Day 14

"Proud to be Canadian"

So, my sister's family stopped in on their way to the City and they watched the Gold Medal game with us. I had taken some cute snapshots of my nephews and figured I would use those for Day 14. Well, when Canada won in O.T. and we all went berserk I captured this shot of my crazy husband celebrating. I couldn't resist using this as my Day 14 in Project 365.

Way to go Canada! Hockey is OUR game!!

J

PS - I have my hubby's permission to use this.....hesitently!

Memories by Me Photography - Closed March 1st-9th

I will be away March 1st-9th on holidays. Please email or leave me a message if you need to get in touch with me and I will return your call or email after the 9th.
Project 365 will continue when I get back and I will update my days as soon as I return. I promise to take lots of creative photos! Can't wait!
J

Day 13

So, I am in the midst of trying to finish up client orders, get my house in order, get my boys to and from hockey all weekend and PACK for Mexico!! I really didn't have time for "Day 13" and I almost thought "to heck with it", but then I realized I better stick to the plan or I would really regret it. I called in the troops, asked if they'd pose - they said no - so I threw a hissy fit and next thing you know, I have three willing models. A mother's guilt trips can do wonders some days. They got new sunglasses for their trip to Mexico from Mrs. Miller and I had their clothes all laid out ready to pack so I figured I'd go for the cool beach shot. All I said was "look like you're cool". This is what they came up with. You can decide if it's cool or not!!

So, after a very hectic busy day, and even more hectic evening.....here is my Day 13!

Thanks boys.....xoxo (mom)

J

Mr. Owen

As promised....a few more!

Baby R & Big O!

Had a great time this morning taking pictures of Owen & Rae-Anne. Owen is eight and has a great sense of humour - great kid! Rae-Anne is three months old and as sweet as can be. Thanks Jo-Anne for making your way out to my studio today. Thanks Owen for clowning around with me....and thank you Rae-Anne for being such a great baby!

**More pictures to post on Saturday! :)

Day 12

"Miss. Moo Turns Two"

So my Day 12 was a pretty easy pick - sweet little Marae turned two today! We went to their house tonight to celebrate with them and wish Miss. Moo a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I was hoping to capture a cute picture of her on her special day and I managed to capture a few. Here are just a few of my favourites, along with her incredible Grover cake.

Happy Birthday Marae!! Can't believe you're two already! :)

A. Jodi

Day 11

"Memories"

So, this is not one of my "cheery, happy, bright" pictures. I had a very hectic day and after supper I realized that I needed to make one last trip into the City before we leave on vacation. As usual, I found myself driving down Lyle Street. My Uncle Mervin lived on Lyle Street for many years. There were lots of family functions there and I spent a great deal of time there when I was in college and working in the City. It was my "home away from home". Sadly, and suddenly my Uncle Merv passed away last Christmas. I always find myself driving by his place when I'm in the City. Today as I drove by I noticed Christmas lights hanging on his home. Don't get me wrong - I love Christmas lights but they weren't hung the way he would have liked. I wanted to get out of my car and rip them down, but it dawned on me......this is no longer his home. This is someone else's home. They will make their own memories there.

When I got home and processed this picture, I looked at it and realized this is just a house. It's no longer "Uncle Merv's home". Those memories that I have in that home are now in my heart....where they will stay forever.

JL

Winter Family Photography

I seem to be at my busiest in late summer, early fall, which is normal for most photographers I think. However, I've been shooting a few outdoor sessions in the winter and I have to say I love the result. The colour is great, the background is beautiful and the people really "pop" out of the picture. If I can convince my hubby & kids I'm going to attempt and outdoor family picture myself before Spring arrives. It's become my new favourite time to photograph. Having said that, our Manitoba winters can be tough to schedule a session around because nobody wants to be outside when it's -40!

I will be in the Asessippip/Roblin/Russell area from March 9-14th. If anyone in the area is interested in fun, family outdoor pictures please email me. I'd love to meet up with you and capture some "memories".

Enjoy the snow! J

Mr. Joe!

Four-year old Joey came to my studio yesterday morning and we had a lot of fun taking his portrait. I was a little worried he might not be up for getting his picture taken as most four-year old boys aren't, but he did great. He had big, wonderful smiles for me and was sooooooo good! Thanks a bunch Joe!!!

Day 10

"Pretty"

So, I went and had a manicure and pedicure today (gettin' ready for the beaches in Mexico!!) Thank you to Andrea for watching Jackson for me this afternoon and thank you to my boys for this great Christmas Gift. For Day 10 I chose a picture of my newly "pretty feet" with my favourite shoes!

