Here are a few more from my session with Sandra and Ori, they look more like sisters than mother and daughter, don’t you think? These two were so much fun and although it was cold outside, the studio was nice and warm and cozy and we started off there and finished in the graffitti’d alley way, and by the time we went outside it got milder out too, woo hoo. Bring on spring already,lol.

More of the girls. They are all cousins and gosh so cute.

Here are just a few more shots of my sweet little munchkins, my monkeys that drive me crazy but yet with one hug, all is right in the world. When I see them sleep in their beds and I know they are safe and sound and dreaming, I feel so blessed. I also feel blessed when they are writing on the walls and beating up each other and tracking in mud with their boots, but at those times I’m also pulling out my hair,lol. I’m sure many of you can relate. The joys of motherhood.

Had one of my very best friends come over yesterday and we had a little shoot with her daughter and two neices and I always have so much fun with them as they love to dress up and love to pose for me, I was in heaven. I have only managed to edit one of Savannah, my best friend’s daughter, but expect to see a few more from the session soon.

I have to say that I was so not prepared for exactly how different my boys would be! Don’t get me wrong, I knew they would have their differences between them but its like they are just about the exact opposite of each other and it just amazes me on a daily basis. One has burned black hair and one has sandy blonde hair, one didn’t sleep for almost a full year when first born and the other slept all night from 6 weeks on. One loves to cuddle, and one wants nothing to do with it as he can’t still for more than a second unless its to watch spongebob,lol. One loves to pray and go to church and the other well he doesn’t, he’ll talk during prayers and will do anything he can not to go to church. One loves breakfast, the other hates it, one loves going to sleep and the other hates it and fights tooth and nail not to go to bed. One loves having his picture taken and one hates it with every fiber of his being, and this last point is the only one I really have a problem with as its so hard to take just one good picture of the two of them and it seems like I only get one a year that I like. Its so frustrating being a photographer and being able to take good shots of “other” kids but not mine, or at least not one of mine,lol. I’m hoping as he grows it will get easier, right? Am I fooling myself? Well if I am, I can dream and hope and pray and I’ll deal with all the other differences but I may just pull my hair out if he doesn’t get over having his picture taken.

For now, here is the ONE shot I got of the two of them, and I hardly believe I got it, and not thrilled with it, but hey, it will have to do cuz I don’t have ANY others,lol. It was fun in hindsight but it was HARD work. I do have a few more shots of the two of them individually but I’ll post those at a later date. Just wanted to post the one of the two of them together, especially since it will probably be the only I get of them together this year,lol.

My boys

Who would think that on a January day here in Toronto that the weather would be so nice, but it was, it was +4 which is great as we are used to -40 with windchills here, so this made me very happy, especially since I had a shoot with a young pretty girl downtown and I didn’t want her to freeze.

Happily she came with her mom who was a previous client and we did a fun indoor studio session and since the weather was so nice and I knew there was a bunch of graffiti’d walls nearby,  we decided to hit the streets as well.

Both beautiful and vivacious women and so much fun to work with. We laughed and chatted and caught up since the summer when I saw Sandra last.

It was a pleasure meeting such a beautiful and sweet young lady and it was great to see her mom again who is always full of love and life and joy, it was a great day, and I can’t thank you ladies enough. Enjoy your sneak peeks.

What a cold cold week its been, just freezing and I so hate the cold, love the snow but add that cold wind and I’m done. I have always hated wearing socks and wore my sandals til November if I could, but this year, I have worn socks at home for the last couple of months, that is so NOT me!!! I even took off my toe ring and last night I swear I needed 3 blankets just to get warm and don’t think I didn’t consider wearing my socks all night long, but unless I’m 2 ice cubes shy of a slushie I will not wear my socks to bed. Sorry, just had to rant for a bit. My brother counts down the days to spring, something like 83 days left, and I for one CAN’T WAIT!!!

Now that I’m done ranting, I want to share more of the Christmas shoot I did with Agata and her family. I know they took the train to T.O. from Ottawa and I so want to do that one day, so next year, I think we’re going to Ottawa and then I can do a shoot with them on the Rideau canal, another place I’ve wanted to visit as its a huge canal that freezes over and makes for one enormous skating rink.

