round 2

two posts in one day, when has that last happened?? lol

Tagged by the lovely and talented Elia, and Karen from last week which I hadn't gotten too

A=Available – to take photos at a moment’s notice! I keep my camera ready to go at all times!
B=Best Friend – I am blessed to have many
C=Cake or pie – not a big cake/pie fan to be honest
D=Drink of choice – coffee, diet coke & water
E=Essential item you use everyday – XM sat. radio
F=Favourite color - orange
G=Gummy bears or worms – sour and the worms
H=Hometown - Burlington, ON
I= ndulgences – photography supplies! eek
J= January or February - February because it’s one month closer to warmer weather
K=Kids and names – Brianna & Ian
L=Life is incomplete without - my family
M=Marriage date – June 17, 2000
N=Number of siblings – two older brothersO=Oranges or apples – apples, love them!
P=Phobias or Fears – I hate scary movies, give me nightmares for weeks!
Q=Favourite Quote – “it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission”
R=Reason to smile – my family is healthy and happy and I get to be at home to watch them. S=Season - Summer
T=Tag 3 or 4 people - anyone who's reading this! Tag you're it!
U=Unknown fact about me – I LOVE flannel!
V=Vegetable you don't like – brussel sprouts
W= Worst habit – my housekeeping could use some assistance
X=X-rays – yes, many times everywhere from my head down.
Y=Your favorite food – really gooey pizza, Thai, anything spicey!
Z= Zodiac Sign - Libra

January...

wow this month flew by hey?? or is it just me? I am thrilled to be out of January... it's so cold!
January has been an interesting month, here is a wrap up...
My best friend called and told me she was engaged!! eeeek!! *SO* excited for her!! And asked if I woudl be her matron of honour?! :) What an honour indeed! They're not sure yet where it's going to be, but somewhere hot and on a beach!! *insert very happy Patti here* Only thing is, I'm not going to be able to photograph it as I'm going to be in it!!! I have always wanted to photograph a beach wedding! So I'm going to ask if they will dress up again for me during the week and get some nice aftershots.
I also completed my business plan and according to my business coach it's in the top 10% of ones shes read! So that is incredibly good news!
I've heard from a couple of friends who are newly expecting, but they're still in the early stages and are keeping it quiet for now. But I am SOO thrilled for them! Praying and hoping for a healthy pregnancy and safe delivery momma's!!! You know who you are! ;)
Got to meet some really neat people and experience some new customs!
All in all a great month!

sink bathing

Can I share some funny pics of the boy?? He just makes me giggle so much! He was helping(and I use that term loosely) Chris & bree make pudding tonight and was just a sticky butterscotch mess... adn so I turned on the tap to start cleaning him off, well doesn't he spray water everywhere... and then I figure why not toss him right in?! Well wasn't he pleased with himself!! LMBO Happy as can be! I just can't believe the way he was sitting, with his knees bent and feet outwards, that can't be comfortable!

OH and I have been tagged by Kim M and by Karen, I will hopefully get back on during this week and try to complete them! Thanks for thinking of me girls :)

Thanks so much for the great feedback about the possible summer trip to BC! Marina, Sue & Mary I'll definitely be in touch with you as the date gets closer! woohoo!! :)

Go West!

As I sit here gazing out my window at the snow falling, I can't help but think ahead to the summer! Longing for warmth, sandals flowers and a possible trip out to the lovely British Columbia! I have a handful of friends who have asked if ever I was out that way, they'd like for me to do their family photos... now have five... hoping if I was able to get ten families booked, I might actually be able to get out there and cover my costs. Thinking of going the last week of August, or early September, what ever woudl work best for people. Not sure that early September would work so well with Labour day and kids returning to school. I'm also hoping to go over to the Island and have a couple of families to do there as well. SO I'm officially putting out a feeler for those on the west coast, if anyone is interested or knows of anyone who may be interested in family photos, hook me up!! Of course I'm all for mixing business with pleasure and would LOVE to meet some of the friends I have been chatting with over the years! So here is to hoping it all works out!!
And for those who are also gazing out their windows at the soft fluffy snow falling... just remember, summer is coming!

Loosing Wisdom

Apparently it's time to get 2 of my wisdom teeth yanked... Not looking forward to that, but I'm sure I'll survive. Chris is getting all 4 out in a few weeks, so I guess I'll have something to gauge mine by!!

Let's see what else is new, snow, apparently it is winter in Southern Ontario, I thought we were going to escape without any... Not so fortunate! But Brianna has been having heaps of fun being out there. Does my heart good to see her playing in it. We actually went out together on the weekend after I nearly fried my computer *another story I shan't bore y'all with). So I took my big brother's wise advice and put it aside and played in the snow. We built a snowman, err excuse me a "snow dad".(Bree's class is talking about snow families right now, she was eager to build a snow mom, snow girl, snow boy, snow dog and snow cat as well, but I told her my back and the snow available could only do one, so a snow dad it was!)

And here he is in all his glory! Our pickin's for facial decorations were pretty slim out in the backyard, so he got some rocks for eyes and a mouth and a pinecone for a nose... and a red bucket for a hat! (was wondering were my floor washing bucket had disappeared to!)

Oh and the boy is talking... can you guess what he's telling me in this photo?

NOooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo....

yup it's a good thing he's cute!

and I believe I'm being paged by the boy now!!

tata!

TGIF!

woohoo it is Friday! I am thrilled to bits! why?? it's one day closer to Saturday! lol. Saturday is my one precious day of the week that I get to sleep in. Honestly and truly it is a most reverent occasion! I have a maternity shoot booked for tomorrow, that's always fun! I got some new fabric for wraps, so I can't wait to try it out!

Friday is also usually my night off of cooking, I'm thinking of ordering in chinese/thai for supper! yummy!

Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend and gets to do something special just for you!!

I had the most amazing Saturday night

I had the coolest job last night!!! I was invited to come and photograph one of Chris' workmate's grandsons Anna Prasanam. It's a hindu celebration of the baby eating his/her first solid food! An uncle feeds the baby it's first rice cereal then all the grandparents get to as well A small ceremony and a big party to celebrate. I know next to nothing about hindu culture and celebrations, but got a chance to learn so much last night. I had THE best time! The family invited me in and welcomed me as part of their group even though I was there to work, they made sure I got fed(yummmy true indian food is fabulous!!!) and got to know the family a bit. Played with the kids and had a great time! I almost wasn't going to take the job because it was at night and that isn't really good for a natural light photographer!!! But Prahba(grandma) coaxed me into it and I'm so glad!! It didn't hurt that they're all gorgeous!!! Here is a little sneak peak, will be posting the entire slideshow to my website in the next couple of days if you're interested in seeing more! Here is the big moment, the first spoonful of food!
love me some baby tux!

Auntie loving on the big man of the night!

Grandpa feeding baby and the two boys/brothers. I think this was my favourite photo of the night!

These three lovely ladies are Prabha's daughters, some incredible genetics going on here, stunning and brilliant

I have a thing for baby toes, I could just eat them up!!!!

Thank you Prahba for the incredible opportunity!!

happy new year!!

Ok so I'm 4 days late! But it has a been a great start to 2007! My house is finally healthy! It's organized and ready for th enew year! I'm rested and ready to go! and what nicer of a way to start than with a new baby??!! Please meet young mr. Travis. He was nine days old in this photo and a whooping seven pounds! I love the way new baby's smell!(well not that part... lol). He was so good and super sleepy!! Just a perfect baby! Hope your new year is going well so far!!
cheers!!