Day 205

"Gotta Love Build-A-Bear"

So, we took the boys to Tony Roma's last night (*our all-time favourite restaurant). We had taken them there on the last day of school so we thought we'd make it a tradition to take them there on the last night of summer break as well. Yes, tonight is really the last night, but if my goal is to get them in bed early....Tony Roma's just doesn't fit.

We went over to St. Vital Mall afterwards to go to Chapter's Book Store. Jack and I wandered off to stroll through the mall (OK, I was heading for Gap and American Eagle so sue me!). Of course, you have to pass Build-A-Bear to get to those stores (mental note....leave all three boys with Dad next time). Anyhow, I thought it would be kind of fun and kind of special to let Jack get a new bear seeing as his brothers are going to be in school and he's left home alone. We had so much fun in that store. He picked out a little brown bear, and also got to pick out a little heart to put in him before they stuffed him "just right".....and then I even let him pick out an outfit for his new "friend". Of course, he picked out Luke Skywalker's outfit! Anyhow, I realized at this point I hadn't taken one picture yet so I grabbed my camera out of my purse (yes I carry it everywhere) and took a quick picture of him with his new pal.

Day 205...Jack and his new friend....here's hoping it helps ease his loneliness just a little bit when his big brothers are off at school!

Oh, and I never did get to American Eagle of Gap. :(

The Storey Family

I ended my whirlwind day by heading over the Storey Farm for some more family pictures. Kip and Karen have three kids, and each of their kids have kids so it was a large group by the time everyone gathered! It was pretty windy so it wreaked havoc on some of our session because both Karla and Shawna have little babies... so we wanted to keep them out of the wind as much as possible. However, we managed to capture lots of great images despite the pesky wind! Here are just a few of the many images we captured on Monday evening. Thanks Storey Clan - so great to see all of you again!

The Brasch Family

I spent some time with Darcy, Erin and their two adorable children on Monday afternoon. We toured around their yard for a bit (which I loved....long grass, big white barn, etc.) and then we headed up the road to this quaint little log cabin. The log cabin has sentimental value to Erin and her family as it was her Gre...at-Grandpa's (I believe) and they spend a lot of family Christmases there having a fire, etc. We captured some beautiful images. Erin wasn't sure she wanted them posted, but then told me to go ahead as she was anxious to see them herself. There are so many more Erin, but here is a sneak peek!

The Morran Family

I met up with the Morran's in Grandview on Monday morning. So glad it didn't rain that day as we had already rescheduled this session due to weather once already. This was a fun, family session with Keith, Mona, Drew, Shannon and her fiance Nolin! Thanks so much for trusting me with your family memories! Here are a few of the many images we captured Monday morning.

Day 204

"Family Ties"

I travelled to Grandview (*home) last night as I had three sessions today. When I woke up this morning there was this dark blue sky staring down at me. My first thought was "oh no, I have travelled all this way and all my sessions are going to have to be rescheduled!" Needless to say, that was no...t the case. It was a bit cool and windy, but I managed to fit in all my sessions (whew!).

I just got back to Oakville about an hour ago. I uploaded all three sets of pictures and quickly grabbed one of each to feature as my Picture of the Day. Thank you Morran, Brasch and Storey families. It was so great to see you all again and thank you for trusting me with your family photos!

Here is Day 204.....it was a busy, but fun day!

PS....there is no place like "home".

Day 203

Day 203

"Peaceful"

I woke up this morning and couldn't resist taking this picture of Jackson. He came into our room late in the night because he "couldn't sleep" so we made him a bed on the floor.

When I woke up this morning I just about stepped on him (oops), but when I did see him I couldn't help but think how peaceful and sweet he looked sound asleep.

Day 203, accomplished early, is my son Jack.....sound asleep.

PS - yes....I realize there is not pillow case on that pillow, but it was late....just wanted to get back to sleep! ;)

PSS - the blanket he uses is one my Grandma made for me when I was little - luv that.

Day 202

"Terry & Liane - I Do"

I have been watching the weather all week hoping that it would not rain on Terry and Liane's wedding day. I woke up today to blue skies and sun - perfect day for a wedding.

I headed off to Liane and Terry's wedding and spent the day photographing the two of them. They were so relaxed and fun to work with. Instead of waiting to get pictures done in between the ceremony and reception, they chose to do the majority of their pictures before-hand. I have to say this is a great idea. We had several hours to capture some awesome images around their place.

I just got home and uploaded a TON of pictures. I quickly picked a couple to upload as my "Picture of the Day". As you can see, they were both willing to do whatever I asked. When I joked aobut getting on the trampoline, they were up before I could say "be careful"!

Here is Day 202, just a couple of the MANY images we captured today.

Congratulations Liane and Terry. It was so great to meet you and be a part of your special day! More sneak peaks to come as the days go by!

Day 201

"Waiting"

So I had a session today at Island Park at 4:30 p.m. I was a little hesitant because the appointment was made months ago and I hadn't heard from my client. When I pulled up her file on my computer I didn't have a phone number or email address to confirm the appointment (yes, lesson learned!). Anyhow, I... drove in and waited for about half an hour when I realized she likely forgot. I drove around the Island to make sure I wasn't confused on the meeting spot, and there was no one to be found. I sat on the dock for a couple minutes and thought to myself, this would make a good picture (if it wasn't me - you'll notice I'm not looking at the camera). Knowing I was relying on this session to be my Picture of the Day, I figured I better take something. I tilted my camera up on a rock and snapped this. I only took one because I felt like an idiot using the timer to take a picture of myself! Glad it turned out OK.

Here is Day 201.....

PS - My client called me tonight apologizing for missing her appointment - she felt terrible. I told her not to - it's such an insane time of the year with back-to-school that this was bound to happen.See More

Day 200

"Admit it - Fall is here"

I stuck around home all day today, in fact I didn't get out of my jammies! And I'm not embarrassed to say - either did my children. However, just because it was a PJ day, doesn't mean I didn't accomplish anything. I managed to package up all my recent sessions and get them sent out to ...my lovely clients!

I went for another little walk around supper time and was pleasantly surprised by how green my trees all are. I was happily walking back to the house when I spotted them - yellow leaves! Ersh. Where did they come from. I admitted defeat and embraced the fact that Fall is here!

Day 200....the yellow leaves....which means....here come fall officially!

Day 199

"Desperate"

So, as you can see, I was pretty desperate for a photo today! The boys were outside playing but wanted NOTHING to do with my camera. My yard is an absolute disaster since I have been away most of the summer and there really wasn't much to take pictures of that caught my eye. I decided to take a little walk up the road and was admiring the blue sky and clouds. I sat down for a moment (yes, I don't claim to be "in-shape"). I was desperate for a shot so I put my feet up and snapped a pic. I thought it looked kind of cool against the sky. OK, so I know this is a pathetic picture, but it will have to do. I have a busy afternoon and know I won't have time to take a picture so this will have to do.

Here is Day 199....my pathetic attempt to continue on with my Project 365!