Once again, my favorite time of year arrives. It is the time where the winter boarders have left school and right before summer camp begins. The weather is always breathing new life back into my pale complection and the stress of the school year slides off.
The school year has passed and it feels as if I am starting with a whole clean slate. There is so much I cover during the year with photos and it can be a bit daunting. The stress of it all overwhelms me at times. During these next couple of weeks, I purge photos, edit like mad, and anxiously await the final projects. I always worry I don't take enough images...then I look back and have hundreds to sift through. Luckily one of my favorite things to do is edit down photos. It is kind of like a sick compulsion. Strange, I know.
Last week Ava "graduated" from preschool. They do not have any formal little ceremony and for that I am hugely grateful. It is hard enough to walk out those doors of idillyc paradise of learning that if they put a little graduation hat on her, you would probably have to scrape me up off of the floor. I did however come to realize that in all my angst of her leaving, I almost forgot to recognize that it was a wonderful beginning...more than I could have ever hoped for or wanted, and for that I am eternally grateful.
Manny is getting so big and independent. He stands on his stool in the bathroom and runs his toothbrush under the sink to brush his own teeth. It is really quite a cute image of us in the morning...me drying my hair, manny and ava brushing their teeth while Ava tells me something that happened or talks about some tiny detail she remembers about an event all the while shocked I don't remember the same thing.
This week is very busy for me...not surprising...I have 4 photo shoots between now and Sunday, a haircut, funeral, dentist appointment for Ava, and a visit with a friend. I am really looking forward to the visit. :-)
Next week I start TASP photos and running their daily blog. I cannot share the blog info with you since it is of children and we try our best to protect their privacy. The blog is daily and so are the photos for 6 weeks. On weekends I have private photo shoots scheduled so please forgive me if this blog gets neglected from now until then.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Tabor Prom
It's raining, on prom night, my hair is a mess....
Poor tabor kids...rain on prom night. I am looking forward to tonight though at the prom. It is fun to see the kids all dressed up. I can't believe the end of the year is here already.
The summer is right around the corner/here already. I love the summer at Tabor. I do one of my favorite jobs...photograph the summer program and run the daily blog. This summer we are going away for vacation too which is a big treat. We usually go to New Hampshire to the chalet and go to Storyland. We bring some friends with us and the kids have a blast. I love that vacation but it is a lot of work and I have to clean the chalet before we go and drop the trash off somewhere or drive with it at home...I also have to bring the sheets home with us to wash because there is no washer and dryer there either. This year we are headed off to Smugglers Notch where there is camp for the kids (both of them) and they even have babysitters at night so we can actually go out for dinner on our own. We can spend as much and as little time as we like and the amenities are endless. They have 8 heated pools with waterslides, hot tubs, mountain biking, segway riding, llama trecking, family games, campfires, hikes, canoeing, art classes (adults), yoga, massage...the list goes on and on. I hope we are there long enough to do it all...we will only be there for 5 days. I am hoping to make a little extra money this summer and extend that though. It looks like so much fun for everyone. I cannot wait!
I still need to find a flower girl dress for Ava for Angela's wedding. I need a dress, Manny needs an outfit...lots to coordinate. I will let Tabor finish though and then on to the next thing...one thing at a time.
Poor tabor kids...rain on prom night. I am looking forward to tonight though at the prom. It is fun to see the kids all dressed up. I can't believe the end of the year is here already.
The summer is right around the corner/here already. I love the summer at Tabor. I do one of my favorite jobs...photograph the summer program and run the daily blog. This summer we are going away for vacation too which is a big treat. We usually go to New Hampshire to the chalet and go to Storyland. We bring some friends with us and the kids have a blast. I love that vacation but it is a lot of work and I have to clean the chalet before we go and drop the trash off somewhere or drive with it at home...I also have to bring the sheets home with us to wash because there is no washer and dryer there either. This year we are headed off to Smugglers Notch where there is camp for the kids (both of them) and they even have babysitters at night so we can actually go out for dinner on our own. We can spend as much and as little time as we like and the amenities are endless. They have 8 heated pools with waterslides, hot tubs, mountain biking, segway riding, llama trecking, family games, campfires, hikes, canoeing, art classes (adults), yoga, massage...the list goes on and on. I hope we are there long enough to do it all...we will only be there for 5 days. I am hoping to make a little extra money this summer and extend that though. It looks like so much fun for everyone. I cannot wait!
