{life} a little update

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I'm just popping up a shot that I took of my little sis, I still can't believe how old she is, time flies when you go off to college! I came home and my sweet little sister had turned into a teenager, and now look at her. Isn't she gorgeous with the sun shining on her? I love window light.

So, what's new? Well, yesterday we went in to see the doctor for our 17 and a half week check up. Baby is doing fine, we heard the heartbeat, which is my favourite part, although baby did not want to hold still for that, little squirt kept moving around, it had me a little worried to tell you the truth.

We have had so many inquiries and client meetings lately that we have been kept on our toes. We love to hear everyone' stories about how and what they are planning for their wedding, Rob told me today that we could do it all over again if I want! I think we may have enough on our hands for now, but I'll keep it in mind.

I hope everyone is enjoying the warm(ish) weather we've been having. It seems the snow doesn't want to stick around, but what do I know? I remember we had a really bad snow storm two years ago, so I'll try not to tempt fate. Cheers everyone!

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In the early morning

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I'm not usually a morning person, I tend to work way into the quiet hours of the night, but I forced Rob to get up super early so that we could go out to the lake and get some pictures of the sun rising. We were almost too late, we were racing to reach south shore before the sun was actually in the sky and we got down there, parked and got the shots just as the sun was cresting the bluffs.

What a beautiful sight, although so cold. At least the few inches of snow we received has already melted. Too bad the cold drained the battery on the camera so Rob couldn't use it, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

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expired

expired, originally uploaded by briemarie.

That's right, it seems the snow is all melting away with the crazy warm temps we've been having, well warm for February. Can you believe it was in the fifties this week? I'm sure it won't last long, I heard we are supposed to get snow tomorrow, but we'll see.

We've been meeting with lots of people over the last couple of weeks and I have been slacking a bit on the blog. I've got a couple family sessions to post along with a wedding that I realize I never talked about!

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Flake Out Festival - Wisconsin Dells 2009

This past week has been freezing cold here, in the negative temps, but we braved the cold and slight flurries to hit the Flake Out Festival in the Dells on saturday. What fun! Now saturday is the day that all the carving on the sculptures is being done, so most of the sculptures were in different states of contstruction, I'm hoping to go back this week and see them all finished, there were some pretty cool ones.

Rob, Chris and I bundled up so we'd stay warm and lugged the cameras around checking everything out. They had a guy carving stuff out of blocks of ice, something that I could never do, and a blacksmith set up in a little shack demonstrating how his tools worked.

Although we were freezing, we managed to walk around for quite a while, bought some hot cocoa to warm us up and took a bunch more shots. I'll get some more up soon, but for now, stay warm!

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I'd like to introduce . . .

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Sylvester! I know I'm a bit weird, but I name my cameras. Sylvester is the newest addition to our collection and we love it! The fuji has simulated film modes which we can't wait to use for the next shoot, too bad it's winter and freezing cold out! This camera is a dream to work with, it was literally love at first click. Rob doesn't want to put it down, probably for fear that I'll snatch it up and never let it go.

I hope that everyone is staying warm, especially as I hear the temps are going to drop below zero this week, let's hope that the weatherman is wrong, ok?

Hope the new year is going great for everyone, too. Cheers!

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Happ Birthday to Me!

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Yay! Another year gone by and a new one to embrace. I know this coming year will be fantastic, we've got some fantastic couples that we will be meeting with and taking the photos of their fabulous days, and we will be bringing a new life into the world. What could be more amazing?

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the Once Upon A Time Bridal Expo at Ho-Chunk

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First off, we want to thank all the brides, their fiancees, mothers and friends that braved the icy Wisconsin roads to make it to the expo. Thank goodness the roads weren't too bad this morning! It was so great meeting with so many of you, talking with you and learning about your wedding plans. We talked to so many wonderful people at the expo and had a blast getting to know you and your friends and family, there's so much to see that I am sure you are feeling overwhelmed afterwards.

I know that there were so many vendors and displays to look at and we are honored that so many of you took the time to stop and spend some time talking with us, perusing our images and albums.

I have to really thank the super awesome Jen, she fell in love with us and booked on the spot, of course after calling her fiancee before, and we are super stoked to be shooting her wedding in August! Congrats, Jen, and all the other brides, seriously, this is a wonderful time for you and the planning seems to take so long but the day will be here and gone before you know it.

If you are thinking of booking, or interested in rates, let us know and we'll get you the info asap!

I hope everyone had as great of a time as I did, what a super awesome birthday weekend for me, I totally can't stop smiling, seriously, everyone we met was awesome and it really was a pleasure getting the chance to talk to so many of you.

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