Visiting cider mills, strolling through pumpkin patches and picking bushels of apples are some of the activities that make autumn my favorite season. This weekend I got a chance to spend some much needed time with my sweet little family of 5. We visited Westview Orchards on Sunday and had a wonderful, cold day of merriment. These are some of those moments that I was talking about last post and I will cherish them always.
In the middle of filling orders and spending time with family this weekend, I had the extreme pleasure of sneaking away to participate in Scott Kelby's 2nd annual World Photo Walk. In cities all over the world photographers (and those who impersonate them, namely, me) met up to walk different places and capture what they found. It was such an amazing opportunity to get out and look at the world around me in a different way. I have gotten used to photographing my children and clothing so this stretched me to look for shots that I otherwise wouldn't even notice. I was drooling over the other photogs equipment and I must admit, felt overwhelmed and nervous before hand that I would be in over my head. I am proud to say that I fit right in and boy, did it feel good. Now, I won't even begin to presume that my photos are anywhere near the caliber of the pros who I accompanied, but I had a blast anyway. As you all know, I love to mess around with different affects in Lightroom so you know I had fun playing with these;) Here's a few (and by a few, I mean a bunch) of my faves.
I passionately believe that we need another day in our weekend. Two days is never quite enough. You just kind of get started and before you know it another week is ready to begin. Let's all petition to add Fridays to our weekend okay;) I finished up my 1st official fashion show order and am sending it out today so that is pretty exciting. Saturday, Nick and I took the kids to the near by trail to ride bikes and walk. It was beautiful out, a little chill in the breeze but a bright warm sun. Yesterday, I had the pleasure of having a girl's afternoon out of lunch and shopping with my mother, grandmother and sister. I am a lucky girl! This week the kids are off for spring break. I had a ton of fun activites planned but someone, and I am not mentioning names, fogot that it is spring and decided to dump a load of snow on us. It looks like January outside as I sit here at the computer. Yuck!! Those poor birds are soo confused. Here are some pics from our trail adventures this weekend when the earth remembered that it is spring.
Wow, that ended up a bit picture heavy. Sorry about that!
Wednesday marks my 100th post. I'll have to think up something fun to do to celebrate. Maybe a Little Lotti giveaway or something, come back Wednesday and see;)
Happy Monday everyone! I am slowly getting back into the swing of things this morning after a work-free weekend. It started on Friday with a fantastic dinner and a movie with 10 of my girlfriends. We don't do this often so it was a long overdue get together. It is so nice to be a part of such an amazing group of women. Love you guys! On Saturday I had the pleasure of meeting up with a few of the ladies that I have met on Mompenuers. It was a blast! Sometimes it feels weird to call people that you talk to online friends but this really proved that you can build wonderful bonds with people you have never met in person. We got together as if this was something that we do all the time. We talked and laughed over lunch and had a really lovely time. I look forward to meeting up with them again soon. I am so excited to meetmore of my online family of friends at the Country Living event in May. It is sure to be a wonderful weekend! I was sick on sunday so I took the opportunity to rest while Nick and the kids enjoyed the nice weather outside. I am soo excited to get out into the sunshine and take some pictures!
I am still getting everything ready for the fashion show next weekend and due to sick kiddies we will be doing the photo shoot this Thursday. I can't wait! I have also been working on plans for the fall collection and am thrilled with how it is turning out. I have lots to do this week for business, with my family, and a new pic to take for Self Portrait Challenge. It is sure to be a busy but hopefully fun week! Wishing you a fantastic one too:)
Just because I like posts with pictures;)
This weekend we had the pleasure of visiting the Binder Park Zoo out by Nick's parents. If you are in the area this is a great zoo to take the kids to. The whole zoo is set off a winding path under a canopy of trees. This was the view above for most of the day.
The developers of this zoo really took the time to make it an educational experience. There were fun little scences set up through the zoo. From dinosaur bones to tents and camps set up by explorers of Africa there was more to see than just animals.
Now of course, the animals.
And the kids:)
Who does'nt like a party? I know I do. Give me an occasion to ditch my baby food stained clothes and feel pretty and I will be there with bells on. If you live in California and are looking for a good time, have I got a party for you! Heather Bullard, the ridiculously talented blogger and owner of the lovely store The Present Past Collection, is throwing a holiday bash. A Parisian Holiday Soiree, doesn't that sound divine? She has lined up the editors of Artful Blogging and Somerset Studio magazines to do a Q & A and thought up lots of delectable treats for you to enjoy. Heather will also be teaching some beautiful techniques and gorgeous crafts to bijoux your holiday. Did I tell you about the chocolate fountain dessert buffet?! If that's not enough, the party is being held at the breathtaking Mission Inn Hotel. Don't just take my word for it, go here and find out all of the details. I'll be there with you in spirit, or in your suitcase;)
