Better in Bulk - Family photographer with a large family
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In the spirit of Christmas and the great Waldo, here’s a little Where’s Lolli? holiday photo. May you have a wonderful holiday, whether you celebrate Christmas like us or another Winter holiday. May your week be enjoyable and the last few days of 2010 the best of the year. If you haven’t heard me chatting [...]
This weekend, the BetterinBulk family set out to create the perfect Christmas card picture. It’s a tradition that we keep every October, and although I am a photographer and love taking pictures, it has become one of the least-enjoyed family traditions that we continue to observe. Why is it such an ordeal? Mostly because I [...]
Welcome to the first Bloggography challenge! Last week, after the first issue of Bloggography, Manic Mother and I gave you a challenge. We challenged you to get out and take a Winter-themed picture in any mode other than full auto. How did it go? This past week has been freezing in my neck of the [...]
The traditional Santa Hat picture is one of those annual traditions that my kids don’t know they love yet. Ever since AJ’s first Christmas, I’ve lined the kids up, stuck Santa hats on their heads, and made them smile for the camera. OK, I take that back. Not even I can make my kids smile [...]
Now that we’re back to our normal schedule of school, work, and all that fun stuff, I am happy to report that I did not sleep in past 8:00 every morning for the last 2 weeks. I totally stayed on my schedule of waking up at 6:20. I am not one of those lazy vacation [...]
We made it back home from Florida safely, and now I am faced with not only the horrible task of unpacking, but also the overwhelming task of packing away all of the Christmas decorations. My house is a mess. In fact, it doesn’t look too different than my in-laws’ house looked on Christmas morning, which [...]
Capturing a decent family picture is a tricky business. It’s hard enough when you’re working with a photographer. But add the additional element of tripod and timer and it’s an adventure, to say the least. I was looking through last year’s Christmas-season pictures in preparation for I Heart Faces‘ Hilarious Outtakes theme this week. I [...]
It’s Christmas week, and my family and I are enjoying some warmer weather and time with family in sunny Florida. My friend, Mandy, from The Trenches of Motherhood shared a cookie recipe recently that made my mouth water instantly. She graciously agreed to share it with all of you, too! Enjoy (and as Mandy said, [...]
I hope each of you are having a wonderfully peaceful and joyous Christmas today. I am enjoying the day with my family in sunny Florida. Except for the fact that rain is on the forecast for today. We’ll enjoy it anyway. We already are. Merry Christmas!
As a child, Christmas Eve meant a busy day of cooking, a 30-minute drive to Grandma and Grandpa’s house, and en evening of food, cousins, carols, and a very entertaining white elephant gift exchange. Christmas Eve was the best day of the year. Much more exciting than Christmas Day. I knew things would change once [...]
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