Remember my Christmas Giveaway winner? Here is their adorable little man!
And here's one from the sweet family that submitted them...
Don't you love that wrinkle in his nose?
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Christmas Love
I am enamored with this photo. I adore the gold/red/green.
Traditional Christmas with a twist, don't you think?
Oh.My.Goodness! That is all I have to say....
My favorite of mama and daughter. Now we know where she got the gorgeous brown eyes....
Could she possibly be any cuter? I honestly only took photos of her for about ten minutes. It was super easy with that perfect face and (oh my gosh super cute hair).....
a little angel, no?
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Muscle Man
Cracks. Me. Up.
And who could deny this darling pouty face? I had already posted these guys here... but there are so many more I wanted to share....
And who could deny this darling pouty face? I had already posted these guys here... but there are so many more I wanted to share....
YES. I will get you a pony and a race car track and a town hall and ice cream and cotton candy and a gingerbread house (minus the witch) etc....
Editing these pictures just made me fall more madly in love with these boys!
2 Cute.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
mad
Yesterday my son turned to me in the car and said, "I'm mad!" I had to laugh for a couple reasons: 1)he's just starting to be able to communicate in a feeling/talking sort of way and 2)his face was so serious and his response so random that I couldn't help but laugh.
His mad-ness made me think about how things are going for me right now. Good, in fact. Except for one teeny tiny huge problem.
My computer crashed. Ugh. Pictures are safe-- no worries! However, I have been computer-less for almost a week now (writing this post at work in fact) and it is driving me insane. I can't edit your pictures. I can't give sneak peeks. I can't upload your proofs to your gallery to view. I am stuck and I am mad.
So for now, please accept my apology for my lateness for all of these things. My computer is getting fixed, but also taking too long in my book. Soon.. .I promise!!
And for now, it's okay if you are mad too:)
His mad-ness made me think about how things are going for me right now. Good, in fact. Except for one teeny tiny huge problem.
My computer crashed. Ugh. Pictures are safe-- no worries! However, I have been computer-less for almost a week now (writing this post at work in fact) and it is driving me insane. I can't edit your pictures. I can't give sneak peeks. I can't upload your proofs to your gallery to view. I am stuck and I am mad.
So for now, please accept my apology for my lateness for all of these things. My computer is getting fixed, but also taking too long in my book. Soon.. .I promise!!
And for now, it's okay if you are mad too:)
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
red and green
It was pouring rain outside when we planned this session, so we had to take drastic action
and -ahem-go indoors. Shocked? So am I.
But it worked.
We went to a great gardening center called Molbaks in Woodinville that had a beautiful poinsetta tree and lovely Christmas decor. It was the perfect backdrop for a red and green photo shoot! And oh my! Call me naive, but I had no idea there were so many different types of poinsettas. I wanted them all.
I LOVE this family. I've been photographing them for 2 years now
and each time they get cuter and cuter.
You'd be surprise to know that this little man was unhappy/MIA for the first half of our session. Check out that gorgeous smile!
See what I mean? Love the red and green.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Christmas Give-Away Winner!
Oh man, this was such a difficult choice for me. Your entries were all so amazing. I wish I could give everyone this gift. But in the end, I went with my gut.
Presenting the 2009 Christmas Give-Away Winner:
The Venegas Family
Submission by Emily:
I have a wonderful family in mind! I have a dear friend who has this beautiful little family. When I say beautiful, I don't just mean on the outside, but on the inside too. They have suffered some serious challenges in the past couple of years, but that has never stopped them from having a positive outlook, loving life, and still serving others.
They are the Vanegas Family and they are comprised of Jairo, Melanie, and Ethan. Jairo was diagnosed with a brain tumor about 4 years ago, had surgery, underwent chemotherapy and radiation, and made it through. Since that time he and Melanie have taken the opportunity to show how precious life is through their actions. They have raised money for Lance Armstrong's LiveStrong charity, Melanie kept going to school and finished her nursing degree throughout the ordeal so that she could help others, and then despite Jairo’s diagnosis, they did not want to wait to have a child and used invitro fertilization to have their son, Ethan.
Every 6 months or so, Jairo has to have tests run to see if the cancer has returned. I know these appointments must be terrifying, but they keep their chins up. They could question God, feel like He is being unfair, and ask why them, but instead, they both serve as youth leaders in at church, and are ALWAYS willing to give a helping hand to those around them AND with a smile.
Unfortunately, they were dealt more difficult news recently. Melanie's mother now has cancer. Despite the fear and this scary time they are enduring, they continue to smile, to live life to the fullest, to be great people. They have trust in God and truly feel blessed despite all their challenges. They don't ever say much about what they have gone through or continue to go through. In fact, they would probably be embarrassed if they knew I was doing this, but I SWEAR, they are the most deserving people I know. I admire them so much and would love to give them this gift for Christmas! Please choose them...it would make my day and my holiday season! Thank you!
