Mark Hawkins Photography

Rough waters around Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Most of you that know my brother, know that he is a kind hearted fun loving guy. The other side to him is his passionate side.

When Mark sets his mind to do something he is driven, and nothing will stop him from doing the best job possible.

In the picture above you can see how focused he is on his sailboat. The waves may not look that high in the picture, but it was rough waters that day.

Mark & Kelly have been working on a new web site for their business.
It is finally live. Take a look. Let me know what you think.


Mark Hawkins Photography

Gone To Carolina In My Mind

In late fall of last year I took a trip to the Wilds of North Carolina with my dear friend Mindy Crawford.


We traveled from Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Brevard, NC. Many interesting stops along the way. And for all of you out there that have been to the Wilds - YES - We hiked to 4th falls. It was a trip filled with memories I will not soon forget.

Enjoy the pictures!!

Mindy's trusty Saturn that hauled us there and back.

The top of Birch Knob - Clintwood, VA

Mindy at the top of Birch knob

On the way to the Wilds, we stopped in Greenville, SC and picked up a friend of ours, Amber Moore. She is pictured above next to me under the big moose.

Mindy, Amber & Me

Mindy on the way to 4th Falls

Hiking down the 4th Falls trail

4th Falls

4th Falls


The hike home from 4th Falls

If you have had the privilege to hike 4th falls,
drop me comment on this post and share your experience!

Funny Time

A classic funny time skit - "GET SERIOUS!"


Table Rock - Between the Wilds and Greenville, SC


Amber Moore at Bob Jones University


Don't ask!!


The sign you read as you exit the Wilds.
What a wonderful reminder.


Great friends - Sandy & Jim Childers

Our trip ended in Center Point, Iowa - home of the Childers - where you can always find good fellowship and good cookin'. Before I left Iowa and headed back home to Appleton, Mrs. Childers made sure we both had a big cup of vegetable and beef soup for supper. YUM!

The Saturn Sky
After that trip . . . . I think Mindy is taking a look at her next Saturn!