We had a lot of fun here at cityhall though and although our skating rink is a bit smaller and a bit more crowded, it still made for an awesome local. It helped to have such a cute looking family as well, and I just had to share more from this session. Thanks again Agata!

It was freezing cold out but nothing could stop me from puttinng on my pretty black dress and curling my hair and doing my nails and going out in that freezing cold weather to celebrate my best friend’s engagement.

The party was held at Omonia, a lovely greek restuarant on the Danforth, and not only did we eat and laugh and drink and dance, but we cried too. It was an overwhelming night, filled with love and joy and anticipation for the couple’s upcoming wedding in July.

I was asked to be the photographer for her wedding but I declined as I really wanted to enjoy myself and party. Of course this does not mean I won’t bring my camera, just the opposite, I plan on taking TONS of pics but I won’t feel rushed or pressured and I won’t be “at work” instead I’ll be in the bridal party walking down the aisle right before my best friends walks down that same aisle to join hearts with the man she loves. Proud to say I introduced them to each other as well.

I have only edited a few, but Stella is gorgeous in all the pics, and I couldn’t be more happier and can’t wait to stand beside her on her big day.

I have been wanting to do a shoot like this for a while now, winter time, outdoors, rosy cheeks, cute hats and scarves and mits, Christmas cheer all around and the cold crisp air that reminds you that Christmas is near.

I love that they were up for the idea of going downtown to city hall, there is a big skating rink there and a huge Christmas tree and it just makes you smile to be down there at this time of year. If you haven’t, I highly suggest, bringing your skates (you can rent them too) and have a go around the rink, it will be a memory you will not soon forget.

I had the pleasure of photographing Agata and her family who came down all the way from Ottawa, well not just for me, but to spend time with their families for Christmas as well,lol. They have the cutest little girl and she was like a pretty little fairy, always flying around enjoying her surroundings and barely standing still for a minute. When she did sit still, my camera was extremely happy as she makes for one beautiful little model. Her parents aren’t too bad either,lol.

We had such a nice time, enjoying downtown and even the cold weather, we walked and talked and had a lovely session. I know I wasn’t suppose to edit any images before Christmas, but I just couldn’t wait, and I wanted to give them a little sneak peek as a Christmas gift, also as a thank you for driving me to my hubby’s work afterwards, which was mighty kind of them.

I really enjoyed our time together Agata, thanks again hon, hope you have a wonderful stay here in the city, enjoy your Christmas and hope you love the sneak peeks.

I have baked so much lately that my arms feel like they are going to fall off,lol. Some things turned out better than others, but its always fun baking at Christmas time. My sons both helped out a bit and they really love to cook, or help make a mess at least,lol. I think they enjoyed making the chocolate chip cookies the best.

I tried a new recipe and although the pic for it is not that great, the taste more than makes up for the bad pics,lol. It was light and sweet and yummy and I really enjoyed it, I will definitely make it again, SOON.

Along with everything else, I made chocolate chip cookies, toffee cookies, the traditional greek cookies(kourabiedes, melomakarona, biscota), then I made chocolate peanut butter squares which my husband won’t share with anyone,lol and my favourite item so far, coconut cake. I also made a hot spinach dip for the first time, and I must say I LOVE it, I’m used to the cold spinach dip, but this was cheesy and delicious, definitely another fave. Below are a few pics, forgot to take pics of the greek cookies, will try to tomorrow.

I’m so looking forward to Christmas, its such a wonderful time of year, and I love spending it with my family. I can’t wait to see the kids faces in the morning, its such an awesome blessing.

I wanted to thank everyone for all their love and support, without all of you I’m nothing, and I wish you and your family nothing but the very best this blessed holiday season and a very prosperous, fun, and wonderful new year.

and just had to share a pic I took a couple months back in October of George. He has since cut his hair because it was getting too long, I have yet to take a pic of his new haircut, but plan to soon.