This Little One...

was quite attached to her mom, which was fine with me because it made for some fun and sweet interaction shots!

Last Senior Pho-Video

Sorry for the delay

I have a few clients who are waiting for proofs or other products right now, so I want to apologize for the delay. I had a wonderful, unexpected visit from my two beautiful nieces. They decided to come down and stay for a couple of weeks, which was a rare opportunity to spend quality time with them since we only see them once every year or two. As my long-time clients know, I spend most of my nights and weekends working on my photography business, so I had to make a choice between getting that work done or making memories with "my girls". Since I encourage people to hire me because it's important to make and capture memories with your family, I figured I should take my own advice. Now that they are gone (sniff, sniff), I will be working diligently to catch up on all of my sessions. I see some late, late nights (even for me) in my future, but "K" and "A", it was so worth it...I wouldn't trade our fun and chats for anything. Love you both and miss you already. :(

This is "K", rockin' her new hair (when she arrived it was long, blonde and bangless). Doesn't it make her eyes pop? Gorgeous! She's the more glamorous of the two. Very sweet, kind of quiet, and oh my, I can't believe how grown up she looks here...I remember teaching her how to swim one summer, so cute how she'd nervously jump in and rush to me. She's now 20...sigh...

This is "A" in her all-natural beauty. She looks like the quiet one, but, ummm, no. Just as sweet as "K" and very outgoing; can't sit still. Although I can recall a time when she'd sit on my lap and whisper in my ear "I love you Aunt Niki", melting my heart. Now she's graduating high school...amazing how time flies.

And here they are together, two sisters...so different, but equally loved...

FAB FIND: FOOT PETALS

LOVE these!! For all of you ladies out there who want to wear stylish shoes/heels, but also want to be comfortable - there is HOPE! Don't give up on those cute shoes just yet. Foot petals are fantastic little things that can be used in a variety of ways to add comfort to your not-so-comfortable kicks.

The material used to make them is called PORON, which distributes "pressure across the ball of the foot making them comfortable by relieving pressure points that may be the cause of foot aches and pains, as well as calluses and blisters. PORON urethanes are a unique patented formulation that does not contain PVC, Latex, or adiitional solvents that may cause skin irritations. Foot Petals special petal shape is beneficial because they will no curl up at edges, tear, or fall apart after continuous use." AND (you're going to love this), the material also keeps your feet from sliding forward, which prevents that ugly toe scrunch and overhang! I have these in almost every heel I own, and Landra, the owner of Arthur Murray Clearwater, who is on her feet 8-10 hours a day, says they "save my feet."

There are a variety of products that can be purchased on the Foot Petals website, and you can find select items in Dillard's, Nordstrom, BCBG, and other retailers listed on the site. Now, go on, race to one of those stores...but don't run in your heels until you have your Foot Petals in them! ;)


Example of how much comfort you can create in the most FAB of shoes


Killer Kushionz (my fave) and Heavenly Heels (great for shoes that are slightly too big)



The original product - Tip Toes


Heavenly Heelz


Value Pack - Killer Kushionz, Tip Toes, Heavenly Heelz, Haute Heelz, Strappy Strips and Sole Stopperz


Oh, and by the way, I know I've been very neglectful of the "Fab Find" feature on here, but I will do better!!!

Another Cover!!

Grab the latest Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine at your local Publix or SweetBay (and other locations as well), or check out the online version HERE. This month's issue has some great information on throwing fun birthday parties, lots of ads for summer camp options, ideas for short get-aways, and...a cover photo by...me! This is one of my all-time favorite beach images, so I was thrilled when it was chosen for the cover.

Look at the color...

of this little one's hair! So beautiful and fun. She was such a cutie pie for the camera, and a trooper with all the clothing changes. I especially love the tutu and pearls images...and this first one with the wide eyes and chipmunk cheeks just melts me...