Yesterday I had such a great time in Old Town Auburn with Jessica & Mike. We went up to play a little and grab some fun engagement photos. It was so fun just being with these two and learning a bit more of their story.  I love how they build each other up and how comfortable they are together.

Mike & Jess, I am really looking forward to photographing your wedding next year!

Together they have had much joy and faced heartache as well. In these recent years,  they are facing together Don’s battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Now, unable to be at home due to dementia and physical ailments, Don lives in nursing care facility. Daily Roberta spends several hours there to be with him and care for his needs. Their commitment to the Lord and each other reminds me of what marriage is all about.

“To Have & To Hold: Sixty Years” from Jenny Arnez on Vimeo.

"Oh! My head!"

I took this photo at a very cool second hand store called “Urban Ore” located in Berkeley.  My niece, the artistic wonder & all around fabulous person, took us there - it was so cool. It was like a thrift store on steroids.