Nicole & Richard Married……

Nicole & Richard tied the knot on Saturday…..finally….or at least that is what I hear. LOL These two have been together for I believe 10 years (correct me if I am wrong Nicole!), so friends and family were thrilled to see them walk down the aisle. The day was filled with love and laughter and I had an aweseome time. This is one tight knit group of friends, always there for eachother no matter what.

It was a great day, perfect weather, not too hot and overcast. So, sky was the limit for photos! After family and group shots – I stole the bride and groom and off we went for their private portraits. I found the perfect dirt road and field, we shot there for a while and then headed off to an apple orchard – can I just say these two rocked it! I love all their shots so much. AND I know Richard loved every second of it. hee hee….wink.

Wishing you all the love and happiness in the world! Congratulations!

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A little R & R……

I traveled SO much in the past year, Mexico (x2), Jamaica, Dominican, Vegas……but not one of those trips were with my favorite person – my hubby. So, a couple of months ago while he was away and I was away (not in the same spot) we decided to book a mini getaway for ourselves. We choose The Couples Resort in Whitney, ON. We decided on this spot for lots of reasons….one of the main ones being – NO KIDS ALLOWED…lol, also there are 5 course meals included every night, breakfasts in bed, jacuzzi tubs on the balconys….and well – you get the picture. The resorts “motto” is adventure and romance, so there are lots of “adventure” things to do too. Canoeing, biking, hiking, horseback riding – just to name a few.

Hubby and I decided to take a hike to the “look out” the first day. We hiked through bush and mud, finally arriving and as you can see from the photos – the look out was a little overgrown – lol – but it was a pretty walk – minus the soakers. The second day we planned a day canoe trip (eeek! never done that before) to a waterfall we had heard about through friends. We set out after breakfast, looking at the map we thought it wasn’t too far…..wrong. About 2 hours, and crazy aching arms later, we made it! We had to hike through dense bush to get to it but we made it!!! It was so beautiful, so perfect – it was all worth it. On the way home we stopped at an Algonquin park camp site for a pinic lunch. On the way back we were rowing against the wind (of course!)…..needless to say I soaked my sore arms in the that amazing jacuzzi tub when we finally got back.

We had an amazing time and I am so glad we took time out of our crazy schedule for eachother. It is so important to just be together, no kids, no work, nobody! I love ya baby – looking forward to our next adventure together! XO

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Michelle & Trever Married…….

Michelle & Trever tied the knot this past Saturday at The Sands on Golden Lake, a lovely resort on the shores on Golden Lake. The sun peeked out all day and the rain managed to stay away for their outdoor ceremony.

I adore this couple, they are fun, easy going and so incredibly happy. Michelle can light up a room with her beautiful smile and presence, she is so fun! I can see why Trever fell head over heels in love with her. And Trever, one of the nicest guys I think I have ever met, down to earth and genuine. Together, they are an amazing couple, so many laughs, so much love.

It was an eventful day to say the least, it did rain on us a little but the sun did come out and winds calmed for some pretty evening photos on the beach. After dinner, we headed outside to set off heart shaped floating lanterns, the perfect end to their perfect day.

Thank you so much Michelle & Trever, I had such a fun day with you and your friends and family. I wish you all the happiness in the world! Congratulations! XO

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Michelle & Trever wanted to talk before the ceremony…so I arranged for them to talk through a door….so sweet!
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LOVE this shot of Trever’s face my second shooter Jessica of Jem Photography got…..
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Beautiful close up by my second shooter Jessica from Jem Photography
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OMG – I just love Michelle!
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Nice socks boys!
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Another stunning close up (right) by my second Jessica from Jem Photography
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Full cake shot….love it – Jessica from Jem Photography
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Melanie & Matthew’s Evening I Do……

Melanie & Matthew tied the knot this past Friday – it was an evening wedding at the Champlain Trail Museum. It was a gorgeous evening, after a week of rain – the sun finally came out. Melanie & Matthews friends and family squeezed into the tiny white church on the museums grounds to watch them exchange vows, and can I just say, I adored their vows – I am not sure if these two wrote them themselves or not, but they were adorable! There were so many things about this wedding that I adored to be honest, the dress, the decor, the dancing and I cannot not forget the buttertarts instead of cake! LOVED it all!

These two could not be more in love, they call themselves the Super Team and I can see why. They are in sync in all areas, eachother, their two beautiful children, in life and in love. Their complete admiration for eachother shine through in their photos.

I wish them nothing but a lifetime or love and happiness. Thank you for having me. xo

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Kyle & Ashley Married….in Montreal

There is SO much I could say about Kyle and Ashley – but I am just gonna say – I absolutely adore them. I have been there for so many of the milestones in their lives….family photos, engagement, pregnancy, the birth of their son Max and now their wedding day!!! Ashley and her Mom both had me teary eyed on the big day as we chatted about the different events – I am so honored to be able to capture this family’s memories of the most important days of their lives. I really do adore you all and feel blessed to have met you!

