welcoming Treyson…
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Little Treyson decided to make a bit of an early arrival…so glad that I had gotten home from holidays the night before, and was still able to be with Crystal & RJ as they welcomed their gorgeous new baby boy. Being present at a babies birth is so amazing…every single time! It is just so incredibly special to be a part of such a life changing event! So happy to meet you Treyson!
our roadtrip…so far!
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After Ilaria leaving last Saturday, the boys & I decided we just couldn’t hang out around our very empty house, and needed to get away. We decided a roadtrip was in order. The first night we spent in Whistler…and Tuesday morning was spent at the Whistler Airdome. I had planned to drop them off and go shopping, but after seeing the place, decided I needed to stay, in case any quick trips to the emergency room were necessary!
we made it out alive & relatively uninjured…and continued on to my brother’s house in Squamish for some relaxtion…WRONG! The boys loved Squamish, and hanging out with Uncle Larry…I too love hanging out with my brother, but would feel so much safer if he just wasn’t into so much crazy stuff! The boys did some AWESOME climbing…
The boys loved the climbing - I found it a bit stressful, but great for photos! We also had the most amazing weather - and spent on day at an awesome little park just outside of Squamish. The water was great, and helped keep us cool in the +30 temps!
It seemed we hadn’t had quite enough excitement though, and the day before we left, my brother suggested we should hike up the Chief. I have heard how amazing it is…so altho I was nervous, I agreed. We were supposed to leave at 5:00pm, but, my brother is pretty much always late, so we got started at about 7:00. The hike was pretty tough - harder than I expected, but still pretty fun. At the top though, once we got on the rock - I was suddenly terrified! Like, rooted to my spot, almost unable to move scared. This should be pretty obvious, as you have to know that I would normally have taken A LOT of photos in a place like this…if only I were able to move! Instead, I pretty much had to continue looking down, and not around…and handed my camera to my brother. I’m very happy to say that I managed to get up the Chief…but am also confident that it will never happen again! The hike down was pretty tough as well, as it’s very technical, and not easy IN THE DARK!
ahh…finally off to Victoria, for some serious relaxation! We’ve had a great time here, spending time with Brian’s sister (who’s NOW 40!) and the rest of his family, as well as meeting up with some old & new friends! Last night, we went to my friend and AMAZING photographer Michelle Loewen’s house for a great dinner, and got to meet her awesome family…and then snuck out for a quick after dinner photoshoot! Michelle has always been one of my all time favorite photographers, and I am SO happy to have had her photograph my family! She’s offered me a few sneak peaks - and I am in love! Thank you SO much Michelle…I am so thrilled with the pics, and can hardly wait to see the rest!
We spent tonight with my lifelong friend Allison & her family…always so fun to share our kids with each other! I have tons to proof when I get home…just got a few of my boys down on the beach tonight…it’s been so long since we’ve spent time with the boys in Victoria…it’s such a beautiful city! Off to Whistler again tomorrow on our way home…for just a little more mountain biking fun! Thanks for reading if you’ve made it this far…!
more rodeo faves!
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I’m heading out of town with my boys tomorrow…ROAD TRIP! By the time I get home, the rodeo will be a distant memory, and everyone will have moved on, so thought I’d post a few more of my faves while it’s still fresh in our minds! It was so great this year! Perfect weather, great rides…major excitement - did I mention I LOVE the sport of rodeo? I could go on and on…but, I think my photos show my passion for rodeo much better than my words!
Thanks for looking!
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Oh wow, I love the shot of the girls even more now that I’ve seen it bigger! (than on ilp)
These are truly wonderful, it’s clear that you know and love the sport and can capture it in photos.
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These are really incredible! I love every single one! Great work
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Oh Laureen… how I share your “passion”… there is nothing quite comparable to a good hometown rodeo! Beautiful images.
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These are amazing!!! I think I might’ve said that on ‘Beyond’ but I’m saying it again…AMAZING!!!
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OMG, these are fab!! I love the processing and the close up boots and chaps shots are friggin amazing.
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awesome shots! you are one talented photographer!!
mamas don’t let your babies grow up to be cowboys
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I had the best weekend photographing the stampede…it is my absolute favorite event ever to shoot…I just love everything about it!
