for Will and Ben was visiting Four Corners.

Mesa Verde National Park was our last stop. I have wanted to visit Mesa Verde for many years and the park did not disappoint.

Will and Ben earned their Junior Ranger badges after demonstrating their knowledge of Mesa Verde to the Park Ranger.

I recommend staying at the lodge inside Mesa Verde since it takes over half an hour to travel from the park entrance to the visitor center. In addition, the lodge motel rooms are comfortable with beautiful views. This was the view from our balcony.

Will spent part of his evening at Mesa Verde writing postcards.