Looking for Preemie Clothing Donations...

One of my fellow mommies is a nurse for Vassar Brothers Hospital, in their NICU unit. The NICU at Vassar has grown so much in the past couple of years, that they are out growing their space. Some of these babies are born 1-3 lbs each and could spend months in NICU. I got a first hand look at the NICU unit when my friend gave birth to her triplets.

I told my fellow mommy, I would help her out in looking for Preemie clothing donations for these wee ones. If you have Preemie clothes you are no longer in need of, please contact me and I will make arrangements to get them from you.

Thank You!!!

Introducing Baby T...

This family has been waiting a long time for this little guy to come into their world. What an honor and joy it was that they chose me to come to their home in CT, to take their first family photos.

Benefit for Andrew...

What an awesome day it turned out to be. There was a great turn out for the benefit today. I saw a lot of familiar faces and met a lot of great people. It is always so great to see a community come together to become one large family for a day. It was an honor to be apart of it and I thank all of those who put countless hours into the event.

Earth Day...

Yes, I know it was yesterday but it was too hectic here yesterday to make a post. I wanted to share one of my favorite products, Seventh Generation. SV offers a line of products including, " non-chlorine bleached, 100% recycled paper towels, bathroom and facial tissues, and napkins; non-toxic, phosphate-free cleaning, dish and laundry products; plastic trash bags made from recycled plastic; chlorine-free baby diapers, training pants, and baby wipes; and chlorine-free feminine care products, including organic cotton tampons"

Be sure to check out their website and products. See why they are one of the most trustedbrands for an environmentally safe and healthy home. Also, printable coupons too :)

Trip to Fenway...

Today is Patriots Day in Boston. Also the running of the 112th Boston Marathon. We were lucky enough to have friends with GREAT tickets to yesterdays Red Sox game vs The Texas Rangers. The game started off on a bad start, but in the eight, the Sox came back after trailing 5 runs the whole game, to take the lead and finally the win!

Our View
The Hubby and Me
Oh yeah! My favorite Trader Joe's EVER!

More Communion Photos...

What a beautiful weekend!! We had great weather and took full advantage of it. Here are some First Communion photos were got early this weekend. These Communion sessions were a lot of fun to do with all the great dresses and suits. I look forward to more next year.

Energy Saving Tip of the Day...

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs: Compact fluorescent bulbs are as bright as incandescents, but they use only 1/3 the energy. Changing just 1 bulb in every household in the US would reduce air pollution as much as taking 1 million cars off the road for a year.
More Benefits
Save Money
Save $36-$59 on energy bills over the life of the bulb – see package for full details.

Save Energy
Use up to 75% less energy – and using less energy means less pollution is generated.

Longer Life
Last 8-10 times longer than standard bulbs – perfect for hard-to-reach places.

This week at Stop and Shop, buy 1 get GE Energy Smart Bulb, 2 FREE!!! Not only that, get 5 FREE reusable shopping bags with the purchase of $15 worth of General Mills brand items (specific items required)

Earth Day, April 22, 2008-How YOU can make a difference...

There are simple changes we can make in our everyday life that can make a huge impact on our environment. These changes don't have to be expensive, and in the long run save you money. Everyday day or two I am going to post small tips that could make a BIG difference.

From Earthbound Farm: Bag your own
More than 100 billion plastic shopping bags and 10 billion paper grocery bags are thrown away in the US each year — but if every household in the country used their own canvas tote for just one shopping trip a year, we could save about 60,000 trees. For more hints on green shopping, visit the World Wildlife Fund’s Center for a New American Dream at www.ibuydifferent.org.

Score you FREE Earthbound bag by completing the Conservation Quiz here.

One Beautiful Momma...

If only we all looked this gorgeous while we were pregnant! She is due in just 4 short weeks. Big sister was a great help today and is very excited about her new little brother, except diaper duty.


Be sure to check back for newborn pictures.

Here is my "Fresh Face!"

Here is the winner of my "Fresh Face" contest for girls. What a trooper this little gal was. Even with a light mist and cool weather, we had a great time playing dress up. These pettiskirts are apart of my clothing collection available for use by Surprise Photography clients.

More of her to come...

Hair accessories by Princess Bow Bow

Matilda Jane Apron (don't forget about the trunk show)

The "Fresh Face" contest for boys will take place later this spring. Keep and eye out!

Little Miss H...

This was my 3rd shoot with this fabulous little girl and her brother. Her little newborn feet are in my portfolio. Now she is 9 months old. How quick our kids grow!

Want To Win A Free Session!!!

ART THROUGHOUT THE ORCHARD
A Benefit for Andrew Jenkins

Will be raffling off Gift Certificate for a

Session With Surprise Photography

(Value $100)

Saturday April 26, 2008
(rain date April 27)

Liberty View Farm
340 Crescent Avenue, Highland NY 12528

Family FUNdraising Festivities begin at 12:00 PM

Featuring:
Live Music with The Fuzzy Lollipops, Dog on Fleas, and Uncle Rock
~ Silent Art Auction ~ Children’s Art Gallery ~ Hands-On Children’s Art
Activities ~ Bake Sale ~ Cake Walk~Yard Sale ~ Cookie Decorating ~ Penny Social ~ Raffle~
Frolic with goats and chickens at the Certified Naturally Grown Apple Orchard!

I hope to see you there!!!

They Say Dogs Don't Smile...

Mine do!

Manny can be cute when he isn't constantly barking ;)

My Baby is 5 Months...

Man how time flies by. Today Kieran turned 5 months old. After I got home from my shoot, I grabbed Kieran for a mini session because I can never have enough pictures :) (just added a 3rd hard drive)

His Mr. Burns impression. "EXCELLENT"

Babies and More Babies...

I am so lucky to be getting all these babies with these big beautiful eyes. This guy was a real cuttie and such a good baby.

Little Miss Eyes...

What a little ball of sunshine and a joy to photograph. She had a smile on her face the moment I walked in the door. She would make a great subject for the Little Red Heads Across America book. Her momma was the winner of a complementary session at the Waddle N Swaddle grand opening raffle.

Triplets again...

So sweet! Happy Birthday Momma!!

Triplets...

I spent some time with the triplets today. They are getting bigger by the moment but still around 5 lbs each. So sweet and precious. We were on limited time so I will be going back for more.
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Waddle N Swaddle in the POJO...

Carolyn Torella of the Poughkeepsie Journal, continues her monthly feature of young entrepreneurs in the Hudson Valley by visiting Jenn Sullivan of Waddle N Swaddle on Raymond Ave in Poughkeepsie. Some of you might remember, Carolyn did a story bad in December on Surprise Photography, what a real honor that was for me!

Jenn's store carries maternity and new mommy products that are "made in the USA in fair-trade factory conditions from small designer lines, not mass-produced." Something Jenn, as well as a lot of us, find "makes a big difference to our global economy." Be sure to check out the article here: POJO and if you swing by the store, be sure to tell Jenn Melissa sent you!