I am off on a family vacation–a bit of a breather before I return to the rush of Spring, Summer, fall I will have some internet access and will be returning emails and phone calls as promptly as possible. AND–I have tried to schedule a couple of blogposts while I am away. We’ll see if I did it right or not!!! Happy Easter everyone!

Obviously a while ago now because there is snow on the ground and I think you would be pretty hard pressed to find snow on the ground today The last time this family had family pictures taken it was just four of them…and one of them had braces. It was awhile ago …The kids decided that a family photo session was the ideal Christmas gift for parents who had everything and the weather gods were in on the present because all the stars aligned and the first warm, sunshiney day of 2010 was the day of their session. I love those days–when there is still snow on the ground, but it is warm enough to go without a coat. It is a reminder that the cold dark days don’t last forever

I am dreaming of beautiful light as we pack for our vacation on the California coast. I think it is the perfect way to bring in Spring As long as we bring a big bag of mini eggs!

Happy Monday everyone,

Dana

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People send me stuff. This caught everyone in Pughville’s attention so I thought I would share. Thanks, Jess. Enjoy,

Dana

I was just going to show the first image as it unexpectedly made my heart sing very loudly when I first saw it. But then, how could I call the blog post ‘Twosday’ which I oh so wanted to do…that is why I added the second image. Two by two It’s definitely Twosday now.

One of these wee babies…the one in the first image…is on my mind this morning. He is having surgery. Sending healing thoughts and blessings to them. If you are so moved, I thank you for doing the same.

Happy Day,

Dana

Just felt like sharing this quiet, magical moment that I had the joy of witnessing between two brothers this weekend.  Magic can be found everywhere, you just have to look for it

My Saturday morning…

Me: What do you talk about at a Tea Party?
Georgia: Jewellry.
Rowan: Hannah Montana

Me: Don’t you tell jokes?
Georgia: knock, knock?
Me: Who’s there?
Georgia: Wolf.
Me: Wolf who?
Georgia: You have big ears. You really do, mom.

Happy Saturday…

Remember this family??? Well, they are one of my annual clients. We have a standing date in January A casual session in their home filled with love, hugs, and crazy fun!!! This family is soooooo high energy and full of life. I can tell that they laugh ALOT together and that is the most important thing in a family. At least, it is in my opinion.

Soooooo…who is this family??? It belongs to none other than Calgary’s fabulous stylist, Kim Flanagan(formerly Mommy Wear Daily). Do you know why she is so fabulous??? She helps you shop your own closet!!! For a green mama like me that is the best kind of shopping. If you follow her blog, she gives lots of fabulous fashion tips and advice–everything from Joe Fresh to Holt Renfrew. She even told me about this one mom who hired her to help  her preteen daughter work through that awkward transition period and learn how to dress cool without dressing too old for her age. She even helped one of my clients put together their outfits for their session.  And, knowing her like I do…working with Kim would never be stressful it would be FUN!!

Anyways…on to her family. They want a shot in the same spot every year to celebrate how they’ve grown and changed…those are the first couple of shots:

Thanks again, Kim(and for the fabulous jean advice)…

Dana

Such a beautiful mama…I was sighing while I was putting this together. Isn’t she just glowing? Seriously.

Right before we did this session, I got an email from the daddy asking me if it was okay if he hired someone to do this mama’s hair and makeup for the session. Ummmm…are you kidding me??? Is it okay? It’s more than okay…I highly recommend it. Not only for the sake of the images, but for the confidence it creates. Professional makeup artists know how to make you look fabulous in images while you still look natural. This lovely mama’s makeup was done by the fabulous Elaine Amos ‘make-up artist on the run’. If you would like her contact info, please let me know!! And, ummmm, ladies…seriously? What a great present for his love, right? I liked this guy before I even met him

This was such an intimate session for me. I found it hard to choose the right images to share as many of them felt too personal. So, this is what you get. I can’t wait to come back and capture the wee baby in that belly!!! Any day now!!!

***Just a note on availability: I have a spot or two left in March.  One at the end of April. And, May is booking fast. Even June is already getting booked. I will always do my best to accomodate everyone, but it is always best to book early to avoid disappointment.

I used to always do a ’sneak peek’…just a few images from each session so people could stop pacing the room wondering what types of images I took. I stopped doing that. Mostly due to time restrictions. I kept getting behind and missing some families and there never seemed to be a fair way to decide who got one and who didn’t…I’m a mom. I’m all about the fairness. Soooooo…I’m doing one today. Why? Well, because the mood struck me. I was uploading these images from today and I was struck by a couple of things that added up to all kinds of awesome sauce I loved that this family was just so comfortable in their own skins. They just let me in and allowed me to see them at work. Which, of course, means a highly competitive game of Mario Kart–do not under estimate how much work the Wii can truly be

I love this last image…the boys and their intent playing while dad monitors the game you can see mom watching them all with a giant smile on her face That’s love, boys. Thanks for playing with me today!!!