Archive for August, 2008

New Backdrop….

August 31, 2008

I went to JoAnn’s today to see if I could find some material for some backdrops. I didn’t find exactly what I wanted but here is one that I chose. Ethan of course was not up for taking pictures. The TV was on behind me so at least I got him to look in the direction that I was in. LOL Not the greatest shots but I was just playing to see what I can do with it. I would love to use this on a newborn shoot. So anyone that has a brand new baby that needs photos PLEASE comtact me. 616.308.6503. They are best photographed with in 5-8 days of being born.new backdropethan and new backdropnew backdropnew backdrop

weekend is here….

August 29, 2008

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I am really glad the weekend is here. I don’t have to much planned. I am just so tried and stressed out about work. It’s nice to come home and not have to do anything or think about work for a few days. OH AND YEAH we have monday off!!!! 3 day weekend is the best. Then next week I only have to work 3 days because Sept. 5th is the wedding I am photographing with Christie.
Tomorrow my friend is coming over with her son, Jacob, so the boys can play and we can catch up. Mindy is pregnant and due in January. I am soooo excited for her and her family. Then I will probably clean the house. No fun!! hehehe Well after 2 toddlers playing around it is bound to need some straightening or cleaning.
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These are just a few photos I took of Ethan while he would be still watching, yes you got it Ratatouille….he can’t live without it. LOL I was playing around with my new lens trying out different aperatures and stuff.

Please go vote….

August 28, 2008
Please go vote for my friend Shelley Smith and her photo. Isn’t it fantastic?
She will win $500. It is easy just click on this link 5minutesfrommom and vote. She is # 10 on the list. HURRY and do it. Voting will end Friday, August 29th, 3pm EST.

Ethan watching Touille

August 27, 2008

ethan and his lips

Wordless Wednesday

August 26, 2008

Emma

holiday mini sessions are a great hit. I am going to change the days, due to not everyone being able to make it that weekend. I am going to do Oct 18th and Oct. 25th instead of the 19th.
So Hurry and sign up. I have only a few openings left. You want to get those Christmas cards in time.
The deadline for ordering Christmas Cards is November 15th.

10 on Tuesday

August 26, 2008

1. Ethan can almost get thru the numbers 1-10. With help obviously. But he does really good. He actually does 1, 2, 3 by himself. It is sooo cute.

2. Sept. 5th is my first wedding with Christie Ricci. We are going to rock it. It will be a lot of fun I can’t wait. And the bride and groom are so cute.

3. BEES. WASPS, CICADA KILLER WASPS. I have had enough of them. I would say we have killed about 20 bees in our bathroom. We have about 3-4 nests of wasps on the outside of our house. Will they ever go away? Yes we have sprayed we have done everything possible to get rid of them. I think they double everyday. I do think the Cicada Killer Wasps are gone for the season. I haven’t seen one around in a while. As you can see in the picture the top one is the Cicada Killer Wasp. Look how enormous they are. They like to chase you. They don’t sting unless you step on them. And of course they live in the ground. I am glad their season is over.

4. Our basement family room is almost done. Josh built up the ledge that goes around half the room over the weekend. He found trim really cheap also.

5. Full time job = more and more work. Not sure how much more I can take.

6. I have a headache!!!!

7. So excited about my new lens, I just need to get to practice more…..SO COME ON PEOPLE CALL (616.308.6503) ME for a SESSION. I would love to meet ya. Don’t for get about the Holiday Mini Sessions (more about that in another post).

8. I have already started to plan Ethan’s 2nd Birthday Party. Oh it will be so fun. I am trying to pick out the cake right now.

9. I am loving this cooler weather we are having…..it gets down to 60s-40s at night…Love having the windows open and the cool air coming in.

10. I have to go to a training at 1:00pm til 3:00pm….wish me luck. I still have a headache!! I am off to eat lunch now.

I think these are so cute. We went to Maranatha tonight to check out the location for our Sept. 5th wedding. Christie brought her family, so we could try and get a family photo. (those are for later) I just had to share these real quick. How funny is little Emma. Although Kylie was doing the same thing. They were sooo funny!
Emma before her TTD session. hehe
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Let the fun begin.
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And this is Emma’s sister. They were so cute and funny. They love the beach and sand.TTD - Kylie StyleTTD - Kylie StyleTTD - Kylie Style