But - I am kind of pissed!
Let me set the stage:
I woke up to the kids telling me the coffee was covering the counter and the floor. Yup, that's the way to start the day, with two coffee soaked towels and none in your cup. I recovered and made tea - it was all good.
Then my session got rained out, it was an important one, but you just can't take seniors out for photos in the storm we had today. I settled in for some kick-ass photoshopping. I was happy, really having a great productive day.
The main event:
Christine headed out for a viewing at the studio and then called the office confused because the laptop she uses wasn't there, she was hoping I had grabbed it, but I am pretty sure her spideysense told her something wasn't right.
I told her I was on my way, (I also told her to put some coffee on, remember, I wasn't about to manage a crisis on a coffee-free day) and I cruised down there while I took mental inventory of the studio.
Our senses were right and the studio had been broken into, the cops came, the locksmith stood in the rain and took care of us (big thumbs up to Don's mobile locksmith.)
Here's the funny thing. The robbers were hungry. They broke in and made some soup, which was in the studio from the food bank donations during the Boo session. In order to make the soup they unpacked a microwave which we bought five months ago and have never got around to opening. After they had their soup they threw away the cans (I guess when you are robbing someone you don't think of recycling,) and washed their dishes. Seriously!!
They walked away with a few things, we had to cancel some work, we have a new to-do list and I am a day behind in some office work. Not bad, considering. I am really thankful that none of my albums or prints were damaged, that would have been very upsetting.
But, I am still pissed!
The wind-down
When I got home I had the pleasure of dealing with a clogged toilet. Now.... I am drinking.
The finger-print team came by, took some swabs and left with the microwave (which was finally unpacked,) for further examination.
Kids sessions, where I just get to play and photograph are my favorite these days. I love being given the time to capture all the child's expressions and gestures.
Lexus, is so terribly cute -
What great shots
(11.05.09 @ 02:51 PM)
Adorable!!
aw lil lexy bear soo beautiful :)
(11.05.09 @ 04:43 PM)Lexie so cute!!! OMG so grown up too!!! Pretty pictures!
(11.05.09 @ 04:44 PM)holy shoot, my little girl is grwoing up.....shes the cutest thing ever! from the moment i saw her i fell in love, shes a little angel!!!!
(11.05.09 @ 04:31 PM)
Oh, she is too adorable I loved all of them! There better be one under the tree for me too?
(11.05.09 @ 05:51 PM)Lexie reminds me so much of her Mom. Joy spakles from her eyes. How lovely to have these beautiful images to treasure always.
(11.05.09 @ 06:55 PM)Thank you so much Karen, the pictures are awsome they totally capture Lexus' personality. I absolutely love the picture of her laughing. It is so genuine considering thats how she is 99 percent of the time. Amazing.
(11.07.09 @ 09:40 AM)You have the most prettiest girl I have ever seen!!!
(11.16.09 @ 05:52 PM)She's a beauty!
(11.16.09 @ 06:38 PM)ADORABLE! These pictures should be on Hallmark cards!
(11.17.09 @ 12:52 PM)1. I think slow-cookers are sexy. So, when I heard about the "Make it Fast, Cook it Slow" cookbook, I headed to chapters online asap and punched in the credit card and waited by the door for the package like a small child. The cookbook is the creation of blogger Stephanie O'Dea who cooked with a slow cooker for 365 days and put all her successes in a book.
I had tried some of her recipes before and was optimistic about the book and it does not disappoint. The recipes are simple, gluten-free and inspired. This isn't your regular slow-cooker book.
My apologies to the friendly people who were trying to talk to me while our kids had swimming lessons together, I wasn't being rude, I just LOVE a new cookbook and couldn't keep my nose out of it.
Oh - Christine just came in the door and told me she just got a slow cooker from her hubby - told you they were sexy.
2. I don't know how I missed this, why didn't anyone tell me? A little movie house in Cumberland, oh, how I love that.
3. Mark John's, no idea how I found his work, but I have had it bookmarked for at least a year now and look at it regularly. Cheeky humour + art = hart (ok, I couldn't resist, sorry)
4. All the stuff happening around town. This Sunday check out The One Big Earth family heritage experience at the Filberg Park Who knew a small town could rock out November like we do.
Off to shoot, and then shoot and then shoot. I am working on keeping tue and fri as office days and shooting tue, wed and sat - we'll see how that goes. I was going to add a photo with today's post, but then I would be late and that would be pretty lame.
Fantastic pics Karen... can't wait to see the rest. Great pics of the boys.
(11.04.09 @ 04:49 PM)You are the second person to rave about this cookbook this week - I'm all over it....and gluten free!!!
(11.04.09 @ 05:31 PM)I'm loving your love list. I LOVE my slowcooker and can't wait to get my hands on that book. Our new movie house is super cute - maybe we should have a date since I have yet to get there?!
(11.05.09 @ 12:02 PM)Love the little movie house in Cumberland! Just down the road from us, can't wait to check it out soon!
(11.05.09 @ 03:32 PM)Derek is full of mischief and energy, he is hilarious
And Doug, is a grown-up, self assured little man full of creativity 
And with their wonderful, warm ma and pa - 
Hi Karen, Loving the depth of field in the two first shots. I'm looking at a new lens and am just curious which lens you used?
Kind Regards, Cindy
(11.04.09 @ 10:50 AM)The first picture is so-o-o Derek! Douglas is very photogenic. Beautiful family picture. Karen.you did a great job!
Signed - a proud Grandma!!!!
