tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74369618285906542602023-11-15T23:41:38.509-08:00kam and famkamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.comBlogger265125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-58821683880629443902009-06-01T00:00:00.000-07:002009-06-01T09:00:15.503-07:00June 1st: A Really Cool Thematic Announcement<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">I am afraid of change. I hate it. Big time. In fact my parents bought me this book a long time ago called <span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-STYLE: italic"><a href="http://www.whomovedmycheese.com/">Who Moved My Cheese</a>, </span>that was supposed to help me embrace change through a moldy cheese analogy. It was clever and I liked it, but I still fear the big C word. Not today. Today I am excited for change.<br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">In honor of my little business and it's growth, in honor of June 1st and thematic me I am launching...drum roll please...a brand spanking new blog. (The crowd goes wild!) HOOORAYYYY! It is time to upgrade to kameejune 2.1.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Blogspot has been a great start for kamee june photography, but it is starting to feel a little too homemade for me and for the goals I have for my business. This blog will still stay live, but not active.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">My personal and professional journaling will now be found at...wait for it...<a href="http://kameejune.com/theblog/">http://kameejune.com/theblog/</a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">A sneak peek of what is waiting for you at the new blog.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/kamee%20new%20blog/newblog5.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Want to see more? Go on... click the link... there is a present waiting for you...<a href="http://kameejune.com/theblog/">http://kameejune.com/theblog/</a> This moment, right now, we celebrate change... </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">join me.</div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-43145413554233768272009-05-29T01:26:00.000-07:002009-05-29T01:38:06.195-07:00Baby D<div style="text-align: center;">This baby is 6 days younger than Larkin; if I have my way the two of them will go to prom together! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just a few highlights from my shoot with Davis:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20davis/dsmilesonchairborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20davis/babydbybenchborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20davis/dhatborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Gunnar was doing his best to help. He was asked to blow some bubbles towards Davis. He took it literally and blew bubble juice ON Davis. Sorry D! Couldn't help posting this one:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20davis/bubblesinthefaceborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Note the bubbles on his head. ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20davis/dbubblehairborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Baby smiles, from any baby, are one of my favorite things:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20davis/babydbandwborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20davis/dlaughsborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I actually really liked the softness of this one and thought it was symbolic of so many baby things:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20davis/softwithcolborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Something for Father's Day. SO FUN!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20davis/davissidebyside.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Baby D, May you continue to bring happiness to all of those you meet; you are such a sweet baby!! I loved being with you and your mom! Can't wait for the next date, Kam</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20davis/babyonbenchborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And a sneak peek of a fabulously beautiful senior...on the brink of graduation. More to come:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20davis/IMG_8775bythestationborder.jpg" /></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-37100528758917011672009-05-26T23:51:00.000-07:002009-05-27T00:03:22.569-07:00Chemistry Class: A Sneak Peek<div style="text-align: center;">I never, in all my years of schooling, took a chemistry class. I don't know how that happened, but I am glad I slipped through those cracks. Just because I never took the class, however, doesn't mean I don't know what it is when I see it.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I met two of the most enchanting people this evening, and they are chemistry... personified. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/sexybytheferriswheelborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chemistryborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/carouselwatermark.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Laura and David are getting married. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/theringborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">No Bunsen burners or scientific experiments necessary... these two have already got some serious sparks...and that was just the sneak peek. Stay tuned for more in a lesson on Chemistry...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Laura and David, I LOVED meeting you today!! I could have stayed and talked on the corner all night long. I think you two are comparable to Health Bars and frozen Junior Mints, for sure. ;) Thanks for the opportunity to shoot such a special time in your life. xoxo Kamee</div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-84860950129798690462009-05-25T21:28:00.000-07:002009-05-25T21:36:11.022-07:00Splash<div style="text-align: center;">Guess who took her first dip in the pool today?<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20larkin/larkeyeborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Why can't rolls like this be cute and acceptable in a swimsuit at my age?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20larkin/rollsborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She loved it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20larkin/allsmilesborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So did her brother.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20larkin/gunnarblueborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20larkin/gunjumpborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And her cousin.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20larkin/bethieswimborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And her other cousin who she has become quite attached too. (Thank goodness she is staying for two weeks; I am going to have a nanny for a while.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20larkin/briandbabyborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I remember thinking that it would take a long time before she fit into that swimsuit...she won't wear it again. Too small. My kids are going to grow this summer like the weeds in my garden...can't wait to watch them grow. My kids. Not the weeds.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20larkin/coylittlegirlborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">More from the weekend and graduation soon... xxx K</div><div><br /></div></div></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-13678677279539451902009-05-21T22:35:00.000-07:002009-05-22T08:25:26.124-07:00Dirty Laundry<div style="text-align: center;">None to air...only some to wash...every Friday. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/laundryday.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I do laundry on Fridays. I mean, I start it on Friday. And if I am lucky I get it done before the weekend is through. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(I left the bbq sauce on his face because it made me smile, and went along with the dirty theme. ;))</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/gundryer.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Usually, however, it lasts until the next Friday when I am starting laundry all over again for the existing week. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This boy doesn't need a delicate cycle. He usually needs a heavy duty wash. ;)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/delicatecycle.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I know, Baby. I feel the same way about laundry day.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/iknowbaby.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">I want to get laundry done today;tomorrow can't be an extension of laundry day because it's graduation day!! It has arrived. My family is in town. Tomorrow I don the cap and gown. Everyone will have smiles, no frowns. I'll stop because this is going... down...;) Happy long weekend everyone...Keep on folding...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Folding their clothes does make me smile...sometimes...;)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/babiesinthebasket.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And sneak peek from a mini-session I had with a baby who is growing way too fast. More of these to come: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/sneakpeeksocuteborder.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy holiday weekend! May it be filled with family and fun!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">p.s. Anyone else as excited as I am for So You Think You Can Dance? In my next life, I am going to be a dancer. ;)</div></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-32763956492431990052009-05-19T14:35:00.000-07:002009-05-19T21:31:12.262-07:00Redefining Maternity: A Few Definitions For You<div style="text-align: center;">When I was teaching, my students had weekly vocabulary assignments. They hated them at the time, but now, I hope they realize that they did do some good. ;) I'll admit, they were grueling and a bit tedious, but necessary and compulsory; they were required by the state, so we complied. The thing that I think is cool about vocabulary lists and words in general is that knowing them and being able to use them correctly is cool, and makes you smart. I have had several students thank me for those redundant weekly vocabulary and spelling assignments and quizzes; they tell me they used the words on the SAT, in a paper they had to write, in conversation, etc. It makes me smile, and feel happy. <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Each week there was a list of 25 words. They had to write the word, its part of speech, the definition, and then use the word in 2 original sentences. In an effort to redeem myself for the years of vocabulary agony, I am going to attempt to complete a vocabulary assignment in this post only because I recently met a woman who I think completely, totally, and utterly redefines pregnancy. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Resplendent</span>: adjective</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>shining brilliantly; gleaming; splendid</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A week ago I met a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">resplendent</span> person who is anticipating the birth of her second child. She has been on bed rest for the past few weeks; (Our shoot was the first time she had been out of bed in a while; she was such a good sport though and such a trooper!!) her spirit was high and she was excited to document a few moments from her pregnancy; I was excited to meet her and listen to her story.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/onpooltableborder.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Siren:</span> noun<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>A seductively beautiful or charming woman, esp. who others find attractive</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen is so amazingly beautiful and her peaceful demeanor and quiet approach make her so attractive; in Greek mythology her beauty would have paralleled that of a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Siren</span>. She seriously redefines pregnancy making it look so simple, so splendid, so sublime.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/seriouslysohotborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Mindful</span>: adjective<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>attentive, aware, careful<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen is <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">mindful</span> of the members of her family; not just her unborn baby. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/toesborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:48px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">She isn't new to this mothering gig. <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/justthebumpborder.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tribute: noun</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">a gift, testimonial, compliment, or the like, given as due or in acknowledgment of gratitude or esteem.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She and her husband Dennis are parents to a delightful daughter, Caprianna. (I love that name. It's Italian: a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">tribute</span> to Kristen's roots. So cool!!) <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/loveitcapisidebysideborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">She is "this many". </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/capi3border.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Elitist</span>: noun or adjective (I am using it as an adjective)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">consciousness of or pride in belonging to a select or favored group.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Tenacious</span>: adjective<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">pertinacious, persistent, stubborn, or obstinate.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; white-space: pre; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; font-family:Georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre;font-family:'Lucida Grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: normal; font-family:Georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">And as a member of the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">elitist</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> "3" club she has full rights to be </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">tenacious</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> and spunky. </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/tellingsecretsborder.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/capijumpborder.