I had a blast shooting this wedding – it is always fun when you already know most of the wedding party and guests. There were some ups and downs on the big day – the weather was interesting – we had, snow, sleet, hail, rain and very strong winds and a bridesmaid went down – and I mean really went down – twisted her ankle on the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal. None of it mattered – it was the perfect day, Ashley was STUNNING in her dress and Kyle cleans up pretty good too!

I am so blissfully happy for this couple – I wish them a lifetime of love and happiness!!!

XOXO

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Early morning on a Mexican beach….trashing that dress!

Six thirty AM on a beautiful Mexican beach, the sun is just rising, the beach is quiet and the couple is ready to rock – what more can a photographer ask for? Trash the dress are one of my favorite sessions – they are relaxed and so much fun!

I hope that Brandi and John had just as much fun as I did at this shoot, it really was a perfect scene and every photo turned out beautifully!

Thanks guys for waking up at the crack of dawn for me, enjoy!!!

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Brandi & John Married….

I landed in sunny Mexico last weekend and was super excited to meet Brandi and John – I had not met them yet, we had only spoken via email. After meeting them, I was even more excited to capture their day. Not only are these two – let’s face it – drop dead stunning, they are also an amazingly wonderful couple. Sweet, laid back and fun are just a few words that could describe them.

They were married on Thursday, on a windy beach in front of their family and friends. It was gorgeous, these two share a beautiful connection and absolutely adore each other  It was a pleasure to photograph them, on their wedding day and for their trash the dress (coming soon!).

As I mentioned, these two gorgeous people are also FUN, as are ALL their family and friends. I am always a bit nervous at destination weddings, you are submerging yourself with someone else s family and friends, not just for a day but for a week! I am thankful, that all my weddings have been welcoming – Brandi and Johns family and friends were no exception.  I had a wonderful time and met some really amazing people. I have also brushed up on my British, lol, just in time too – I am shooting a wedding in England next year. SO, a BIG thank you to Brandi, John, the Canadian family, the British family and everyone in between!

Congratulations Brandi & John, wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness!
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Resting, delegation and starting to feel better…..

Easter weekend was no fun around my house. First, I got sick, then my daughter. Hope the Easter Bunny wore a mask at our place – there was a lot of coughing and snotty noses.

I am the ultimate germaphob (ask my friends and family – hand sanitizer is my best friend) so I honestly do not get sick often, but when I do it knocks me on my butt. This does not work well for a workaholic/control freak, slowing down and not working is really hard for me – I feel so guilty and anxious if I am doing nothing.

Over the weekend, I did work, I know silly girl, should have been resting, but I had antibiotics and I thought, I will be fine really soon and well, I really do love my job. By Monday, I gave into the fact that I needed to really rest if I was going to get better. That, and my daughter had to go to emergency too. Mommy duty always come first. So, I needed to delegate some tasks…..eeeek! I am not good at this – but I do have wonderful people that I trust and love around me to help. One of my goals this year was to delegate tasks and take more time for myself. Maybe if I am forced into it, it will get easier for me?

Sigh…anyway, back to the couch I go.  I am starting to feel better and so it my baby girl.

P.S. re-runs of Beverly Hills 90210 on Netflix are HILARIOUS. I heart the 90′s.

 

Poor Babygirl…..
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and here is what I wish I looked like right now….no way is anyone seeing this sick lady!

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My boy is 8 years old today…..

Eights years ago today, I was blessed with a 6lb 9oz baby boy. A measly 6 hrs of labor (I say this because I hear A LOT of birth stories and I got off easy with my kids) and there he was, I was overjoyed, so in love and absolutely terrified at the same time.

I would love to tell you that he was the perfect baby, but he was exactly the opposite – he never slept, he was collicky and had feeding troubles from the start but gosh, I loved him fiercely. I had the new Mommy syndrome hardcore, no one could watch him, heck, no one could touch him, he was with me always and I poked him while he was sleeping to make sure he was still breathing….lol…yup, I poked him.

Today, at 8 years old, my son is handsome, loyal, loving, funny, determined, independent, sensitive, high strung and so incredibly smart – just to name a few! and I love him more fiercely everyday. He is my guy and I feel bad for his future girlfriends already.

Happy Birthday Bud – I love you. xoxoxo

Love,

Your Crazy Mommy, I mean Mom.

 

We celebrated his birthday last weekend….
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Told ya – handsome and so serious!
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Some fun….
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Gah! Adorable….oh, I mean cool. xo
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Tanner – a new member of our family.

Though I had a wonderful trip to sunny Las Vegas, but we had some sadness on the home front while we were gone. My sons bunny passed away. As you can imagine at 7 years old – he was devastated. I told him the night I got home and we cried together. The hardest thing as a parent is not being able to take the hurt away, there was nothing I could do but cry with him for the pet he loved so much.

BUT I could cheer him up right? – so Mama to the rescue! I found a breeder in the area that had brand new baby bunnies. I brought Tanner (yes because he is tan colored) home yesterday. My son was thrilled and I loved seeing that huge smile on his face. Tanner is a lop eared lion head bunny, only his ears haven’t lopped yet – apparently that happens around 8 weeks. He is fuzzy, cute and freaked right out :)

Welcome to the chaos Tanner – you will be very loved, I promise. :)

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