Pauline, Peter, Owen and Sam have been in our circle for years. Pauline, a local lawyerm and I first met when I moved here and joined the Comox Valley Women's Business Network - her brains and humour always intrigued me.
We connected again, as seems to happen in this town, when we became involved in the Comox Valley Montessori Society. Since then, we have had the pleasure of befriending them.
Quite simply - I adore this family.
They are smart, really smart, but down to earth and funny. They are adventurous and playfull. Samantha has been a good friend to my daughter, and Pauline a wonderful friend to me. As for the boys, well, Peter is the kind of man that you really good tell anything too, and Owen, makes you want to run and play.
It always feels good to photograph friends. Maybe this sounds a little crazy, but I feel relieved after, relieved that they now have photos to remember this time in their life.
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Rae Family - fall portrait session
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This time of year is always a busy one and exciting one. I am out photographing whenever the weather hits the right mark and I am busy booking next years weddings and the final portrait dates for the year.
So, getting to blogging, although it is such a love of mine, has been a little harder than usual. I feel like I have to catch the weather and light while it was here.
Many of you will recognize Misty - and know of her warmth and stunning smile. Here she is with her beautiful family. Her kids charmed the beezesus out of me -
Misty:
LOVE! Karen you are awesome! Thank you so much!
(11.01.11 @ 03:42 PM)
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We always love our annual Boo Sessions. It is one of the handful of events we offer to say thank you to existing and past clients - a little perk!
This is the fourth year of the event and it is something both Christine and I look forward too. Thank you to everyone who made it out and for bringing donations to the food-bank, and thank you to all you parents who put so much into playing with your kids and one last thank you .. thank you for the kindness and treats you showered on Christine and I.
Here are a few sneak peeks, you can see some others on my FACEBOOK PAGE
To those of you that participated keep an eye on your in-box on Tuesday.
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In our family we donate tons of our used items. However this year, we will be taking some our holiday budget and using it to buy some new toys for children that otherwise would not receive any! I will be taking the kids down so they can each pick a toy to give, and reinforcing the importance of generosity and noticing how easy it is to make a difference to someone!
In order to encourage other to jump in we have set up draw boxes at each of the three Planet Kids locations (Comox Ave, Driftwood Mall and 5th Street) and at the end of November will be drawing one name to receive the royal photo treatment!!!
I am super excited about this!
Keltie:
I just saw this one now! I'm so going to planet Kids this weekend! Awesome idea Karen :)
(11.04.11 @ 10:29 PM)
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Kicking off a season of giving...
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These two have the energy of a couple newly in love - they listen when the other speaks, they watch each other, they touch, they share knowing smiles and the beam when they snuggle. However, their history is rich and varied, including travel, homemaking, moving and learning.
Their little one is coming into a family so grounded and excited - it is such a blessed child.
Caila, you are stunning, your smile makes me smile, you wear pregnancy very well! That you both for coming out and playing with me.
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Love them! Great pics :-)
(10.31.11 @ 08:49 PM)