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loved these next three: <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/capiblackandwhiteborder.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre;font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/capismilesidebysideborder.jpg" /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/capiwagoncoolframeborder.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre;font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: normal; font-family:Georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Over It</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">: a phrase</span></span><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">to be finished, tired, done, kaput, etc.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Transparent</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">: adjective</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">easily seen through, recognized or detected</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;font-family:Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; font-family:Georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It is pretty </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">transparent</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> when kids are </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">over it</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">; their frames start looking like this. ;) </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/capioveritborder.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Prodding</span>: verb and noun (I am using it as a noun ;))<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">the act of prodding; a poke or jab.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It took major <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">prodding</span> from dad to get them to look like this: <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/capiwagonsolaborder.jpg" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: normal; font-family:Georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;"></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); white-space: normal; font-family:Georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Puppy Eyes</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">: noun</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">A facial expression used to get whatever the heck she pleases. See below for example.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Caprianna could get just about anything with those <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">puppy eyes</span>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/capieyesborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Extraordinary: </span>adjective <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(77, 78, 81); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 5px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 5px; font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Far beyond what is usual, normal, or customary. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(77, 78, 81); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 5px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 5px;font-family:verdana;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen and Caprianna have an extraordinary relationship. Spending time with them was something special; proof to me that all children are destined to come to the families they are born to. <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/capimomwagonborder.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/snuggletimeborder.jpg" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-weight: normal; white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/capibumproadborder.jpg" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">Connotation</span>: noun<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(77, 78, 81); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 5px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 5px; font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Something, such as a feeling, thought, or idea, associated in one's mind or imagination with a specific person or thing.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:48px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;"></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(77, 78, 81); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 5px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 5px; font-family:verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:48px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;">A few </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;">connotations</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;"> of what type of baby they are having next.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(77, 78, 81); -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 5px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 5px;font-family:verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/boybabytieborder.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/babyelephant.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/bluewallsimpleborder.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/vintagemickeymominbedborder.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre;font-family:'Lucida Grande';"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Dynamic:</span> adjective</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">pertaining to or characterized by energy or effective action; vigorously active or forceful; </span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">energetic</span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so excited for this little family and the cool boy/girl <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">dynamic</span> they are about to experience.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Affinity</span>: noun</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have an <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">affinity</span> for the following pictures. I think Kristen is such a quietly beautiful woman. She is so peaceful and serene which makes her so alluring and attractive. She is carrying her pregnancy so gracefully; I was so inspired by her attitude and willingness to do whatever her doctor asked to make sure her baby would be born healthy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I brought the red wagon because I thought it would be a perfect prop to use for a pending little boy. I think red wagons sort of define little boys. ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/kristenwagon.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS IMAGE! Especially the way her eyes communicate so many things:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/loveitkanddborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Timeless beauty:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/kristinebandwborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Concur: verb</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">to accord in opinion; agree:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have shared this before, but I really do love how more women are documenting pregnancy now. I think it is important to also photograph faces and expressions, moments and details, not just the bump. The baby will love to see what mom "looked like" when she was pregnant with him. Kristen made a comment at the end of our session: We were talking about how business has been lately due to the economy. Dennis and I am both <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">concurred</span> that we had been lucky and blessed during this time. I shared that people are still finding funds to document their special times. Kristen said, "It is so important." I agree with her. ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A few not so much about the belly, but about how radiant she is:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/justthefaceborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/quietmomentborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/simpleborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And two all about the belly and her stunning way of carrying it! ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/kristenfieldssidebysideborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Facetious:</span> adjective</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Verdana;font-size:13px;">not meant to be taken seriously or literally</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 16px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px; font-family:Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: normal; white-space: pre; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 0px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 0px; font-family:Georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">There is absolutely nothing facetious about Dennis. Nothing. At all.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/denniswimpborder.jpg" /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"> :) HA!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">He is the kind of person you want to be with because he is so funny!! It was interesting that he and Kristen </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">didn't care much for each other at first. Funny how they ended up connecting. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">Dennis was very good to both of his ladies:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;">Loved this image:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/familywagonkinfocusborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A few of the family, before they need a table for four:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/familywagoncapidance.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/familymomsaucyborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I really liked this one:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre; font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/loveitfamilyshotborder.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); white-space: pre;font-family:'Lucida Grande';font-size:10px;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kristen, Dennis, Capi, and Baby Carter,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>May your lives always be defined by your sweet, kind, jocular, and genuine family. Thank you so much for sharing some time with me; I enjoyed it tremendously!! <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Kristen%20%20Hands%20Maternity/soontheywillbe4border.jpg" /><br /></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-37317520464499169412009-05-16T06:45:00.000-07:002009-05-16T09:07:51.456-07:00Grandma's Garden<div style="text-align: center;">It is unfortunately fortunate. I grew up all over the world; that's the fortunate part. I didn't get to spend much time with my grandparents or have a solid relationship with them for that matter due to the distance between us; that's the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">very</span> unfortunate part. My parents did try really hard though to make sure that we visited with our grandparents whenever we were state-side; the memories I have of them are few, simply because we didn't get that much time together, due to our circumstances; that's unfortunate. My thoughts of my grandparents though are bright and crystal clear; they make me smile when I recall them; that's fortunate. I only have one grandparent still living, unfortunate. I plan to see him when I go home to Utah in a few weeks, fortunate. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The majority of my girlfriends live close to their moms, like walking distance close. I feel a pang of jealousy when "pop" over to their "mom's house" or "drop the kids off at grandma's for a bit". Jealous on a few levels: that they get to "pop over", jealous they get to see their mothers for a few moments whenever they wish, and jealous that their children are growing-up close to grandma and grandpa.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Last Saturday I meet 10 cousins who are so lucky to have each other and to live close to their grandma and grandpa.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I visited a most remarkable place: acres of beautifully landscaped garden. There was a main garden, a rose garden, a secret garden, an athletic area for basketball and tennis, a pool, and a play area that had small playhouses for each grandchild. It was similar to Hearst Castle, on a smaller scale and without a zoo. :) It was breathtaking for the obvious reason of its beauty, but also because of the reason it was built and because of the people it helps to gather. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre; "><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/everybodyborder.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Bill and Carol designed and built their home and garden with the objective to gather their family, to give them a meeting place. They wanted their grandchildren to have a safe place to flee the cares and worries of this world. They wanted a place where imagination could grown, a place where life's weeds wouldn't sprout, a place where the air would always be fragrant, and a place where the memories will always smell like roses and fresh cut grass. Their home and its gardens act as a refuge for their children and their grandchildren. In the short hours I spent with them I sensed such a strong sense of belonging, from everyone, but especially the cousins. I loved how they interacted together, kissed each other, held one another's hands. I loved their shared giggles, dreams, dances, and unspoken yet powerfully understood language that only family knows how to speak.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This garden is a blessed place.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The people it was built for are more beautiful than the flowers growing there.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There are 10 grandchildren, soon there will be more, but for now they are some of the tightest cousins I have ever met.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Matt is the youngest, right now. (You might recognize Matt and his brother Ryan from the spring chick shoot) I am sure he will adapt nicely to a new sibling, especially with everyone around to still love on him. He was easily enticed for pictures by a little candy. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre; "><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/matt1border.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre; "><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/matt3border.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre; "><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/matt22border.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">He was easily enticed for pictures by a little candy. Note to self: next time don't bring m and m's they resemble tooth decay in pictures. I left his teeth unedited purely for the memory of it...