Pear Blossom

Isn’t it funny how you still feel the need to call your childrens teachers Mr and Mrs even outside of school functions.  I’ve known Mrs Nancy and Mr Ignacio for the last two years, Madison had Nancy as her first teacher at Preschool and even though it was only for a small bit we still got the glimpse of the warm and compassionate person that Nancy is.  Everyone at the school knows Nancy, how can you miss the warm smile and adorable laughter that she has?  We are in our last year at Preschool and we’ve been so fortunate to have Mr Ignacio as one of Madison’s teachers!  He is the only person to ever convince Madison that wearing tennis shoes (not cute sandals or jellies) would be cool and a good idea since the kids are running around and she might fall in her pretties.  Since then we’ve gotten so much more use out of her vans and converse … ya!  It’s funny … Madison was looking over my shoulder as I was working on their pictures and she said “Mommy, I didn’t know that Mrs Nancy was married to Mr Ignacio”  LOL  I was like “duh!!”   

Ok onto adorable pictures :)   

Well I’m in one of those moods, you know the mood to sell everything you have lying around your house going unused!  I have noticed  a pattern, this extreme spring cleaning seems to come out about twice a year.  I hate clutter, although I seem to create it so easily … one day the table is clean the very next day it’s a mess … with stacks and stacks of stuff.  Well I’m trying to clear the air and move some stuff out, make room for holiday shopping.    

I’ve listed my Canon Rebel XT on ebay.  If you’re looking for a camera check it out!  This camera was bought brand new and has only been used a handful of times.  I purchased it as a back up camera, just in case my 5d ever failed on me during a shoot.  It’s been tucked away in my extra camera bag and it looks like new!  Works amazing    

Ebay - check out the camera and all the other goodies I’ve got for sale

  Kristin shot this lovely picture of Joe and Mads … I love it :)  

Well this weekend I had a terrific session with a super lovely family!  We did the session in the midst of all the fires that have been going on, we weren’t close at all but the sky was so red and just glowed of orange trails … made for some really warm images.  This shoot was a lot of fun, I love Adrea and Steve’s humor … they remind me of Joe and I.  Steve gets an extra special shout out for being such a great dad and husband during the shoot, he was alway on, ready to make someone laugh and giggle!  Adrea also does photography so I was really honored to be asked by her to photograph her family! Jack and Abby are so cute, I realize who Abby looks like … the cheerleader from Hereos! They have the same gorgeous skin tone and adorable eyes … see  

and look at this cutie … really … this child smiled the entire time! 

My personal fav! 

Thanks guys for a super fun time!!           

I’ve got a super sneak for ya all!  If you love Cakewalk like I do then you’ll appreciate a look at their new 09 Spring line!  Anna over at Little Luna Blue asked me to photograph some of her pre-order Cakewalk products and we were so happy to do so.  The two lines that I’ve seen so far are super cool, and fun to be in.  Madison gave it a big approval … so you know its good!    

This line doesn’t go on sale for another month or so, but if you’re in love and you’d like to pre-order some goodies contact Anna directly through her website, just tell her you read about it here :)    

I had the pleasure of photographing an old colleague this week, she brought along her very lovely family.  Each and every one of them is so darn sweet, and if you personally know any of them then you know exactly what I’m talking about!  Such tender voices, sweet gestures and most all so loving.  It was a lot of fun, we pretty much laughed through the entire session.  Thanks guys! 

Over the last three years I’ve photographed little Tayvia every November, and every time I look forward to it.  This family is so much fun to be around, they are relaxed, loving, kind and they love their little girl to no end.  Tayvia herself is one of the happiest little girls I have photographed, she enters the room with a bright big smile and leaves blowing kisses and yelling one last goodbye.  She has an excellent memory, in fact she even complimented me on my now shorter hair do and even remembered the games we played last year … bravo to her!  She’s a great little girl with such a sweet family!!    

There were so many amazing, awesome, super cool pictures that is was so hard to choose which ones to share on my blog!    Tayvia is sporting some MJC Holiday Line :) 

I’m a self proclaimed four eyes girl, have been since the 4th grade.  I used to be so embarrassed over wearing glasses, I would hide them and only wear them during class and I’d go blind the rest of the day Now I think it’s funny, glasses are just apart of me and I’m fine with it.  Madison and I found this really cool accessory store, a gold mind for a dress up girl like Madison.  When she picked up these glasses I new we had to have them, she really does look so cute in them!!!  We picked up two other pairs, along with some fun hair clips, scarfs and some other pretties.  I’m sure you’ll see the other stuff pop up over future photo shoots.  Madison loved sporting her “glasses”, I imagine if she ever had to wear glasses we’d push for some kind of funky pair like these.   

Ready Set Disco … Paper Lili   

Joe calls this her super cute nerdy look 

Anthony has taught Madison this whole “YO YO Thang”  OK I can’t explain it, but’s its like “Whaz Up”            

I love this little guy, he’s so darn cute and he has dreamy, glowy eyes!  He also happens to be the baby boy of one of my favorite clients, he comes from a very happy home  Drew was set to model some items for Baby Star, but when they saw his gorgeous mom they asked to use her too.  I can’t blame them, his mommy is incredibly gorgeous and she has the sweetest smile.  Together they make a great team :) Baby Star Apparel … check it out!               

Well another halloween under our belt!  Leading up to it Madison must have changed her mind on what she wanted to be five million times!  In the midst of all her indecisiveness I was swamped with work, so busy that I got Anthony’s costume two days before Halloween.  Madison had her costume for weeks, she originally wanted to be a rockstar … but then she flip flopped from a glamour singer, Sharpay from High School Musical, a sunflower and then back to a Rock Star.  All she really wants (every halloween) is a reason to wear glitter, get dressed up and play song and dance so the rock star costume seemed perfect for her.  Anthony wanted to be a blue man from The Blue Man Group, his costume came together really well!  The only downside was, he didn’t want to re-dress up for trick or treating, he had all the make up on for school but once he got home he couldn’t stand it anymore!  Poor kid, I remember when I was a little girl, I was a smurf for Halloween and sitting in the sun with yucky blue junk on my face was awful … awful!  I wanted to scratch my face so bad!! 

I hope you all had as wonderful of a time as we did!!! 

Have you guys seen the website for Baby Star??  They have some of the cutest products for little babies, everything from blankees to bedding and now apparel!  Madison has two of their mini blankees and we love them so much.  She uses them for her dolls, she uses them in the stroller and we use them in the car … I could go on and on about them, we simply love them!   

The new apparel line is so adorable!  It’s a modern look with simple fabrics and super cute colors.  When Dana at Baby Star asked me to shoot some of their new sets I was more then excited.  I love her pieces and it was such an honor to be asked.  I brought in two of my favorite tiny tot models, Kenley and Drew.   

I have a lot to share (a lot) so I’ll post Kenley’s pictures first with Drew to follow tomorrow.  Words can’t even begin to describe how dang cute this little girl is!!!