I had the opportunity to spend a few days in San Diego, learning from some first-class newborn photographers (baby folding class, I’ve been calling it). I’m so, so excited to come back and get to work on some Minneapolis newborns. Below are just a few of the photos I took while in San Diego.
I met Asher’s mom several years ago when I was doing work for Family & Children’s Service so it was especially fun to be there to welcome the new addition to their family.
I love the way he’s just kicked back and relaxing here!
And with proud big brother, Jonah.
The weather is gorgeous today and I did get a chance to get out – over to Edina to have lunch with Scott and then for my first trip to Sonic which opened nearby recently and has been insanely busy ever since. (It was still too busy…it’ll be another few months before I go back there, I’m sure.) But I’m home this evening, working to get a bit caught up before the holiday weekend festivities begin and with the nice weather and the sound of early fireworks outside, I feel a bit like everyone is out having fun and I’m missing it!
So a little bit of fun between work. I saw another photographer suggest that we post ten random things about ourselves that people might not know. So here are my ten.
1. I drink Diet Cherry Pepsi for breakfast.
2. I spent several summers teaching archery and even got my certification to do so.
3. I’ve also been certified to work for a private investigation company.
4. I camped alone overnight in the woods in Pennsylvania with only a poncho, flashlight, lighter and harmonica. It rained the entire time and it was a very long night.
5. I like to drink from plastic cups, not glasses.
6. I don’t like a lot of very common foods (like tomatoes) but I loooove sushi.
7. I saw Michael Jackson in the airport once when I was younger and he was popular in the good way.
8. My first job was at Creative Kidstuff. I started off as a seasonal worker and my job was to wrap gifts. That’s a dangerous skill to have because your family will want you to wrap all the gifts they are giving, too.
9. When I got my first computer, it had to spend a lot of time in the shop because I loaded drivers for the wrong operating system on it twice in a row. Now I can build my own computers.
10. I would really like to go to India someday.
Now you should all share one or two or ten random things about yourselves in the comments! And then have a happy Fourth. :)
jamie burnett: I drink Diet Coke for breakfast. My family calls it Mommy's coffee!
Rachael Earl: Wow! You're like Survivorman (woman)! I also do not like tomatoes unless they are in salsa...yum! One fact about me: I didn't like Zoolander the first time I saw it, but now it's one of my favorite movies.
Zak: Didn't make my list, but I could eat Mexican food everyday. Love guacamole. :)
buglady: I have camped in those same woods in PA alone with a poncho, string , an orange, and a pack of dry oatmeal. I learned deer snort that night. I drink Mt dew for breakfast. I think Mandy is one of the funnies people I have ever known but I dont get to see her anymore. I miss UNO with her. I like to drink from glass and not plastic. I am an anti plastic person.
Sarah: Have we talked about the fact that I taught archery, too? I competed in regattas as a camper: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=32928944&id=1012180 Anyway, thanks so much for your help with my new blog!!
L1: 1. I wish I could sing like Jennifer Hudson...I’ve seen Dreamgirls about eleventy-eight times and man, that girl can belt it out. 2. I am an insomniac but I’m also a morning person...how does that happen? 3. I drink 2 cups of coffee every morning (with fat-free french vanilla creamer). 4. I used to be on time or early to everything, but since I have been raising the kids alone, I have turned into one of those chronically late people...at least when they are in tow. 5. I am a wealth of useless trivia and nonsensical information, especially when it comes to movie quotes and song lyrics. 6. I talk to random strangers in waiting rooms, elevators, and checkout lines...so technically, I never meet a stranger. 7. I am addicted to buying purses, shoes, and pajamas. I need a 12 step program for them, I swear. 8. I love my church and really look forward to Sunday mornings, because it energizes me for the week. 9. If I’m buying something and one of the color choices is pink, it’s the one I will pick 99.9% of the time. I’m such a girly girl. 10. One place I’m very ticklish is my knees...how weird is that?
Jennifer Chaney: Ohhh you're so lucky! That last one is a pose I need to learn b/c I can't do it to save my life. Wish I had been along side you. Beautiful work. Just love it!
Jen: Jenn...you & me both! I was just trying that post this morning! Ugh! These are stunning images. Would love to hear your thoughts on the WS! I just gotta get there!
LK: Good folding! They look so squeezable!!
Rachel Clare: oh my good heavens. these are divine!