Snow Storm = Snow Puppies!

The snow has come! This post is for the Aussie family in particular, who are currently basking in wonderfully warm summertime sun. . .you lucky ducks! Phil and I have had a bast this weekend playing in the snow with the pups. Our expeditions down to the river don't last long, as our Jacks are shaking their little tails off after about ten minutes, but we all have fun just the same. Moose is a riot, he is an avid snowball chaser and bounces around like a kangaroo once the snow is above his belly. . .I'll have to post a video sometime, it's quite hysterical. Maui just prances around like a little princess, hoping Mum or Dad will pick her up so she can watch her brother's antics from a safe, slightly warmer place :-) 

I also included some shots of our neighborhood. . .we got 13 inches of snow this weekend! I think we'll have a white christmas this year!

The river that runs next to our place.

Snow Puppy #1

I love this shot. . .soooo Moose.

Lil Miss

Our street

Some of the trees in the neighborhood are just beautiful. . don't ya think?

Mr. Plow man

I just love these baby pinecones

This little light was the only one peeking through on the tree out front

Back to the house we go. . .

All snuggly and warm again!

Sneak Peak: Rico the pug

Saturday was a day full of fun shoots. I started off at my parents house to get some new shots of their 1 yr. old pug, Rico. He's a cutie boy! More on that later. . .here's just sneak peak. . . .you've got mail!

Drum roll please. . . . . .

These past two weeks for me have been all about starting a new chapter in my life. It has been almost year now since I fell in love with photography and I've spend the last few months trying to decide if I wanted to make it a big part of my life, or just a hobby. Well, lets just say I've decided to go big. The last couple photo shoots I have done have made me realize that photography really makes me happy, it is my running. You know how runners say they come to a point where they get a natural 'high'? Well, I'm not a runner but I think I know that feeling. Pure excitement, a rush of adrenaline that keep you from sleeping even hours later. That is certainly something I want to keep in my life. I have a lot to learn, but have some of the best teachers around to learn from. . .So, like they say. . .practice makes perfect, and I'm up for the challenge. Without further ado, I bring to you. . . . . .TruBlu Photography!

Be on the lookout. . .I'll be posting more about the name and why I chose it (I know you're curious :-), and also will post a link to my website once it's up and running.

Australia - The Movie

This movie is a must-see! Phil and I just saw it and loved it. . .I think it may have made him a little homesick though! Go see it. . .I guarantee you'll want to come along with us next time we visit the in-laws!

Inspired

CT photographers Justin and Mary Marantz recently did an interview with Ron Dawson of F-stop Beyond and totally rocked it. I have been following the Marantz's blog for a while now and have always admired their backgrounds and how far they have come in the photography industry. . . . .fast. This postcast was just what I needed to hear to get goin in the photography world. Photography makes me happy and I just love capture those precious moments in time. However, I have been of two minds about starting a business because I know nothing about business and getting one started would certainly be a big leap for me. But I'm ready. . .ready to take the plunge. During the Marantz's interview, this was mentioned. . . . "I would rather fail at something I love then succeed at something I hate." Exactly. I think this will be my mantra from here on out.

For those of you who are interested, here's the Podcast

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Cutie Girl

I just couldn't resist posting this picture. I was snapping some pics of the pups today after our morning walk and I think I captured my favorite picture of Maui. She always sits up on her bum with her front paws bent whenever she wants something. . .we call it the tripod :-) but until now I have never been able to capture that perfect pose. I know I'm sooo biased, but how beautiful is she???

They're back!

The Starbucks red cup. Why is it so much better than the traditional one? Because they stand for cozy holiday goodness and something about that deep red color makes your favorite drink inside taste extra special. Today I went out on a limb and tried the incredibly indulgent Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate. Whew! check out the caloric content in those babies. Needless to say, my itsy-bitsy SHORT beverage was absolutely delicious and just the boost I needed from a slow (!?) morning at work. Go ahead, go to Starbucks and get your first red cup of the season. I promise you won't be sorry. . .

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween Everybody! Yes, I decided to dress up the pups. I found these super cute costumes at Target and was so excited to put them on Moose & Maui. But. . . they turned out to be waaaay too big and the store didn't have any smaller sizes left. So after much running around trying to find the smaller size, I settled for the big size for their halloween photo shoot. The costumes are so big that they won't be able to wear them tomorrow because they can't walk in them, but it was fun to snap some pics and laugh at how cute they were. For those of you who have tried to take good pictures of active dogs, you know its hard. . .well. ..trying to get good photos of two silly pups with costumes on is even harder!! :-)Here's what I came up with. . .
Maui is a Ladybug and Moose is a Chicken :-)


My little bug. . she looks very nervous, but cute!


Moosie the Chicken . . he was not happy about the hat :-)

Head of the Charles + Newburyport

This past weekend, Alex and I went to the Head of the Charles. For those of you who don't know, the HOC is a huge regatta in Boston that happens every October. Rowers from all over the world come to compete and take on the infamous Charles River. I try to go every year, but this year I had extra incentive, as my community rowing association in Simsbury had two boats competing! GO FVRA! :-) Anyway, I drove up to Alex's house in Hamstead NH first and we enjoying spending Saturday at the HOC and Sunday in Newburyport, MA. Newburyport reminds me of Essex, CT. . .it is so quaint and fun! The pictures of this weekend turned out to be a series of Alex shots and boats from a distance :-) (I didn't have a long lense with me this time, so I don't have any crew action shots. .too bad!!)Enjoy!!
Boston - The Head of the Charles

Lesley is where Alex and I met. . .we took a walk down memory lane before heading to the race :-)

Alex in Haravrd Yard

Newstand at the "pit" in Harvard Sq.

The red line was our home base for 2 years. . .:-)

The famous Weeks Bridge

Teams at the starting line waiting to begin

An alternate view. . .can you tell the Weeks is my favorite spot on the Charles??It's so pretty :-)

Caramel apples. . .YUM!! There was so much yummy food and free stuff to be had along the river!!
Newburyport, MA

Call all starbucks lovers. . . .Is this not the cutest starbucks ever?!

Alex "posing like a model". . How cute is she!!! :-). . .brick walls seemed to be a theme this weekend.

Life.Is.Good ....great store, great philosophy

The snowboard bench

And to end the weekend. . .a beach walk on Plum Island

Sweet Emma & Sofia

Emma and Sofia. . .they're my girls. Well, not actually but I'd like to think so. They happen to be my neighbors and the cutest, most beautiful, spunkiest girls in my life (but I'm not biased :-)I've known the girls since they were tiny little muffins and their parents, Heather and Pedro, have become good friend of ours over the last few years. I was so glad to finally get to their house for a mini photo shoot of the girls (we only had about an hour this time), but we had a blast playing outside, riding bikes and playing dress-up in the fairy house :-) Emma and Sofia are so carefree and creative. . .I love it! So here are a few of my favorites from this little shoot. . .Hopefully there will be more to come this Fall!

Emma in her cheerleading dress-up outfit

Her "pom-poms" and heels :-)

Miss Sofia

Kisses

Hammock Fun


Emma throws her heels in the bike basket and hops on. . can't ride well in pretty heels!


Sunflower Seeds!


Princess

I think this is my favorite. . SO little girl

Princess next to her castle :-)