Ilaria’s gone home…
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And I am so incredibly sad. She’s the daughter that I never had…and I feel so blessed that she came into my life. She was a fabulous big sister to my boys, and we will all miss her so much. Her beautiful laughter, her quirky sense of fun…just everything…
It was an absolute thrill for me to be a mom to a girl for a year…a joy I never thought I would get to experience, and it was everything I ever wished it could be…and so much more. I found this quote online today…it’s perfect…
“Distance never separates two hearts that really care, for our memories span the miles and in seconds we are there. But whenever I start feeling sad, because I miss you, I remind myself how lucky I am to have someone so special to miss.”
See you soon Ilaria…counting the days…thank you for the most amazing 10 months!
Keats took this picture of Ilaria & I just before we drove her to the airport…and yes, those are tears in our eyes…
I guess that’s just the cowboy in me…
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RODEO TIME…my favorite time of the year! I love everything about the rodeo…I was just saying to a fellow photographer yesterday, that it’s really too bad pictures can’t capture the smell of the rodeo! There’s so many different smells…from amazing food cooking, onions frying…smells from the fair…to the different smells you get walking around behind the chutes. It’s just all part of the big picture! So, altho I can’t capture it all…I can show you some of my favorite shots from day one of The Williams Lake Stampede…
and finally…off to the next rodeo - the life of a cowboy!
aysen…
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wow…what a precious little boy! I am so far behind in my blogs…so many sessions, so little time! So glad to have met Kayla & Tyrell, and their adorable little guys!
meghan
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I loved taking Meghan’s portraits! Meghan loves all things old & vintagey…she loves writing, and has promised to use me as her photographer when she’s rich & famous! I had in my mind for her photos something along the lines of Anne of Green Gables meets Pride & Prejudice! I’m so grateful to my wonderful friend for letting me use her gorgeous yard, it was a perfect setting for us!
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Oh. My. Goodness. These are absolutely stunning. I adore the the second one. You are absolutely amazing - did i mention that? Please, please stop by my photoblog at http://www.thoseblissmoments.blogspot.com if you get the chance, i’d love to hear from you.
K xx
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Absolutely gorgeous, Laureen!
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so beautiful! your pp is perfection!
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Oh my goodness Laureen. Your photography lately is just amazing me! These are absolutely stunning.
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Wow! She’s stunning as are the images. Perfection!
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Oh Laureen, they’re all stunning… but the first one is divine. My favourite one hands down!
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GASP!!! SO MUCH CLASS!!!! What a divine subject and increadible vision by the photographer. Laureen…..you are brilliant!
3 little birds clothing…
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What a crazy coincidence! One night…feeling bored, I was searching out old classmates on facebook. I was looking specifically for my grade 11 cooking partner, to see what she was up to. WELL…go figure, she makes the most gorgeous children’s clothing that I’ve ever seen…just perfect for photos! We started chatting, and decided to do some work together…so, here’s the first installment of her clothing, my photos…and a couple of my all time favorite models! I have more clothes to shoot as well…just needing to find more hours in my day right now. If you want to buy any of these stunning clothes, you can visit her blog here…http://threelittlebirdsboutique.blogspot.com/. Anyone that comes for a photoshoot that has purchased clothing from Jill will receive a complimentary 8×10 with their session!
please…can I keep her?
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Well…the sad countdown is officially on. Ilaria is only with us for 31 more days. It has been the most amazing experience ever for our family…and she will forever be a part of our lives…
Can’t go getting all weepy yet (that will come…), but this picture just fully captures the joy she brings to us all…we love you Ilaria!
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stunning picture Laureen - where has the time gone ???
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Awesome image!
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one of my favorites. gosh not sure if i want to read your blog or facebook when she has to go. its going to be heartbreaking…. you better buy a ticket to go see her before summer is out
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what an awesome image. I can’t imagine how hard it will be to have her leave! Sounds like she has been a missing piece in your family!
laureen the way you capture you family never ceases to amaze and inspire me. your trip was such an adventure and i was so happy to have been part of it. you have wonderful children and a wonderful family. i can not wait to visit with you again.
Wow what great pic’s as always and what a fun trip you all had! Beautiful pic of you guys up on the chief
Loved reading through the whole trip, almost felt like I was there!
Laureen, Il ove reading and mostly looking at your photos. I so wish I lived closer I would love you to photograph my family. In fact I have had crazy thoughts of making a day trip so you could do it! Please keep sharing!
Michelle did an amazing job with you and your family. I am so jealous of the landscape you all have to work with out there! I need to make a trip out (north)west so badly!! Stunning. Looks like you are having fun with your boys. I can’t help but smile and think about me and my boys when they get bigger (4 and 7 months right now).
love these!! You have such a great perspective!