Monday, December 31, 2012

12 Days of Christmas - 2012 Favorites

 One Beautiful Baby Belly ...
 Two Newly Married Couples ...
 Three Amazing Newborn Babes ...
Four Lovely Lighthouses ...
 Five Cute  Couples ...
 Six Healthy Choices ...
 Seven Beautiful Flowers ...
 Eight Amazing Creatures ...
 Nine Fantastic Families ...
 Ten Cute Kids ...
 Eleven Lovely Landscapes ...
Twelve Project 2012 Favories

Good-Bye 2012

It's official 2012 has come to an end --- here are a couple of my own families favorite photos from 2012!

Sunday, December 30, 2012

The "S" Family ....


What a great family -  In June I  had the pleasure of photographing their  beautiful  wedding  and then we did this family session in November.   It truly is an honor watching families grow and change ... I love my job!

Saturday, December 29, 2012

Project 2012 - Week 52

Day 358 - Simply love all the beautiful holiday cards we received from our family and friends.

Day 359 - Christmas Eve and this was my kitchen sink. My father-in-law decided to replace it ... the job took longer then expected but the it was done in time to complete the holiday meal.

Day 360 - Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

Day 361 - The last stop before my in-laws headed home - Chapin Beach in Dennis, MA ... it was a bite on the cold side.

Day 362 - Inside the belly of the whale. Our guide pointing out a whales lungs. Interesting to say the least.

Day 363 - One of my oldest daughter's Christmas gifts - a book light - my little book worm loves it!

Day 364 - On one of the coldest days of the year - this little purple flower caught my eye.

Day 365 - Frozen drops of water on this table after a night full of rain and snow.

Day 366 - Good-bye 2012! It's official ... I'm done with my Project 2012.

Saturday, December 22, 2012

Project 2012 - Week 51

Day 351 - My tears haven't stopped - my family & friends in Newtown are in my thoughts and prayers.

Day 352 - A special treat for my Girl Scouts after caroling at the Community Center.

Day 353 -  A family favorite - taco pie!

Day 354 - As the days grow colder --- my heart is still deeply sadden by the events in Newtown, Ct on December 14th.

Day 355- Watching & enjoying my daughter's band concert tonight .... super proud of my girl.

Day 356 - Thank you gifts from my Girl Scout Troops to those who help make our troops a success.

Day 357 -  My girls and I worked hard on these ornaments --- we made 30 of them (which involved 60 pieces of paper in each ornament) this holiday season.

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Project 2012 - Week 50

Day 344 - This is room 214 at Chatham Wayside Inn. I had a blasted giving tours of the Inn as part of the Historical Inn Tour today in Chatham.

Day 345 - After a busy weekend and a long work day I was too tired to pull out my tripod for a decent photo of our holiday lights so as you can tell this is just hand held shot.

Day 346 - The house is all ready for Santa!

Day 347 - We've been busy working on some origami holiday projects ... thankfully I've got 3 little girls who are great helpers.

Dy 348 - I've had this candle for years and I decided that it's finally time to burn it.

Day 349 - It was cookie decorating with my Girl Scout Troop this afternoon. Before I could snap the picture the head was biting off of this one ...

Day 350 - Newtown, CT is my husbands hometown --- my 7 year old nephew attends school there and my mother-in-law is the director of the Children's Adventure Center next door to Sandy Hook Elementary. My family is safe --- please, please pray for the families not as fortunate as mine!

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Project 2012 - Week 49

Day 337 - Not sure why but this house is being moved from one location to the next.

Day 338 - Our Elf on the Shelf just arrived and my girls named her Merry Hope (Hope for all that they hope to get for Christmas).

Day 339 - Star light star bright.

Day 340 - Love the fruit decor on this wreath.

Day 341 - The final ballet class of 2012!

Day 342 - Last night I met with my scrap-booking ladies and we did a homemade card exchange ... can you guess which card I made?

Day 343 - Today was all about picking out the perfect Christmas tree.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

I Do ....


What what a beautiful day for a wedding.  I had so much fun with this great couple from Colorado.  A beach ceremony and reception at the family home in Dennis, MA.  Best wishes to the beautiful newly Mr. & Mrs. as they start their lives together.

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Project 2012 - Week 48

Day 329 - This afternoon I found myself chasing the setting sun.

Day 330 - Found this in my office parking lot today.

Day 331 -  I love the contrast between the yellow & red.

Day 332 -  'Tis the Season

Day 333 - Not a lot of time for a photo today ... I took this while at my office.

Day 334 - It's the end of November - my last pumpkin photo until next year.

Day 335 - The halls are all decked at the Inn.