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/ryanandmattborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They were both laughing at this really great monkey thing their dad was doing; I might hire him for my next couple of shoots. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ryan is a super mellow and easy-going kid. Did what he was asked. When he was asked, and didn't ask why. He didn't even need candy, just did what he was told. I would like to purchase that behavior please and shoot it into my son somedays. ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/ryan1border.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/ryan2.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He was super chatty too; I love super chatty kids!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">AND he is handsome. Nice <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">AND</span> handsome. That is just lucky. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/ryan3border.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We tried to get all the littles photographed first since their fuse usually is the shortest. Next cousin: Tommy. I am warning you right now. If you don't believe in love at first sight, that is all going to change in seconds.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/3192tommy3border.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre; "><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/tommy1border.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/tommysidebysideborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In love yet? Tommy was busy. I had to chase him around to get these, but he was so happy the entire time; I love anything that is happy! ;) I can tell Grandma and Grandpa are pretty taken with this little man too. ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loved this moment:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/Tommywalkingawayborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This garden was cultivated for several things, mostly just family time, but also with hopes that someday it would be a place for weddings. There are several ladies in the family that would make lovely garden wedding brides!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/3sistersborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The youngest of this sister-hood, Missy, told me she wasn't sure if she wanted to be married in the garden. I'm sure she will change her tune. ;) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/missy3border.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/missy4border.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This gal was made to be surrounded by flowers. These were some of my favorites:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/missysidebysideborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Due to the fleeting light I didn't get to spend as much time with the kids as I wanted one-on-one, but in the short time I had with Christa I learned that she doesn't like bugs, living or dead, and that she doesn't like being or really seeing any kind of dirty. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/kristy1border.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She stepped lightly in some of the places I asked her to stand or sit, and kind of grimaced at some of the places I was standing or sitting in. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was sweet and endearing.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/Kristy2border.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think she is lovely.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/Krista3border.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Missy and Christa's older sister Anna, was also a pleasure photographing. She is adventurous and brave, great qualities in a big sister.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loved this shot!! I thought the framing was ultra cool and distinctive:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/anna2border.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought this was whimsical, another reflection of the secrets they tell in the garden.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/anna1border.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A sweet big sister:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/anna3border.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is hard to call it, there were so many, but this is one of my favorite images from the shoot.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I would like a picture just like this of my daughter every year of her life...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/sarahfreakingawesome.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sarah was a natural with the camera, completely at ease, and moved her pose with each click I made. She too was a joy to photograph.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/sarahoneeyeborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/sarahovershould.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sarah and her brother, Ben, a handsome pair.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/benandsarahborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I was so impressed with how well all of these kids listened. That is such a tribute to their parents! They were all such a pleasure to be with and spend a little time with. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ben is so darling.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/ben3border.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/ben1border.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/ben2border.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Finally, the oldest of the bunch, Priscilla and Natalie.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I LOVE this image. I want one just like it of my sister and me:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/loveitsistersborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">That was something else I loved about all of these brother/sister, sister/sister combos: they hugged each other without being asked, held hands instinctively and genuinely cared about each other. That is really special.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Natalie is full of imagination and dreams. The garden is a perfect place for her to pretend and make-believe. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/nat1border.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/natalie3border.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another nice portrait of a very pretty person:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/natalie2border.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Priscilla is the oldest, and is a really great example to the rest. She is way mature for her age and is totally grounded and smart. I would have really enjoyed having her in my English class.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/pricsilla2.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She was really calm and engaging too; I liked her immediately.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/pricsilla1border.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/pricsillasidebysideborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Like I said there is an area in the garden called the "village". It is filled with play equipment, a merry-go-round, old vintage coin rides, and playhouses. I think there was one for each grandchild. All different, all colorful, all wonderful. It took a lot of tries but we finally got everyone squeezed into one for this shot:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/kidsdollhouseborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Grandma and Grandpa's house comes with different rules: jumping and rough housing on the bed are perfectly acceptable and it is totally alright to eat all the cookie dough and not bake a single cookie:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/jumponbedborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loved this moment and their little stuffed mouths:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/makingcookies.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They are lucky to have each other and to have Grandma and Grandpa's garden as a place to grow together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/kiddosgrandsinbackborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bill, Carol, and all the kiddos, may the garden always be a place to find solace from the world. May the smell of roses always remind you of childhood, a happy place where your heart could dream, and people whose love for you was deeper than an old oak tree.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for sharing some time with me in such a magical place. kj</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/secret%20garden/jumpyjumpborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-56626580024448801052009-05-12T23:22:00.000-07:002009-05-12T23:27:13.665-07:00A Quiet Miracle: A Sneak Peek<div style="text-align: center;">A quiet moment<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre; "><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/sweetquietmomentsneakpeek2.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">before a new miracle. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre; "><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/sneakpeekborderbaby.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thoroughly enjoyed myself at today's maternity/family/soon-to-be big sister session. Looking forward to sharing more highlights; stay tuned. They will be delivered before Baby...I promise.<br /></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-33321965349996747852009-05-12T00:38:00.000-07:002009-05-12T00:45:23.032-07:00The Secret Garden: A Sneak Peek<div style="text-align: center;">I still am not sure if I was really there. <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I visited a garden on Saturday. A beautiful, rich, lush, and magical garden. So exquisite it plays in my memory like a perfect dream.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is a place where children's giggles echo, where love speaks through the fragrant blossoms, and where safety is found in the arms of grandma or grandpa.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just a peek of a secret garden...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 10px; white-space: pre; "><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/missypeekborder.jpg" /></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">filled with so much joy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/missysneakpeekborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Many more flowers to come...</div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-84088132469619418252009-05-09T23:39:00.000-07:002009-05-09T23:42:58.241-07:00To My Babies<div style="text-align: center;">You are the brightest colors on my palette. I love the vibrancy you splash on each day of my life.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, let me have a nap today, alright? ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo Queen Mommy</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/gunbabyborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/babyfaceborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/mybabiesborder.jpg" /><br /></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-33898575896769735472009-05-05T11:02:00.000-07:002009-05-06T11:33:55.475-07:00May You Always Feel What You Might Not Hear<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;"><div style="text-align: center;border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; ">Sometimes I want to find Gunnar's batteries and pop them out. The boy moves constantly. He is motion and energy, personified. Sometimes my head spins with his questions and boy noise. I will take all the repetitive din however for the quieter moments when he is still and we are snuggled in his bed at night discussing his 4-year-old philosophies on life. I love to hear his anti-climatic stories that always make me laugh due to their ridiculous nature. I love his childish banter and innocent reflections on the day's occurances. I love to hear him say, "Mom, what do you want to talk about?" AND I would endure days of interminable boy sounds for the three words I never tire of hearing, "I Love You!"</div><div style="text-align: center;border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; ">My heart aches when I consider parents who never have that tender moment with their children.</div><div style="text-align: center;border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; ">I have a friend named Josie.</div><div style="text-align: center;border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; "><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/sotenderjosieborder.jpg" /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia;"><div><div style="text-align: center;border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; "><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/IMG_1586sweetgirlborder.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; ">We met at a party and I knew immediately I was going to really, really like her; I have been interested in her and her story since that evening. When Laurie, her mom, contacted me for a session, I couldn't stop smiling. I was so enthused to be able to see her again and spend a little bit of time with her great family. I feel honored when any family chooses me to immortalize their moments through portraiture, but I felt especially humbled to be able to formally photograph Josie, her new sister, Jocelyn, and her parents Laurie and Eric.<br /></div><div style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; text-align: left; "><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/greatfamilytouchupborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/familycoolpositioningborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Josie has <a href="http://www.rettsyndrome.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogsection&id=4&Itemid=375">Rett Syndrome</a>, a childhood neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by normal early developments but then is followed by distinctive hand movements, slowed brain and head growth, gait abnormalities, seizures, and mental retardation. It affects females almost exclusively. <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As the syndrome progresses, the child loses purposeful use of her hands and the ability to speak. I want to know what Larkin is thinking all the time. I look forward to the day she will finally be able to tell me. Laurie and Eric, Josie's parents, look forward to the day too. Hopefully there will be a break-through with studies, and her voice and thoughts will come soon. They have found ways however of understanding her cues, sounds, and facial expressions, and like any mother Laurie, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; ">knows</span> her daughter. They are indescribably connected to one another.