Thoughts travel:

I opened my bedroom blinds this morning to see a clear blue sky, the promise of a gorgeously sunny day, and 2 jet-streams heading off over Mt.Cheam.

The first thought that popped into my mind were the lyrics “I’m leaving on a jet plane.”   …And then I thought of Liam.  My dear, tender-hearted little guy who, at the age of two or so, would cry every. single. time. that’d I’d sing that song.  I’d only have to sing those 6 words, and huge tears would pop into his chocolate brown eyes and his lip would begin to quiver.  I think it was the “not knowing when I’ll be back again” that really got to him.  Kind of mean, I know…but it was actually kind of funny too….poor kid always thought I was leaving him.  Hope my singing that to him didn’t do any lasting psychological damage! :)

And then…then I thought of how we too hope dv to leave and head south in 5 weeks (from today) and thought of how my time to diet and drop a few extra pounds is really dwindling down to the wire. ;)

I got out into the sunshine today, and my travels just happened to take me to Winners (who knew?!?) where I just happened to find some fab cheap swim suits for the aforementioned trips. {First one is the completely free Buckwold trip (to Punta Cana DR), that we hadn’t counted on going on but they called to say that our tickets were purchased for us!  The second is one that we’d planned ages ago with our kids, my sister, her husband and their kids to Indio CA for a few days.  Basically free too, thanks to my bro-in-law’s dad’s Worldmark membership and HSBC points for flights.  Sweet! :)}

Hard to believe with this sunshine we’re having, that I’m looking forward to going elsewhere, I know. ;)

Pictured below are my kids eating breakfast, just out of bath; all clean and shiny.  Well, ok I’ll admit that Liam’s pants weren’t actually clean this morning, since he only has 2 pairs and I didn’t do laundry yesterday, and these days he and his friends have taken to rolling on the ground in the mud, and both pairs were actually kind of dirty.  Oh well, only 2.5 hours till recess time when they’ll get all muddy again anyway.

Happy weekend! :)

This very good friend of mine is also a great customer…and I really love customers that display their sessions in their homes like Ella does! :)  It’s so rewarding to see my work up on their walls and being enjoyed.

My pictures/your home: This wonderful session from last summer looks so fabulous displayed in their living room. 

crack me up | fill me with joy | are so loved | look like me and my husband | are so soft and smooth | are frequently kissed | are the cutest in the world. xox

Jade’s birthday party was this afternoon…with the snow swirling once again outside. 

A group of drowned rats, and one boy on the diving board who refused to go on the group picture.  :)

Not exactly award-winning images, I confess.  Next week better. ;)

Cheers

My baby girl turned 9 this week – and I have no idea how that happened.  It seems like overnight she’s been transformed from a little girl to a little lady. 

Her birthday on Wednesday was kind of quiet, peaceful and cold to say the least!  School’s been out all week, the roads have been super treacherous, the drifts in the yard several feet deep, the wind has been howling.  I’m glad that she’s at an age where postponing her birthday party to next week wasn’t too big of a deal for her. 

We gave her a bike.  It’d been 3 years since her last new bike and I’m pretty sure she’s grown about 3 feet since then.  High time.  I wish this super cute Schwinn cruiser fit me!! :)  She was delighed with it – even if she hasn’t been able to take it for a spin yet outside.

We had a mini-party for her in the afternoon.  Hot apple pie with whipping cream wan’t quite as exciting as a girly cake with hot pink icing but, being house-bound, we made do.  Six of my lovely family members braved the elements and trudged through the snow to celebrate with us.

What an unexpectedly cozy, lazy and relaxing week it’s been!

Jeff and Beyond are really a rather stunningly gorgeous couple, I’m sure you’ll agree!

If the mountain of work here on my office desk and computer desktop didn’t so closely resemble the mountain of snow that Eric just made after scraping our driveway this evening, I’d dive right in, edit these and share them with you.  As is, however, I’ve got to knuckle down and get some serious work done first…but I’m so looking forward to sharing more of this beautiful wedding day soon!

Cheers!

You though I wasn’t going to make it this week didn’t you?  Fall off this project’s bandwagon already in the second week! :) 

What a gorgeous, peaceful, snowy Saturday morning!  Just had to go out there in my pj’s to shoot a few pictures before the kids or the rain destroyed that perfect 7″ thick blanket.  |  On the agenda for today was car shopping.  We’ve had my Jeep for almost 9 years (can’t believe it!) but it’s definitely time.  Liam is going through a growth-spurt and he’s eating like crazy these days, and exhasted all the time.  Jade devoured that entire book from start to finish on the drive to and from Langley.  |  Flipping through some glossy car magazines.  That roof of virtually all glass in the Ford Edge pretty much has me sold!  |  Back home, getting rid of some pent-up energy outside.  |  Buster keeping me company by the fireplace while the kids had their baths.  I’m about this >  < close to being convinced that he needs to be an inside cat. :)

Enjoy this snow!

The dream lives on: it reveals itself in endless equestrian tales, and tears of passionate longing. 

What is it about these furry creatures that captures the hearts of most little girls at some point or another? 

Seeing the twinkle in her eye and the little smile on her face as she fed the neighbor’s horses apples and hay today, made braving the biting winds worth it.  It’s really the least I can do – and far cheaper than buying one for ourselves. ;)

I’ve decided to do a weekly photography project.  Every year I debate starting a photo-a-day project…but I know that I won’t be able to stick with that for a whole year, however, I love the dedication that a project like this requires.  It forces me to pick up my camera and photograph things otherwise overlooked, and watch out for the little moments that make up our life. 

And so begins week 1. 

Jaedah just can read these Mandie books fast enough.  She loves them, and I love the fact that they are mine from when I was her age…and I soaked them up just as quickly as they were published, back then 20 years ago, as she is now.  Liam’s favorite new games website is…www.americangirl.com.  (Shh, don’t tell the boys in his class.)  He loves the soccer game best, and will spend as much time as I let him on my computer. 

A blissful, peaceful Saturday morning:

Happy New Year!

So I’ve been working on this for a while.  I’ve come so far in my business – especially this past year, and I really wanted KKP’s image to reflect that development. The new look had to be “bold, bright and beautiful” without straying too far away from its origins.  Not only did my logo and blog get an overhaul, but I’ve also developed some exciting new marketing material, packaging and client information packages. 

Since I’m just a one-woman show, I can’t get it all done at once.  I’m still in the process of finalizing 2012′s pricing, and have yet to update all my galleries…but I hope to have it all completed very soon. 

A woman on a mission - for once not working IN her business, but ON it:

I’m excited about what the future holds for KKP…thanks to great customers such as yourself.  Thanks for your patience while I finish up my work and resume blogging!

cheers