I still need to find a flower girl dress for Ava for Angela's wedding. I need a dress, Manny needs an outfit...lots to coordinate. I will let Tabor finish though and then on to the next thing...one thing at a time.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
NEW POST!
Ok, so my last post was a while ago. This month has been very busy. The mornings I hit the ground running and don't stop until the kids are in bed and I am completely exhausted. My health has a lot to do with why I am tired and this extra weight on my body is not helping me feel more energized. I am once again working at taking the weight off. Yesterday I was out in the hot sun in jeans that are a little too small for me but I can get away with it sort of thing....well, maybe not even get away with it, but needless to say, I was uncomfortable. I missed the summer when my body was fit and the sun did not make me sweat. I could walk into a store and buy a pair of shorts and not feel self conscious. I am getting that life back. I mean it.
This week ahead will mark the last official week of the seniors here at Tabor. We have the prom, senior dinner, baccalaureate and graduation. I am photographing each event. It is a mad dash to the finish line and I am looking forward to finishing!
In the meantime, Oprah has said goodbye...her final 3 shows were well worth watching in my perspective. I was entertained, I cried and once again, I learned a little about myself. Goodbye Oprah Show. I will miss you.
Today is another busy day. We are on duty in the dorm, I have a bunch of errands to run, the kids have a late birthday party at a pool, photo shoot at the same time so Jose is taking the party errand.... and I am so bummed but had to cancel a night out with friends. BOO!
Off to try to find something I am not going to sweat my butt off in today that doesn't cost a million dollars...or even $5. LOL
This week ahead will mark the last official week of the seniors here at Tabor. We have the prom, senior dinner, baccalaureate and graduation. I am photographing each event. It is a mad dash to the finish line and I am looking forward to finishing!
In the meantime, Oprah has said goodbye...her final 3 shows were well worth watching in my perspective. I was entertained, I cried and once again, I learned a little about myself. Goodbye Oprah Show. I will miss you.
Today is another busy day. We are on duty in the dorm, I have a bunch of errands to run, the kids have a late birthday party at a pool, photo shoot at the same time so Jose is taking the party errand.... and I am so bummed but had to cancel a night out with friends. BOO!
Off to try to find something I am not going to sweat my butt off in today that doesn't cost a million dollars...or even $5. LOL
Monday, May 9, 2011
New Camera....
I need a new camera. I have grown out of my old one...well...I grew out of it a while ago. I know what I am getting and am hoping to be able to get it before the month is out! I CANNOT WAIT.
Friday, May 6, 2011
spring awakening, day with Beth, day with John, mono????
Ok...so it has been a long time again. Last weekend my friend Libby took me to see a production of Spring Awakening at the Zieterian theater (sp??) for my birthday gift over the winter. The show was really great, lots of enjoyable moments, shocking moments, and wow moments. I still cannot believe that they load in for one performance. That is dedication and true true love of the arts. The theater was beautiful and I cannot believe I had never been there before. I will definitely go back. It is close to my house and we parked right outside. LOVED it.
Sunday Jose had a double header baseball game(s) to umpire. I was again on my own and this time Beth came over with her daughter Taylor to visit. IT WAS GREAT! I had missed her and we haven't seen each other in so very long. Taylor is 11 and at such a perfect age to watch/play with Ava. Her and Ava were like best buddies all day. It was no surprise to us though to see our girls get along so well. Just a moment we have waited a very long time for. :-) When Jose got home, me and Beth were able to catch a quick dinner right down the street at Sippican Cafe. I felt so reconnected with myself. We hope to keep up our visits...we really lagged this time.