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/jojosidebysideborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div style="text-align: center;border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; ">I think if she had the words she would be really funny. There were so many moments when she got so excited about something; her eyes lit up, her hands shook; I chuckled because I could tell she was trying to say something that would make us all smile and laugh with her. </div><div style="text-align: center;border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; ">Eric has a very special relationship with her; she was all smiles for him.</div><div style="text-align: center;border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; "><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/jojoericlaughborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 3px; padding-right: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 3px; width: auto; font: normal normal normal 100%/normal Georgia, serif; text-align: left; "><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/ericandjojoborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/josieandericborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Jojo (as her Daddy calls her), has got personality alright! At one point she decided she needed a rest. So she laid down on the concrete, and I decided to lie down with her and rest a bit too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/josierestingborder.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I think she is beautiful:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/IMG_1507sweetjosieborder.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/IMG_1641josiedancingwithdadborder.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Josie has a little sis named Jocelyn. (Josephine and Jocelyn. I loved that!) It was sweet to see the two of them interacting together, like regular siblings do. I really liked the interaction with them here:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/familygreenwallsidebysideborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/IMG_1952familymomentborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted to squeeze Jocelyn. She reminds me of another baby I know! I love squishy babies!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/loveeverythingaboutitborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/joselynborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/dyingoverthisbabyborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She didn't want to be too far from her mom, but I couldn't help holding her for a second. That's about all I got: one second. She made me want to run home and hold my squishy baby! ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/littlesisborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Their dynamic as they grow will be interesting, but I am sure they will always know the other is someone special in her life.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/sisterssidebysideborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I loved the colors in these family shots. So earthy, natural, and comfortable. A true reflection of this family.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/comfortablefamilysidebysideborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loved the light and angle in this one:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/anothergreatfamilyborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and the color in this one:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/familygreenwallholdinghandsborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am fascinated by Laurie and her capabilities. Before Josie's diagnosis Laurie was a school teacher. Once they discovered how extensive her care would be she decided to leave the classroom to be home with her baby. Each day, Laurie's life is filled with labors of love for her children. Being a parent of any child is tasking; I am sure that being a parent of a child with special needs is even more daunting, especially when the rewards aren't as frequent. I was so interested in Laurie and the endurance she musters each day to tend to the needs of her little ladies.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Laurie deserves much praise and attention for the selfless sacrifices she offers on behalf of her girls. I would love for her to see herself as I do: as a strong, brave, understanding, compassionate, and tender woman. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loved the framing:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/lauriepeekingborder.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Someone needs to write an article on this mother, on all the mothers with children with disabilities, revering them for all the efforts they make on a daily basis. I want to write that article. Mostly because that would require talking to Laurie more, and I would really enjoy asking her more questions and learning more about how she handles the daily requirements while still remaining so positive and energetic.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the way the wind caught her hair:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/lauriesoprettyborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and I loved this expression:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/greathairlaurie.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Eric is a good man. He mentioned to me several times how he does the best he can to get home early to help take care of the girls and to offer a hand to Laurie.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/eric1border.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He told me pictures aren't his thing, but I am so glad he humored me:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/ericstandingborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/ericsmiles.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of the two of them together. Eric has a way of making all his girls smile:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/ericandlaurieborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Josie, Jocelyn, Laurie, and Eric,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for the time together; it was so nice seeing you again. Thank you for choosing me and for humoring my many questions. May the closeness you are required to have always feel like a blessing to your family. May the moments of silence be filled with powerful sentiments and emotions that only whisper to the heart. May you always feel that which you might not ever hear, that she loves you so very, very much!! May you always love being together and may you know that others admire your courage and bravery!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks again so much for touching my heart, Kam</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">p.s. Laurie, Happy Mother's Day! You deserve a great one! May it be filled with smiles and love and maybe even a nap!! ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/wells%20family/IMG_2153familygreenwallborderjpg.jpg" /><br /></div></div></span>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-59650842374845372622009-05-03T13:58:00.000-07:002009-05-03T15:19:00.278-07:00It's Done.<div style="text-align: center;"> I finished grad school. It is over. I am done!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20larkin/sweatshirt.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">HOOOORRRAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYY! YIPPPPEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! HALLELUJAH!!!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so happy right now I can hardly contain myself!! My graduate work is complete; I am a Master of Education!!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">The weight of a 300 pd gorilla and all 18 of her babies is completely off my back. I am breathing so much easier now!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20larkin/cap.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20larkin/thesash.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am not the only one who earned this degree. I had a few others in tow:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20larkin/greatin09.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20larkin/babygirlcap.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20larkin/larkgrabbingcap.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20larkin/gunnarcap.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My family has made several sacrifices during this time to help me through. I couldn't have done it without their patience, support, encouragement, and undying love. (Jaren, didn't want a picture with the cap; party pooper. But he earned it too!!) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so grateful to my mom once again for taking 3.5 months away from her life to help me through the semester I had Larkin (Thanks to Dad too for sharing her.), and to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">all</span> of my girlfriends (Vickie and Joanna especially) who watched Gunnar so willingly and thoughtfully on countless occasions so I could get to class on time. I am especially thankful for Jaren who believed in me for every paper, project, and assignment; he always reminded me that I was smart and that I could do it. I also appreciate how willing he was with the kids, to take them and then shut the door and keep them out so I could research, write, or read in quiet. I am grateful for my brilliant sister who kept such good tabs on me the whole time and would send me any article or idea I needed two seconds after I asked for it; she is a genius, and I love her. I am thankful for the support of another sister, Kim, who has been going through this exact experience the same time as I have. It has been nice to have someone who understood my feelings perfectly and could relate wholeheartedly. (One more week for you Kim! ENDURE!!) Thank you to everyone who believed in me and encouraged me to work towards this goal.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Several of my friends have asked why I was getting it. I am not currently teaching. What's the point if it isn't going to help me with a pay raise? Good question and sometimes I had to ask myself the same thing. A masters degree was always something I wanted to earn. When I finished my under grad I knew I wasn't going to be done there. I wanted this because I love academia, I really enjoy learning new things and writing about them. I like feeling smart. ;) I also wanted to do it as an example for my kids: you can do anything, no matter how daunting it might appear, if you really try. As cliche as it sounds, it's true! I know they won't remember much of this time, but I do hope someday it inspires them to seek education, have inquisitive minds, and become lost in books. I hope they always find joy in learning something new; I do believe educated people have every advantage in this world.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20larkin/gunbook2.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20larkin/gunbook1.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20larkin/gundreaming.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20larkin/larkeedreaming.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There is one more step before I completely close out this chapter in my life:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20larkin/graduation.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20larkin/thegown.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What's next? My friend Deanne and I always joke about how this time next year I will be working on a PHd. NO WAY!! I am done for a long long time. I am content with this. ;) I do have big plans for my photography business! Keep your eyes on kamee june photography...there are going to be some really cool things happening in the next month!! I am so excited about all of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">that</span> I can hardly contain myself!! I am going to put all of my energies into that business now instead of spreading them between grad school and the biz. I also plan to play a little longer on the carpet with my children and read them extra books instead of rushing off to hit mine; I am going to talk a little more and listen more carefully to Jaren (instead of allowing myself to be writing the paper in my head while we talked); I am going to exercise a lot (I think that will be my new grad school. ;)); I am going to read books and magazines that have nothing to do with curriculum development or educational theory; I am going to breath a little deeper, and enjoy more <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">free</span> time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Right now I am smiling because it's done, and because I DID IT!! (Oh, and I am smiling because I am graduating with honors!! I earned a 4.0 all 5 semesters! How that happened I have no idea, but GGGOOOOOOOOO KKKKKKKAMMMMMMMM!!!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/baby%20larkin/meandthecap.jpg" /></div></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-72090946724300525682009-04-24T13:16:00.000-07:002009-04-24T13:33:50.435-07:00Just Booked my Flight: We Are Headed to Utah<div style="text-align: center;">It is time for a visit with family. It's time for a swim with my nieces. It's time for some rest with extra hands to watch the babes. It's time to reconnect with old friends. It's time to meet new friends through my camera. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I am booking Utah sessions now. :)</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I will be there the 8th-20th of June. I will be staying in the Pleasant Grove area, but am willing to travel as far as Bountiful and clear to Nephi. (If you are just barely out of these areas we can totally work something out!) Give me a hollar at kamee@kameejune.com if you are interested in family, maternity, baby, kids, engagement, or even your wedding (if it falls during that time)photographs. I would love to meet you and spend some time with you too!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyone interested in a shoot at Cafe Rio? OR the Purple Turtle? OR SONIC? ;) <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Until then...some highlights from my trip to Ut last summer.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Utah/icecream.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am thinking about entering a few of these in a kids summer competition in Laguna Beach this year. I think they personify summer:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Utah/sadiegoggles.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Utah/sadiemoregoggles.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Utah/bridrking.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Utah/bethiebuns.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Utah/slippysliding.