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You have really blown us away with your talent, Luisa. Wonderful eye! Something that is hard to teach. Almost every shoot you two have done together, my favorite photograph turns out to be one you shot. I hope you keep doing it.
You inspired me so much that I actually offered to second shoot for Mom. She–knowing my techno skills–wisely responded: "THANKS! But don't call us; we'll call you!"
Luisa you're great! These definitely look like a professional. Good job girl. I definitely think you should keep doing it, especially because you'll be taking so many of your new little guy. Good job!
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Thanks Luisa! I love you!!!
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BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL work!!! Yes, the two of you really do make magic! ALWAYS!!!
–Pops
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Love the names you listed! Have to say Isaac Carter is the cutes namer EVER though. Haha but then again it is my little guys name! I love you and am SO happy for you guys!
Oye… yo creo podria llamarse Ivan…jaja! Bien Chileno.
Te Quiero amiga, y suerte con el nombre de tu Hijo
I have a grandson named Tate and i love that name. I am so excited for you.
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I have this theory that Nate's Power Balance Bands are causing grey hair! Ha! I also believe we can walk through walls . . . but that's another story. But seriously, Luisa, you are one of my favorite blog writers. Can't wait for your debut today on Perkes Photography!
Hugs!
–Pops
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Rodney, Mrs. Cowap had owned Thendara.
It was a beautiful property!
Pat Jackman Kellogg
Thendara was how majestic it looked atop those stairs leading from the dock to the house. It’s setting, among the trees, was beautiful, and despite it’s size, it still radiated a sense of warmth. You are so fortunate to have such happy memories of your summers there, and your writing captures those times beautifully!!!
At one time there was a butler’s cottage and a tennis court. During my grandparents era, the house was pretty much furnished as it was when the original owners had it. There was an interesting collection of primitives in the living room.
Someone even wrote a book with Thendara as the backdrop.
My grandparents had 15 grandchildren and the house was magic for all of us.
I am so glad that the special experience of Thendara lives on.
Thanks again for posting about it.
Jane Belle Clark Lituczy
pretty place
So beautifully written and lovely photo’s of your family. One thing I’ll never forget about Thendara it’s grand size as once I cleaned it for Elizabeth before her spring arrival. I thought I’d never get out of there but finally I did. Amazing place!
Thanks for sharing!
Debbie Bushey
I can’t believe I stumbled across this! Our best family friends own Thendara. We stayed there a few summers ago and we might go again this year. Awesome pictures you guys, looks like you had fun!
I am almost certain you reference the same Thendara I remember so fondly as a young boy. I believe my Father’s great aunt Agnes Cowap owned Thendara at the time (late 50′s early ’60′s) and we spent several summer weeks there. My two brother’s and I would spend endless hours down at the lake fishing or swimming off the stone dock and boating. I remember Dad painting the porch.
DO you have any more photos of Thendara?
Rod
Such great pictures of your wonderful family.
Luisa: I love the way you write; I love your passion; I love your love for the people in your life; and I now love Thendara. Somehow, I think there is a book inside you, and perhaps Thendara will be a prominent "character."
In any case, thanks for your beautiful sharing of this magical place from your childhood!
–Pops
Nate and I are lucky to have both of our birthdays in the summer, and only a week and a half apart too! My birthday was SUPER relaxed; JUST what I needed. It was on a Sunday and the BEST thing about it was that Nate made me Breakfast, Lunch AND Dinner in bed. I felt like a QUEEN!! It was a glorious day where I had him ALL to myself and that is the best present of all.
Here are our FAVORITE SONGS and here is us at the Concert!!
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This actually answered my drawback, thank you! fgfdckeedcfe
Hello Darling!
Love the post! Thanks so much for keeping track of our CRAZY but fun lives. You're the best. ; )
The sonographer put that warm goop on my belly, and nearly the very MOMENT that she put the camera on, WE SAW!! She didn’t even need to tell us what it was. “IT’S A BOY!!” Nate and I yell. And we slap each other high five!
This gift from my boss was appropriately accompanied by chocolate… and trail mix since he knows I try to eat healthy.
After the appointment, Nate and I decided to CELEBRATE!! We went and bought his 1st oufit!!
And what’s a celebration without good food?!? I’ve been CRAVING this forever, and it was worth the wait! Carl’s Jr. Double Western Bacon Angus Cheeseburger…. with Waffle Fries and Fry Sauce!!! Heavenly. And our little boy LOVED it too.
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Yeah! You two are so cute, and you'll be the best parents, and I will be so jealous at how his life will be so amazingly photographed. Your little boy is lucky and blessed to have you as his parents. I love you!
