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One more to share - D is just an absolute beauty. Her sister has been a client and friend so I had heard all about D for years. It was lovely that she was able to come into the studio while she was visiting from out of town.
I hope it added to your feeling of holiday!

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Yes, another Bella sessions coming at you and more to come. I can only show you a portrait image from this session as the rest is so hot it will melt your monitor (well, really we just have to keep it under wraps, but the first reason sounded way better.)

and yes, you guessed it my clients are amazing and yes, I will be blogging more Bella's tomorrow.


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I just got back from holiday, well, not really, but it feels like it. I was feeling a little worn out so I took the seven year old and we headed to Victoria for a night. It was 30 hours away that left me feeling like I was gone for a week.
We ate sushi (twice), grabbed a nice hotel room with a fantastic price, swam, had room service and then both proceeded to sleep for 11 hours - it was heaven.
We managed a little shopping, I bought both a bathing suit and a dress (neither of which I love to shop for,)  - if you hit vic often check out Sarah Seeds sisters' shop Paradise Boutique on Johnson, it's a little store with a lot of what you want. They managed to make bathings suit and dress shopping very entertaining and not confidence crushing.
They set me up with a polka dot 1950's bathing suit (Thanks Laurel S. for the inspiration,) and a fancy little dress that I actually like.

My mind is going on how I can manage to go to Victoria for this little escapade monthly.

Part of my need to get away had to do with a relationship breakdown. Me and my computer were having trouble. It would work well, suck me in so I was trusting it and then treat me badly and leave me feeling frustrated and stressed. We repaired things before I went away, but I still felt like I needed some me time.

Today though, we are on a new bath and the blogging of more bella sessions can continue - such as this one of this lovely, and a little bit sassy J.

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and with the hubby's guitar

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A baby in their first week makes my heart melt.

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This sweetie is just stunning, so calm and even at this young age so full of expression. Welcome Jordan, it was an honor to capture your beauty.
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Bevin:

Gorgeous.

(01.30.10 @ 10:00 AM)
Judy Rombough:

Love the picture of my new grandbaby, Jordyn. She is pretty sweet if I do say so myself.

(01.30.10 @ 10:32 AM)
Danielle:

She is an angel. Oh so sweet.

(01.30.10 @ 11:57 AM)
John Rombough:

Beautiful picture of my beautiful grand daughter

(01.31.10 @ 10:06 AM)
Karolyn:

a beautiful wee addition to the world - welcome!

(01.31.10 @ 02:11 PM)
Angela Gold:

This picture beautifully captures the serenity of the quiet times with Jordyn. She is such a wonderful baby. I love you Jordyn! XOXOXOX Auntie Angie

(01.31.10 @ 03:00 PM)
Shelley Balaban:

Jordyn you are gorgeous! We can't wait to meet you! Grandpa is so proud and I'm thinking I'm loving being a Gramma! Love you always :))

(02.05.10 @ 05:27 PM)
Shelley Balaban:

Jordyn you are gorgeous! We can't wait to meet you! Grandpa is so proud and I'm thinking I'm loving being a Gramma! Love you always :))

(02.05.10 @ 05:28 PM)
Kristi Martin:

Perfect little angel!

(02.06.10 @ 05:15 PM)
Pierre Vezina:

Beautiful!! :) ;)

(02.06.10 @ 05:17 PM)
Tracey:

" Precious Little Angel" who belongs to " 2 Precious Big Angels" ! ... She is ... So Sweet !

(02.08.10 @ 03:26 PM)
Christy LOUGHEED:

Beautiful photo. She sure is precious!

(02.18.10 @ 11:28 AM)
Christy LOUGHEED:

Beautiful photo. She sure is precious!

(02.18.10 @ 11:29 AM)
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In my make believe life I blogged each morning this week. In my real life I dealt with crazy computer issues this week and it seems like my brain is connected to the computer, when it is out of sorts, so am I.  The root of the problem has been solved and we are on the up and up. So let the re-assembling of my brain and the chronic blogging begin.

I had to start out with R because she is fighting some serious bad-ass cold/flu ugliness and we all know how gorgeous we feel when we are having spastic coughing fits. Hopefully this will be a pick-me up, and she will see how absolutely stunning she is.
I also happen to have the inside scoop on R and her beauty on the outside is just as radiant as on the inside.

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R:

Thank you Karen for the fabulous experience. You took me out of my comfort zone and made me feel like million bucks! You are doing exactly what the world intended....and it's so beautiful to watch and be apart of. Huge hugs and kisses!

(01.29.10 @ 10:41 AM)
christine:

Oh, Rhonda, you are so incredibly beautiful!! I had so much fun sharing this day with you, hope you feel better soon! BIG hugs, C

(01.29.10 @ 11:28 AM)
Donna:

R Those are some wonderful pics congrats to both of you
Donna

(01.30.10 @ 09:16 AM)
Shelley:

beyond beautiful!

(02.02.10 @ 03:27 PM)
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