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This year there will be one more face to add: Little Larkee.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Utah/4othercousins.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't wait to see these girls and love all over their sweetness!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Utah/Briseyeball.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Utah/Bethieboots.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Utah/Messyfaceone.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And this guy can't wait to get his Barbie-on! ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Utah/Loveitgun.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Utah/gunniegoggles.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And spend some time with the girl cousins.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/Utah/funcousins-1.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We are so looking forward to a nice, long visit with the fam. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Give me a shout-out if you are interested in meeting up for pictures!! xoxo Kam</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-7054892800054232072009-04-21T10:41:00.000-07:002009-04-21T15:49:30.555-07:00My Favorite Things<div style="text-align: center;">A long, long, long, really long, long, long time ago my girlfriend <a href="http://morgeneggs.blogspot.com/">Bec</a> tagged me in a post and asked me to share my favorite things. I was swamped at the time with grad work and photography stuff so I wasn't able to respond to the tag. (I am still swamped with said endeavors, but wanted to incorporate some answers into this post....)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If I was Oprah I would create a basket for all of you filled with my favorites; since I am not the talk-show goddess with pockets the deep as the world's banks, this metaphorical basket will have to suffice.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite Things, Currently, In no Particular Order:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My favorite part of the day is when Jaren walks in from work, kisses me like I am a rock-star and then loves on our babies. OR when Jaren walks in from work whacks my bum and says, "Good Game!", and then loves on our babies!! ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My favorite <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/movie-premiere/photo//090419/ids_photos_ts/r2043452639.jpg//s:/nm/20090419/media_nm/us_boxoffice_4;_ylt=Apz_ls0ipCGHA5vr_Z5aFSUVkmwF;_ylu=X3oDMTE5Y3Y3YTUzBHBvcwMxBHNlYwN5bl9yX3RvcF9waG90bwRzbGsDY2FzdG1lbWJlcnph">current</a> Hollywood celebrity. My <a href="http://www.jamesmcavoy.com/index.php?name=News&catid=&topic=10">favorite</a> Hollywood Celebrity. Period.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite way to <a href="http://www.people.com/people/">pass time</a>. Favorite way to <a href="http://www.usmagazine.com/">pass more time</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT166&PRODUCT_ID=1346&SKU_ID=5081&QUERY=power%20supply">lip-gloss ,</a>for sure my fav right now!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.downy.com/en_US/products/spliquid.jsp">This</a> fabric softener. I want to shower in it and bathe my children in it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This <a href="http://www.caferio.com/flash/caferio.html">restaurant</a> will always be a favorite. TRUE STORY. California is getting one. A real one. In Lake Forest in 2010. Prayers really are answered.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite <a href="http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/lenses/50mm-f12.htm">Lens</a>...EVER!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite <a href="http://www.beachbikes.net/">thing</a> in our garage, and there are a lot of things out there, believe me...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite secret thing I like to do right now: Dance while driving...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">not</span> a secret any more!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Favorite drink: A Diet Coke Big Gulp size from 7-11 with extra cherry syrup. I mean so much extra that it tastes like Robitussin.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Current Favorite <a href="http://www.cwtv.com/shows/gossip-girl">TV Show</a>. (No teasing allowed!) Summer Favorite <a href="http://www.fox.com/dance/">TV Show.</a> (Can I get a WOOT WOOT for May 21st?) Will always love this <a href="http://abc.go.com/primetime/greysanatomy/index?pn=index">TV Show</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A lot of those things don't even fit in a basket, and the list could go on and on, but now I want to introduce you to a new favorite Megan in my life, and she is sporting my favorite pregnant belly.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0453wheredidmybreathgoborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What belly? You are probably asking. I had the same question when we first met. I thought she was like 4 months along...she is 8, almost done and is so, so tiny. In fact it was tricky in a few of her shots making it look like we were shooting maternity. I had to tell her to push her stomach out...not kidding...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't hate ladies; we can't all be ethereal creatures when we are pregnant. That pregnancy is reserved for a few choice individuals, and New Favorite Megan is one of them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Megan's hair and make up are brought to you by the letters <a href="http://www.katiehoffmansalon.com/KatieHoffmanSalon/HOME.html">K and H</a>. The ultra, insanely talented Katie Hoffman gave Meg a little extra pregnancy glow with the perfect coif and awesome face paint. (She was totally right Meg; see how well it photographed! Always trust the stylist!! ;)) If you are in the San Juan Cap area or close to it book a session with Katie today. You will leave feeling like a million bucks; she really is a great stylist who will become your instant friend!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We can't give all the credit to Katie however, New Favorite Megan has so much to offer in the gorgeous-to-look at category!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0384LOVEITborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love this one:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0189SOAWESOMEborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Megan was in town this past weekend for her baby shower. I was honored to be a part of her agenda. We clicked immediately and started telling each other all our stories right away. I felt like we could have been slumber-party friends. Our likes were so similar it was crazy! I love it when you meet someone that is so like you in so many ways. It is refreshing to me, to feel so understood so quickly. I also am fascinated by how two strangers can feel like they have known each other for a lifetime after minutes of meeting. Very surreal. Ultra cool.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/portraiteyesidebysideborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">SO pretty Megan, in such pretty light! I know, right? Where's the belly? ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/greatlightsidebysideborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She smiled a lot; I LOVE PEOPLE WHO SMILE A LOT! They are just good and nice, and the ones you want to be around. I think a smile says so much about a person and her perspective on life and living. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">New Favorite Megan seeks joy, finding it and sharing it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0243gorgeousborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0263greenbedborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0351soprettypinkshirtborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0254dottyloveborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Not so much about the belly, but a beautiful portrait of Meg. I love how more and more women are choosing to immortalize pregnancy through portraiture. One mom I recently photographed told me, "One day she [the pending baby] is going to love these pictures." I thought that was so true. Our children really do love to look at pictures and yes, they will love the memories of what mom and dad looked like before they arrived.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0547megportraitborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Meg wanted a few pictures with her mom. I thought that was so sweet. No one loves you like your mother, and at a time like this the best person to rely on for empathy is that one woman who carried you and delivered you to this earth. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was obvious their relationship is something they both hold close to their hearts.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0469threegenerations.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0492momanddaughtborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/megandmomfocusswitchborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I found some toile that was in the box for the shower; I thought it would add some color...and clue you in to the type of baby she is having.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0419pinkbellyborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A BOY!!! HAHAHAHAHA! I am killing myself here! She is expecting a baby girl: Elle Scott. (LOVE, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">LOVE</span></span> THAT NAME! Elle because Megs loves it and Scott after Baby's Daddy; isn't that cool?)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0206Eborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The most perfect pregnant belly EVER. See why it's my favorite! ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0431timerborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A hug for Baby:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0264babyhugborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Little pink detail:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0301pinkbearborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I usually don't go to a shoot with a concept in mind. I just arrive, scope things out, and let the picture taking cards fall where they may. I met up with New Favorite Megan with a concept. I wanted to get pictures of her doing things that she would eventually do with Baby. I ran it by her and she was totally up for the idea and was such a good sport. (I also thought it would be so cool to shot them both again later, back at the same places, Mom and Baby that time instead of Mom and Belly...)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They will read countless books together:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0391readingbooksborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Blow innumerable bubbles together:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hard to see the belly here...but LOVED these images:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/bubblessidebysideborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Grandma will play too.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Once again, loved this:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0611bubbleswithgrandmaborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They will shop the mac counter together and shoe shop together:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0855maccounterborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0864shoeshopingborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They will shop the Barbie and baby aisle together:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0755aislepeekingborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So fun:</div><div style="text-align: center;">Megs, I think you are going to need a bigger "baby-pusher" than that. ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0795shoppingforbabyborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They will shop Forever 21 together. (New Favorite Megan will fit in those clothes and be eternally hip to wear them even when her baby is old enough to sort through the racks.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0891forever21.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They will laugh and giggle and love being together while riding the carousel:</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Meg was a GREAT sport. I made her ride it twice. The first with me, the second alone. I had to get off, you know me, I get sick on the swings at the park.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0959peekinghorseborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0926horsesidesaddleborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">LOVED THIS IMAGE! Possibly my favorite from the shoot even though that is hard to label. It isn't about the baby at all but about her sweet, kind, fun, good, loving, and gorgeous mother! I also thought stylistically it was cool and the framing of the Megan was fun and distinctive.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_0975reflectionborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loved these two. New Favorite Megan is so photogenic and was so good with the camera. She worked it for sure!! There needs to be an America's Top Maternity Model. NFM (New Favorite Megan) would win.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/horsessidebysideborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She and Baby Elle will play at many a water park together and make and eat many a cupcake together:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loved the framing on this one too:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_1257megwaterborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_1391cakeandbuninoven.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Most importantly they will love and learn and grow together. Megan, you are someone very special. Baby Elle is going to change your life in so many ways, all of them bright and beautiful, and you will be the most important and revered person in her little life from the second she is born. No matter what you two do together may it always be time spent making memories. May you enjoy the last few weeks of time just you and Scott; that too is precious, sacred time; you will never get it back. May you look forward to turning the page on this chapter of your life and starting a new one with one of your life's greatest accomplishments. May you have an epidural; may it come the second you ask! ;) May you drink in your baby's every breath. May you hold her a bit longer, rock her a bit slower, and love her a bit deeper than you even thought possible. May you bottle up every moment you have watching her grow, and may they all be filled with smiles and laughter.