We are "blessed" with having not one, but two January birthdays seven days apart. How I would love to have a summer birthday were the party can be outside and the kids can run free. This however will never happen so we have to make the best of the winter fun. The children don't mind though .. they are happy wherever balloons and cupcakes are!
I realize I am three days late on wishing you all a very happy new year but I guess better late then never. This past week we headed on a jet plane and went up to a ski resort in Ontario. The kids got on skis for the first time and loved it! I brought my big camera with me but due to the bulkiness and snow I barely took it out except for on the "propeller" plane -- yikes! My trusty iphone 4S stood in its place and I conveniently snapped some photos and instagrams on it. The highlight was spending so much time in the toasty warm outdoor pools and spas. There is nothing like it!
Here is to a wonderful 2012.
I can't believe 2011 is nearly over. How did that happen? Thank you to all my amazing friends and clients for your unbelievable support this year. I couldn't have done it without you and I truly appreciate your business. Can't wait for 2012!
I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and get to spend lots of time with your loved ones.
♥ Jennifer
We have a little boy who has been begging us for weeks to go into the city to see the "dinosaurs" at the American Museum of Natural History so rather then heading down to DC like we had planned to after Thanksgiving, we decided to ditch our plans and instead hopped into the car and drove into the city. We booked a room and reminisced what it was like before kids. We searched out dinosaurs and whales, ate chinese food on the UWS, walked through Times Square with the millions of tourists, leisurely "brunched" on Sunday morning, saw "the tree" and swam like fishes in the hotel swimming pool 45 floors up.
After 36 hours my batteries were recharged and we headed home to finish up the mountain of editing and packaging I had for all my clients. For a large majority of you who are waiting your goodies, I just took a whole stack to the post office this afternoon so you should all be receiving your parcels early next week. Just want to let everyone know that December 9th is my holiday deadline for any clients needing to order products.
When I saw a fellow friend document her trip to Ikea I thought what a great idea especially since it is full of vibrant colors, patterns and textures (a photographer's dream). It wasn't until we were in the car heading to Ikea that I remembered I too should grab my camera and take a few snaps. A few hours later we walked out with what we went there for, along with some cute photo memories.
Things have been crazy-busy around here. Fall is in full swing at Jennifer Lavelle Photography. I only have a couple more weekend spots left for the season and then I am completely booked. Without further adieu I will leave you with a few images of whats going on around here. Lots of pumpkin patch pickin' and somebody I know received his white belt in Tae Kwan Do. He is completely captivated with his first-ever trophy.
This week I had the immense pleasure of attending a workshop of a photographer I have been admiring for a few years. Rachel Devine of Sesame Ellis came to the states for two small workshops and I quickly booked myself a ticket. As predicted I got a lot out of it and am ready to tackle this busy fall season! Thanks so much Rachel for an awesome workshop!
The last weekend of summer, the last Sunday to do nothing before the onslaught of lessons, CCD, and homework takes over our weekends. So we hopped into the city with plans on heading to our favorite brunch spot. Instead we kept driving to DUMBO to look for heart shaped rocks, play by the water, and silently look at the most beautiful skyline there is. It was a great way to finish off summer.