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Christmas in LA

by stacie
25 January 2008

Ok, I know, Christmas was a month ago. It has taken me awhile to get caught up. Our New Years cards are almost ready. I know, it’ll be Valentines before I get those darn things out. I’ll show you what I did in another post… then you’ll understand why they took for-ev-er to do.
This little girl is a doll, and her mom makes all sorts of cool jewelry. I thought it would be fun to cover her with jewels and photograph her on Rodeo Dr. The weather wasn’t great, and we had 3 kids to wrangle besides. The cows were a perfect answer, fun and very close by. We even got a nice visit from the restaurant’s chef. Wish I could remember the name of the place, I was told it is really good.

At home, in the buff. So cute.

Watch This…

by stacie
9 January 2008

Everyone should watch this. Informative and entertaining. Just in time for New Year’s resolutions.

Beautiful

by stacie
4 December 2007

First there was snow on Wednesday, then 67 degrees yesterday with a beautiful sunset to end a wonderful day. Today is equally warm. Ahhh. I love the weather here.

Wednesday morning before school.

Last night’s sunset. Can you see the lamp I got for my birthday? I love how sculptural it is.

No more Hallmark

by stacie
30 November 2007

Last week was my nephew’s birthday. Since we couldn’t make it to Cali for the party, I sent some home-made thank you cards for my sis to send to their friends.
I really like cards that actually mean something, that are relevent to the person sending and receiving. Goodbye Hallmark… hello Stacie’s Creations. Lame name, but you get the idea. I think a card should have some touch of humanity. It’s like making food. For Mexicans, to show respect and love they will use their hands to create the dough or shread the meat. If you ever get the chance, pick up the book Like Water for Chocolate. A great, funny, flavorful book written by a Mexican woman… about a cook. I digress…
Anyway, if you ever have the chance to either make your own card, or have me create one for you, be sure to put something on it by you. A little hand-written, non-canned note. At the very least, a signature. Maybe even get the kiddos to draw a picture.
Although I must say that after begining this post I received a birthday email card. You know, one of those online dealios. Well, it was so nice to get something that I didn’t mind a totally non-handmade card. There is something to be said for remembering. I am terrible at that. My cousin… she’s the best.
Just a few thoughts…

B.F.F.

by stacie
27 November 200718 March 2008

We haven’t seen this entire family since Boston ’03. We’ve had nice visits with the parents here and there, but we haven’t even met the baby or seen the kids. It was so great to reconnect and photograph these guys! The last time I had the honor was the day before they moved and on our front steps. This shoot took place in Dad’s old stomping grounds in Salt Lake City; right down the street from his childhood home. Much more appropriate, if not at their house… next time we’ll have to go to your house!
Thank you for a fantastic Thanksgiving. It was great getting to know all the kids. Since we love the parents so much, I know we’ll love the kids as they get older and funnier. This visit we really only got a tiny taste of what’s to come.

At grandma’s house with the awesome chalkboard in the solarium.

On the way to the park.

After a couple shots the little girl decided she had had enough and began blowing spit bubbles. When caught, she put on this super cute stone-face which I know she gets from Mom.