They wanted a fall look, and although the weather forecast wasn't optimistic, in came the sun. We played in the fall beauty, although Britt admits to being the one who usually trips as me, I was the one who slid in mud, we talked about deep things like parenthood and not so deep things like Wii - we shared travel plans and domestic frustrations. We kept it all pretty "real" because that is who they are. They tell it like it is, are very open, and aren't afraid to laugh, even at themselves.
And their love, is very real - realistic and romantic.
Let me say it again, this is a wedding I can't wait for.
Oh, yah, to top it all off, they are stunning!
My creativity has it's limits - I don't sew, and I would love to bond more often with a glue gun but it just doesn't happen.
So my kids fend or rely on hand-me-downs for Halloween. Luckily the older one's relish in putting together their own costume, and the youngest is happy to keep it pretty simple. Ladybug wings are all she needs, in her words "I am going to have my coat on anyhow, so why bother much," and there is no way any makeup is going on her face.
So I get off easy.
But, like the rest of you parents - I still have to deal with the candy factor.
My kids have very little candy in their life. They don't ask at the grocery store for treats and freak out when their "spoiling" aunt buys them a chocolate bar. So, Halloween is a big pot of gold. Generally, they don't go crazy, but they sure like the idea. Usually, it gets forgotten about, but they would never admit that beforehand.
This year, I am going to buy it off them. Yes, cold hard cash. Full on bribery. However, I figure the money spent to pull that junk away from their sugar fevered selves, will cost me less, literally and emotionally than having to stay home for a week with sick kids.
So, to balance my humbug-Halloween attitude, here is some sunshine.
See, I am all for the dressing up part of Halloween (as long as it doesn't involve work for me,) and Christine and I loved having some of our clients come in for the BOO sessions.
Thanks to everyone who donated for the food bank, I will look forward to dropping it off this week - every bit counts!
these are adorable! what a great idea.
(11.01.09 @ 02:37 PM)Thanks, it is just one of the things we like to roll out as a thank you to our clients. It was crazy adorable!
(11.01.09 @ 02:40 PM)Thank you Karen, it was a wonderful part of our Halloween. And to think I was worried that he might not be comfortable in the studio....
(11.02.09 @ 01:11 PM)Oh my, these kids were a blast! It cracks me up all over again seeing the pictures!
(11.02.09 @ 10:38 PM)Thank You Karen & Christine! It was so much fun!
(11.03.09 @ 08:58 PM)Great pics - what a great bunch of kids!!! Thank you to Karen & Christine!
(11.04.09 @ 05:01 PM)This second photo of Ayla just makes me say awww.... look how sweet her hands are holding each other.
Thanks you three, it was a super sweet experience. You are awesome!
So sweet! Love the pics guys! Karen I love seeing how well you capture all your subjects, especially when their my friends :) Ayla is becoming such a little lady! So sweet :)
(10.31.09 @ 08:56 PM)Karen - these photos of Eleni and family are wonderful!!! Love the 2nd one of Ayla and her beautiful curls!!
(11.01.09 @ 12:14 PM)What a beautiful pic of Ms Ayla!!! how fast the grow up.
(11.01.09 @ 01:01 PM)Ayla has the cutest, curly hair! She is adorable!!!
I can't believe that first picture so cute how both Eleni and Ayla are looking at Alex. Priceless
what a beautiful picture!
(11.01.09 @ 01:17 PM)Such beautiful pictures of you guys!!! Ayla is to cute!
(11.01.09 @ 01:38 PM)Aaaawwwwww !!! what an awesome picture!!! and even a better lookin family lol :)
(11.01.09 @ 02:24 PM)it's amazing how Alex could make such a cute kid, jokes! lookin good guys!
(11.01.09 @ 02:27 PM)I am in awe over these pictures! I agree that the fog in the background is an incredible setting for the bright colored Autumm leaves. Eleni watching her hubbie make faces with Ayla is so adorable.The colors are so vivid and I couldn't help notice that faint color of fall on the tree way in the foggy background...it enhances the pic as well. The picture of Ayla by herself is so endearing. It captures her curious nature to a tee...Wonderful photography! I can't wait to see the rest of the pictures!!!
(11.01.09 @ 03:12 PM)What a stunning family you have Eleni! This picture perfectly captures the love within all of you, just beautiful.
(11.01.09 @ 03:29 PM)If you aren't going to make it to the opening pop in sometime and check out the new digs and the super larger than me photos by me - I will try to grab some photos tonight.
Here is the invitation
Loved your larger than life photos, they look gorgeous...it was such a fun time, too bad we missed you, we left at just after 8.
(10.29.09 @ 01:09 PM)Thanks Tenielle - it was such a great event, we didn't get there until about 8:45, sorry we missed you. It was fun to see the photos, kind of strange
(10.29.09 @ 06:58 PM)It was so lovely to have them in front of the camera, as I photographed their mom and dad's wedding and I have been able to watch their family grow.
I have to blog this one just of Kayden because he is a gold-star, clone worthy big brother.
Thanks for the delicious session!
Wow Karen these are even better than I imagined they would be thank you so much
(11.01.09 @ 11:18 AM)That is one kickass sunburst in no. 2! Love the rest of them as well. Nice work.
(11.01.09 @ 08:50 PM)Brittany, is that you? you are getting married? Weren't you just in my grade eight class? Congrats. You and your fiance are absolutely stunning. GREAT pictures Karen.
(11.02.09 @ 07:33 AM)Yes Im getting married I can't wait Karen is truly a phenominal Photographer!!
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