Shari'S ShenagiganS

Senior Session

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from a fun session a few weeks back.

three.thirty.thirteen

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My friend Dana has been waiting for this day for a long long time. I have been taking photos of her and her family for a few years now.
Dana and I go way--- back to High School. That's a purty long time if I do say so myself. Anyways - she asked to to shoot her nuptials
that took place at her and her (new) hubby house.

Please enjoy Dana and Larry's wedding shots.

The lovely bride, Dana.

Dana's grandson's walked her down the isle. She was so proud.

This was the best dip I could get out of them. LOL

Cheers Dana & Larry to a happy, healthy and long marriage.

OX ~ Shari

Easter Sunday - March 31,2013

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This pretty much sums up how our Easter went this year.

Birthday catch up

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Really quick like.. before he turns Two! Geeze Louise am I behind with photos.
From Cord's at home celebration.

His favorite person in the whole wide world. Sissy Hannah

His new facial expression! Silly boy!

Ha! Another new expressionon!

Man! I am never gonna get them hammer in!

Ohhh! Say whaaa??

He hates hats! Including birthday hats that Mimi makes.

Ohhh! What's this?

The prince!

Thanks Uncle Drew and Steph for the ipad cover! Oh yeah baby!

One!

I dont care what you say - I will not eat this cake!

Still not digging the birthday hat!

Ok so maybe the RED Elmo icing IS good!

Happy First Birthday little man!

This day ONE year ago...

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... this little one

made his grand entrance.

and had been a blessing to us each and every day!

He still sports a ton of hair and still sucks his thumb.

His sister loves him and he still adores her.

You have tamed the hair and learned many new things in this one short year.

Happy Birthday to ...

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.. this little one!

I can not believe how fast ONE year has gone!!

Here's to " hoping that you learn to love birthday cake " and not be traumatized every time you see a BLUE cake! More on that in a later post.

School Valentine's

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complements of Miss Hannah.

Hannah got a new Kindle HD Fire for Christmas. She has her very own Pinterest and has been burning it up. These are the Valentine's that she wanted to make. Not my choice on what I would make but it was her choice.

Simple and she LOVED them. She made 88 of these little buggers, both for school and dance.
It took her a few weeks and she has to recruit a few of her Uncles and an Aunt to get them finished but she did. They are cute, but - - I love photo Valentine's. Waah!

So, the Valentines were finally finished on Tuesday evening and dance was Wednesday evening. Everything was ready to rock and roll and then it hit me me that she may need a Valentine box for giving hers out at dance and receiving at school. Doy!!! - really what was I thinking - ha or not thinking? I scoured her papers from school and Yes, right there was the note that said she needed a container for her Valentine's. grrr... I am kicking myself in the big fat Ass wondering how I overlooked this important factor in Valentine's giving and receiving process.

Last year she made these these Valentine's. So after hunting on Pinterest and coming up short, I had an idea stirring. This is what we came up with quick and fairly simple Valentine Container.

The design and candy hearts were Hannah's idea. She was even allowed to use her NEW Zebra Glue gun that Santa brought for her. Win Win on my end.

I hope everyone Heart Day was enjoyable. I am glad the artsy farty stuff is over for a few months.

You had better watch out.....

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... there are arrows flying around here.

Happy Valentine's Day.

Last but not least...

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... and holy cow. I am just finishing Christmas up and it is almost Valentine's Day? !

I suppose I could have added these pictures with the last Christmas installment. *sigh* I am not winning on my my blog. ha

On Christmas Eve Hannah left this for Santa and the Reindeer.
A cookie made by her little hands and (my) shredded carrots for all of the reindeer.
Ahhh, How considerate.

We don't have many photos of the boy child since he is 10 months old and didn't give a care about gifts. He mostly sat and sucked his thumb in amazement. He did enjoy EVERY.SINGLE.THING. that his big sister got. Ha

Yes, weights. I pound weights at that. She asked for weights to make her arms stronger so that she can execute some of her dance and Acrobat moves. Smart cookie.

She doesn't realize exactly what that is.....yet!!

Oh yes, now she knows what it is. Kindle HD Fire.

Yup! We have a crafty girly on our hands. She asked for the hot glue gun. Who knew that Santa knew how much she adores zebra.

