Little Things Thursday - In Search of Peace

The holiday frenzy is in full swing. Though I love Christmas, it sure would be nice to lay on the beach for a while and savor the peace.

I know I have been too busy to visit my blogging friends much this fall, I have been buried in work as that is where my family needs me to be right now. The past year has been a rough one, but I have high hopes for 2014! I am so thankful for the support and friendship of each of you!! It means so much to me and I am very grateful for the wonderful community of online friends I have grown to love over the past few years.

Linking up with Kim for:

Please read this important note:  Many of you know Gina Kleinworth of Kleinworth and Co. Sadly Gina lost her mom this week to cancer. While she has mentioned her mother's diagnosis once or twice on her blog, she has been very discreet about the details to protect her family's privacy. Many of us know and love Gina as a dear supportive friend, fellow photographer, mom, and all around fantastic lady. To show our support for her at the difficult time, Kim, Tamar and I would like to ask anyone interested in participating to post an image of a lit candle tomorrow, Friday, December 6, on instagram with the hashtag: #supportforgina We'd like to allow her to grieve privately and share in her own time, but thought the show of love and support would be a nice gesture. We would love it if you would join us. Thank you for your support!

WW - Holiday Lifestyle Session

I had so much fun at this holiday lifestyle photo session last weekend. I love capturing kiddos in their own environment. This mom certainly had the holiday spirit! The house was decked out with beautiful lights and festive touches, she had gifts wrapped under the tree, fun little surprises for her little girl, and cookies waiting in the oven. Way to go mom! I decided this session would make a great video montage.
Here's the clip I created in Animoto. It makes a great little promo from my business, and I'll be creating a non-branded version for mom to share with family and friends as a holiday e-card. Check it out:

 

P52- Birthday Pooch

Today is Bella's birthday! That may not mean a whole lot to you, since I haven't posted pics of her in ages, but Bella is our great dane. It seems like just yesterday she was a sweet little pup and we picked her up in NC. Five years later, she is a wonderful companion and still as goofy as ever.

She had the birthday zoomies today. There's really nothing like a great dane running crazy circles around the house! The best part is the big belly laughs it elicits from all the kids. :)

 Happy Birthday Bella girl! We love you!!

What did you do last week?

Friday Photo Journal - Week 47

Happy Black Friday everyone! Have you filled your carts with amazing loot? I still haven't bought a thing :( But we had a fantastic Thanksgiving with family. I hope you did too! Today, rather than shopping, I'll be working. I have 3 sessions this weekend and a boat load of editing to do. I did some quick editing of yesterdays pics.
Here a some of my favorite family moments snapped from our Thanksgiving gathering:

What have you been up to?

Thank you so much for stopping in! Have a fun weekend! :)

Also linking up with Lisa at The Long Road to China.

P52 - Falling Behind

Hello friends, Once again I am struggling to keep up with all of my projects. I know the year is quickly coming to a close and I'd hate to give up on my P52 now. I have taken photos of my kiddos, but they get left on the hard drive while I work on edits for my business. Today I thought I'd share a few quick pics I shot while waiting for some clients last weekend. We shot at a park in Virginia Beach and the leaves were just gorgeous. I was wishing my own family had tagged along because we are soooo behind on getting Christmas cards photos. Anyway, these were quick edits so they will have to fit the bill for P52 this week. 

 I hope you have all had a great week and I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!!

What did you do last week?

Linking up with these lovelies: Gina and Tamar.

Friday Photo Journal Week 47

Another week down and Thanksgiving is nearly here! I'm excited and anxious...because I am so NOT ready for Christmas. I have so much to do! But, I am really looking forward to some family time! Only three more sessions, and a ton of editing to go before I can unwind a bit on turkey day! :)

Here's a peek at last week:

What have you been up to?

Thank you so much for stopping in! Have a fun weekend! :)

Also linking up with Lisa at The Long Road to China.