Great pics I love them!!! Love Aunty
(11.04.09 @ 05:04 PM)You are all so good looking you make us smile( hug) lots of love Uncle Harry and Aunty Carol
(11.04.09 @ 05:26 PM)Great photography, definetly caught the devilment in Derek, Douglas will break a lot of hearts with those good looks, and the family picture is great, good picture of Jacki and of course Scott is a mischievous looking guy also with a great smile, not that I am prejudiced. signed a proud mom and gramma.
(11.04.09 @ 05:36 PM)I agree with Donna...that is sooo Derek! Doug is a mini Scott. Great photography as always Karen. Seeing these shots makes me think it is time to get another session done...They are amazing...the last one I had was my pregnancy/baby session with Avery and she will be 2 in 3 weeks...how time flys! signed a dear friend. Caytie's comment,"Is THAT Dougie!"
The pictures are awesome Karen... can't wait to see the rest. Love the pics of the boys.. that sure captures Derek's personality!!!
(11.04.09 @ 06:46 PM)Beautiful photos!! You're a couple of very handsome boys Doug and Derek! Great family photo too!! You did good Jacki and Scott!! Love Auntie Mo and Uncle Mel!
(11.04.09 @ 07:19 PM)Awesome pics! Love the look on Dereks face!
(11.04.09 @ 08:38 PM)The pictures look awesome and we cant wait to see the rest!!
(11.05.09 @ 05:36 AM)i love the picture of Derek hes so cute and funny plus doug is
like a grown up i wish i could see you guys again i miss you
so much
lots of love kiara youre cousin
i love the picture of Derek hes so cute and funny plus doug is
like a grown up i wish i could see you guys again i miss you
so much
lots of love kiara youre cousin
I love these boys - really, how different are they?
(11.05.09 @ 09:53 AM)Loved the pictures. The boys are so handsome. I remember Scott at this age and Douglas is a clone.....What a good looking guy! The family photo is great so nice to be outside and natural instead of a stuffy studio. Love to all 4 of you
(11.05.09 @ 06:16 PM)those are beautiful pictures. love them, thank you. Uncle Gordie and Auntie Carol
(11.05.09 @ 11:03 PM)WOW. Great pictures!
(11.10.09 @ 03:25 PM)
My precious grand-nephew. What pictures!! Simply beautiful!
(11.03.09 @ 05:40 PM)Oh my .... cute doesn't even begin to describe this ....wow!
(11.03.09 @ 06:40 PM)These are awesome. Such a cute little man.
(11.03.09 @ 08:21 PM)LOVE IT!!!! Coady, you make one extremely cute little elephant!
Love ya! Auntie Shell
These are so so great!
(01.22.10 @ 01:54 PM)
That is a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. Who unpacks a microwave, makes soup + washes their dishes when they're breaking in?! Strange. Strange. Strange.
(11.05.09 @ 09:46 PM)Aww Karen..that is a poopy day.I'd drink too my friend!! XO
(11.05.09 @ 09:51 PM)Sorry, that last message was from me...not anonymous!! LOL
(11.05.09 @ 09:55 PM)Wow, thats awful!!!! Thats a really crappy day! I can't believe they made soup and did the dishes! I really hope they catch them and yes at least they didn't touch the photos!!!
(11.05.09 @ 09:56 PM)horrible. I've had break-ins happen and they're always unsettling and weird.
(11.05.09 @ 10:06 PM)shame on you, you soup-eating robbers! grr...
(11.05.09 @ 10:16 PM)LAME. Only you would photograph the crime scene. I will buy an extra can of soup for the food bank. Bad robbers.
(11.05.09 @ 10:27 PM)Ohh... Karen... that blog is just an parallel for the weather today. Isn't it!?!
(11.05.09 @ 10:28 PM)Your Haiku for the day:
Miserable Cold.
Territory has been Breached.
Drink. Peace is restored.
Night!! :)
Oh my! Sounds like the robbers who broke into my sisters hair salon and took the time to make ice tea in the Brita Water container.....soooooo upsetting! Just awful. The fingerprints they left behind will catch them in the end like they did in my sisters break in case!!!!
(11.05.09 @ 11:19 PM)wow Karen... unbelievable! I hope you recoup okay!!
(11.06.09 @ 08:02 AM)The nerve of some people I hope they get caught, who is cocky enough to unpack a microwave and make soup.....thats just ridiculous, hopefully todays a better day for you Karen & Christine
(11.06.09 @ 08:35 AM)wow that's almost an unbelievable story....maybe someone just needed to get it out of the storm!
(11.06.09 @ 09:49 AM)well you know it was not me that broke in - i NEVER do dishes
(11.06.09 @ 03:39 PM)Unbelieveable! That is so odd. I'm glad that things weren't destroyed, but how awful! I like Mackenzie's haiku:-)
(11.06.09 @ 08:47 PM)What type of laptop??? Reza just saw some on Craig's list and they are missing stuff (which is suspicious), so maybe one is yours. xo
(11.07.09 @ 07:27 PM)Bevin - it was a toshiba, do you think someone would be silly enough to post it on craigs list
(11.08.09 @ 08:28 AM)Everything - thanks for the comments, made me feel better :)
Karma will surely catch up to them. Wouldn't it be more fun if we could, though?
(11.11.09 @ 10:57 AM)Hey Karen, bummer.
look into an alarm sysem. It's not that expensive, reduces your insurance rate, and gives you peace of mind. Mine has scared crooks away three time. They break in, but as soon as the alarm sounds they split without taking anything.
Cheers
(11.15.09 @ 07:58 AM)Yah, it sucks, but it could have been way worse. We are going to install a 24 hour guard.
(11.16.09 @ 11:37 AM)