Archive for November, 2008

the list

the list

merrik has been pouring over every toy catalog that enters the house. of course he wants one or more items on each page but he says, “I want that for my birthday, I want that for my birthday, I want that for my birthday” I assume because he doesn’t remember christmas. anyway, his top picks [...]


what is time, mom?

so merrik is on this kick of asking me “what is” lately. it’s a fun game in the car to pass the time and I enjoy coming up with good descriptions that would make sense to him. well today we were talking about rain due to the coming storm, and snow due to the coming [...]


did i ever mention that merrik loves trains?

did i ever mention that merrik loves trains?


pure playmate joy

pure playmate joy

gap: holiday card designs

gap: holiday card designs

I have several holiday photo card designs that you can customize with colors and fonts to create your own one of a kind greeting to friends and family. Just a $40 set up fee gets you a 5×7 digital file ready to print at any photo lab on your choice of photo paper. If you [...]


gap: one track minds

At the beach, again! The ocean is all Merrik will talk about. Well, that and what he wants for Christmas, but that’s a whole other post. We have been to the beach a lot lately. I think that’s why I am so behind on my posts! This past weekend we finally all made it to [...]


gap: big gap in posts

gap: big gap in posts

Here is last weekends post. We went to Encinitas for our six year anniversary. It was not exactly the most relaxing weekend on record. It took us 2 hotels and 4 restaurants to finally settle on either. Mostly due to last minute planning and high expectations. We ended up at the Best Western at Moonlight [...]


gap: sneak peak II

gap: sneak peak II

Here is a sneak peak at the sesh I had with the Hohenester Family. They are awesome to shoot with and we had a great time.


gap: sneak peak I

gap: sneak peak I

Short and Sweet Sessions have begun. If you haven’t scheduled yours yet I still have openings Saturday afternoon on November 22nd 3:00pm and 3:40pm! Here’s one I did on Friday afternoon.


gap: kids and pets mode

gap: kids and pets mode

thought: 6 years

thought: 6 years

Well, it’s our 6 year anniversary this weekend. We’ve decided to get away to Encinitas since Jim doesn’t have to work. It’s not far from San Clemente and it’s still near the beach. A change of city will be refreshing. Even though our home has a better view than most hotels at the beach, it [...]


gap: playing hookie

gap: playing hookie

I finally had a chance to play hookie from the demands of illness, teaching, housekeeping, and work projects this week. Jim found Merrik a full suit last weekend so Merrik has wanted to play in the water every day this week. I was happy to oblige. And Maliea had a wonderful time playing in the [...]


playing catch up

playing catch up

It seems like it’s been forever since I’ve posted anything new. I’ve been buried in sickness and just couldn’t get my head above the clouds. I’m unfortunately on antibiotics but it seems to be the only way to get out from under this horrible cold/flu (?) I’ve had for over a month. Here are some [...]


short & sweet sessions

I am offering ‘Short But Sweet’ photo sessions for your holiday family pics! Don’t miss out on these fun sessions located at Linda Lane Beach or Park-whichever you prefer. I still have several 20 minute time slots available for Friday, November 14, from 3:00pm until 4:00pm and on Saturday, November 23 from 3:00pm until 4:20pm. [...]


gap: pillow pouncing

gap: pillow pouncing

gap: magnetic maliea

gap: magnetic maliea