Congrats to you Nate and Luisa!
Look out world~here comes Boston!=)
Love,
Brian and misty
We LOVED getting the call! And would have gladly paid for it COLLECT! Priceless!
–Pops
Congratulations!! I had my sono today too!! We're having another boy! 3 boys in a row! Wow!! We are so excited.
I am so happy for you guys! We have loved having a boy first. It is always such a huge relief to know that the baby is healthy and happy!
LUISA!!!!! I'm so happy for you! Congrats on the news! And way to read the ultrasound before the nurse told you what sex it was! I'm so impressed. Congrats again! Love you.
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And I am so glad that it is going so well for you too! It is tough, but so incredibly worth it
CONGRATULATIONS! I am SO happy and excited for you! No doubt you will both be AMAZING parents! Luisa-you look SO good!! You will be so cute with a prego belly! Sounds like life is great and it's so fun seeing your smiling faces! Take care!
P.s Love the pics of you two… I have been wanting to fix up my blog for so long you've inspired me to hut to it..
Loves!
Cutest pregnant girl ever! So glad you are feeling better, and enjoy being able to go the bed as soon as you get home from work! (Sorry, but that won't last long!) Good luck with rest of the pregnancy and keep us updated. You are going to be the most amazing mom!
I am so happy for you! Congratulations. The fatigue should start to pass soon and you will have a few months of feeling great! I can't wait to hear if it is a boy or girl!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the new blog look!!! You two should make an "appearance" on the Perkes Photography blog! Also, LOVE Luisa's bookshelf! HOW COOL!!! And most of all, LOVE the debut of our little guy . . . or girl! You look adorable pregnant, Luisa . . . we can ALMOST see your thinking about showing! Ha, ha!
In short, lots of LOVE here!
–Pops















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[...] Perkes family reunion here in Idaho. We spent a day down here in Boise but mostly we were up in McCall. Nate and I arrived a day early to Denver in order to photograph Nate’s oldest brother, Josh [...]
You are the absolute sweetest as you articulate your blog… It is always so well said. Everything. Seriously. And of course, I adore how you adore Jack. He is the most incredible little man. I am amazed that I get to be his Mom. I SSSOOO love you guys & I don't tell you enough. So, I LOVE YOU GUYS
Can't wait till we get to see you again…
Love,
Queenie
Hey Luisa!! It's your old Glenwood roommate! You and your husband are SO cute! Your pictures are amazing. Looks like lots of fun. You can keep up with my crazy family at texanlife-cooperfamily.blogspot.com
Luisa: You always do such a great job chronicling our adventures; I always love living it again through your eyes. Thanks for this beautiful post. It was fun, wasn't it?!
By the way, I love the curling toes! FUNNY!
–Pops
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bobby i love it!!! it looks awesome, of course you would look beautiful with any kind of hair!! i miss you.. see you soon !!
Me gusta.
I LLLLOOOVVVEEE IT! You look beautiful!! I always try to have cute short hair but it never works. This looks SO good on you!
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LOOKS LIKE SO MUCH FUN!!!
PURA VIDA…con cariño Vilma
You continually amaze me with your talent. I love the multiple pieces where it looks like a picture and than it breaks into a video, and it works so flawlessly with it being HD. Also a great compilation of music. How fun!
WOW it looks like such an incredible amazing time!!!!! I love, LOVE the trees!!
ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!! Seriously, it is my favorite video you have created [a pretty high standard!]. You have so beautifully documented your adventure, the joy, and even the peril. I LOVED it!!! Thanks so much for sharing with us so generously.
You two always make me smile, and frequently laugh! What a delight to know and love you.
Much love,
–Pops
Gorgeous pictures!!
p.s. Luisa did you get a new #? I texted you the other day…



























































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Very cool you guys! Nate the photos are awesome, love the one with the boat, and the sun peaking through the trees. Glad your home safe, sounds like more adventures are to come, can't wait to see whats next in store. LOVES!
Luisa, you and Nate are the ultimate ADVENTURE FAMILY!!! Thank you so much for this wonderful blog post; it was so fun to "go with you" on this amazing journey. And thank you for being such a perfect companion to our "little" wanderer! It will be fun to see where your talents next take you! [Africa? the Greek Islands? . . . perhaps someplace with fewer bugs!]
Love,
–Dad
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[...] after my house was ‘in order’, I started just MAKING stuff. Now, Nate got me a sewing machine for Valentines Day last year [YAY!!] and I am SO proud to say that I have put that baby to good [...]