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/IMG_1177bellypoppingoutborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">NFM,Thank you for spending the afternoon with me; I like you very, very much! I could have spent the entire weekend with you laughing, sharing stories, talking about our favorite things, and would have been entertained the entire time. Until our next slumber-party, xoxo Kam</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megane/megetherealsidebyside.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-30508955661212626962009-04-20T23:58:00.000-07:002009-04-21T00:12:49.730-07:00Blue Belle<div style="text-align: center;">It's good exercise for her to lift those flowers and bows that I insist she wear; it works her neck muscles! ;) We love you Larkee. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/larkbluebowborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She is 7 months this month; don't turn your back, right? Where did my little, little 6lbs 9oz baby girl go? Now she weighs 17lbs. 17lbs. of pudding; I love it!! Squishy babies are the best.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">More from Lark and Big Brother soon...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have some great Gunnar stories to share...</div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-73765385225245859332009-04-16T22:05:00.000-07:002009-04-16T22:09:03.902-07:00Way Too Excited: A Sneak Peek<div style="text-align: center;">I met a new friend today! We talked for hours like we had known each other for years! Got in from her shoot an hour ago and couldn't wait to get something up to show her! Megs...something sweet for you!! I loved the stillness of this moment! MUCH more soon...Kam<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/megansneakpeek.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">p.s. It was so good meeting you today!! May your party this weekend be filled with magical pink things!!xoxo K</div></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-68412923703845762902009-04-14T22:01:00.000-07:002009-04-15T10:19:51.565-07:00Spring Sprite: A Shout-Out to my Home-Corn<div style="text-align: center;">I have known this angel since she sat in the front row of my honors English class and occupied the back bank of computers in the publications class I advised. Now, she resides fondly in my heart, my facebook, my twitter, and my text messaging!! ;)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/WOOOFREAKINGAWESOMEbordercopy.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">An ethereal creature for sure!! (Ethereal: that was a vocab word your sophomore year. Remember Whit? That is so ironic. Another topic of study that year! I am killing myself here!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/gorgeousfairybordercopy.jpg" /><br /></div><div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I first met Whitney when she was 15. Now she is 21 and is doing what all 21 year-olds do: spend countless hours studying theories, poetry, and theorems, lose themselves researching in the University library, take on extra units to occupy their time so as not to waste it idly waiting for graduation, travel abroad to find <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">self</span> in the fields of Europe, sip lattes while studying Tolstoy, Frost, and Keats... amongst other things. ;) In my mind Whitney, and the rest, will be eternally 15 (that makes me eternally 26 ;)) year-old sophomores in high school. I have memories of Whit sitting at my desk sharing her high school heartaches and drama. Memories of us laughing so hard in the back of room 903 about the most ridiculous "home-corn" stuff that we thought was so funny. Memories of yearbook camp, WWII, war brides, and baby fascinations ;). Memories of making Caitlin run around and do silly stuff; sorry Cait. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Memories of a girl who touched my heart and grew up, to leave an indelible mark on my life. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/whitingrassbordercopy.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I do love how many of my students have become my friends. Individuals I enjoy having in my home and sharing time with. (Isn't it funny??...How many of you would have thought you would have enjoyed time with me and my family after the first day of school routine? ;)) <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/booyabordercopy.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/constructionongroundbordercopy.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I always knew I was going to hold Whitney dearly. Wherever she walks, roses bloom. When she talks, laughter permeates.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/wooglassescopy.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are hurting, she will carry you. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/woofieldsbordercopy.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you need to feel funny, she laughs at your jokes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/whitlaughsidebysidebordercopy.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you need a friend, she is present.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/twigsbordercopy.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you need quiet, she is still.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/prettylightbordercopy.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you need to feel like the only person alive, she focuses on you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/eyeswowzabordercopy.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you need to feel loved, she loves. Sincerely and deeply.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/freakinggeniusbordercopy.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Her depth of character is profound, and her understanding of people and their needs inspiring. It is impossible to spend time with her and NOT want to be a better person that leaves a stronger mark on this world; it is impossible to NOT want to be like Whit.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/eyesandeyelashessidebysidecopy.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She sent me a text a few days ago: "I love who you are." It made me feel so special and loved. I hope Whitney knows and feels the same when she is with me. She deserves to feel the same amount of love that she shares with this world. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/whitneysmilebordercopy.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Whitney knows no guile. She loves all people, cultures, religions and ideas. (If you are not following her on twitter...you should! She is hysterical. Follow <a href="http://twitter.com/">whitneylaw</a>. She recently twittered about her interest in Native American Cultures. She is good stuff. You can also follow her on her <a href="http://whitneylaw.blogspot.com/">blog</a>; she has an awesome eye for photography and is coming into her own quickly. I saw that coming a long time ago...She is so creative it blows me away!) She has a special affinity for individuals with special needs and in her usual Whitty style shares her heart openly with them.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/fencebordercopy.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Her life hasn't been completely easy, even though her beauty would make you think it has been. She lost her dad at an early age, had a terrible accident in college that broke her hip bone and forced her to leave the college of her dreams, was in a relationship that crushed her spirit on many levels...Her perspective on these events is enlightening: someday, someone is going to need her compassion and empathy. She is going to be able to say, "I understand how you feel." and really mean it. Her limits of compassion are endless. Her current boyfriend's, (His name is Grant. He is good and nice! Jaren and I happen to think he is a total rock-star and we can't wait to have him back to the house.) mom suffered from cancer. To walk closely with this woman and her heartache, Whitney shaved her head when Grant's mom was faced with that moment, just so she wouldn't have to do it alone. That is compassion, personified. That is a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">very</span> good person. Whitney, is a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">very</span> good person.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Grant , waxing philosophical.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/grantbeingphilosophicalbordercopy.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Whit, seeing right through it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/whitneycantfoolbordercopy.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is so cliche, but Whitney truly deserves the best this world has to offer. She is humble and accepting of what others tell her because she wants to be better; that is inspiring in itself.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> She is one of my favorite people because when I am with her she makes me feel so loved, accepted, understood, and funny! (She has always laughed at my jokes. Thanks Whit!) <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/soprettycherrypopbordercopy.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Whitney is going to do great things with her life, and all of her loves. She is a survivor and a shining light! I am blessed to know her and have her in my life.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/blackandwhiteeditorialbordercopy.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now Whitney, follow this <a href="http://www.cwtv.com/thecw/topmodel-cycle13-Casting">link</a>. Fill out the paperwork and enter the competition. Seriously. Every time I clicked the shutter she slammed me with a new, inventive, genius pose. Not to mention those eyes, killer legs, and the spunk she exudes! She is made for this show!! Anyone else think she has a really great shot at America's Next Top Model? Leave her some love in the comments below; she deserves it!!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/whitlayingongroundbordercopy.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Whitty-Woo, Chino loves you! C-town does too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/chinonupbordercopy.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">May you always know how much you are loved. May you know that I admire you on so many levels. May you always drink your diet coke with extra cherry syrup. May you always dance to your own voice. May you listen to the sound of your heart whispering the directions you should follow. May you always find the beauty around you. May you always inspire those you meet to be better people, just like you. I love you so much Woo! xoxo Nuz ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And because it was so pretty...the sneak peek...one more time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/wwosneakpeekborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">p.s. Being with you made me homesick for the old days. So homesick that I think we need to have a reunion. What say ye? If you are following this blog and were a member of the yearbook/newspaper staff at Tesoro High School during the years 2002-2007 let's reunite. What do you think Whit, Caitlin, Brittany, Amanda, Leon, Alyssa, Ashley, Kara, and anyone else who was on the staff who is following silently? Let's do it!! Get on your phones or facebook and see how many people you can round up. Anyone interested in being the coordinator? I will provide the house and the food...I would love to see everyone again and get us all together.<br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-74409252191608725192009-04-14T01:00:00.000-07:002009-04-14T01:04:22.120-07:00Grant, Checking-out my blog every hour is, well, a little weird. Love, Kam<div style="text-align: center;">Whitney, These are for you. You know why. xoxo Me<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/woopeekingthroughborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/coolframinglegsborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/grantborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/grantwhitsmileborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/grantgateborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, no more sneak peeks Whit! Leave me alone so I can work on your real blog post! It is going to have a lot of pictures; I promise! I love your face, Kam</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-26470123658994862552009-04-11T23:28:00.000-07:002009-04-11T23:31:18.917-07:00Blooms and Paper Eggs<div style="text-align: center;">Happy Easter and Happy Spring!!! May it be full of color!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/flowers2.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/flowers3.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/flowers6.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/flowers4.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/flowers5.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/flowers1.jpg" /><br /></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-19471065176989979172009-04-08T21:05:00.000-07:002009-04-08T22:21:18.463-07:00Cheep Cheep: Something Springy<div style="text-align: center;">I love spring. It is one of my favorite times of the year. I especially love the re-birth on all the trees and in the earth, the balmy fragrances that fill the air, and the promise of summer on the horizon. I also really enjoy Easter, the holiday and its sentiments.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I had a shoot last week that personified spring and its youthful connotations. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My new friend Amanda asked me if I would be willing to shoot pictures of all of the children in her moms group. I thought that would be a really cool opportunity and a fun chance to do something I had been thinking of for a while. I knew I wanted to incorporate the blue bench since it exudes spring, but I also wanted to include something that would keep the kids interested in the shoot. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/cheepcheepborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">How can you go wrong with live animals? Especially ones that can be mauled, I mean, held and loved. ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My neighbors pointed me in the direction of a great hay and fee in the neighboring community and the rest is photo-shoot history. I loved meeting these children. Their spirits were spring. They hearts, sunshine. Their smiles, honeysuckles. Their laughter, night jasmine. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lena didn't say much except when her mom was close by. Then she was all smiles.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/Elenaeasterborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/IMG_4557lenabasketborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/IMG_4434lenaeyesborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lena is going to be a big sister soon. </div><div style="text-align: center;">A chick and one still incubating:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/IMG_4198sandrachickbellyborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Allison, Logan, and Emma came in the perfect apparel! I loved their colors and their personalities.