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…and everything nice.  That’s what little girls are made of.”

 

A few weeks ago I attended my sister Ashley’s baby shower at her home with her close friends and family.  Instead of games, we did crafts.  With my other sister, Jennifer of Tatertots and Jello in attendance, it was no surprised that some sort of craft would be involved.  We made adorable headbands and stenciled sweet onesies.  The shower was hosted by Ashley’s talented sister-in-law Jessica Luengo.  We enjoyed the most delicious and healthy foods, many of which came straight from Jessica’s new cookbook, Cooking Healthy Together.  I have never enjoyed healthy eating more!  It was a lovely afternoon and we are all so excited for Baby Charlie Kate to make her appearance in a few short weeks!

 

 

For more information on Jessica’s new cookbook or to order one of your own, head over to her WEBSITE.

 

Jobrina Hofleit | Goodyear AZ Photographer 

Shea Parker | Clinton MS photographer 

Hope Toliver | Tulsa OK Photographer

Well, it’s been a busy month around here, full of sports, theater, prom, and life.   I think I’m ready for Spring Break!

 

We’re at month 8 of this Lifestyle Project and I love that it pushes me to shoot life as it’s happening.  Be sure to make the rounds this week and take a peek into the lives of my fellow photogs starting with my friend Deb Schwedhelm | Tampa Child and Family Photographer.

 

Since we’ve been going 50 different ways lately, I’m calling this, “What March Looks Like”.

Early this month, my husband and I snuck away for a night to a company retreat and had dinner at a winery in this amazing cask room.

Our son had his 11th birthday and we celebrated with cake, presents, and the midnight showing of Hunger Games on opening night.  I’m still catching up on my sleep!

The same son was also in his first musical this month.  Our town ‘s Children’s Musical Theater presented their rendition of “Oklahoma” and it was so much fun to watch!

Junior Prom was last night.  The anticipation leading up to it reminded me a little of my own prom.  Everyone looked wonderful and had a ridiculously fun time.

While that one was at prom and the other was at theater, we snuck off with just two kids and ate ourselves into a chinese food coma.

And not to seem too organized or scheduled, we did have a little downtime.

Be sure to make the round this month starting with  Deb Schwedhelm | Tampa Child and Family Photographer.  Someday.  Someday, I will meet her in real life and get a peek into that creative mind of hers.

 

Whew! It’s been a busy past week. I had the incredible opportunity of attending a photography workshop focused on high school senior portraiture in New Orleans, Lousiana last week. My head is swimming with ideas and I can’t wait to shoot my first senior of 2012 in two weeks!  Images from the workshop coming soon!
While I was away, two amazing things happened!

One of my senior sessions was featured on Inside the Locker and I couldn’t be more thrilled! Especially because it was a senior guy session and it was one of my very favorites. So if you get the chance, check it out!

 

AND, remember when I shot Kira Stone’s album cover for her single, Peter Pan?  Well, itunes featured her in their top up and coming artists!  Woo-hoo!  I’m thrilled, and not at all surprised, at her success.  And I’m loving seeing my art pop up in places like itunes!!!

 

 

 

 

I’m in the midst of preparing for a big trip to learn amazing things from one of the top senior photographers in the industry.  Busy but so excited!  I wanted to post a quick sneak peek of Monday’s lifestyle post as I hurry out the door to pick up a few necessities for the trip (bug spray, sunscreen, and short-sleeves – any guess where I’m off to?).

Have a wonderful weekend!

Bay Area Lifestyle Photographer