Cute post!
I texted you the measurements. Hopefully I sent my text to the right number this time.
You are truly amazing. i love and miss you.
Hey Luisa! Today is Dolan's birthday and his all-time favorite treat is oreos, so I just finished making the Oreo balls to surprise him when he gets home! They are delish!!! Thanks for sharing.
Good job Luisa!! I've been trying to improve my sewing skills lately too!! Thanks for that recipe–those sound/look soooo yummy!!!
Luisa:
LOVE the blog; totally understand the sabbatical–we're in one too! Great dress. Can't wait to see Brooke in it.
And Nate's talent for flipping crepes behind his back is HILARIOUS!
Always love a peek into your fun lives!
Hugs and love,
–Dad
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You guys TOTALLY get cutest couple award!! – Brittanie
I FIXED IT!!! Sorry guys, For some reason I had the video as private. You should be able to see the video now. Thanks!
Hello my dear friend.I am so excited to see this video but it will not let me for some reason…something about an invite??? I miss you. Hope all is well. Call when you can.
Hope you guys are doing great!
What a year! And what a wonderful re-cap. LOVE IT!!!
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How fun!! Happy New Year!
Confetti in Martinelli's . . . it doesn't get better than that, does it? It was so fun to watch you guys celebrating. It was honestly our intention to stay up and call you after YOUR new years, but we just couldn't stay up until 2am. So this is the next best thing!
HAPPY NEW YEARS, my sweet kids [and grandkids] in Star! Love you so much!!!
–Dad
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Hey Baby!
What a great Christmas! We had so much fun. I just wanted to also point out that Luisa took ALL of the hawk pictures. She's a natural! Love you babe!
Your Hubby
Awesome Christmas post. I have to say for braggin rights… do we not live in the COOLEST place ever! Your pictures are so beautiful….. Thanks for sharing!
Love Ya
Luisa: What a beautiful summary of your and Nate's special Christmas together in the mountains! Where there is love, there is joy! How blessed the two of you are to have found each other. You continue to delight us with your sense of adventure and romance.
HAPPY NEW YEARS!!! And may we be together next Christmas!
–Dad
Thanks for visiting:
http://getoffyourbuttandbake.blogspot.com
The photography is just beautiful, and I also enjoyed sipping my Hot Chocolate to the pretty music. My daughter is also a photographer…we are lucky. I'm learning to use my new Nikon D-90 in Manual Mode….little by little.
I also live in Cold Idaho…Idaho Falls to be exact.
Thanks for visiting my baking blog.
Jonna
We miss you guys, hope you're doing well and best wishes for a happy new year! keep in touch!
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LOL! You guys still crack me up. P.S. Your house is amazing, holy cow! So beautiful.
.. son una familia hermosa!!!
te amo amiga, y Feliz Navidad!!!! te deseo lo mejor del mundo!!.
Will you get 2000 lights on your tree like Papa Perkes tried to do this year? What fun memories you're creating.
LOVED the videos! So fun to see you with your first tree! GREAT tree; you chose well. And glad to see you are carrying on the crazy Dad decorating traditions!
Merry Christmas!!!
–Dad
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Hector Land - Is there anybody who can advise me a good tour along Silk Road? https://silkroadexplore.com/uzbekistan-tour-2015/
Anonymous - Loooooove it!!!!! It was like a tv video journey and soooo special to watch!!! Like you can see your relationship and the partnership, togetherness you both share….and that song fits! Luisa!!! I cried when I read what you wrote xoxoxoxo I miss you both!!!! Love, Nicole! we just loved the video!!!
Pappa Perkes - I agree with Kate! The first part of the video, before you get to Animoto, is the best stuff you have done. YOU ARE A VIDEOGRAPHER!!! And the first time I heard the song choice I thought it was odd, but because I have now watched this fun video several times, I am loving the song . . . and humming it in my mind! Very cool!
And sorry to all the Perkes ladies, the weird face pulling trait may have been a genetic defect passed on from Pops!
Kate Perkes - Guys! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS VIDEO!! Nate… I am yet to see you take a serious picture.. why does this trait run in the perkes boy family. I swear you all do it!! HAHA… This is my favorite video by far! Love the live and still images combined.. SO MUCH FUN!!.. Makes me want to do more video.
Nate funny funny song choice!! haha… but it actually works!
Love You Two!
Our Family - Amazing! It's no aruba but wish we could have you guys do our family pics here in dallas
Kelley - This was so awesome!!!!! Love the video. You two are SO cute!