Day 9

So, my friend Connie from Risk photography is doing the 365 Day
Self-Portrait challenge, and as I've said earlier - I give her a huge amount
of credit for that. Once again, I attempted to do a self-portrait of simply
myself....no kids, just me. Well, it didn't work, yet again. So, I took a
picture of myself where I am most comfortable - behind the lens! Here is my
Day 9.....

Day 8

"Danny & M"

My son Danny is nine years old. He is such a good kid and I can say that without any reservation-he always has been. Don't get me wrong, he's not perfect and I'm not one of those Moms who think their kids are perfect (just ask me about Dylan & Jackson!), but today when he got home he asked me if I did my Day 8 and I told him I was having a bad day and hadn't got around to it. He then said to me, "well, if you want to take my picture I'll go outside for you so you can". Needless to say, I grabbed my tripod and my camera and he and I headed out into the snow. I was taking few of him and he said "c'mon Mom, you be in one of these". So that's exactly what I did!

Thanks Danny - for always been there for me. I love being a Mom - no matter how stressful or hard a day can be, your kids can light it up with just a few simple words and hug.

XOXOX Danny....Luv, Mom.

Day 7

'Let's GO Canada'

Day 7.....I had taken some pictures of my son Danny playing hockey today, and was all set to feature them as Day 7, but then Danny & Dylan brought Jackson downstairs to watch Canada vs U.S. and they showed me what they did to their little brother. Thank goodness it's a washable marker! So, for Day 7....here is my son (with the help of his older brothers) showing his Olympic Spirit! GO CANADA GO!!!!!!!!

PS - I'm assuming it's washable - haven't yet tried to wash it off! LOL!"

Day 6

"Go Dylan Go"

Well, I spent most of my Saturday at an arena with both my sons. It wasn't hard to pick something to take a picture of for my Project 365. I chose to go with one of Dylan scootin' down the ice. I over-exposed it so the focus would simply be on him. Great game today Dylan -four goals for the little guy!!

The life of a hockey Mom.....gotta love it!

J

Day 5

"Jackson Gets His Smile Back!"
So, for some of you, you are aware that my youngest son Jackson "attempted
to fly" and failed. Last winter he "flew" off the couch onto a hard wood
floor and broke his three front teeth. After countless trips to the dentist
and lots of $$, we got his three front teeth back. He literally has little
baby dentures and they look great. Well, last week he walked up to me,
handed me his dentures and said "here's my teeth Mom". These were supposed
to be in permanently until he is six or seven years old!

Anyhow, he went "toothless" for a week, but today I took him into Kids
Dental and had them put back in. YAY! Jackson got his smile back! Although,
I will admit, he looked just as cute without his teeth.
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Day 4

Well, today was a much more inspiring day and it's not even 8:30 a.m.! I woke up to hoar frost and a beautiful "white" winter day. I went out and took some pictures of the trees, etc. thinking that would be my Day 4 picture. They are pretty, but it's not really "a day in the life" of me. My two older sons were getting ready for the bus and I said to them "one picture guys, just one picture and I won't wear my housecoat". They agreed to "ONE PICTURE MOM". Well, I went out and told them to jump in the air and say "GO CANADA"....they did - and this is what I got......just in time as the bus roared around the corner just as their feet hit the ground. Both of them were "awe Mom, now our friends can see". I quickly got in the house in hopes of saving their "reps". Aren't they too young for this? Anyhow, I uploaded the picture and voila - it's my Day 4 of my 365 Project and I love, love, love it!

-J-

Day 3

Day 3
'Just Me'

So, I had a very un-inspiring (is that a word?) day. First off, I decided to take a picture of my boys getting on the bus this morning (a daily occurence in my life). But, they were too embarrassed to have their Mom out in her housecoat & slippers in front of their friends so that was a no-go. Then there were many cute things that Jack was doing all day, but I already used him in the previous two days so I don't want this to be all about Jack (even though the majority of my life is all about Jack). So, I decided to copy my friend Connie and do some 'self-portraits'. I can tell you with 100 % truth that I did not like one single one of them. I don't look like I thought I looked! LOL! So as the day progressed I started to realize that I had to pick something to post.....I took pictures of my home, a glass of wine (yum), preparation of supper, etc. but none of them really popped out at me. So I went back to my many self-portraits and picked the one and only one I actually liked. Pretty sad statement on my self image eh!? Anyhow....here is Day 3 featuring about the one thing I actually do like about myself - my eyes! I promise it will be better tomorrow! I'm not giving up!!!"

