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done with this
From our most recent snow storm. The view from my front door. Something I would be happy not seeing again until December.
So completely OVER winter.
Heading into Manhattan today with the boys to see The Gazillion Bubble Show and do something else fun (still undecided what at this point- maybe a carriage ride or a trip to FAO Schwarz or a run into Central Park). Should be fun and exhausting. I’m just hoping it all runs smoothly since there are no other adults coming along. And I’m also hoping there are no further accidental detours to New Jersey.
Then tonight I’m shooting at the Education Foundation Gala where the “Dancing with the Teachers” will be showing their stuff.
A nice, quiet day planned for Sunday. Gonna need it, I think. Have a nice weekend!
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the argo family christening
I should really preface the title by saying the 3rd christening. Unfortunately, I was away during the actual christening, but mom asked me to come take pictures when I got back. The newest baby (I shot her older sister’s christening last year at this time) was dressed back up in all her lovliness, along with the rest of this gorgeous family. Seriously, so good looking, right?
I do adore photographing these girls. They are so fantastic and photogenic and just fun. The middle one is a HAM and was so upset when her turn was over that I just had to keep going. Really, fine by me. And the older one is just so gorgeous and has a personality to match. She used to be so shy of me but now I think she really likes it when I come to take pictures. (can you blame her?- she gets to jump on the bed and other off limits things when I’m there).
And the baby? Just yum!
To see all the images from this shoot please click HERE.
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florida trip- part 6. (disney studios & a visit)
Our last day at Disney (and the last day I took any pictures during the trip).
Camie (my college roommate who lives in Orlando) and I were FINALLY able to get it together so we could visit this trip. She dosen’t travel, so the ony way I get to see her is if we go to Disney. She was able to get us (all 9 of us!) reservations at the Grand Floridian Cafe for breakfast. I haven’t seen her husband Chris in we don’t even know how long…but a long time! The kids got reaquainted very quickly and were soon running around like old friends. After breakfast and quite a bit of chatting we took a loop around on the monorail (my last view of the Castle) and said our goodbyes. It was a very nice (although very brief) visit! I’m still working on convincing her to start flying and coming to ny for a visit next time.
Please overlook my lovely roots. I did get my hair highlighted after getting back home. Couldn’t get an appointment before we left no matter how much I needed it!!
After leaving our friends, we went over to Disney Hollywood Studios for an abbreviated day. We tried to get Fast Passes to Toy Story Mania (which is pretty much the sole reason for visiting the park.) but they were sold out and I was told they were gone by around 10:15 that morning! The wait was 110 minutes, but we knew we would have to suck it up and wait. In hopes that the lines would get a bit shorter, we went over to see the Indiana Jones show (which the boys loved again- Timmy was so excited he was literally shaking!) and then I took the big boys on Star Tours. Timmy was a little too short still.
By the time we got back over to Toy Story Mania, the line was down to 90 minutes. Yes, we waited. And waited. And waited a little more. But the cue area was really decorated well and Toy Storyish, so at least that was something. And the Mr. Potato Head barker was cool once you got close enough to see him. The ride (we all thought except maybe John) was worth the wait. It was so much fun. Next time, we’ll get there earlier and get those FP’s right away so we don’t have to wait 90 minutes for a 4 minute ride.
Instead of taking us a little over 3hrs to get back to Hallandale like it was supposed to, it took almost 4.5 because someone had to go to the bathroom. every. five. minutes. Seriously, we stopped at every single reststop on the Turnpike between Orlando and Ft.Lauderdale. We ended up eating dinner at Padrinos at 9pm. Whatever, it’s vacation.
Regardless, can’t wait to go back!! Hopefully next year. I can’t stay away from Disney for too long.
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looky what I did!
Now all my pictures on the blog will have a watermark with the bsquared logo. (bsquared clients: Your printed pictures and pictures on your discs will NOT have the watermark). Been having some picture stealing issues so hopefully this will resolve that.
Lewis and Goo- Timmy’s fish (who Mrs. W takes very good care of when we are in Florida) were kind enough to model the new watermark.
Working on some great new newborn and baby photography props. Will post them as soon as they are in. And thanks, Mommy Dearest! Lets go shopping for some yummy yarn.
Quite a few weekend dates have been filled this week now that the calendar is open thru end of July 2009. Please contact me if you are interested in setting up a shoot between now and then. Everyone is excited for the nice weather it seems, and wants to shoot outdoors (me too!!!) I will have a few new client images to post soon as well.
More Disney pictures tommorrow instead.
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florida trip- part 5. (magic kingdom night)
Yesterday I mentioned how we got to the park at about 8am. Well, we didn’t leave until after 10:30pm that night.
We had a very nutritious dinner of chips and icecream (with some goldfish thrown in for Timmy) while watching Wishes fireworks at 9pm. Well, we did eat lunch around 3:30 and we couldn’t get reservations at Tony’s Town Square for dinner.
The fireworks were fabulous, as always. And yes, I cried like I do everytime at Wishes. Sap.
After the fireworks, we split up and used the rest of our “free” fastpasses. John and Timmy took off for Buzz Lightyear (suprisingly) and the big boys and I went back to Big Thunder Mountain (again, surprisingly). This time, we got the very very last ROW of the train. A perfect way to end a great day at Disney!
We caught the Spectromagic parade (which they have really expanded and did a great job with since our last visit in Feb 2008) which ended at 10:30pm. We left (waaaaa!), jumped in the car, and I think before he was even buckled in Timmy was fast asleep. The kid didn’t nap once during the whole day. When we got back to the hotel, he woke up just long enough to say “i’m staaaaarving” and went back to sleep. We were all done in.
The next day- Disney Hollywood Studios and a visit with my college roommmate. Pictures tommorrow.