“Of all the people in the world, there are some that touch you more than others – and he was one of those,” said David Bahr, a close friend and ski partner of Meadows’ for almost a decade. “He was someone you’d always want along and someone you trusted with your life.”(from Boulder’s Daily Camera Newspaper)

“Lacy was an avid and passionate skier, both inbounds and in the backcountry. He had unending energy that resonated with each and every person he met,” Brittany Walker said. “An honest soul and a great friend, Lacy lived and loved every day of his life to the fullest.” (from http://14erskiers.com/blog/2010/07/in-loving-memory-of-lacy-meadows/)

“Lacy was one hell of a skier. He loved to ski. I love to ski, but the way that Lacy loved to ski blew everyone I know out of the water. He loved a long hike, with a steep technical descent. He was known as the powder prophet, because he could always find the good snow on a bad snow day. Or as he would say, on a less better ski day because there are no bad ski days. He had this grin that I think I’ll remember for the rest of my life. It was infectious, when you saw it in full bloom you got stoked. His passion and enthusiasm came radiating out everytime that grin showed up. And you better believe that no matter what he was skiing, he was grinning.” (from http://snowwander.blogspot.com/2010/07/rip-lacy-meadows-july-24-2010.html)

Lacy did what he loved and he changed people by simply living hard and in the moment. By squeezing out every last drop of joy from life he could muster, he has left a legacy and clearly will be missed.

One of three stickers made in homage to Lacy. Click to get yours!

Becoming an adult isn’t easy. Running a business, planning a wedding, living the 9-5 grind, raising kids, fighting the hard fights… And I’ve been struggling with those big questions lately, the “what’s it all for?” and “Why are we here?” kind of stuff. If Lacy’s death can teach anyone anything (and I think it already has) it’s finding out what means the most to you and choosing to live it. Live your life by whatever creed you choose, but live it big, without fear and without remorse. I know when I go out, I want to be remembered like the people who love Lacy remember him.

And on that fateful day of awesomeness I attempted to take photos of this fabulous couple and their three under 5 (ish) boys. OMG, it was an incredible challenge. But they were so sweet and so fun and so patient, that I managed to eek out a few photos between their taking of the rock star photos of me and Drew. Check it:

Click here if you’d like to view their slideshow!

Here are some images from their day, more to come!!

Oh! And did I mention that Chris and Sarah planned, executed and pretty much DIYed their entire wedding from bouquets to vows, hosting the reception in their gorgeous backyard? Well I did now. And I will mention more in another post dedicated to all the awesome details of their fabulous day!

I told you we took some pretty photos –the ones of me below were taken by Gail of Encore Photo and edited by yours truly! And below that you can see some I shot of Gail!! weeee!

We grabbed a few shots with Bre’s grandmother’s wedding gloves before heading to the ceremony. Vintage and soooo gorgeous.

Speaking of gorgeous. Bre looked like a princess. She was breathtaking.

Bre arriving via carriage as Nate waits for and then greets his bride. So romantic!

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These two boys cracked me up the whole day.

Can you blame Nate for being stoked?

LOVE the pink up-lighting, lanterns and details.

Nate & his guys just before the Ceremony

World’s most fabulous dip! Swooooooooontabulous

Here are some shots from the dance floor. Bre & her bridesmaids kicked it off with a killer mix of songs and a choreographed piece that brought the house down!

I loved this silo and this pairing of pics