If you want to read more about Jairo’s story, check this link out.
Melanie recently mentioned she would love to have some family pictures taken. When I saw your giveaway, I knew I had to enter them. If there are any people deserving of something like this, it is them. I hope you know I am not entering them just because Jairo had cancer or that Melanie’s Mom has it now, but because of how they have responded to their trials. They are truly people who know how to dance in the rain…great for Seattle-ites, don’t you think? Thanks for your consideration.
Sincerely, Emily Nedry
Thank you Emily for your sweet submission! I am so excited to photograph the Venegas family and yours:) Have them and yourself contact me at carriestroud@gmail.com and we'll set up your sessions.
Submission by Emily:
I have a wonderful family in mind! I have a dear friend who has this beautiful little family. When I say beautiful, I don't just mean on the outside, but on the inside too. They have suffered some serious challenges in the past couple of years, but that has never stopped them from having a positive outlook, loving life, and still serving others.
They are the Vanegas Family and they are comprised of Jairo, Melanie, and Ethan. Jairo was diagnosed with a brain tumor about 4 years ago, had surgery, underwent chemotherapy and radiation, and made it through. Since that time he and Melanie have taken the opportunity to show how precious life is through their actions. They have raised money for Lance Armstrong's LiveStrong charity, Melanie kept going to school and finished her nursing degree throughout the ordeal so that she could help others, and then despite Jairo’s diagnosis, they did not want to wait to have a child and used invitro fertilization to have their son, Ethan.
Every 6 months or so, Jairo has to have tests run to see if the cancer has returned. I know these appointments must be terrifying, but they keep their chins up. They could question God, feel like He is being unfair, and ask why them, but instead, they both serve as youth leaders in at church, and are ALWAYS willing to give a helping hand to those around them AND with a smile.
Unfortunately, they were dealt more difficult news recently. Melanie's mother now has cancer. Despite the fear and this scary time they are enduring, they continue to smile, to live life to the fullest, to be great people. They have trust in God and truly feel blessed despite all their challenges. They don't ever say much about what they have gone through or continue to go through. In fact, they would probably be embarrassed if they knew I was doing this, but I SWEAR, they are the most deserving people I know. I admire them so much and would love to give them this gift for Christmas! Please choose them...it would make my day and my holiday season! Thank you!
If you want to read more about Jairo’s story, check this link out.
Melanie recently mentioned she would love to have some family pictures taken. When I saw your giveaway, I knew I had to enter them. If there are any people deserving of something like this, it is them. I hope you know I am not entering them just because Jairo had cancer or that Melanie’s Mom has it now, but because of how they have responded to their trials. They are truly people who know how to dance in the rain…great for Seattle-ites, don’t you think? Thanks for your consideration.
Sincerely, Emily Nedry
Thank you Emily for your sweet submission! I am so excited to photograph the Venegas family and yours:) Have them and yourself contact me at carriestroud@gmail.com and we'll set up your sessions.
Monday, November 2, 2009
t.d.
Tough Day. it wasn't just one thing, of course, because it's never just ONE thing. it's more like a snowball effect that pushes what might have otherwise been a small thing into a big thing because, well, it was the last thing. get my drift?
oh boy. snowball. drift. i am either exhausted or hilarious. let's just say both for now...
any-who...
i am off to bed at this un-godly hour, so I'll leave you with a picture that brought a smile to my face while editing tonight.
something about the jumble of hands and feet and family makes my snowball turned avalanche turn into a happy winter ice skating scene.
yes. it's time for bed.
yay for cute families with great hands and feet!
oh boy. snowball. drift. i am either exhausted or hilarious. let's just say both for now...
any-who...
i am off to bed at this un-godly hour, so I'll leave you with a picture that brought a smile to my face while editing tonight.
something about the jumble of hands and feet and family makes my snowball turned avalanche turn into a happy winter ice skating scene.
yes. it's time for bed.
yay for cute families with great hands and feet!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Boys and Toys
Well, besides the fact that I got lost and showed up an entire hour late for their session, spending time with this lovely family truly made my day!
Remember this little man here? He's all grown up with a new baby brother!
The moment I took this picture I knew it would be my favorite one of him...
Remember this little man here? He's all grown up with a new baby brother!
The moment I took this picture I knew it would be my favorite one of him...
Jacob is so fun to watch as he plays--especially when he shows you his car collection:)
And here's the newest addition. Joshua is such a dream!
So many smiles and such a great temperament.
Is it possible to take too many feet pictures? I don't think so....
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh (sigh)........I love my job.
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