Some of you might have thought my artistic ability was limited to belt buckles.  Well, let me just tell you, I wouldn’t be surprised if you see me in pumpkin carving contests soon.  I have discovered a new talent.  My little brother Jake moved here from San Diego and I felt it my sisterly duty to take him to a pumpkin patch and carve pumpkins to celebrate his arrival in Austin.

I have one bit of wisdom and advise to give to anyone that has not yet carved their pumpkins… spend the couple of dollars on the pumpkin carving tools!!!!  I must admit that most of my amazing design was re-applied with wire and toothpicks after I accidentally cut off parts of a letters in “vagabond”.  I was really missing that undo button that photo shop has!  Jake made a cyclopse and didn’t seem to have the dexterity problems that I did, but I still reccommend the tools!

btw… we were going to a Willy Nelson concert that weekend, thus the bandana and pony tails… that’s my excuse anyway.

On Sept 19th Last Chance Productions and The White House Resturaunt of Anaheim teamed up to raise money for the underprivileged kids of Orange County.   It was quite a night of food, fashion, fame and fun all wrapped up into one event and for one great cause!  It was great to work with people that had a huge heart for helping these kids.  I was honored to be a part of it.

As well as being the official photographer for Last Chance Productions and covering the event, Vagabond was featured in the fashion show debuting the new fall line “favorites”.  Footage of the segment coming soon!!! I was also privleged to meet the US MENS OLYMPIC VOLLEYBALL team sporting their gold medals, and a few other celebs that graced us with their presence.  Some of my “fans” (Nick and Gina and the OC gang) came to support the event (or maybe the event photographer) and cheer for vagabond.  I met lots of Great people and want to say thanks to Steve, Tammy, Susan, Anthony and Michael! It was lots of fun, and I look forward to working with Last Chance Productions again!

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Who better to wear vagabond’s “Star Spangled Banner” than Southern California’s great firemen! These three men in the pictures below have been serving the public for a combined total of over 50 years. I had the opportunity to spend a day in the life of these three lifesavers and get a small taste for what they do.I felt like a kindergartner as I stepped up into the ‘bigger than life’ fire engine. Surrounded by buttons and gadgets I was afraid to touch anything, but really wanted to. The first instructions came from the captain to put on the ear phones. Already wearing the well known yellow jacket, I grabbed the head set and put it on. With my new identity I suddently felt like I could save the world, like some kind of super power had been bestowed upon me. We drove down the road and the stares of pedestrians and drivers alike made me feel like a hero. For a brief moment I even considered a career change. Then I started the interview, And reality began to set in. I asked questions about the daily routines, the responsibilities, the pros and cons of the life of a fireman. At first the schedule sounded great. But then again, I don’t like being awakened in the middle of the night, let alone being thrust into such an adreniline rush as they experience. So maybe not so great. Then I got stories. A few funny ones and some I could have done without. I was reminded of how important these guys are. We often refer to firemen as our local heroes, but I think I had become too accustom to the term. The truth is, they really are. They take their job very seriously and are ready in a moments notice to do what they can to help, save, and protect all of us. The ride was fun, the lights were still exciting even as an adult, and watching them give stickers to the little kids in the parking lot made me smile. But getting to know these three firefighters was an honor. So thanks you guys, not just for wearing vagabond, but for what you do! And to all the firemen out there, thank you!

Check out these images from my trip to Southern California. Click on the image to start, then roll your mouse over the right or left margin and use the prev and next buttons to scroll through.

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