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Spencer and I have been working with a web programmer to get a new photography website up at www.andimarshall.com. We took some pictures today for the "about me" page, and we're having a hard time deciding. I pretty much dislike most all pictures of myself.
We want to send the image to our programmer on Monday, and we're hoping you all can help by telling us which one you like the best. It doesn't matter if you have any background in photography, I'm just curious to see which one the majority responds to. You can either comment here, email me, or call me. Sorry I'm not savvy enough to post a poll like Nate always does. Let's just say top to bottom 1,2,3,4,5, and if you click on them they open in a new window and you can view them larger.
Anyways, the more opinions the better! Thank you Thank you.
-Andi

"tillie" adventures...

Since the market season last summer, Tara and I have established a great wholesale account with a local boutique in the Cherry Creek area of Denver, "Tillie Designs." It started out as a wholesale account for the plaques and letters that we make, and has evolved into a great product photography client, a merchandising stint, and even a debut in the modeling business...ha ha, kind of fun to be on the other side of the lens for a change.
It's been a blast working with Tracy (the owner), and I thought you all might want to check out her new website www.tilliedesigns.com to see what we've been up to. She's also running her winter sale right now, so browse around the shop while you're at it.
Most of the lifestyle product shots, and some of the massed studio shots are mine. You can see the letters and plaques that we make, and you can laugh at Tara and I playing dress up.
If you check back again in the spring, you might even see my sister Alisa's apron dresses.

our valentines "tag"

We've been tagged to do a "couples quiz"...seems appropriate considering the upcoming holiday. Here goes...

How long have you and your significant other been together?
Started dating around Thanksgiving of 2002, did the long distance thing for a semester while I was in Hawaii in 2003, a few off months that summer, and then we were engaged in April of 2004 and married on June 19th, 2004...so hmm a little over 5 years I'd say. We'll have been married 4 years this June.
Who eats more?
spencer, hands down, he usually finishes mine.
Who said "I love you" first?
i did, the only kid i've ever said it to.
Who is taller?
spencer 6'2" vs. 5'6"
Who sings better?
actual singing, me, but spencer can mimic voices amazingly, so funny!
Who is smarter?
school/book smarts: me, if you go by grades and gpa. if it's history, geography, or politics, then spencer for sure. i'm going to say tie.
Who does the laundry?
usually me.
Who does the dishes?
usually me.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed?
looking at the bed, we recently switched, so me now.
Who pays the bills?
me.
Who mows the lawn?
don't have one, but i'm giving that one to spencer when we do.
Who cooks dinner?
usually me, but sometimes spencer on weekends (spicy).
Who drives when you are together?
almost always spencer.
Who is more stubborn?
we're both pretty stubborn, but i'd say i win this one.
Who is the first to admit when they're wrong?
spencer, i'm not nearly as good at this.
Whose parents do you see the most?
spencer's when we were in north carolina, neither very often now that we're in colorado
Who kissed who first?
spencer kissed me, in my truck on his b-day in 2002 he says i gave him "the eyes," i say he just wanted to kiss me.
Who proposed? spencer, funny story, ask him sometime.
Who is more sensitive?
probably spencer, though i cry quite often about churchy stuff, or when i get advice from dad.
Who has more friends?
i'll steal al's answer on this one, i have more close friends that I keep in touch with, but spencer generally makes friends with anyone he meets, he can talk to anyone. walking by the chair massage guy at whole foods yesterday for instance.
Who has more siblings?
me, 5 kids in my family, 3 in spencer's.
Who wears the pants?
we're both pretty independant, but spencer says me...i'll conceed, i like pants.

a bitter-sweet farewell

Over the past week I have been touched with the number of tributes that have been quietly sent my way in honor of our sweet prophet.
It's amazing how someone that I didn't know personally could have such a profound affect on me. I felt like I knew him, and that he knew, and cared about me. He was a man that embodied all things right, and good, and true. He has left behind a remarkable legacy.

He was the prophet I have known for as long as I can remember. He was my prophet. I saw and was taught by him on occasion at BYU-Idaho, at the conference center in Salt Lake, and at my college graduation. He signed the mission calls of two of my brothers, and my husband, as well as my Dad's call as bishop. It is difficult for me to imagine life without his sweet encouragement and clever yet humble words. He was an amazing man of sincerity and profound truth.

One occasion in particular that I remember well was when Pres. Hinckley came to the BYU-Idaho campus for the dedication of the new Gordon B. Hinckley building in October of 2002. About half way through his remarks, Pres. Hinckley said:

"Now, I think we have time, and I think I would just like to put away what I have prepared and say a few words further extemporaneously on this occasion to the student body. First, I want to tell you that I love you."

I remember distinctly his emotions so close to the surface, and the silence in the auditorium as he paused, trying to regain his composure.

..."I love you kids, you wonderful young people of this Church. I love you. I believe you are the best generation this Church has ever had. No generation which has gone before measures up to the stature to which you measure up. You are better educated. I think you have greater faith...I am so thankful for you. I thank you for your strength; for your willingness to do the right thing...for the fact that you get on your knees and say your prayers, as I know you do; for the fact that you pray to the Lord to help you, to guide you in the things you do, as I know you do. God bless you for what you are and who you are.
...May heaven smile upon you. May you be blessed. May you be happy. May you have joy in your lives. May your tears be few and your smiles many as you go forward with your lives is my humble prayer..."

I know the words he spoke were true, he loved us deeply. I will never forget that experience and the so many others that strengthened me and changed my life. He was most definitely an extraordinary man, and prophet of God. I will remember him always.

BYU-Idaho Gordon B. Hinckley building dedication Oct. 22, 2002