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Our baby girl’s first birthday

Mike — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:36:16 +0000

It’s crazy how fast our life moves now that we have kids. When we just had Jayden we seemed to get into a routine (if you can call it that) and everything seemed to be moving along. Then last year we thankfully had a healthy baby girl, Alayna, and even though she came to us early you would never know it, as you’ll see in the photos. She’s doing so well and progressing so fast that we can hardly keep up!

Now we’ve just celebrated her first birthday and of course I tried to document any and every moment I could. Looking back on those first early photos in her first weeks is still humbling and we’re so happy to have her! Of course I have about a million photos of her and her brother doing the brother/sister thing but here are a select few of my favourites of her from this past first year.

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The Kids

Mike — Tue, 25 May 2010 18:50:06 +0000

It’s been a while since I’ve posted some photos of the kids. Not because I haven’t taken any, I have so many I may need to invest in more dedicated storage for the kids photos. They’re getting so big and doing so many new things it’s hard to keep up…I get sleepy just thinking about it. Looking at these photos though gives me a boost and makes me thankful I have them. Here are just a couple from yesterday.

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About me

Mike — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:26:18 +0000

Here are some completely random and true facts about me. There’s lots more, so maybe I’ll make this a running list and add on at a later date.

• Chicken or Steak – For sure steak , I like mine medium
• Coke or Pepsi – Coke every time, there is no substitute
• Jube Jubes or Gummi bears – Jube Jubes, I have to have a supply of these near my desk, especially on long editing sessions
• Gas or Electric stove – Gas, my parents always had one growing up and I don’t think I could ever like electric, I love my gas stove
• Electric tooth brush or manual – Electric, ever since I got it I kept wondering why I didn’t get one sooner
• Winter or Summer – Summer, I live for the summer months and love the heat
• Chips or Popcorn – Popcorn all day, I’ve been going old school lately and popping it on the stove in a large pot. Add the extra butter and salt and I’m good to go
• Electric shaver or blade – I love my electric, it’s sharp, fast and doesn’t irritate my skin like a new blade. From time to time I don’t mind using the blade though
• MMA or NBA – I love MMA, I’ve been a huge fan for a long time, but I still love to watch an NBA game when I get the chance
• Email or phone – I don’t mind email but prefer the phone. I just feel like I can feel and make a much better connection with people if we can chat. I just thinks it’s more personable. Having said that I’d much rather chat with clients face to face
• TV or movies – I really don’t have that many TV shows that I have to watch – except for LOST. I love watching movies as a way to wind down and of course have to have my Coke and popcorn
• Cake or Ice Cream – Both, why not have the best of both worlds
• Casual or formal – I really don’t mind dressing up but when I’m hanging out it’s jeans and a shirt for me. For weddings I wear black dress shoes, black dress pants and a nice shirt
• Juice or Water – I drink a lot of water during the day, but first thing in the morning I have a glass of juice
• Coffee or Tea – No thanks, not for me
• Finally, Mr. Roper or Mr. Firley – Firley was a little too weird for me, and I preferred Mr. Roper

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Christmas day recap

Mike — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:50:06 +0000

We had a great day on Christmas and every year now Jayden seems to be getting more excited, and who could blame him. It’s so much fun now to see him get so excited, it reminds me of when I was that age and used to get so excited to see all the presents under the tree. We’re so lucky to have everything that we do and for sure the best present this year was the birth of our little girl. I hope everyone had a great time with their family and friends. Here are some photos from the opening ceremonies.

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

Mike — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:30:10 +0000

I’d like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. As with every year I feel so fortunate to have everything that I have but most importantly I’m so thankful for my family and our little girl who joined us this year. I hope everyone has a great time over the holidays and please stay safe.

All the best.

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Christmas Photos

Mike — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:51:59 +0000

The other day I had my studio lights setup as I was finishing a job that required some product shots for a local business, and I thought it would be a good chance to get a few photos of my wife and the kids. Now that Jayden has reached the age where his attention span is roughly 4 seconds and getting him to sit quietly is not an option, these photos are what they are.

When working with kids, there is no sense in forcing the issue, and looking at these I would much rather see his real expressions than fake ones, so here you go.

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We made Frosty the Snowman

Mike — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:28:19 +0000

Yesterday after the morning rain, I had chance to go outside with Jayden for our first attempt ever at making Frosty and the family. I ended up doing most of the labour as usual but under his close supervision of course. I grabbed these quickly with the little point and shoot camera, and as you can see we only finished one before it got too dark. Hopefully we’ll finish off the mommy, little brother and baby soon.

Oh baby!

Mike — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:00:00 +0000

Here are some recent shots of the kids and one of yours truly with my little girl. I really can’t believe how fast they’re growing and it’s even crazier when we compare them both now.

I’d also like to say thanks to everyone that told me how life changes completely when you have two kids…you weren’t kidding. Our schedule is completely out of whack because she’s up every three hours or so but it is what it is. I don’t think I could ever get tired of holding her in my arms.

Having said that I will be making some changes to my schedule and will be shifting gears business wise within the coming months. I will be concentrating my attention more on wedding photography, rather than my portrait work. Over the last couple of years my love for wedding photography has grown so much that it’s all I think about. The amount of fun and creative freedom I get from shooting a wedding is hard to describe. I will still do the odd portrait session but on much more limited basis.

In the meantime, enjoy these and I’ll be sure to post more soon.

She’s home

Mike — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:43:00 +0000

Well we finally brought our little girl home after she had a three week stay in the Intensive Care Unit. It seemed forever and it still hasn’t really hit me yet that she’s here but I’m sure that won’t take long. Here are some of my favourite images over the last few weeks.

As you’ll see I’m absent from all of these photos as I’m the designated photographer in the family – go figure. Not to worry as I’ll post much more in the coming weeks and for sure some with daddy and his little girl.

Happy Birthday!

Mike — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:09:00 +0000

Wow what a week! First we had the birth of our daughter and yesterday was our son Jayden’s 3rd birthday. Where does the time go? If anyone knows please let me know!

I absolutely love seeing the look on his face when he gets excited, it reminds me of when I was small and I used to get so excited to open my presents. It’s amazing how the smallest things can make a toddler so happy. I’m not talking about presents and stuff but just seeing his birthday balloons and knowing that his mom would be home from the hospital and that his grandparents would be there. Of course he got lots of presents and a Thomas train track set. We also had lots of pizza, fries, cake and ice cream. We just had to remind him of the fact that he’s not to expect that dinner everyday…just on birthdays.

I know he’s only known her for a few days now but I know he misses his little sister already and he can’t wait to get her home.