More cold weather

Here are more photos of our winter weather. We lost power on wednesday and it (thankfully) came back on, on thursday afternoon. I have now realized how much we take electricity for granted. Wednesday morning we woke up to a very cold house; our thermostat only goes down to 50 degrees and I'm sure we were well under that. There are so many people that not only do not have power (since tuesday) but also don't have water. Despite the disaster this ice/snow storm is causing for so many, the landscape here is unbelievably gorgeous. My photos don't come close to doing it justice.



This is the thick layer of ice that is covering everything.




All the trees are so weighted down with ice that they are bowing downward. So many of the trees can't hold the weight of the ice and just snap.




Can you see the two deer? Pretty good camo.


Kinda funny....





Trinity, this one's for you. His name is Snowball...later, Daisy ate him (see pictures below). I've never experienced frostbite, but I'm pretty sure Stoney and I had the beginning stages after making Snowball.









If anyone can guess what kind of track this is, I will give you...a big hug the next time I see you. Leave your guesses in the comments section below.

Brrrrr...We're not in Texas anymore!

Last night around midnight it started sleeting. The sleet turned to rain and the rain turned to layers, and layers, and layers of ice on the ground. Following the rain was some snow and then some rain again. All the schools are closed and they say it's going to be worse tomorrow. Our poor dog has no idea what's going on. Earlier she really had to go outside (for the restroom ;) and she slipped and slid around trying to figure out what to do...hah. All of you who are also experiencing this weather, be safe and stay warm.

Handsome headshots

So, a couple weeks ago I had a headshot session with Ben Hayes. He's a student at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. He was so easy to work with and as you can see from the pictures, the camera likes him too. He is an actor and writer (Ben, correct me if I'm missing anything else). Remember his name because I'm pretty positive that he's going to be famous someday. Thanks Ben!

Headshots for Rebekah

So recently (being a month or so ago) I took some headshots for my friend Rebekah Ankrom. She's an opera singer. Yup, I said it...she sings opera. How cool is that?!? These are some of my favorites. More headshots to come.

Last weekend...

So last weekend Stoney, Daisy (our dog), and I went camping and kayaking in Mammoth Cave National Park. This park is beautiful and yet another perk to living where we do in Kentucky (the park less than an hour away from Fort Knox). The leaves were just starting to change colors and the weather was perfect. We bought a tent, and air mattress (yeah, we were really roughing it), plenty of marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, hot chocolate, and a bottle of wine of course. Unfortunately we forgot batteries for the air mattress pump and Stoney decided to blow the whole thing up by himself...hah!

This weekend we are headed to Texas where we will photographing the Colvin-Younts wedding. They are both so much fun and we're really looking forward to both the wedding and seeing some family and friends while we're there. Pictures to come...

Nate and Kerri

So, way back when...in July...I took these photos of Nate and Kerri. Nate went to West Point with Stoney and he and Kerri lived in Killeen while we were there and now, they live at Fort Knox with us. Well, not really "with us," but we're both here at Knox. They are some of our greatest friends! Here are some of my favorites from our mini-session.

We've moved!

So, as of yesterday evening Stoney and I no longer live in Killeen, TX. Everything has been packed, moved, and the house is empty and clean (as I could get it). I cannot explain the relief we are both feeling right now. For the next three days or so we will be at my parents in Seguin followed by a trip to Jackson Hole and Yellowstone, WY until the 23rd of August. We are looking forward to some great hikes, a couple kayaking trips, and lots of wildlife photos! Since I was a little girl, we've been taking this trip to the Rockies. I haven't been in (at least) three years and we're all really looking forward to it. I'm sure I will have lots to show and tell upon return.

Soon after we return from Wyoming, Stoney and I will be off to our new home in Kentucky. We are really looking forward to a change in scenery and are excited to be going to Fort Knox. ....cooler weather, SEASONS, more time together...
I will have to "re-establish" Alison Portis Photography in KY, but I am looking forward to the new start. I'll keep everyone posted. I have never been very good at blogging regularly, but as we leave the area and so many of our friends and family, I see (even more clearly) the importance of keeping my blog up-to-date...and not only up-to-date with my current photography, but also current with our new adventures. Stay tuned!

This is our old house. We are still working on selling it, but are praying for a buyer and taking a huge leap of faith. Stoney and I were talking this past week about how we both just feel a sense of peace about it all. It has been a great home and we are thankful for our time in this house (our first home together), our time in Killeen, Fort Hood, and in 1-7 CAV, and all the wonderful friends we have made along the way.



Here are some photos from our last trip to Wyoming.


Mammoth Hot Springs. Look at those colors...

Courtney's Maternity (a different Courtney from the previous post:)

My great sister-in-law purchased a gift certificate for her friend Courtney a few months ago. (gift certificates do make great shower presents). Stoney and I got to visit with Courtney over July 4th weekend and we set up the pictures for the next week. Nicholas (Courtney's husband) and their sweet pup joined in on some of the photo action too. Baby Eisley should be coming soon ...in fact, she may already be here!

This first one is my favorite...I think. There are several that I really like.



















...a little different, but I love the simplicity of Courtney's silhouetted baby bump.



Thanks PJ for getting the gift certificate for Courtney. Courtney and Nick, I wish you all the best...hope to meet Eisley soon!