Week 3, 4, and 5 themes

I have been so busy lately that my computer and laptop are both feeling a little bit neglected-while my iphone is feeling over-worked and tired. I will try my hardest to post the themes BEOFRE the week for that theme is over...that would make sense wouldn't it?!?


(1/15-1/21)Week 3-Journey

(1/22-1/28) Week 4-I Love

(1/29-2/4) Week 5-Food

Remember, you do not have to go with my themes. The idea of the 52 week challenge is to challenge yourself to use your camera more. I'm using this year to really document me, my family and things that mean something to me.

I'll be posting my shots in the next couple of days.

{52 week challenge} week 2-b/w

Yes, it's only January and I'm already behind in posting my pic of the week. I have been taking them though, I just need to get better about posting them every week. Week 2's theme was black/white. I could've been a picture of something black and white or a shot that you change to black and white. 

My shot was taken at one of my families favorite places- Disneyland! We have been fortunate and have had passes for going on 9 years now. To say we love it there, would be a gross understatement. We say that we have passes for the fun for our kids, but in actuality they are for us just as much. I captured this shot while walking the newest Livingston baby in the stroller in attempt to keep him sleeping longer. 

{52 week challenge-attempt 2} week 1: The real Self Portrait

Yes, I know I cheated! Here's the real portrait of me! 

{52 week challenge-attempt 2} week 1: Self Portrait

Hi! I'm very excited to share my new journey for 2012. It's a 52 week project where I'll have 52 different themes and each week I'll focus on those different themes to stretch my creativity and keep me actively engaged in my love for photography! 

Week 1's theme is self portrait. As a photographer, I know that I am often the one behind the camera (much more fun) and am very seldom the one in the pictures. For this project I decided to take a different approach. Here's it is:

a little about my "self" portrait: I was trying to come up with a way to avoid taking my picture before I've showered and gotten out of my pj's. This is just a little look into my life. For those that know me well, you know that I go NOWHERE without my iphone and my sunglasses. Having 2 little ones in diapers, I feel like I'm constantly changing or chasing down someone to get changed!  My current book: "The Help"...LOVE it. I haven't read in a long time, unless magazines count. I'm hoping to keep my New Year's resolution to read more. I'm also browsing "The Happiest Baby on the Block", because we all want happy babies, right?!? I included my Rangefinder magazine for photography inspiration and info and my Martha Living magazine, because I wish I could be more like Martha (minus the tax fraud and time in jail). My planner, because even though I have a "smart" phone with a built in calendar I still find the need to write it all down. Lastly, in the shot is my picture frame with fabric and cork in it (for pinning important notes)-it serves as a reminder that I want to do something "crafty" every week. 

Okay...I know I kinda cheated, I'll post a traditional self portrait later...after I shower and look more human!

{the 'J' family}

As a photographer, I always feel blessed when a family chooses me to capture their special moments. But it means even more when the family returns for a repeat session! The 'J' family is one of the sweetest families ever! Last year, their little girl was only weeks old when we had their Christmas session, doesn't seem like it's been a year already. Their little man, 'Z' is still quite the little charmer and had me laughing the whole time! Thanks again for the adventure!

{Recent Sessions}

I've been a bad blogger again! Make sure you have 'liked' my facebook fan page in order to be in the know for recent sessions and specials. Holiday sessions - for this year- will need to be held in October with an ordering deadline of November 10th. This will insure that I will have a couple weeks to prepare for our newest little man to join our family (dd:12/3). 

And one more plug for another project that I've got going on right now. While you are on facebook please like Bubba's Basics. A good friend and I have been brainstorming for well over a year and have finally started working on cute and unique (mostly) boy items. We have clothes, baby burp rags and car seat covers, and many fun items too! 

As always, thank you for all your support. 

{From CEO-Mom}

I found this on another blog, but seriously how perfect is this?!? 




To: All Household Team Members

From:  Mom (CFO, Senior VP, Head of Maintenance)

Subject:  Kitchen usage during Summer schedule

As I'm sure you are aware, due to our current summer schedule the staff kitchen is seeing much heavier traffic than usual.  I feel it is necessary at this time to remind all crew members of the guidelines regarding kitchen usage.

1. The kitchen appliances (other than refrigerator} should only be used during designated meal times.
2. Designated (and reasonable) meal times, as determined by the management  are as follows:  Breakfast:  6 a.m. to 9 a.m.  (to accommodate  for differences in shift starting times.)   Lunch:  11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  and   Dinner:   5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
3. Please try to coordinate your meals with your team members.  (eg. if you would like to make  macaroni and cheese, you might ask everyone else if they would like to share a box with you.)  This will eliminate food waste, decrease water consumption, and alleviate dish pile-up in the sink.
4. Dishes used during meal preparation should be rinsed out and placed in the sink for further cleaning.  Please do not leave dishes anywhere other than the sink.  The desk, coffee table, arm of the couch and counter tops in any room are not "close enough" to the sink to count.  
5. Likewise, the phrase "I'll get that in just one minute" should not be used as it relates to removal of dishes from aforementioned locations.  A DVR has been provided for your convenience, therefore waiting for a commercial to rinse dishes should be unnecessary.
6. Furthermore, if you allow the dog to lick the remnants of food off of your dishes, the dishes are neither a) clean nor b) the dog's responsibility.  You must still return these dishes to the sink for further cleaning.
7. If you are hungry at times other than designated meal times, you will find prepackaged snacks in the pantry.  Perhaps you would also occasionally consider the fruit bin in the refrigerator as a reasonable source for snacks.
8. As dinner is often provided by the management at no cost to you, please check with the manager on duty before consuming anything after 4:00 p.m. to be advised of dinner's ETA.

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter.  I feel that following these guidelines will result in a much happier and more pleasant workplace for all involved. 

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