Pear Blossom

Hey everyone … hope you all are doing splendid!  I’m doing fantastic, I’ve been busy between work and my kids.  I realized this week that I welcome busyness, it’s the only explantation on why I insist on running a bazillion errands, juggling lots of commitments and being my kids personal taxi driver.  I seem happier when I’m busy … strange.  Have I told you yet that Madison is in Tball this year?  It’s very exciting, mostly because she’s so excited.  She’s watched her brother play for the last 5 years and now it’s her turn.  She counts down the days until her next practice.  We got her the entire pink baseball gear, including the pink batting helmet with the pony tail cutout!  My husband has dubbed her Mad Dog as her sport name (really, he calls her it!).  I will be posting pictures once she starts actually playing games.   

I will be announcing some spring time mini sessions soon!   Expect big news next week (probably at the end of the week).  I will only be taking on a limited number of mini sessions so please check back!  If you’d like to be on my mailing list and hear about mini sessions and special offers first email me (use the top banner EMAIL ME option).   

Madison and Jilly are fierce little models 

One of my favorite little models is featured in the new Tot Trends Weekly … she’s wearing a Matilda Jane Spring 09 baby outfit.  Check her out!  

I always love to pass on good deals to my blog readers (I am one who loves a good deal!!).  Baby Star is having a super sample sale and the prices are crazy … insane actually … 

(my personal favorite are the mini blankets, we have two and I’m considering ordering more) 

BABY STAR 

I’ve been having so much fun with Madison’s new hair cut!  I’m so glad we did it, even the bangs are working  Here she is modeling some of my favorite pieces from Dragonflies and Ladybugs (check out Jottum and 3 Pommes)                

I’ve got a super cool offer for all my blog readers!  Robyn from Dragonflies and Ladybugs has extended a 20% off discount at her store for all of YOU.  How cool is that!  Enter this code at checkout to recieve 20% off:  MADISON20 

So I cut Madison’s hair!  I even let her get baby bangs, I had regrets afterwards but I know it will grow out quickly and she’ll look adorable no matter what.  She really wanted bangs so I went with it.  I love her new angled bob, its fun and a nice change. 

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Baby Star again this year.  They are launching a whole new apparel line and they have the cutest little camp shorts and dresses for babies and toddlers.  I’m a huge fan of their fabric collection, they’ve added some new colors and styles and they couldn’t be cuter!  My favorite new piece is this dress         more tomorrow!     

My good friend Kristin reminded me that I haven’t updated my blog in a while!  She’s right … I’ve been neglectful.  I’ve been shooting some great new pictures for one of my favorite baby brands, Baby Star (www.babystar.com) and I can’t wait to share those.  I had three of the cutest little girls, all at one time!  I’ve also been doing lots of work for Dragonflies and Ladybugs, here are just a couple of the cuties I’ve photographed.                  

When little girls (or big girls) swing parasols it’s an instant smile, almost like a smile machine!  I love props that bring out the best in my kids, the things that show their true smiles and giggles.  I shot a session this morning, ran home, worked on the pictures and now I’m blogging them … productive day!!!!  This never happens :)  

Dragonflies and Ladybugs has some super cute Catamini pieces … check them out!!!   

I’m a sucker for a fun tea party, especially when it consists of lots of yummy treats and fun girl time.  My love for tea time has transpired over to Madison and she equally loves the idea of a tea party with friends.  We incorporated our love for tea into the new line of Matilda Jane clothes.  We arranged the tea as if the girls had set it up on their own one afternoon, grabbing bed spreads and sheets as a backdrops and table cloths and arranging various mis-matched tea cups on the table.  The next step was of course … dress up!!   

March 1 may seem just like another day to the average blog reader but if you’re a Matilda Jane junkie then you know that today is the day of the new season launch … HOTLINE.   

Take a peek … 

I’ve gotten not one, not two, but many requests about where I got the hair flowers and hats from.  The hats were picked up from Michael’s in the doll section, they are baby top hats. The hair flowers were gorgeous hydrangea flowers from Michael’s and then they were just glued onto ribbon with a hot glue gun … super easy!! 

More tomorrow :)