She also asked for Sharpie Markers. She is not tooo high maintenance. Now stay that way girl.

ROUND 2

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Here is round 2 of the Christmas photos.

Uncle Dean and Cord

Kristyn

Mike's dad Rudy. He is name isn't really Rudy but for some odd reason when Hannah was very small she started calling him Rudy. His reay name is Leroy! GO figure!

Mike was really proud of the Christmas gift he got his dad. GOOF!

Mike's mom - Mary.

Mike's nephew Austin, his sister Hillary and her son Lucas.

This was one of the gifts that we gave out this year.

Cord was a bit confused by the bowls. He thought he should wear them. Silly monkey!

Mother hen. Her shirt says, "Santa, My bother did it." LOL

Mike's son Benjamin.

Kassee, Bobby and Hannah

I am going to wrap this series of Christmas photos up here. The last installment of shots should finish them up.
finally.

Christmas Catch Up

2013-01-31T14:31:00.005-05:00

I know this is going to be a photo blow up. I have so many photos to post. Try not to be to overwhelmed AS.I.AM with all of the photos.

I am going to start off with my Tundra Family. My baby son Drew, Steph and my granddog Chugach live in Alaska. This was a cute
cute cute photo they had taken. I, being a control natzi, had to crop it and lighten it and make it down right cute.

My middle child Dean. These photos were take a few days before Christmas. Dean flew to Alaska to surprise his baby bro on Christmas eve. Drew had NO.IDEA that Dean was coming. Hence, the pre Christmas celebration.

My daughter Kassee & Cord

Cord's first Christmas.

My momma & Cord

Bobby, Mike & Cord

Cool Cousin Carter stopped by!

That was round one.

Just one more. Just to show that Hannah really was there. I don't knwo why she didnt get a boat load of photos of her
taken. Here is the only one I have from that day.

A favorite

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Man!

I totally forgot to throw this up. One of my all time faves right now!
This week I plan on getting to some Christmas photos. Geeze Louise!

Time? Do you have some to spare?

2013-01-23T08:50:00.001-05:00

Geeze Louise! I have been trying to update for-evah! Time just keeps getting away form me. Yeah yeah yeah. I know excuses!

Well, I am going to put up some photos up of a wedding I did for my dear dear friend Deena. Her mother and her boyfriend (of 21 years) decided to tied the knot on December 15, 2012! I offered my services and artsy fartsy skills (yes, my artsy fartsiness can be debated). Oh, do check out the Christmas bulb bouquet (and the hanging back drop) that Deena and I made. We had fun putting together this little shindig. Thank You Deena for asking me to help out!!

Congratulation Ruth and Tim. Best Wishes for a long, happy and healthy marriage!

PS - Ms. Deena is stepping in to learn how to use her DSLR and will be 2nd shooting with me. Starting this Sunday with a 3 month old shoot!

Deena's wonderful children Kendra and Sean both stood up with their grandma and Tom as witnesses. They were so sweet.

The whole damn family! Not really, but everyone that came to witness the lovely wedding.

Dipity Do da - Dipity day! Both Ruth and Tom were leery on doing a dip for me. Apparently the last dip resulted on Ruth falling on her head. I am proud to say that this dip did not end up with the same results. LOL

And that dude preforming the ceremony.. that would be Deena's ~~HOT~~ boyfriend, Matt!

Pinterest was our friend while getting this little wedding in order. We (not me because I had my camera clutched in my hands) threw Cake sprinkles instead of rice or bird seed or what ever it is these days that are approved to throw. :P The sprinkles proved to be nice and colorful for photos. Plus, the kids all had sugar buzzes right afterwards.

Somebody loves to photograph dips! :D Plus the gazebo was such a pretty compliment against the Ohio River.

Congratulations Tom and Ruth!
And
Thank You Deena for including me as family!
I love you!

~Shari's photostream

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~Shari's photostream on Flickr.

Ya better watch out, Ya better not pout, Ya better not cry 'Cus I am here to tell you why!

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It all started a few weeks back we dressed in our Christmas finery, gather up every magazine that had a reference to ANY Christmas gifts that should grace our tree on Christmas morning, and headed on out to visit with the jolly ol' man himself (or so I am told).

OK! So maybe we were not in our Christmas finery - but still!

