Getting Through It...

I already mention this year has been surprisingly eventful. I don't even know how to explain it all...except to say that I am determined to see it all through.

As of yesterday I am officially FUNemployed. What does this exactly mean?
1) It means I have been laid off from my recent 9-5 gig.
2) All I wanna do is have fun and enjoy my joblessness.

Yes I am concerned to find something else and I will be taking my time to find that truly awesome gig that will make my life complete. Until then I will be dabbling in all the creative things I have been dying to tackle, spending time with friends, taking neurotic pictures of my dogs and of course bloggin' my little heart out.

Life and Love

The year has just barely begun and already I have been on a roller coaster adventure. The days that have been filled with super highs of joy have met its match with gut wrenching lows of sadness. A dear love was born on a oddly warm day in January and the view was absolutely beautiful.... both inside and outside that hospital.

Janet and Aldrich: Wedding of The Year

I know the year JUST started... and I am quite bias because Janet and Drich are dear friends of ours but seriously their wedding over the weekend was off the hook! I only took a few pictures because I was too busy having fun. So thank you Kat and Robyn... I'll be stealing your pictures as soon as you email them off! :D

The ceremony and reception was at the historic Mission Inn.... which is one of my favorite wedding venues in Southern Cali. If any of my lovely bride readers are looking for a more classic/traditional feel I would definitely check out this one of a kind hotel.

Of course { j a c }, our wonderful photographers was there to document the event so be sure to check out their blog to see the stunning pictures. I am looking forward to seeing the pictures from the chapel with the glorious gold alter. It was seriously... amazing!

Anyways... here is the official first dance. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. de la Cruz!


Janet and Aldrich: First Dance from Carlene Cruz on Vimeo.

Rose Parade 2009

As promised... I am taking more pictures. Word.

So being a total Californian I take for granted the beautiful weather we have year round that we are able to put on parades! The Rose Parade has always been a favorite of mine... so this year Sonny and I (along with our BFF Darren) decided to check out all the flower madness out. Who knows you crazy brides might get some inspiration and demand that your florist design a Wizard of Oz centerpiece!?! :D

Hello 2009!

To just complete the circle of geniousness... A video of the pups! For some reason Pantone just would NOT let go of Sonny all night. He's a weirdo! Enjoy!


Pantone + Sonny Bear from Carlene Cruz on Vimeo