For the love of teddy bears and puppies

"Every puppy should have a boy." --Erma Bombeck

"Everything in life I share, except of course my teddy bear!" -Unknown

I could not resist the opportunity to shoot my littlest with the things he loves, his teddy (baby) and Chico (our puppy).  One of his only comforts in life besides his family is his little bear that he sleeps with every night and is constantly carrying around with him.  He insists that his bear says its own prayers at night and that it must get tucked in and kissed just like him.  Chico is his friend to get into trouble with.  They run around the house, chase each other, and also Chico has decided he is the best to try to steal little treats from.  Oh, the friendships of a teddy bear and a puppy, what could be any better in life for a 3 year old!

Early day boredom

My kids are out of school early on Wednesdays.  My daughter decides that she just wants to read, while my oldest plays at a friend's house.  I have a few hours before I need to start dinner, so I grab my camera and take a few pictures of the 3 still at home.  Of course I have a photo of my oldest giving me attitude, because like I said she wants to read and not play photoshoot with mom. :)

Fun in the Snow

“People rarely succeed unless they have fun in what they are doing.”


Dale Carnegie



I always tell people that I would love to shoot with them,  just go out and shoot for fun.  To be honest, out of my Istock friends, no one ever takes me up on the offer.  Except for now.  A friend of mine has gotten a camera, has been shooting and learning, and wanted to go out today.  It was a lot of fun.  It was not like setting up a shoot, but going out into nature and photographing what captured your eye.  I miss doing this, for I have not done it in a long time.  I am so glad that we went out today and shot.  I am hoping that it becomes a regular pass time for the both of us.

The Joys of My life

I see no other way to start off the new year, except by letting the world know how much my family means to me.  They are my everything, and I am grateful everyday to have them as part of my life.

Joys of Life

Rejoice with your family in the beautiful land of life! ~Albert Einstein



When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses. ~Joyce Brothers
 
The Holiday season has been crazy for me.  I feel as if I have not had time to even think straight.  I finally had a few minutes today and I wanted to share a family shoot that I did last weekend.  The wonderful family did not want a posed shoot, but a real life one.  Where they are always on the run and out, but at the same time have the cutest little man to take care of and entertain.  I had the chance to shoot at their house and hopefully capture the true essence of the joys of parenthood and marriage.
 
 

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays to all that have been part of my life and who have helped me become who I am

A family that I love

"Marriage is like a card game. They start with a pair; he shows a diamond; she shows a flush; and they end up with a full house." (365 Days of Humor)




I love this family.  I have known them for a couple of years now and they are just so much fun to be around.  They are some of the most loving and caring people I know.  If anyone ever needs anything, this family is usually the first to be there and the last to leave.  To spend a few hours with them in the cold to take picures of them, is and ideal day for me.  They make you feel part of the family and so welcome.  How I love them.