filming begins

filming has begun!  we're now on mayne island, in canada, filming "the sea in between".  part of the documentary project involved filming us at home in portland, and on our roadtrip + ferry trip out to the island.  so andrew ellis, head cinematographer, flew out three days early to be with us in our home, getting to know us, interviewing us, & filming our daily life.  we're such private people in a way, & certainly not accustomed to cameras, so it was difficult in a way, & strange, to be sure.  all our conflicts + kisses/diaper changes + morning devotions on film.  but andrew is really good at what he does; he set us at ease, & was able to capture some really beautiful moments on camera, that, outside of this documentary even, will be family treasures for a lifetime.

: andrew filming josh, heron doing what she does :

: these kids aren't shy with strangers :

after several days of being under the lens, josh & i snuck away for a friday night date with our friends the vanderpools.  we returned home, & (unexpectedly) it was my turn to be interviewed!  josh says i'm just really cute & expressive when i get nervous--it doesn't make people wince or anything.  but we'll see about that! ;)  

: after three days of filming, we started the roadtrip :

we got a late start & realized we were going to miss the ferry to mayne island.  so we made an extended stop for dinner with seattle family before heading onto vancouver to spend the night.  the kids appreciated the break from car travel, & got to play with their bent cousins, solly & ezra & caspar at grandma & grandpa's house.

: (the next day) breakfast on the ferry :

: filming at sea :

we have been on the island since sunday, scouting out locations for the shoots, getting to know the johnsons, waiting for the accompanying musicians to arrive (tomorrow) from new york (along with jay from indiana), & having a wee family vacation by the sea.  they'll film three songs each day for three days, then end with a performance of josh & the orchestra on sunday night--a concert for the small community of mayne island.