We waited in line like well behaved children should. Waiting to tell Santa what we wanted for Christmas and how good we have been this entire year.

This would be my first time to sit upon Santa's lap. I was not sure if this dude dressed in red was legit or not. Perhaps there might be some some shady business going on.

Uhh - is that really your Santa? My big sis has told me about you!!

Mmm yeah, I don't want to know if it is really you! You are big and burly and scary!
** PS - This is not the official SITTING ON SANTA"S LAP Christmas photo!! LOL

My sister had no problem sitting on this strangers lap and explain every gift that we wanted - in detail - so you would not be confused!

I sucked up my crying and sat on Sissy's lap as SHE sat on that scary mans lap.

Dude! Is that big fella gone now?

Sis took me to play some games. I had not seen or even heard of this game called fishing! Weird!

I got to have my first taste of Cotton Candy.

Meh! I could take it or leave it!

My big sister got these things called balloons. I didn't like the sound of them so I let her HAVE them. Eeewww! She told me that they were twisted together to make her look like Santa. Really? Why would anyone want to look like that scary dude? phhh

I got this cool book while we were there.

FINALLY! We blew that popsicle stand and headed across town to my sisters dance practice. I love dance practice. I have room to practice my moves!

Did I mention I LOVE DANCE PRACTICE!

WHAAA? He's where???

Ahh! Good you were just kiddin'! Well - best be good or No soup for you!

Anyone up for a challenge?

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I am!

WARNING - If you are a real life friend or family member of mine you may not what to scroll down any farther. One of these may or may not be in your mailbox (right now) from me. ;)

I am hooking up with Chelsey over at The Paper Mama's 2012 Holiday Photo Challenge. This will be my first time entering any of her challenges, so I am a bit nervous.

Below are the 3 photos that I LOVE and would love to enter. EXCEPT - I can only enter ONE.

Pop on over the The Paper Mama and see what photo I decided to enter.

Go on! What are you waiting for?

Amazon Giveaway

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Tell me one person who would NOT want to win this?

I know I have a wish list going over at Amazon. Don't you?

GO - YOU - NOW - CHECK IT OUT!!!!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Giveaway brought to you by MROStop Industrial Products. Visit the giveaway page here.

The usual, only, this time with pictures.

2012-11-16T09:18:00.000-05:00

A picture post just because I do not have time to do much else.

from recent shoots.

First Halloween

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This will be the cutest little Giraffe you'll see this Halloween.

2012-09-04T11:57:00.000-04:00

Real quick like - a photo update. Sadly, again, most of these are taken with my iphone. There are a few big girl camera photos.

I lurve boy and his bedhead hair.

Smarty Pants is 6 months old now!

The boy still has that hair problem.. check it! LOL

My son is in from Alaska and he got brother this adorable Moose Caboose Onsie.

Sister had a birthday. She wore this tiara to school on her special day. Here she is opening a few gifts. New ZEBRA dance paws from Mimi!

Showing her trademark heel stretch while sporting her new ZEBRA outfit. Did I mention that sister is doing competitive dance? I didn't? Oh dear. That is a post of it's own.

Because - uhhh - Yeah, she is a DIVA!

Sister likes to have fun dressing jazzy for school.

She really wanted these DIVA shoes. ha. She had to have me come stand by her (since she obviously could not walk on these heels) to see how tall she was to me. Silly girl!

She is off to dance class with 2 of her BFF's. Awww sooo sweet! Useless information: They practice 3 times a week for a total of 7 per week.

Cord has had a few FIRSTS in the last few weeks. This is the FIRST time he sat in a big boy chair in a restaurant.

FIRST time in a sit up car seat and not a lay down infant seat.

This is how he looks on most days. When he has to think about things the thumb goes in the mouth.

FIRST time in a play ground swing. Papaw Mike pushing him and some random chick pushing her kid (not pictured).

FIRST time in a shopping cart sitting up and not in an infant car seat. WOOBOY!

I had to visit my podiatrist for my Plantar Fascia and torn but healing Achilles Tendon.

Someone is getting big and finally able to sit in his highchair.

We went to a beer and wine tasting at the historic Hillforest Mansion. This was our view of the evening. Don't be jealous.

Hillforest Mansion at night.

