Midweek Randomness: Messes

I love my kids, I love art, and I love my kids' art, but I really hate messes.  The messes that result in allowing children to make art make me crazy.  They do.  There are lots of times that I tell my kids no. No, you can't paint today or no, you can't cut up construction paper into a thousand pieces and glue them to a toilet paper roll.  I feel guilty about it.  Please tell me I'm not the only one.

There are, however, lots of times I do say yes.  Yes, you can paint or yes, you you can glue pom poms all over that shoe box.  I suck it up, let them make a mess AND beautiful creations.  Then after they are done, I get to work cleaning up the supplies, wiping down the table and chairs, moping the floors, and of course displaying their masterpieces.

Midweek Randomness: Angel Wings

I'm really digging all of the urban art around Orlando these days.  Over the past few weeks, I've found some new creations that I just love.  This one was just too cool to pass up, so I stopped for a few pics in the middle of running errands.  

I'm thankful that my daughter usually goes with the flow when it comes to my photography shenanigans.  But this time, she really got into the shoot.  It took us less than 8 minutes and was super fun.  She even wanted to get in on the camera action and took a few shots of me.  The camera was almost too heavy for her (she only weighs 38.5 lbs) and her tiny hands had trouble reaching the shutter button, but her very first images turned out fantastic!  

One proud photogMom right here!!

First Holy Communion

I had the honor of photographing this young man as he celebrated his First Holy Communion.  He wasn't exactly happy about having his picture taken, so I tried to make the process a little easier by engaging him in conversation.  He opened up to me and told me all about his dog and the crazy things she does, a few silly things his Dad does (sorry Dad), and what his favorite things about school are.  He was so well spoken!  And handsome, did I mention handsome?  He was a lot of fun and I loved getting to know him a little bit better.  

First Holy Communions are a very special time in a child's life, but also a special time in a parent's life.  I was so honored to capture this moment in time for his Mom.  It was a great shoot and I will definitely be offering some First Holy Communion specials in the spring.  

God Bless this sweet boy!

I just can't.  So adorably handsome!!