Olympic Pride!

Well, I have to say I have never been more excited about the Olympics than I am with the 2010 Winter Games. I think it has something to do with the excitement that my sons have for cheering on Canada. My oldest son Danny especially has a keen interest in the games. He's a hockey fan like his Grandpa Max, but I never thought he'd be so into the Winter Games like he is. He knows exactly who the athletes are, when they are competing and their chances of winning a medal on home-soil. He is so into the games and I am so happy to see such pride in his country. This excitement and pride is catching on with his two younger brothers. The channel on the television does not leave CTV or TSN while they are home. They are wearing Canada Jerseys all the time and they live, breathe & eat the games. Bedtimes have been extended a little, the TV now remains on through supper and we are truly an Olympic Pride Family for the remaining days of the Olympic Games. So, when someone complains about the cost of the Olympics, or issues surrounding the games I just tell them that the Olympics not only bring a nation together......they bring families together too. GO CANADA GO!!!

Day 2

I call this picture "Ice Cream for Lunch". I had a terrible sleep last night and have had a very unmotivated day today. When Jackson asked me for "ice cream for lunch" .... I figured....what the heck! He's at least getting his fill of dairy as I discovered we were out of milk this morning. So for all you parent's who occasionally give your child "ice cream for lunch" - this photo is for you!

J

PS - he had a healthy breakfast! ;)

Jack in his Hat!

I ordered this hat from a lady who lives in Portage la Prairie. I have been looking for cute, knit hats for BOYS! I was so impressed with how quickly she returned it to me. Jack actually asked me to take his picture today - a rare occurrence in this household. The mini-session lasted a grand total of 5 minutes, but it was fun while it lasted!

Email me for the link to Irma's boutique - she has adorable hats for boys & girls!

Day 1

I took this today while Jackson was busily colouring away to himself. As you can tell, he wasn't all that thrilled to have his pictures in the midst of his "art", but this is simply party of a "day in my life!"

Project 365

So, a FB friend of mine (*Connie from RISK PHOTOGRAPHY) got me inspired to do the 365 day challenge She is doing the self-portrait challenge for 365 days - to which I give her a HUGE amount of credit. I could not do that, because I'm simply too lazy to get myself done up daily and take my self portrait. As well, you all know I would not allow my self to be photographed without make-up on! Yes, I'm vain....I will admit that. Instead, I decided to join a group on FLICKR that basically just challenges you to take one picture every day for 365 days. I decided my theme would be "A Day in the Life"....the pictures I take will chronical my life, whether it be my children, my husband, my home, my family, something that I find beauty in, etc. It is simply "something that is a day in my life!".
FROM FLICKR:
About Project Photo 365
This is a photography project that literally anyone who owns a camera can participate in.

The basic premise is, for one entire year, take and publish one photo for every single day.
Whether the picture is exciting and mundane, you must include one picture for every day. 365 pictures.

For further information on the concept of the Photo 365 Project, follow this link.

This group is for anyone who is participating in a Photo 365 Project now, or has in the past. Discuss anything about your project, post your photos from your project. Find other who might be interested in starting their own Photo 365. And have fun!

http://photojojo.com/content/tutorials/project-365-take-a-photo-a-day

The Beauty of a Flower.....

I was pretty lucky this week! On Tuesday I received beautiful flowers from one of my best friends, and then on Friday I received a beautiful bouquet of pink roses from my husband. They were all so pretty that I just had to take a few pictures of them. Enjoy!

Love Day!

So, it's Valentine's Day today. This is not one of my favourite holidays, never has been. I'm a big believer in letting people know how you feel every day, not just one day. However, some people really love Valentine's Day and that is evident by the aisles of Valentine's Cards, stuffed animals and giant red hearts that adorn the stores this time of year. I admit, I fall prey to all that commercialism as my three boys woke up this morning to a bag full of goodies and Valentine's from me and their Dad telling them how much we love them! As for my husband and I, we do the exchange of cards and he always buys me flowers, which I gratefully accept.

In honour of this "special day" I'm attaching some of my favourite pictures of "love" that I've captured over the past few years. And I even edited them onto a pink foo foo background in honour of this "pink, foo foo holiday"!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone. I hope your day is truly filled with love and laughter!

Jodi