May 29, 2011

One of the best concerts you'll ever see

If you know anything about my family, it's that there's alot of music going on. All music. All the time.

My boys are both percussionists, play guitar, bass, keyboards, and more so between marching band and concert band, there just happens to be a LOT of concerts to go to each school year. And I didn't even mention the various bands they are involved in...

However, this group (including my baby Chance) is always MY FAV. The music, the energy, the FANTASTIC entertainment leaves you ALWAYS wanting more.

They are CANBOULAY... Leon's Advanced Steel Band.


May 11, 2011

Beach Portraits

This is about the closest beach I have found to Tallahassee. 
Chance and I took off late one Friday afternoon to check it out. 
So. Dying. To. Go. Again.

I'm planning a trip there in the next couple of weeks.
It's a great, no-very-far drive from the city.
If your interested in portraits there, shoot me an EMAIL and let me know which day works best for you. 
I'm thinking May 14, 20 and/or 21.

Photo Field Trip No. 2

I've added a couple of new places to my super secret stash of great photo places. Well, not so secret. But definitely SUPER!!!!!

I met up with my friend, Mesa, yesterday morning and her two beautiful kids to scout out a hill.... that meets the sky. Which you would think would be difficult to find. But Tallahassee is not really flat like the coastline is. However, we were looking for a certain kind of hill.

A grassy hill. That meets the sky.

SUCCESS!!

May 10, 2011

Such a sweet family

I received a message on FB from a fellow photog and new friend about shooting her family pictures. I WAS SO EXCITED!!

We compared dates, and check schedules, and finally realized that we were both free two days later so... arrangements were made and off we went.

Love it when things work out so quickly and easily.

They are the sweetest things. And their kids.... their kids are beautiful and funny and, um, love Goldfish and Bubbles. Thank goodness 'cause I just happen to have some of both in my bag. Haha.





Thanks so much, Mesa!! I had tooo much fun!

May 9, 2011

I had a great Mother's Day, how 'bout you?

The most exciting part of my Mother's Day this year, was picking up my baby boy from the high school. Yes, it was Sunday and no, there was no school. He was returning from a FAB trip to Virginia Beach with the Steel Band.

And they won GOLD. Yay!

After I picked him up, ate some lunch and met up with the Tyler boy, we headed to a friends house for a bbq and some swimming. I hadn't REALLY planned to swim, BUUUTTT, I couldn't resist and JUMPED ALL IN.

Can you say F-R-E-E-Z-I-N-G?

We live in Florida and normally are able to swim in March. And since the heat came on this Spring like the cold came on in the Fall, I definitely would have thought that the water would be oh-so-comfortable.

BUT NO.

Because we had been experiencing a cold spell. At least at night. So that meant that the water was chilly.

These friends that we were hanging with have two, sweet girls. They gave their mom photos from a shoot we had the week before...








Thanks ya'll. I had a blast!!

May 6, 2011

TWO SHOWS THIS WEEKEND --Silver Diner Kids Club

Know these guys?


In case you don't (but I'm sure you do), this is Silver Diner Kids Club, an AWESOME local band here in Tallahassee. Did I say AWESOME? I should have said AWESOMENESS!!!

Richard, Ian, Parker, Spencer, Katie, and Tyler (on drums) make up this innovative pop-rock band who have really made a name for themselves in Tallahassee. They are playing not one, but TWO shows this weekend.

The first one is part of FIRST FRIDAY at Trainwreck near Railroad Square Art Park. Click HERE for the details.

The second is a really cool idea by Borders Books and Music on Apalachee and will be an acoustic set at the store on Saturday night at 7:00pm. Grab a book, a drink and enjoy. Click HERE for those details.

I hope you can make at least ONE of the shows (hopefully both) and see the AWESOMENESS that is Silver Diner Kids Club.

And in the words of Josh Bula... cool.

May 4, 2011

Tuesdays with Iris

Almost every Tuesday, Iris gets out of the house. Most of the time, she goes to Lake Ella for a nice, brisk walk. And then to Black Dog Cafe for a water.

Iris is the one on the right.


A couple of times, I've tagged along. And this time, Tyler joined us. But, unforturnately, Falcor did not. It's a sad story of sibling rivalry and a bad memory of a fully-clothed swim in the lake.

This is Tyler and Jessica. And Iris on the left.


Iris belongs to Jessica's sister, but spends most of her days with her parents while her sister works. And on Tuesdays, she gets to go out. Jessica invited us to join she and her mom at the lake for a lap and a visit and I loved it. I haven't seen her mom in a while and, well, any day I get to spend some time with Jessica, is a good day.

Sweet Jessica. That's what I call her. She is absolutely, positively the sweetest, nicest, kindest, most compassionate person I know. She loves her family, her friends, her school, her community, and her environment with all that she has. It's awesome.

Tyler and Jessica met and became friends during their freshman year in high school and started dating during their senior year. I asked Tyler recently what his most favorite thing about his relationship with her (almost THREE years) is.

He squirmed and grinned as boy does when his mom asks him about his feelings. It was so cute.


"She's my best friend. She makes me laugh. I can tell her anything and everything. She lets me be me."

AWESOME!!

May 3, 2011

Killing some more time