6/24/08

Where have I been??

Well.... My goal was to blog one or twice a week, but instead it's been too long!  I've been thinking about you, does that count?? Life has been a bit on the busy side.  I ended my school year on the 13th and packed up my career for the time being.  I'm taking next year off to be a sahm and a photog... guess I'll get my bon bon's ready and my matching workout outfits for each day of the week.  Right? Hmm... maybe not. But I'm happy to say that we are finally getting into a routine-- Daddy is home from Europe (a day late... which inadvertently caused me to get stitches in my knuckle... you know if your fault, Mr. Martin... ok, maybe not.) and we are done driving back and forth to Novi each day.  Ya-hoo!

I've had lots of fun sessions, kids, family- 2 weddings and I'm doing a huge wedding this weekend which will be big fun.  Oh yeah- and 3 shoots on Friday!  I'm bringing along a 2nd shooter, Rachael, to my wedding this Saturday , so that will be a ton of fun!  A big Dexter wedding with lots of surprises planned! Stay tuned for sneak peeks. 

Here is a sampling of what has been keeping me up editing till the wee hours of the morning.... god I love Starbucks.  Could they please put one in Dexter?

First off- I did this shoot of some of our neighborhood friends at their grandparents farm in Dexter- such cute kids- I can't stand it...  Their Dad is eagerly awaiting the whole session--- tonight for sure!

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Then I did another session with one of my favorite teachers from Novi- her little one is so stinking cute--- I know Mommy is eagerly awaiting the rest of the pics... soon!

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Then I went to a first birthday party/photoshoot at the Butterfly Gardens at the Detroit Zoo with this little cutie and her super nice family---

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I also did 2 weddings which I'll post more teasers of as I continue to edit the massive amount of pics I took!  Seriously, can't I control myself?  Not when you have gorgeous brides and fun wedding parties like these 2 did!

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And if all that wasn't enough fun- I did tons of Miracle League pictures for 2 weekends!

My friend Melissa Mooradian and I do the pics for them- team pictures and such.  This is our second year and we just love it- the families really like us- the fact that we are both special education teachers and photographers really puts them at ease, and hey- we take great pictures!  :)  On one Saturday, Jeremy Bonderman came out to spend some time with the kids and sign autographs.  I can't stress enough how wonderful this organization is... check out this link and see how cool it is!

How fun to have Jeremy Bonderman run the bases with you!

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He was so great with the kids... they loved him!

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So that's my monster post for tonight!

I hope this summer finds you so far with power, dry, happy and enjoying the sun on your face- we sure are!

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6/8/08

For Daddy...

Bug and Monkey's Daddy has been in Europe since June 1st and he doesn't come home until Wednesday... per his request, here are some pics of his kiddos--- I can't guarantee that I didn't make any immature sounds to make them smile! :)  We miss you...

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Can't wait to see you on Wednesday! cpp...

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Got Sleep?

It's the last week of school for me! For a while!!! (I'm not going back next year, leave of absence, stay at home mom, photographer...etc.) But it's so busy right now, I have a tons of shoots to edit- be patient, they are coming! And I also have to pack up my classroom... oh yeah, Hubby is in Europe until Wednesday! So sleep is in order, maybe I'll have time in July...

Here are some peeks of 2 sessions...

This is a favorite family of mine and Little Man G is the boyfriend of my Monkey... they go to Miss Donna's together and his mom is an such an amazing person! I adore her!

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Mom, are you going to be able to say "No" to these eyes?

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These guys were so much fun! To my photog friends- doesn't it make you happy when you have such an awesome family to take pictures of???

Little Baby A was so serious... but what a honey! Her mommy was the recipient of a gift certificate from some of her friends... what a good idea for a baby shower! :)

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Have a great week and stay tuned for even more sneak peeks!

wendysignature