scenes from the weekend

We ventured to Cleveland, OH in hopes of a buying me a used car.  The used car didn't work out but luckily I have family who live in the area so we stayed the night with them.  Went spent Saturday night catching up, eating Mexican, and drinking a few glasses of wine.  Wouldn't ask for a better way to spend my Saturday night.

We woke up to a familiar site, snow.  Even though I am awfully sick of snow, it sure is beautiful.  After an amazing breakfast (with grits) and lunch, the husband and I headed down to the very frozen Lake Erie for a few photos.  Unfortunately, neither one of us were appropriately dressed for more than 10 minutes of walking on the frozen lake.  It sure was incredible though. 

view from my aunt and uncle's screened-in porch window

lake erie. completely frozen for as far as the eye can see. 

panorama from my phone

see, inappropriately dressed. 

you can't even tell where the lake stops and the sky begins. 

these steps were much easier to get up than they were to get down. 

lighthouse overlooking the lake 

a welcomed indication we are about to cross into PA. 

It was such a nice night to be with family.  I am very lucky to have family so close by. 

How was your weekend?

What's your weather like?

Getting a lot of snow?

Linking up with Tiffany today!

until next time

Lillian Danielle

Way back in March I got the chance to photograph an adorable one month old little girl named Lillian.  I work with Lillian's aunt Ashley.  Needless to say Ashley was ecstatic to become a first time aunt so the months leading up to Lillian's birth were filled with excitement and anticipation.  Lillian was brought into this world on February 2, 2012.  Once Ashley finally returned to work we heard nothing but how cute she was.  So when I was asked to take photos of her I was more than excited and honored.

I met Lillian at her home, about an hour outside of Cleveland, to spend time with her, Ashley and her parents, Mel & Greg, on a Saturday afternoon.  And of course, as Ashley had been saying all along, Lillian is adorable!  Thank you Mel & Greg for inviting me into your home and sharing your sweet baby girl with me for a few hours.  It was so great to see y'all and get to meet Lillian.  Y'all were great hosts!

Without further adieu...

Isn't she just the prettiest? 

Those lips!

Here Mel is signing "I Love You."  Ashley is our deaf specialist at work and this was her idea.  I thought it turned it out so nice!

There is nothing sweeter than the peacefulness of a baby sound asleep. 

Daddy's little girl!  

Again, thank you Mel & Greg!  Lillian is so precious!  I hope to see her again in the near future:) 

Lillian Danielle - Sneak Peek

On Saturday I drove to Cleveland to meet this sweet and adorable one month old little girl, Lillian Danielle.  Lillian's arrival was highly anticipated as I work with her Aunt.  I was so excited to meet her although I felt I already had with the bazillion (okay not bazillion but maybe millions? hehe) photos her Aunt has shared with us at work.  I also got to spend time with Lillian's Mom and Dad in their beautiful home.  Thank you both for inviting me into your home to photograph your sweet little girl.  I had so much fun!

Isn't she just PRECIOUS?!?

Stay tuned for more from her shoot in the next few weeks!  

another week down

My, did last week fly!  It brought March (and hope), a photo shoot and one-on-one time with family (with A LOT of wine) in Cleveland.  I cannot believe it is already Monday again.  This week I'm looking forward to photo editing! One of my favorite things to do:) Sneak peak will be here soon!

I had so much fun with the first one, I decided to participate again in Scavenger Hunt Sunday.  And I think I'm going to keep doing it.  It's way too much fun for me and really challenges me to be creative.

1. Routine

Chris is back at it again.  He is training for his second triathlon.  Most nights he bikes on the stationary bike while we watch an episode of 24 season 2 together (me on the couch with a glass of wine).  

2. Mismatch

Shoes/socks of a client.  She always has on a different pair of socks with different colored laces.  

 3. Music

Music to my ears.  The sound of a wind chimes blowing in the wind.  

 4. My Style

I got these shoes on my trip to California in October.  I have been dying for a pair for a while.  They are the most comfortable shoes.  Not only do I love the looks of them but the story behind Toms is my kinda style.  I get a cute pair of shoes while a child in need of shoes get a pair just because I purchased  them:)  

5. Technology

I got Chris the Kindle Fire for Valentine's Day.  This is what he looks like in bed (as I lay next to him on my iPhone and search the web).  Aren't we so romantic?  

I look forward to next week's challenges.  This time I will try to actually share it on a Sunday.  

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LenProToGo's Weekly Challenge last week was Abstract.  I had loads of ideas for this one but settled on this painting hanging in our kitchen:

This was my Grandmother's painting.  It has always been my favorite of her collection.  I love the colors.  So retro (which matched her home perfectly)!

Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend!  Cheers to it being Monday (almost Tuesday now)!