Wilco

We went to Wilco at the Wiltern last night, getting there early so we could be in the front "floor" section. We found ourselves 5 ft. from the stage, allowing for some pretty awesome photographs, thanks to my camera looking enough like a point-and-shoot with the little 50mm lens on it for them to allow me to take it in.


The show was incredible. One of my favorite bands to see live, they are just so real and pleasant. I still can't believe how close we were...

Jeff Tweedy cheering on the Los Angelinos.



This was my second time seeing them. They played for about 2.5 hours. It is such a surreal feeling going to shows, especially when the music is something that can speak to your soul.


Smashing a pillow on the keyboard can sound amazing.



Crazy hair!

More lensbaby pics from the weekend.

The temptations of youth!

Ricky Del Mar

Tony Del Mar

Picnic at Laguna Beach

My neice, Audrey, with new nephew, Lukas. :) So adorable.

Finished Quilt #4

After a year of work (moved really slow on this one...), I finally finished quilt #4, for my friend Erin's baby Carol. Here's the result:

Here's some pictures of the other quilts I've made...the only one I don't have a picture of was the first one I made for my niece Audrey. I'll have to get a picture of that. These quilts were made for Treydan Green and Toni Del Mar:

Lensbaby Photos and Phoenix (the band)

Phoenix just came out with their new album, "Wolfgang Amadeus." I am so into it. I've been listening to it for the past few days and the more I listen, the more I love it. I would say it's a must-buy for your music collection. Phoenix is a band from Paris, France. Their album "It's Never Been Like That" is one of my all-time favorites. They used to be the backup band for Air, another France duo that does some sweet electronic music. I'd suggest checking out Air's first album, Moon Safari.

Here are some lensbaby photos:



I just made these new curtains:

Sunset Blvd.

Sam and I are doing a project together where we're taking pictures of Los Angeles along Sunset Blvd. from Downtown LA to the beach. Check them out HERE. <--- click :)

Mt. Wilson

So I finally hiked the 14+ mile (yes, really 14+ miles) hike to the top of Mt. Wilson (5710 ft elevation) and back. It was quite an accomplishment. And such a beautiful hike. Shady and peaceful about 80% of the time. At the top, Mt. Wilson hosts an observatory (several telescopes) and solar towers. It also broadcasts radio and television frequencies for the greater Los Angeles area. Sam and I were both wondering how we were supposed to have enough energy to hike another 7 miles downhill. Luckily we were using different muscle groups, but it was still tough! It took about 7.5 hours (with an hour of that resting up top). I was so sore that night and the next day. It's a weird phenomena getting sore immediately. I haven't found a lot of people that that happens to besides me. Oh, well. Here are some pictures....

Easter in Flagstaff

I've been practicing with my lensbaby, and got some pretty good pics from the Easter weekend. We went to Flagstaff and did an Easter egg hunt for Audrey. We also explored a couple places on the road trip back. Here is the link to some pictures:

http://picasaweb.google.com/blueeyedgallagher/EasterInFlagstaff#

Echo Mountain Hike

Yes!! One of my favorite indie bands, Phoenix, gets some airtime on SNL!

http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/clips/phoenix-lisztomania/1081341/

Also, Sam and I did a 5.5 mile hike to Echo Mountain where there are ruins of this old hotel that was burned down. It had a spectacular view of downtown and I got to play with my camera a bit.

Gabrielino hike

This weekend I hiked 8 miles of the Arroyo Seco canyon, Gabrielino trail. It was beautiful.

Truth and Salvage Co.

http://truthandsalvageco.com/

This is a great band. Please check 'em out.

Sam played drums with them for a year when he first moved to Los Angeles, under the old band name of Scrappy Hamilton. Eventually, their old drummer moved out to CA. But we always had a great time at the shows and they are a marvelous load of fun. They are now signed and touring, and I'm so happy to see them succeed after years of hard work.

The last 2 months....

My car got broken into, passenger window shattered, ipod stolen.

My good friend Courtney got engaged; I get to be in her wedding.

I have a lot of dreams about people dying.

I'm training people at work. My job has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

Sam is a really good man with a lot of character.

I am proud of his band's new album that was released at the beginning of this month, such amazing music.

We are selling our land because the cost to build is getting too expensive.

I really want a dog soon.

We got a new rug, curtains, desk, and bookcase, and our home looks and feels so much better.

The month of February, my favorite icecream in the world comes to Baskin Robbins. It is called Love Potion #31. I had a few scoops today.

Growth and self-realization can be painful.

Today I listened to Ryan Adam's albums: Love is Hell and Easy Tiger.

Music

http://www.wearephoenix.com/

Cool new music from one of my favorite bands, Phoenix. Their new album comes out May 25th. I really like some of the new songs I've heard.


http://www.myspace.com/idyllists

My husbands band, The Idyllists just came out with a new record. It's amazing. I love going to their shows. You should come out and dance with me.