Monday arrived and John came over with Zachary. He is getting so big! (Zachary, not John) I got to hold him and kiss him...he is so tiny and soft compared to Manny who seemed like a giant next to him. We had such a nice visit as well and yes, we too went to Sippican Cafe for a delightful lunch. John joined me for a quick walk to pick up Ava and it was nice for him to see her school. I feel like I have such a different life here from back where I grew up and I always enjoy showing people around my area and peeking in at a day in the life of me. Yes, that sounds very conceited, but it comes from a good place of sharing the life I have now that so many people who know me so well have no idea about. I hope that we can continue visits on a more regular basis as well. John always makes me laugh and we had a great time...at least I did...LOL.
Cut to today:....Ava has been sick with a fever for a couple of days now. She had had 2 ticks on her tuesday and got a fever the next day. We are getting her tested for Lymes disease in another week, but in the meantime, she has a yucky looking throat...no complaining from her though...amazing. She may have mono. We are waiting the weekend to see how she feels and then if she is still sick, I will take her back to the Dr. for some bloodwork....just great. She better be 100% tomorrow. I have no idea what she will do if she sees a needle...she hates them.
I would have added photos, but while manny is sleeping, ava is watching a movie while I type and now needs to snug up with her mama.
Enjoy the beautiful sunshine. It looks gorgeous outside!
Sunday Jose had a double header baseball game(s) to umpire. I was again on my own and this time Beth came over with her daughter Taylor to visit. IT WAS GREAT! I had missed her and we haven't seen each other in so very long. Taylor is 11 and at such a perfect age to watch/play with Ava. Her and Ava were like best buddies all day. It was no surprise to us though to see our girls get along so well. Just a moment we have waited a very long time for. :-) When Jose got home, me and Beth were able to catch a quick dinner right down the street at Sippican Cafe. I felt so reconnected with myself. We hope to keep up our visits...we really lagged this time.
Monday arrived and John came over with Zachary. He is getting so big! (Zachary, not John) I got to hold him and kiss him...he is so tiny and soft compared to Manny who seemed like a giant next to him. We had such a nice visit as well and yes, we too went to Sippican Cafe for a delightful lunch. John joined me for a quick walk to pick up Ava and it was nice for him to see her school. I feel like I have such a different life here from back where I grew up and I always enjoy showing people around my area and peeking in at a day in the life of me. Yes, that sounds very conceited, but it comes from a good place of sharing the life I have now that so many people who know me so well have no idea about. I hope that we can continue visits on a more regular basis as well. John always makes me laugh and we had a great time...at least I did...LOL.
Cut to today:....Ava has been sick with a fever for a couple of days now. She had had 2 ticks on her tuesday and got a fever the next day. We are getting her tested for Lymes disease in another week, but in the meantime, she has a yucky looking throat...no complaining from her though...amazing. She may have mono. We are waiting the weekend to see how she feels and then if she is still sick, I will take her back to the Dr. for some bloodwork....just great. She better be 100% tomorrow. I have no idea what she will do if she sees a needle...she hates them.
I would have added photos, but while manny is sleeping, ava is watching a movie while I type and now needs to snug up with her mama.
Enjoy the beautiful sunshine. It looks gorgeous outside!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Again...SORRY!
If anyone cares...I'm so sorry I have been so bad at posting on the blog. So much is going on and the days seem to fly by.
Today I did a photo shoot on a golf course for one of the kids I follow at school. It was nice out at first...overcast and not too chilly. BUT...then the fog rolled in. The golf course is right on a peninsula and the fog quickly turned into a light rain shower. I was unable to continue the shoot although I did get some interesting stuff. I look forward to returning to continue his story. It was too bad I had to stop shooting and most people would hate this weather, but there is something about a foggy day on a beach/beachside that I love...it is one of my favorite weather days.
Tonight is another students 16th birthday and I will be taking photos in a little while of a little "party" in the dorm for her. Cute...should be fun with all her friends. I love when not the norm happens for photos here...it is like little gold nuggets.
Last night is the night I usually watch Glee but instead we watched a new show called The Voice. I really liked it because it is getting back to basics...listening to a song someone is singing instead of looking at someone singing a song. Reminds me of the '70's. Those people did not care at all about appearance! HA! Anyway, we watched and taped it hoping to see a Tabor grad on the show. Last night was not his night so now I have to figure out how to watch 3 shows at once next week. UGH.
