It Was A Slaughter…

For family and friends in the know…today was the day. Jack beat me at checkers. He wiped the floor with me. Fair and square.

 For those not so much in the know…we’ve had this ongoing thing for about a year and a half. I play to win and then when he beats me he beats me fair and square. In exchange, he gets to pick out one thing from Toys r Us. It all started because Bob would let him win…and I said, how is he ever going to learn that way? Bob was sure that there was lots he could learn by beating his dad. I was sure that he could learn more by beating me. Yup. Don’t play him at checkers unless you want to be humiliated.

Prize: Mario Party for his DS.

The most expensive checkers game I ever played. Congratulations buddy!

Calgary Mom to Be…

I keep thinking that I should have an ‘outtake’ gallery! You know a gallery full of babies peeing, kids having tantrums, and dogs running into shots. This was too funny as we were trying to get a certain shot, this friendly neighbourhood dog came by and slobbered on the mom to be. I love that she just welcomed him into her space…but that is this couple…extremely welcoming. I had a great time with you guys…and, you already know this, but I was extremely impressed at the dad to be’s eagerness. He made sure we got the right shot and the right light and the right…everything. I can’t wait to see him with his baby!

 

Check out the view from their place…how awesome is that? And, when she answered the door wearing a shirt in my favorite green, I knew they’d be cool

She had wanted a silhouette…I don’t have a soft box , but this is mine using Mother Nature’s softbox!

This one is entirely inspired by my wonderful friend, Alicia…

And, the shot we were trying to get when the dog so rudely interrupted us! My watermark band looked out of place, so I left it out. This to me is the definition of a Calgary mom to be. Can’t wait to meet your little one!!! Thanks for the ride in the invertible

Bye, Bye Summer…

Just a taking care of business post. I wanted everyone to know that I am officially closing my summer availability. I hate to turn people away, but I am beyond booked. So…if you want a session, we are looking at fall. Beautiful fall Don’t forget that I have two ‘mini-session’ dates that I am calling my ’short and sweet’ sessions. If you want to learn more about those, just fire me off an email!

I promise another sneak peek later on today…and, oh! have I ever said how lucky I am? I do feel incredibly lucky. I love my job. I love my clients. I love my life