Ok! I am caught up again. :) I hope to have photos of my sons visit up soon. But, I dont have to many photos. :( Sadly I left my D300 in the rain. It is upset with me. :(

Procrastination

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Procrastination refers to the act of replacing high-priority actions with tasks of lower priority, or doing something from which one derives enjoyment, and thus putting off important tasks to a later time.

Yup, that's me today. Mike went home sick and I was gone 1/2 a day and my desk looks like a filing cabinet threw up on it. Meh!

Yeah, most of these are from my phone. I know.. lazy.

That girl will be 8 on Thursday (8-16).

First day of Third grade. We are going to school year round now. School started on August 2.

New school this year.

I did a maternity photo shoot for a dear friend of my boys. Oh, and his momma happens to be a best friend to the chick that wrote this post.

I also did and engagement shoot for these lovers.

This do rag dude just decided one day to sit up. No warning - No nothing. Stop growing up !!

Yup, gave him his first cookie/biscuit and the booger took 3 bites outta it. Hello, he has no teeth.

Since he sits up - he eats in a high chair.

He rode in a grocery cart - sitting up!!! Really? Stop it! You are only 5 1/2 months old.

Yeah - there is a semi quick catch up!

Hodge Podge

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This is a mix match of all kinds of odds and end photos. Some of these were taken with my iphone and posted in IG.

Seriously, how cool is this? My very own QR Code! This will link you over to my SmugMug account!

I am in love!

And I am going to have this put on my new business cards that I am going to ... er.. order soon!

This little dude is grown up way to quickly.

He has discovered his monkey toes.

Oh yeah, he has now mastered rolling over.

His number one fan.

He loves him some Elmo!

Yeah, so I dressed him up and the dogs Bat Hat and made him pose for this shot. Yeah.

This girl is totally enjoying her summer break.

This dance costume was whipped together at the last minute for the recital. Hannah's solo dance outfit arrive 2 days after her big debut. Her Aunt Erin made the pants and she had the top. Her routine is a disco medley. So, this costume worked nicely.

Full make up for her Brides (Elite) routine.

Hannah in her (finally arrived) Disco Medley Solo outfit (left) Bailey in their Cooties (Hairspray) outfit (middle) and Miss Faith in her (solo) Under The Sea outfit.

She had her friend Michelle come over and they got all dolled up (by themselves) for a 4th of July party.

She made BY.HER.SELF her very own top.

Hannah hitched a ride to Florida for a week.

I hope to be back with a few more updates.

Just a sharin'

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I need to share a few shots from a recent Senior shoot. This Senior shoot has been in the making for some time. We have now shot at 3 different times of the year. We did not get to achieve all the photos we had in mind due to an injury to my lovely model. These shots are from out last session.

Lyndsey

Congratulations Lyndsey on your recent graduation! You have nothing but endless possibilities ahead of you.

Just a little fairy garden..

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For awhile now Hannah and I have been hording and collecting items to use to make a fairy garden. Last night we decided to venture outside and start working on this magical project. I'm pretty lame and did not get out my *big* camera these were all snapped on my iphone. And posted on Instagram baby! Holla if you have Instagram! You can find me at @sharifox. If you are so inclined.

Here is the artist herself at work painting her ~~birdhouse~~ fairy house.

We decided to use stickers and draw the stem and leaves on flowers to adorn the ~~birdhouse~~ fairy house.

Placement was very important in this operation "Fairy Garden".

The engineer and mastermind behind this fairy goodness - Miss Diva Hannah herself. She decided that she would like to change the rock path to a different color and use the blue to make a pond. So we may work on that this week end. She also decide to make things easily accessible just in case the fairies may want to "re-decorate". So look for more home improvements in the future.

And last but not least - this is where the fairy garden shall reside (for the time being). There is a certain someone that is a bit worried about future tornadoes and the fate of the fairy garden.

Photoadayjune Rules & Day 1

2012-06-01T13:46:00.000-04:00

I have decided to jump on the Photoadayjune band wagon. If you are interested or just curious pop on over to fatmumslim's blog and see what the fuss it all about. Or just check out the photos below!

If you have Instragram hit me up. I ♥ following everyone's photos. You can find me over on Instagram @sharifox.

My week day mornings start at this time.