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The Reading Connection – Community Reading Festival 5/11/13

This is a sponsored post announcing a fun family-friendly activity in the Washington DC area. All thoughts are my own. Looking for some family-friendly fun in the Washington DC area this weekend? The Reading Connection and Arlington Magazine are inviting area families to a Community Reading Festival this Saturday, where there will be stories … [Read More...]

Cousins (In Utero!) Wordless Wednesday

I've photographed these two sisters before, but this week brought a very unique opportunity - a sisters maternity shoot! These two cousins will be about a month apart, but how fun will it be for them to look back on these pictures of their moms' pregnant bellies together? Seven Clown Circus | Parenting By Dummies | Project Alicia | Angry … [Read More...]

My Monsters University Class Notes #MonstersUEvent

I attended 5 excellent classes taught by the top Pixar "Professors" while on the #MonstersUEvent press trip. All travel expenses were covered but no compensation was received. All thoughts, opinions, and notes are my own. When I was in college (the first time around) I was known to my professors as a top-notch note-taker. I was often asked … [Read More...]

Are You Prepared for a Medical Emergency? Alfac’s Real Cost Calculator

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Aflac. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. The scene: Spring 1996. Basement apartment. College student furnishings. CandyMan and I had just celebrated our first anniversary. I was finishing my senior year of college, getting ready to start my student … [Read More...]

Catch! #PSF Give Me Your Best Shot

At my photo shoot this past week, as the kids were wearing down and we were wrapping up, one of the kid's dads threw his son up in the air. I saw him out of the corner of my eye and whipped the camera around so that I could catch it - hopefully. Two clicks of the shutter and I was able to catch this: The cool this about this shot is that I … [Read More...]

Refreshing Greek Chicken Wraps With Tzatziki Sauce and Tapenade

There's nothing worse on a hot Spring or Summer evening than having to cook hot dinner in a hot kitchen and then eating hot food (anybody with me??). I love finding refreshing dinner options for this time of year. These Greek Chicken pita wraps are full of flavor - the flavor literally POPS - and they are refreshing. And because the … [Read More...]

Iron Man 3 Movie Review #IronMan3

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard that Iron Man 3 comes to theaters this week (May 3, 2013)! Much to the rest of my family's disappointment, I headed to an early Iron Man 3 screening last night...alone. I was anticipating enjoying the movie last night, having seen Iron Man 1 and 2 and the Avengers (and all the other … [Read More...]

Let the Spring Photo Season Begin! Wordless Wednesday

I've been taking pictures of these kids since this little girl was a baby. I love my regular clients (and seeing them grow up through the years). I also love how the two older kids were pulling their little brother/cousin up the hill! My weekends are filling up with Spring photo sessions. All repeat clients. Love that! Seven Clown … [Read More...]

Walt Disney Family Museum In San Francisco #MonstersUEvent

I visited the Walt Disney Family Museum while on the #MonstersUEvent press trip. All travel expenses were covered but no compensation was received. All thoughts, opinions, and pictures are my own. When I say 'Disney,' I bet you think of three places: Southern California, Florida....and movie theaters. San Francisco may not be at the … [Read More...]

Language Stars DC Free Birthday Bash

This post was sponsored by Language Stars of the Washington DC area. All opinions are my own. If you are in the DC metro area (like me!), then clear your calendar for this coming Thursday, May 2 at 5:00 PM. The Gaithersburg Language Stars center is celebrating their one-year anniversary and is inviting YOU to a huge birthday party blowout with … [Read More...]