. . .  digging out from a ton of emails and some work on the computer, and took a moment to check out my friend Kirsten’s new website.  Kirsten owns a fab travel company called Amazing Adventures. She and I met more than TEN years ago (can you believe that KT?) when we traveled together on an exploratory trip to a remote Indonesian island, which was put together for dive tour operators to test the waters (pun, intended).  It’s pretty easy to get to know someone while spending 11 hours on a small rickety ferry boat, with them, and we did just that on our way to spend a week on a tiny island called Sangalaki. It didn’t take long for Kirsten and I to become fast friends.  The fact that she is one of the funniest, and brightest people ever, didn’t hurt either.  My friend Martin might argue, but without a doubt Kirsten is the MOST well-traveled person I know…she rattles off remote corners of the world the way we talk about a trip to the mall, and can tell you everything you need to know about ANYWHERE you’d ever want to travel.  There are still many places on my dream list, that I hope to visit someday, and seeing them through my wee bug’s eyes will make the adventure even better.  I’d say THIS is at the top of my list, and without a doubt, Kirsten will be the one to help us get there.  That “family” shot at the top of the page is unbelievable.

back to work…

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. . . looks like I am totally back in action now…and what better to test with than an image of this little fella at 10 days old?  More to come from his session but will give his mommy something to enjoy in the meantime

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. . . I have been without my main computer all week, but have it back on my desk and I’m up and running again!  Trying to play catch up on the heels of a big project finished last weekend (yay) and stumbled on this shot, editing this session – I realize I need to do a little more of this.  Just thought it was a fun image and great way to say thank goodness it’s Friday!  Just one of MANY expressions I got from this guy

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. . . What’s better than a VERY cute Lilly Pulitzer picture frame?  A very cute Lilly Pulitzer picture frame showcasing a very cute photograph of your child, wearing a very cute snappy spring outfit!  Instant Mother’s Day gift…and we’ll even WRAP it for you!  I’m am so excited to be teaming with Crocodile Kids and offering an exclusive photo shoot for their clients!  These mini-sessions are the perfect opportunity to have your child photographed in that fabulous I-can’t-live-without-it-outfit that you’ve been oogling over in the store   It’s also the perfect way for the store to celebrate the arrival of their new line!

Some details:

Mini-sessions will be held at Crocodile Kids on March 30th – please visit or contact the store at 410.647.5580

Spend $100* at Crocodile Kids between now and March 16, to book your session

Mini-sessions are $150 per child and include:

• 20 minute session for your child
• 6-10 images presented in a private online gallery
• An 11 x 14 portrait of your favorite image
• A 4 x 6 print of the same image presented in a fabulous Lilly Pulitzer picture frame
• Additional prints and portraits may be purchased at special Crocodile Kids collection pricing!
• Portraits will be delivered in time for Mother’s Day – an instant gift!
• All children will be photographed individually; sibling sessions will be offered at $125
• Sessions are limited and booked on a first come basis

*purchase at crocodile kids may not include gift cards, sale items, prior purchases or special orders.

We are getting a jump start on Mother’s Day with this fun event!  Let me know if you’d like me to “drop a little hint” to any Dads out there and I will be happy to do it

To see the wonderful new line of gifts and accessories from Lilly Pulitzer, click HERE – they are so fun and such a great value!

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we’re back and I much prefer the weather we left, to the weather we arrived home to!  But, we still managed to make the most of it, as you can see.  The hilarious thing to me is that I can always recognize my girl as the one with her mouth wide open…her “I am positively having the time of my life, it doesn’t get any better than this” expression.  Doesn’t matter what – a snowball, an ice cream cone, playing in the pool with her daddy, a balloon, we see that face quite frequently. Oh, to find that much joy in the simple things…a lesson for all of us.

Fun news coming tomorrow on the blog!

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