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Little miss sunshine.

April 23, 2010

I probably have mentioned this before but I happen to be VERY lucky in the niece and nephew department. 2 nephews, 3 nieces and each happen to be the smartest, most creative and beautiful children you could ever meet (yes, I’m bias and very proud of it)!

I was able to spend a lovely afternoon in the park with my sister-in-law and 1 of my wonderful nieces.

Meet little K:

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Apparently someone named Horton has an egg to sit on and apparently this is quite funny.

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Remember rolling around on the ground?

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The dried hydrangea formed little globes orbiting around K’s head. She was terribly fascinated.

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Sunshine…

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Back to the serious job of hatching Horton’s egg.

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I think mothers have the most beautiful faces in the world

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Book Cover!

February 2, 2010

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I’ve had photographs published in magazines, album artwork, websites and a book published by the U.N. but Steady Days is my first book cover!

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Jamie Martin is one of many professional mothers that I continually admire. She is a work at home mom with three small children, a successful blog and now a best selling book on Motherhood! I’ve had the privilege of spending time with Jamie, her husband and their three children. In every instance I have walked away feeling that being a intentional, professional parent is possible. My husband and I don’t have children yet but I grabbed up this book as soon as I could; I didn’t need to be a parent or read reviews, I have seen this family and that speaks louder than any 5 star review!

I showed up a bit before Jamie’s book release to snap a few photos. The release itself was fun, intentional, celebratory and overflowing with joy and peace, just like Jamie. Here’s a few shots.

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Thank you Jamie. You trusted me with a treasure and I was honored to do it. Your example of Motherhood is beautiful.

Please check out her blog! www.steadymom.com

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Old friend, new friends

November 13, 2009

Stephanie, Jerome and Jeanne – what a joy to be part of your family if only for a week. Thank you so much for everything.

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Goodbye friends and France (for now)

Hello Italy…

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Our Adventure Begins…

October 25, 2009

Jon and I left the country for three months. Yep, three months. I’m not sure why we chose the most beautiful season in New England to leave but we did. Two months (Oct 5 – Dec 5) sabbatical, visiting friends in the U.K. and Europe and then off to Cambodia for almost a month to work with my non-profit Love146 (Love146 combats child sex slavery and exploitation and cares for survivors).

We’ve been gone almost three weeks so I have a bit to catch you up on!

First let me say that I’m a people photographer through and through so photographing anything other than people is a good challenge!

Oxford.

Jon (my husband) was born in Oxford so it has long been a dream of mine to go there with him. We walked down paths and streets that he remembered as a child, it was wonderful. Jon’s brother Mark is studying early music (apparently it runs in the family) this year so we also got to catch up with him!