Oh...and yes, I am DYING to see Kate's dress on Friday. Sorry for those of you who don't care about the wedding or have had too much media thrown in your face about it...I have not and am looking forward to it. There. I said it.
I am really looking forward to this weekend! Friday night I am going out with a friend for dinner then to see the musical "Spring Awakening". I have little to no idea what the show is about so it should be interesting. Saturday I am getting a very much needed, long awaited haircut...FINALLY! I'm sorry...I know it seems silly to be so excited, but it has been since Christmas. Sunday I am seeing one of my best friends who I haven't seen in a while and we are going for dinner. We have a lot of catching up to do!
We are starting to plan our summer vacation. I am hoping we can go to Smugglers Notch in Vermont. If you have never heard of it or don't know about it, check out the site. It is geared towards families and they have everything you could want or think of while on vacation.
Thanks for coming back to my blog. The next couple of months is a bit hectic for me but I will do my best to take time out to post.
Here is a fun photo of my husband on his first day of school...he still wears the same outfit just longer pants now and still carries a brief case (i think he was born with one attached to his hand) and still is going to school...only now he is the teacher.
Today I did a photo shoot on a golf course for one of the kids I follow at school. It was nice out at first...overcast and not too chilly. BUT...then the fog rolled in. The golf course is right on a peninsula and the fog quickly turned into a light rain shower. I was unable to continue the shoot although I did get some interesting stuff. I look forward to returning to continue his story. It was too bad I had to stop shooting and most people would hate this weather, but there is something about a foggy day on a beach/beachside that I love...it is one of my favorite weather days.
Tonight is another students 16th birthday and I will be taking photos in a little while of a little "party" in the dorm for her. Cute...should be fun with all her friends. I love when not the norm happens for photos here...it is like little gold nuggets.
Last night is the night I usually watch Glee but instead we watched a new show called The Voice. I really liked it because it is getting back to basics...listening to a song someone is singing instead of looking at someone singing a song. Reminds me of the '70's. Those people did not care at all about appearance! HA! Anyway, we watched and taped it hoping to see a Tabor grad on the show. Last night was not his night so now I have to figure out how to watch 3 shows at once next week. UGH.
Oh...and yes, I am DYING to see Kate's dress on Friday. Sorry for those of you who don't care about the wedding or have had too much media thrown in your face about it...I have not and am looking forward to it. There. I said it.
I am really looking forward to this weekend! Friday night I am going out with a friend for dinner then to see the musical "Spring Awakening". I have little to no idea what the show is about so it should be interesting. Saturday I am getting a very much needed, long awaited haircut...FINALLY! I'm sorry...I know it seems silly to be so excited, but it has been since Christmas. Sunday I am seeing one of my best friends who I haven't seen in a while and we are going for dinner. We have a lot of catching up to do!
We are starting to plan our summer vacation. I am hoping we can go to Smugglers Notch in Vermont. If you have never heard of it or don't know about it, check out the site. It is geared towards families and they have everything you could want or think of while on vacation.
Thanks for coming back to my blog. The next couple of months is a bit hectic for me but I will do my best to take time out to post.
Here is a fun photo of my husband on his first day of school...he still wears the same outfit just longer pants now and still carries a brief case (i think he was born with one attached to his hand) and still is going to school...only now he is the teacher.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Hi there!`
Sorry, I know it has been a while.
A little update: Ava had the flu last week...all better now, April vacation is this week, we had a birthday bonanza over the weekend, Easter is coming and the bunny has to prepare,and I have been playing around with my computer and some images i have...I have been a little obsessed and have been super distracted from blogging.
I promise it will all be worth it in the end.
This is a before and after photo I worked on today...not in that order...LOL.
A little update: Ava had the flu last week...all better now, April vacation is this week, we had a birthday bonanza over the weekend, Easter is coming and the bunny has to prepare,and I have been playing around with my computer and some images i have...I have been a little obsessed and have been super distracted from blogging.
I promise it will all be worth it in the end.
This is a before and after photo I worked on today...not in that order...LOL.
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