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/IMG_4754loganallisonemmabenchborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love this image. Would you believe I did nothing to those eyes in photoshop? True story. God photoshopped those babies!! Amazing, right?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/IMG_4749allisoneyesborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have seen those cheeks before; my baby has the same ones. ;) I have an affinity for chubby cheeked babies.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/emmaborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Brave Logan. ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/loganborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mateo's turn came with some beautiful light. I don't think there could have been prettier light. Super symbolic of an Easter shoot. ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/mateosidebyside.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He was so pensive and interested in them; it was sweet to observe him.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/mateodiscoveryborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Some really soft light:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/mateoborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought this image was the perfect moment. Curious boy meets live chicks in a basket.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/nicoawesomeborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And loves every minute of it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/loveitnicoborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Baby Gianna wasn't so sure about those little creatures, but we managed to get a few snaps of some chicks with a 6 week old chick.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/gianna2chicksborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/giannaandchickborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A very handsome face in some gorgeous light.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/geniuslightborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Matthew wasn't so sure of me, but his brother, Ryan, was an excellent conversationalist.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/ryan1border.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loved this moment with the brothers:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/matthewandryantogetherborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have never seen a more well-behaved brother sister combo than Julio and Jessica. Such kind-hearted and mild-mannered kids.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/julioandjessicabenchborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Julio kept saying, "CRAZY CHICKEN!", when the chicks tried climbing up his shirt. It was a crack-up...pun intended! ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/julioborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sweet Jessica:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/jessicaborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Speaking of crack-ups...this gal, Presley, was personality...plus!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/presgreateyesborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dying over this expression:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/presleyborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Going in for a kiss...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/pressquishborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have to say though that I think this shoot was made for Lola Jo:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/lolageniusborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She walked around on tippy-toes gathering chicks, putting them in her basket, counting their heads while sitting leisurely on the bench. It was idyllic; she was idyllic.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/lolawalkingborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/IMG_5885lolalashesborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I really liked the story-telling aspect with this image:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/lolastorytellingborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Easton: darling name, darling boy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/buttoneyesborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought the conversation he was sparking here was sweet:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/eastonconversationborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">LOVE that smile:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/awesomeeastonborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And some brothers and sisters that were so good to each other and the to the chicks. I was very impressed with how kind they were to one another and the baby birds. ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I really liked this moment:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/maliaborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All these kids were such good listeners. That is so nice to see!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/bryceborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/IMG_6137gavinborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Once again, I liked the story telling aspect here:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/IMG_6269kidsbenchborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">LOVE THESE BOYS and THEIR MATCHING CLOTHES and THEIR MOTHER!! Cole, Caden, and Carson:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/IMG_6304callistersborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/coleychickyborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/cadenstealborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/callisterboyseasterborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/IMG_6329callisterboyswithchickswarm.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And another set of boys who have my heart, and who have one of the coolest moms EVER, Christian and Preston:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/kirkkidsborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">That chick got nice and cozy in there. He had a good thing going for a while.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/Christiandoulbeborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Seriously. So mellow. All. The. Time.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/prestonsidebysideborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loved this one because it is the perfect reflection of both of their personalities:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/kirkstwoborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Working with live animals and small children can prove to be quite hazardous. I now present to you the blooper reel: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"I'm going to get you chicken..."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/getyouchickenborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"I got you chicken..."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/gotyouborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Now, I am going to eat you...Alive..."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/eatyouchickenborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"There's nothing in my hands mom. What feathers are you talking about?"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/whatchickmomborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Oh, you mean this chicken? The one I am holding on to by the wing. Yes, that one. I have him right here."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/ohyoumeanthisoneborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"If I close my eyes, maybe Brother won't see me and he will stop talking."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/ificlosemyeyesborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Wonder what would happen if I turned this basket upside down?" (note the chick falling out of the frame...;))</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/dumpingchicksborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Listen Chicken. I am the boss of this bench, and if I tell you to stay in the basket I mean stay in the basket. Geez! I am going to have to hold you by the neck until you take me seriously and listen to what I am saying."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/listenherechickenborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"aaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/squeezeitpresborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!" (I loved how the bird's face matched Presley's. Presley loved the birds a little too tightly; her dad had to do a little mouth-to-beak...I am proud to say though, that ALL of the chicks survived the ordeal. I thought I had lost two, but I had myself a flock of survivors. Good birds.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/squeezeitpres2.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"These chickens are attacking me...somebody help...quick!!"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/scarychickenborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/aahhhhhhborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">New Game: Chicken Bowling</div><div style="text-align: center;">Easter Egg: Ball</div><div style="text-align: center;">Chicks: Pins</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/bowlingforchicksborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Here I come Chicky, Chicky, Chicky!!" Take a look at his hand...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/carson3inrow.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"I said STAY. Don't make me grab you by your head one more time..."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/bytheheadborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Ooppsie. I dropped one."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/dropyouborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Sanctuary. Please!!" Poor birds. If there were such a thing as bird therapy they would have needed it!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/sanctuarypleaseborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To all the moms and kids, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to photograph such loveliness!! May your spring be filled with continued joy and light! May you always see it in the faces of your children and in the world around you!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Katrina and Vickie, You are true A-listers!! Thanks for being there; I couldn't have asked for better <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">wing</span>men!! ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Easter and Spring everyone!! xoxo Kam</div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-57628403002215329132009-04-07T07:12:00.000-07:002009-04-07T07:34:57.853-07:00Gunnar James<div align="center">is 4 today. That's a good even number. :)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/gunblanketborder.jpg" /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">We love you son. May all your days feel like your birthday. Now, stop growing. Or go and get a job so you can help out around here with the grocery bill!! Happy Birthday, Bud!! xoxo Mom, Dad, and Sister</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/gunpeekingborder.jpg" /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Since birthdays should be filled with laughs...here's my most <a href="http://kamandfam.blogspot.com/2007/11/ostrich.html">favorite Gunnar post ever</a> (be sure to watch the video!!), maybe my most favorite post ever!! I filmed this when he was 2. He can say Ostrich perfectly now! Bummer!! We used to make him say it when we needed to have a good laugh. Now it sounds the way it should; not so funny these days. Good thing we have it immortalized; enjoy the laugh!</div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-54925791328341669872009-04-05T23:18:00.000-07:002009-04-05T23:21:14.954-07:00Just the Eyes: A Sneak Peek<div style="text-align: center;">I CAN'T WAIT TO SHARE MORE FROM THIS FABBITY FAB FAB SESSION! I am blown away from her beauty, grace, spirit, compassion, and joy. MUCH MUCH MORE to come!!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/woo/wwosneakpeekborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I love you Whitty Woo; it was so great being with you today!!</div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-63467819218641571562009-04-04T14:48:00.000-07:002009-04-04T15:49:08.525-07:00Laughter<div style="text-align: center;">This family was full of it.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/baileylaughborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Last weekend I got Newport sand in my shoes, under my shirt, in my hair, and I think even under my contacts (ouch!!), but it was totally worth it to be able to spend some time with a family who knows how to laugh and enjoy being together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A while ago my friend Eva bought me as a gift for her mother-in-law. (I thought that was such a GREAT idea! What do you give a person who has everything? Family Pictures!! Such. A. Great. Idea! Besides, what are grandparents always asking for? New pictures of the grand-babies!! ;)) Pam and Fred have such attractive grandkids that it is no surprise they would be interested in having more pictures of the kids' darling faces in their home.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I met Grace and Izzy first. Sweet girls. Grace was a perfect model, and Izzy was enchanted by the sound of my camera's shutter; that was GREAT because it helped her hold really still! ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/graciecouchborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/issy1border.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I loved the light in this image, and how it innocently kissed her hair. It made her look even that much more ethereal!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/IMG_3957gracieflowers.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/gracieandissy1border.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sherry, Grace and Izzy's mom. I really liked this picture! Moms don't get to be the focus of a picture all that often; I think every mom should treat herself to pictures...just of herself! ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pretty isn't she?