Hiatus

Hello friends and family,
From now on, I'll be putting photos and posts on my blog for Egypt - egyptianagape.blogspot.com - just so's you know. I don't have a ton up quite yet, but should be updating it regularly soon. I'll probably return to this one in a year. Hope you all enjoy!

Hugs and kisses,
Annie

Happy 4th

Nena... not so much a fan of firework noise.

Family Party

We don't really visit, we invade.

Dad in the Garden

Being all proud of his tomatoes. If you're a veggie fan, let me know and I'll deliver some homegrown goods - tomatoes, eggplants, squash - we have a ton. And they're delicious. And I don't have anything better to do.

Picture to Share

Just in case I don't make it to Pei Wei on Tuesday, here's my photo to share. You ladies are awesome.

Welcoming Home Party

Guess who was more excited to see me than anyone?

Flying Home, Attempt #1

My triumphant arrival to the airport for my 9:30 am flight... which left at 8:25 am.

Diptych Craze

Jumping on the bandwagon with a Polaroid.

Life with Mark Mulligan

Essentials for a nice, non-dorky home haircut:
-Beard Trimmer ( +charger)
-Mirror
-Porch
-Camera (if you are haircutting a photographer)

Life on the Farm

From the Big City to rolling green hills, horses, one-eyed dogs and the most beautiful people in Virginia.

New York, New York

Good times in the Big Apple. I attended Sunday Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral, sun-bathed in Central Park and did the Empire State Building thing. Thanks to Drew for having a birthday of nothing to do but be a great host.

2,500 miles in 3 days

After a drastic change in plans, Rob and I are B-lining it to New York City just in time for Chiron/Magnum magic. We are currently in some city in Ohio and will hit NYC tomorrow afternoon. Nope, no pictures of Yellowstone or Chicago, but who doesn't love 35 hours of good, solid time in the car?

Mount Rushmore, South Dakota

Dear Mt. Rushmore,
You are too difficult to find. Please reposition yourself in a more convenient location.
Sincerely Yours,
Annie Snodgrass

Backcountry Camping

I still don't know what to think about camping that requires a permit and viewing a 20-minute video on bear attacks. Luckily, we didn't see any hungry grizzlies on the trail.

Glacier National Park, Montana

Thompson Falls, Montana

East

Driving through Washington.

I love these people

Rob's portrait of the Valencia and Dave Lund - our Washington hosts. Thanks for an incredible weekend.

The Island

A few from Vashon. Although a little wet and cold, one of my favorite places on earth.

Vashon Island, Washington

After several meals of peanut butter crackers and more granola bars than I can count, you can only imagine how amazing it was to have a good ol' home-cooked, northwestern meal. Rob and I somehow managed to land a couple of nights on a friend's island estate off the coast of Seattle which included the best clam chowder and salmon I've ever had. More tomorrow.

Thank you Oregon

For Amish visitors and a beautiful sunset.

Redwood National Forest, California

Did you ever imagine that something could make Rob Strong look tiny?

Just in case you think all my pictures look alike...

I do too. Photographer's block.

Goodbye San Fran, Hello Beautiful Northern Cali

Today we left Tolu and the big city and drove up coasts and thru trees.

San Francisco, California

A look over the city.

Monterey Aquarium

Gotta love pictures of kids. I blame the three buses that unloaded them.

Highway 1

Generations

Three of them.

The Best Things about LA

Are the Snodgrasses who live there. Thanks Uncle Jack, Aunt Esther, Becky, Jim and 94-year-old Great Aunt Golda (seen here looking at Becky's leopard print nails)

Getty Museum

A nice place to visit, a good place to look at art, a great place to lie in the grass for hours in the LA sun.

Los Angeles, California

Museums, Dan Flavin and even a little Snodgrass love.

Happy Birthday Hannah Chodos

Thanks for letting us celebrate with you.

Las Vegas Baby

Everything you've ever dreamed of, except the $40 you lose gambling.

Kaibab National Forest

Morning hike.

Grand Canyon, Arizona

We decided to visit the Grand Canyon by way of the North Rim.

Four Corners, USA

There really wasn't much else to photograph except for Rob's attempt to do a headstand on the point.

Durango, Colorado

After a random conversation about melodrama and a wrong turn in New Mexico, we ended up at a show in Durango, Colorado.

Memorial Day

500 Vets on bikes.

Angel Fire, New Mexico

Mark, tell your parents thanks for us... again.

Road Trip USA

Rob Strong coins our journey on my parents air hockey table in Bryan, Texas.

Mom's Day

This is the face my mom makes when we tell her she's the best mom in the world.

Went to Twin Falls Today

And made friends.

(My) Graduation

I just developed my last roll from college which is appropriately from fall graduation - just in time for spring graduation.

Let the Weddings Begin

I can't believe Julie Almeida is about to be Mrs. Julie Knabe.

I'm raising money to move to Egypt so if you know anyone who needs something like this, or any photo work in general, let me know - snodgrass.annie@gmail.com

Sundays

are always better when the Austin Wind Ensemble shows up at Central Market.

Renewal

Austin Stone Baptism

In Loving Memory

My Aunt Kay passed away a couple of days ago and today I attended her funeral with my family. When I was younger, I would cling to her and my Uncle Bill like crazy. She was amazing.

STILL Terrorizing the Texan

Shaun Stewart tries to cover his face with a newspaper during photo meeting Thursday night after someone made a joke about him coaching softball. Oh wait, that someone was me. Check out Peter Franklin (bottom right corner) taking better pictures than everyone... as usual.

Jeffrey Simon DeLeon

One of my oldest, closest friends in life. I'm glad I honored our friendship with bad composition.

Niece and Dad

Abby and Big Bob sharing a bite of gelato Sunday afternoon. The family stopped in Austin to buy me lunch on their way home from an out-of-town wedding.

Yesterday I...

Judged a Middle School art competition.

Made cookies for neighbor Steve and former neighbor Evan.

Wished Rachel Werner a very happy birthday.

Babysitting little Matt Norris

No, I don't usually take a camera to babysitting gigs but I thought I could update everyone on how cute Matt Norris' baby is. We deemed him best baby ever at a dinner party at my house once. The evening consisted of jamming to the Flaming Lips, watching the Disney Channel and playing in the sink.

2007: A Spaceship Odyssey

Spaceship moviemaking David Blue style.

Happy Easter

Sometimes you have to take decorative matters into your own hands.

CDs: $7

You would not believe the voice of this kid. Well done, Paul Banks.