For A Moment Photography

imaginary pets

I think one of the best parts about being Mummy is being apart of a child's creative world.  A few months ago Presley had a helium balloon from Trader Joe's.  The following morning she woke up to find her balloon laying on the ground.  This was very upsetting to my emotional toddler.  

What to do?  What did I do?  I did what I and all Mummy's have to do I adjusted, "Honey, it's a doggy".  I gave her the string and had her start leading, Moses (our dog's name) around the house.  Like any toddler her mood shifted quickly and now she has a dog balloon.  I have to admit I never know if these ideas are going to work but when they do, it's very exciting (and a relief).

It's pretty funny trying to explain to people why she's telling her balloon to sit...  The only problem now is I can't get rid of the balloons and we have three "dogs" we drag around the house.

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Toddler College

Presley's first day of "college"

I am so pleased with our decision to enroll Presley in preschool.  I had been researching preschools before I left this summer.  My plan then was to enroll her once she was 3 or 3.5 years old.  However after noticing she was having a hard time taking direction from me and instead of coloring (painting or drawing) shapes we had worked on (and has know for months now) she just wanted me to do it for her.  Not to mention the fact she we were bumping heads much more then we had in the past.  I decided it was time for preschool.

I have to admit I enrolled her but I hadn't really committed in my head.  I thought we will try it (I paid for one week).  I still was questioning if she was ready.  Or if I was for that matter...  It's only been a few days but I know it is the right choice for her.  She has yet to cry when I drop her off, she isn't as irritable with me (yeah, she's only 2.5 years) and she is coming home with exciting stories...

This summer we had a friend who's son is in high school and talking about college.  Since then Presley packs her purse with toys and says to me, "Bye, I'm going to college".  Now that she is going to preschool she tells us all about her day at "college".  As cute as it is I start to worry that this day is already too fast approaching.

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Holiday Photo Promo

So here are the exciting new Holiday Promo details!  The Holiday photo session price is $125 for all families (single families- no family reunions here).  This is customize for the families that want a good family portrait for those pesky Holiday cards (that seem to creep up too quickly) and don't want a full blown family session.  You will have 5 to 10 edited family photos for you to choose from (on a password protected site) for your Holiday card.  

This season I am partnered with Paperjoy, who will handle the card creation...  Once your photo or photos are picked you will then decide on a card from the exclusive Holiday Card Collection created for For a Moment Photography customers.  Or create a 100% custom card for your family with the help of Paperjoy (each option offers a discount to FMP customers).

*Offer only valid when using both For a Moment Photography and Paperjoy.

*50% down when booking appointment (non-refundable).

*Digital image purchase option available (not included).

Please call for more details and don't forget to become a fan on Facebook!

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Preschool Already

Today was a crazy day for us.  Presley is starting preschool on friday and I'm running ten different directions at once and can't finish a thought (that part is pretty common)...  It's all good stuff and I'm excited for this year (have I said that already?).

I have to admit as excited as I am for her to start preschool (I drive her nuts).  The thought of dropping her off is a bit hard to stomach.  All these thought of what could happen keep rushing in...  This might be the reason for my running in ten different directions, trying not to focus on letting go (even if it is only 2.5 hrs).

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Cards and Paperjoy

I am pleased to say I'm making progress (other then just losing my last post- ugh) with my photography products and promos...  This is a photo from a first birthday photo session.  This card will be used for the birthday girls' Thank You cards.  It's a simple, cute with a bit of whimsey!  I love the creative process of making cards (or anything really).  However don't have the time or product knowledge for my Holiday Clients Cards (it's hard to do those and keep them fresh and original).  For this reason I am partnering up with my favorite paper store, Paperjoy!

The gals there have such style and taste, I die (that is to say, I love love their creations).  I will have the exclusive products and pricing available later this week.  I have been so excited with this partnership I have had a hard time keeping it under wraps.  Paperjoy is so great at really making cards a keepsake for you and your recipients to treasure.

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Homemade tortillas

We have been home, for two days (no wonder I'm still out of step).  There is still nothing in the refrigerator other then take out and milk (well fruit and yogurt too- but you get the picture).  However my house is starting to feel like home again...  I've been doing laundry (for what feels like a lifetime), cleaning floors and windows (that are already dirty again)...  Wow, I have to stop whining!

On the brighter side, I grabbed lunch with a girlfriend and caught up with her and her family.  My parents came over to hang out and my Mum made tortillas with Presley, but if you asked Presley she was making cookies and needed some sugar (too funny).

The weather was great today too.  After dinner we went on a walk to Mill Ave which was hopping with people.  This weekend at the lake is having Fall Frenzy (a music festival) so I can hear the bands playing...  I love this city!  Give me another week and we will have fully adapted.

Tortilla Recipe

4 cups of Flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking power

3 tablespoons of lard (yes, I know- it's bad but these tortillas are the bomb)

2 cups of hot to warm water

Mix flour, salt, baking soda and lard (with your hands).  Slowing add water to mixture.  Dough should be sticky but workable.  Knead for a few minutes then once dough is evenly mixed separate into 24 equal size balls. Roll out (good luck- practice makes perfect) and place on griddle until dough starts to blister 30 seconds or so flip and repeat.

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More Ramblings

Utah

Montana

California

Here are photos from three of the six states I have been in the past few weeks.  Which has been a lot of fun mixed with a few tests on my sanity (is that a coherent thought?)...   I do wish I had more time (and money) to ramble about the country for a few weeks, maybe months.  Wow, the photos waiting to happen (they will have to wait)...

I have more work then I care to think about, but it beats the alternative.  I hope to have my FSBO photos posted in the upcoming weeks and my holiday card promo put together and to finally have my computer storage problems solved!  Right now those are the things at the top of my list (I won't bore you with the rest)!

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Ghost town

So, I just got back from a ghost town, Bannack Montana.  It was a quick trip and I didn't take my computer with me (gasp).  I did take my camera but did only took about 30 photos in three days (bigger gasp)... Montana was a quick recharge my batteries type of trip... 

Now, I'm off to work on photos, so many photos (from summer clients).

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Seaweed and Sand

Traces of sand

The Poseidon for lunch

Today is our last day at the beach...  There is a certain sort of peace that comes when you walk off the beach (with lingering sand) listening to the waves crashing.  This mornings adventure to Del Mar beach was a great way to end our time here.  Presley got in the water today, we had a surprise visit from Dad.  The water is more their thing, they had a blast building castles and popping seaweed together.

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My 9.11

4,340 US Soldiers Killed, 31,483 Seriously Wounded in Iraq War.

The number is hard to imagine four thousand three hundred forty...  Until I start to think, who was killed (four thousand three hundred forty)...  How many futures lost...  Four thousand three hundred forty lives lost.  Did we lose the next great writer (1), the next president (1), a great father (1) or mother (1)?..  I support our troops, I support President Obama and long for the safe return of all our American heros and soldiers of supporting countries (four thousand three hundred forty+).   

I'm am a, "cup half full" type of person.  I guess the war has created heros, created wealth for some and jobs for others, but I have a hard time believing war (of any sort) is worth while (four thousand three hundred forty)...  The Dalai Lama has said, "without war we don't know or appreciate peace".  Seeing the conflict he has endured, I trust his insight but it is still a hard pill to swallow (four thousand three hundred forty)...  After all it only takes is one to effect you.  4,340.

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