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/sherryandgirlsborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Her husband, Gator (cool name huh?), was a good sport, but like most guys he burned out pretty quickly on taking pictures. I had to smile when I saw this one. ;) Don't be mad Gator; I couldn't help myself! I loved all the expressions in this shot and how honest and genuine they were. I also loved how Izzy is really the only person in focus and how sweet her expression is.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/gatorrollingeyes.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A family shot:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/gatorfamilyfocus.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Shortly after I met Bailey. She and I have an affinity for music, namely Lady Gaga! :) Bailey, every time I listen to her songs I think of you now. ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I loved the coloring of all three of these images.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/baileyyellowborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/bailysidebysideborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Bailey's brother G. He kept the family laughing for sure!! (You know what I am talking about G! ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/IMG_3143gblackandwhite.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I will never look at the "moon" the same way again.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/Gsidebysideborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">They pretended to not like each other but I could tell under the rough exterior that they were friends.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/brianfamilyfocusborder.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I liked their mom, Jennifer immediately. She was so playful with both of her children and knew what to say and do to get them to laugh or smile. I also really liked their dad, Brian, he was humble and kind: two traits I am so magnetized to.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/brianandfamilyborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And last but certainly not least, Ellie and Ruby! I think Ruby will be pulling the same shenanigans as G when she's older! Watch out G! She has got the spunk to run with you someday!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She is flashing me here. Need I say more? ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/IMG_3633evanickfamilyrubyfocusborde.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/IMG_3307rubyyellowborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I loved this moment and how fascinated she was by her shadow or is it the crack in the sidewalk? Whatever it is, I loved how it made her stop and notice something new.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/IMG_4009rubyshadowborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A moment with her stunning mom.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/evandrubyborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And here is big sis, Ellie. Who is one of the most mellow kids I have ever met!! Who has some of the most beautiful peepers I have ever seen! Check out those eyes!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/ellieborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Loving on Nick, her dad:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/nickandellieborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Eva and her girls. Like I said, pictures like this are so rare, since mom is usually the one taking the photo. It is so sweet to have a moment like this with the little people that matter the most to a mother's heart!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/Evaandgirlsborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Their family together. LOVED their expressions in this shot.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/nickevafamilyborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The two that started this gorgeous offspring, Pam and Fred.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/grandmaandgrandpabandwborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">AND the entire fam damily. ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/familyinfocusborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/grandmaandgrandpafocusborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pam, Fred, Brian, Jennifer, Bailey, G, Gator, Sherry, Grace, Izzy, Eva, Nick, Ellie, and Ruby: May the beach always be a place for you to remember one another. May your family time and memories always be filled with laughter. Thanks for sharing some time with me!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/scalzo%20family/familykidsinfocusborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-74738406030019814892009-04-02T00:56:00.000-07:002009-04-02T00:59:08.431-07:00Cheep Cheep: A Sneak Peek Peek<div style="text-align: center;">Don't fly too far; there are more golden eggs where this came from! Coming to a nest near you... Until then ruffle your feathers over this...<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/chicks/soawesomelola5978border.jpg" /><br /></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436961828590654260.post-76131214921249399192009-03-29T17:44:00.000-07:002009-03-29T18:44:20.499-07:00Feeling Homesick:Arizona Recap<div style="text-align: center;">We have been home from Arizona for a few weeks now. I have felt terribly homesick for the AZ family since we came back. Perhaps it is because it was so nice to be away for a while an not have the responsibilities of home to manage. Maybe it is because Gunnar and Larkin loved spending time with their cousins, and running in the AZ sunshine. I think I mostly have been homesick because I feel so completely understood, validated, accepted, encouraged, inspired, and loved while there, with those people!!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There is so much to share about all the laughs we had and the moments of connection, but I will just let the pictures of these gorgeous faces do most of the talking!! No crying, ok Grandma Nuzman? ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My sister in law Kim has become a really good friend over the past few years. She and I have worked through our master's programs together and I think our perseverance has been each other's strength at times. She is one of the best listeners I know and shows such compassion and understanding for others; a quality I wish I had more of!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/gorgkimborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stunning! Seriously. (Now, get your bangs out of your face Kim! ;) HAHAHA! Sorry, couldn't help myself!! ;))</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/kimgreateyeborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Kim is one of those people who will drop you a line or an email out of no-where but it is always when you need it the most. She is generous with her gifts and her words of encouragement; I always feel so lifted and supported after a visit with her!! I would love to offer her the same amount of encouragement someday...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/kimmiesidebyside.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Be sure to leave her some love in the comments section reminding her how wonderful and gorgeous she is...AND if anyone has an awesome brother or friend...Kim, believe it or not, is available. (hard to believe looking at her huh?) BUT, that brother or friend would have to make it through me first because Kim deserves the very best!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/kimgreentreeorder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here a just a couple of my lemon-drop girl...who loved all the attention from her cousins and misses their faces in hers...;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/lemondroplarkborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/lemondroppieborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/larkeelemondropborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/honeysuckleborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And a couple of G-man who asks to play with his cousins everyday or asks me to play the "Mason/Stacy" game where he plays Mason and I play Stacy; that's good stuff!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/gunblanketborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/gunpeekingborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/gunhelmetborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I actually didn't see much of Gun the week we were in AZ. He stayed pretty close to his cool cousins.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/gunandparkborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mason, the cousin Gunnar idolizes (he kept wanting to follow him around, do everything like him, and when he forgot his name kept calling him, "the one with the glasses.";)), is an accomplished pianist; he has even written his own music, that for his age and standing as a musician is really, really good. He will be the musician that we all travel to Carnegie Hall to listen too. All I know is that he must keep it up; chics dig piano playing guys. ;) Gunnar will play for sure! ;) He also writes exceptionally well; he shared one of his stories with me and I was so impressed. I wanted to publish it here...maybe another time. Mason has a strong will that I believe someday will help him accomplish really great things. I enjoyed being with him immensely because he has such a fun personality, can laugh at himself (in most cases), works really hard to be good at things, and is a good brother, son, and friend. I love you Mae.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/mamersborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/mamersthemanborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/maelookingofftosideborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/maeburnoutultravintageborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/mamersongrasslookingupborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/mamersatpianoborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/mamessidebysideborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/maepianoeyes.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/maepianoborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/sofunnymaeborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Parker is going to have his face on a Wheaties box someday! He was born to play sports. I wish I had just a little bit of his athleticism in my body. He is so coordinated and good at every sport, but especially football. He is one to watch... seriously. He is also very nurturing and kind-hearted. He would sit in front of Larkin for minutes on end just staring at her or talking softly to her, like she was the most fascinating thing in the world. If she made a peep he offered her a toy or his hair to pull on. ;) He was so sweet and good to her. I have had a huge crush on Park since he was born. ;) I have a thing for babies that cry... a lot! ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/parkgreatlightvinatgeborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/parkieboardboarder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/parkerdoublesidebyside.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/parkthrowcherrypopborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/parkskateborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/parkpoolballborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/parkgreatlightborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love this one:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/parkthrowingtheballborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You will see Parker's face on posters someday...for sports not for crimes. ;) Parkie, I love you so much!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Casey is the final bro in this trio. He too had an affinity for Lark, and consequently melted my heart. He unfortunately came down with pneumonia while we were there. One morning, while on his death bed he said, "Where's Yarkee?" Stacy said, "What did you say?" He said adamantly, "I SAID, WHERE'S YARKEE?" His only concern on the first day of his wretched sickness was his cousin. Casey too is such a sweet boy. He loves to chase after his brothers and will play anything with a ball, bat, hoop or net. In fact a few times I caught him looking at Gunnar a little funny when Gun tried to get him to play pirates or make-believe. Apparently if it doesn't have to do with a bat or a ball it is not accepted play for this AZ boy! It was quite funny actually. I loved how close Casey wanted to be to me and to Lark. It was fun to visit with him about school and baseball and to listen to all the fun thoughts running around his little mind. If he comes up missing, Trav and Stac, check my house first! ;) Casey-Kasum, I love you so so so much!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/caseydougnutborder.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/caseeyeborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/caseysidebyside.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/lastonecaseborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/caseylookingupborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/caseynetborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the only picture I have of my bro-in-law, Travis, that doesn't slightly resemble an escapee from a mental institution. You know what pictures I am referring to, Trav. :) We all do!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/caseyfishingborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> A few of all three together. I loved their expressions in this one:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/cousinsdifferentexpressionsborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">AND this one:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/cpusinsborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee247/kameewamee/AZ/alltheboysborder.jpg" /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't have any of my sister-in-law Stacy. Which is a bummer because I think she is one of the most beautiful women I know, on so many levels!! She just got a new camera and spent a lot of time behind it during our visit! Next time we are together I will get some of she and Travis looking fab- not like mental patients (that comment was for Trav, Stac. You could never look like that!!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When I am feeling blue I try to remind myself of everything great that I have in my life in attempts to cheer myself up. These are just a few of the faces that usually change my grey skies to blue. It's my people that usually make me smile and feel happy and balanced; I am so glad to call them family. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for a great trip; already looking forward to the next one!! Love you all so much, Kam</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">p.s. How many tissues did you go through Grandma?</div><div><br /></div>kamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09675087711883465306noreply@blogger.com8