summer - part 2

Our trip out west continued up to Whistler where we had a great time enjoying the "coldish" temperatures. Kind of crazy to think that we were wearing polar fleece, scarves and mittens one week ago and today as we arrive back home on the east coast the temperatures are soaring to over 100 degrees. While up in Whistler we took the gondola up to the top of Whistler where were then transferred to the Peak 2 Peak Gondola which take you from the top of Whistler Mt. to the other side of Blackcomb Mt. The views were amazing especially while riding on one of the two glass-bottom gondolas. Of course a holiday would not be complete without lots of swims in the hotel pool and lounging on the bed playing iPhone games.

summer - part 1

School is out and so we boarded a plane for the west coast to visit family. The kids are having a blast visiting with "Nanny" while checking out all their favorite parts of Vancouver. Up next on the west coast vay-cay -- visits back down to the states (WA) to visit cousin emma and auntie jill. Then our fun few days in Whistler. When I can stop drinking delicious canadian ice tea I will post more ... stay tuned!

blue lily

I am a firm believer that all families should get a "family portrait" every couple of years if not yearly. Mothers are usually the ones who book a photo session but they rarely want to be in the shot because their hair is not right or they want to lose that extra 5 pounds. I always try to persuade them because really, when your child is grown up and is looking back at the photos will they even notice the gray in your hair or the extra pounds around your waist. I don't think so! They will just be so happy to see you all together as a family and will enjoy the memory that you created. A year or so ago when I read that Wendy + Tyler of Blue Lily were coming to New York, I quickly booked them to do our family portraits but travel plans got in the way and I had to cancel our shoot. A year later they returned and without hesitation we headed to Tribeca to make our own family memories. Downtown Tribeca holds a soft spot in our hearts as D and I would roam the streets when we lived there going from restaurant to bar or brunching at Bubby's on weekend mornings. Here are a just a few of the great shots that Blue Lily took of us. If you have been putting off scheduling a shoot, go ahead and do it. You and your future generations won't regret it.

the city

D and I spent a wonderful weekend in the city sans children. To say it was relaxing would be an understatement. This morning as I looked through all of the photos that I shot I was surprised that almost all had to do with buildings, traffic, and Central Park. The views were absolutely breathtaking and I couldn't help but wonder if the people who live in the apartment buildings nearby are ever not amazed by this view. I know I would be!

weekend fun

The past few days were chocked full of t-ball practices, swinging, inch worm catching and exploring, bird house making, bubble blowing, sushi, and sun. All in all a successful weekend.