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the fran baby
This lovely little family was gifted with a bsquared shoot from mom’s elementary school (she’s a teacher in my town). It was so nice to meet them and see such very calm, collected first time parents who were really just thoroughly enjoying their new baby boy.
And when he’s this sweet, how could you not enjoy him?
He was such a great baby and slept so well for us, and then was nice and awake later. So I was able to get a little of everything during the shoot.
Sorry about all the laundry you guys had to do when we were done with the shoot, but I hope you think the pictures were worth it!
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7 for Sunday
It’s been quite a while since I did one of these, so here’s a new one.
1. It’s really unfortunate that Tom Cruise went off the deep end. He’s so nice to look at, but now I can’t look at him without thinking ‘oh, he’s craaaaaaaaazy’. (this thought occured while flipping channels and finding Mission Impossible 3 on).
2. The application forms for passports are quite tedious to fill out, especially when having to do 4 of them. Gotta get all those ducks in a row for the wedding in Jamaica in May. Really looking forward to that trip!!
3. I love going on Facebook and seeing so many of my friends/clients with a profile picture that I took. Just makes me happy.
4. Our Disney trip was so, so fun! A whole week with the Mouse (and as an added bonus, friends of ours from town were at Disney the exact same dates, on the same flight down, and at the same hotel as us- and we didn’t even plan it!) and it was still not enough. Hit all the parks (except Animal Kingdom- not our favorite) and had a blast. All the boys did the Pirates League where you dress up as a pirate with makeup and everything, and we had both sets of grandparents join us for little bits of the trip. Timmy was finally tall enough to ride lots of the ‘good’ rides and he loved them! And although we didn’t win the Cinderella Castle Suite again (actually, they’re not giving that away anymore either) it was definitely one of the best Disney trips we’ve had. And it was our first trip with the Disney Vacation Club- so great!! Lots and lots of pictures and video to come soon. I brought along my new flip video camera and am slowly figuring out how to edit video. You know, in my free time.
Here are a few randoms from Disney (just the first few I’ve edited). Love this picture of Timmy. Looks like he’s giving me the finger, right? Actually, he’s just using his jedi mind powers to choke me. Much better. Some great ones of Patrick too, and some favorites of my boys.
5. I’ve really been enjoying the Olympics, but am still totally at a loss regarding Curling. And I tend to watch it for long periods of time just cause I think all of a sudden I’ll just GET it. But that has yet to happen. Is it shuffleboard on ice? Is it like darts? Do they wear special shoes? And really, WHY is it an Olympic sport? It’s kinda oddly mesmorizing. Any help on this is more than welcome. But, on the same token I have to say that I really love short track speed skating- omg, so edge of your seat exciting!
6. Getting so excited to head back to Florida on Thursday-Sunday with my college roommate, Robin. Just us girls, just for the weekend for sun, a University of Miami visit, relaxation, massages, sushi/seafood handrolls at Taisho, and some South Beach fun. Can’t wait!! (and yes, I do realize I just got back from Florida. Twice. But I’m not going anywhere else after this trip until Jamaica in May. I know, waaaa.)
7. I really, really have to get myself the iphone. I was waiting to pick one up when they switched over to Verizon but that really dosen’t look like it’s happening anytime soon. So when my contract is up this summer, I’m going iphone I think. I’ll ask for everyone’s favorite apps so keep a list ready for me, ok?
Hope you all had a great weekend. Off to NJ this morning for a newborn shoot and then a mini this afternoon that’s local. Then really looking forward to dinner tonight with some of my girls and movies for Shutter Island.
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the mann family
I know, I know. I’ve been MIA for the last two days. Sorry about that. Between the unpacking and reorganizing from the week we spent in Disney, to more freakin snow and another snow day for the boys, and catching up on the edits and tons of paperwork I was behind on, well, the blogging took a back seat. I know my blog stalkers have been itching for a new post (right Beth W?) and one with more than one picture in it (right Jen N?) Well, I’m back in the groove (at least for today) and have a great family shoot to post today, with lots more than one picture.
C and I went to high school together and she’s been a great blog stalker and FB friend for a while. I actually took some pictures of her son back when he was a little baby as a clothing model for another one of my clients, but he’s grown so much since then, it’s like a whole new kid! And he’s just so super cute and packed with personality to spare. Oh, and loves to be upside down. A lot.
Their little girl was quite the pip; so smart and spirited and so exactly like her mom. And what little girl doesn’t want an all pink room, with a mirror to dance in.
I had a great morning with you all! Thanks for the fun!
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the grass is always greener…
…when it’s planted in a styrofoam cup by a 5 year old?
The best part was when Jack told Timmy that he did such a good job with the grass and that he must have a green thumb, I totally saw Timmy looking at his thumbs in confusion. Awesome!
We’re on our way back from Disney today (if the plane makes it without a firey crash of course) so be on the lookout for some Disney posts coming soon, and some client sessions too.
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the turn @ national underground
My first Turn post of 2010. And the band plays on…
Because they were in the city this night for a show, I decided to make a whole fun night of it and brought some friends along. We had a great dinner at Stanton Social (so delicious) and then went over to listen to the Turn rock it. And I took pictures, of course.
This was quite the challenging shoot as the location was so tight, with poles in the middle of the stage area, horrible bad lighting (if for no other reason, I want them to make it huge so we can get some decent lighting for their shows!!) where Patrick was purple for the whole show, and they had Chris (the drummer) smooshed back into a little cubbyhole. Still made it work and got some decent pictures. Not the best ever, but still okay. Which is especially unfortunate because they played SO well that night and I wish that the pictures reflected that better.
Thanks for another rockin night boys! And a special thanks to my girls Dawn, Laura and Beth for coming out with me!