"At our best and most fortunate we make pictures because of what stands in front of the camera, to honor what is greater and more interesting than we are. We never accomplish this perfectly, though in return we are given something perfect--a sense of inclusion. Our subject thus redefines us, and is part of the biography by which we want to be known." ~Robert Adams

10 things about me not related to photography

1.  My favorite food is french fries.

2. I was born in Washington D.C. which means I wasn't actually born in a state.

3. My birthday is on Ground Hog's Day.

4. I studied abroad in Costa Rica during college.

5. I've bungee jumped off a 256ft high bridge and I have a fear of heights.

6. I love painting.

7. Ava is actually my daughters middle name, her first name is Caroline.

8. I've been a vegetarian for 14 years and I think I always will be one.

9.  I've lived in Yuma, AZ which is about as opposite from NH as you can get... not to mention the HOTTEST town in the country!

10. I want A LOT of kids (appx. 4-6)!!  I LOVE LOVE LOVE kids!!!

Baby Hunter!

1st Day of Preschool for my little one...

Sniff, sniff... eyes watering... wiping a tear...

My little lady is growing up way to fast!  Alright, she's only 3 but still time is just flying by.  Here's some pictures and a video from her first day of preschool, she'll be attending three days a week for two and a half hours at a time (just the perfect amount of time for a grocery shopping, errands, exercise or work break!).  

Ava was SOOOOO excited and really had a great time... and her teacher is WONDERFUL (we couldn't be luckier!).

Welcome Baby Hunter

Here's some pictures of my friend Michelle's new son, Hunter.  We had a relaxing shoot that I stole a few baby snuggles out of!!

Remembering Donna Harper

My Mom passed away two years ago this month.  I can't believe it's already been two years. Thought I would share some great pictures I have of her (and yes that IS Mother Teresa, my Mom was THAT cool!)  Her world revolved around me and making my life as great as possible... that seems to be our priority as parents.  Ava was like a ray of sunshine at the end of her life... for her and for the rest of my family (especially me).  When photography as a career wasn't a thought in my mind she told me she thought I'd end up being a children's photographer (because I took thousands of pictures of Ava monthly!)... I guess Mom's know more than we give them credit for.  Love you Mom.

The Concord Monitor

http://concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090821/NEWS01/908210345/1001/NEWS01

Here's a link to a press release sent from Spaulding Youth Center about our donation.  I'd like to clarify that our party guests DID bring an abundance of presents for Ava that we were very thankful for.  Additional pictures can be seen two blog entries before this one... under The Snow Family.  Thanks to everyone who donated!

The Snow Family!

Birthday Book Donation

For Ava's birthday a few months ago we decided to do a little book drive for the Spaulding Youth Center in Tilton, NH.  Gail Mayhew, her colleagues and the students we sooooo appreciative of our donation!!! We had donations come in Arizona, Virginia, Maryland, Maine, Mass., North Carolina, Florida and of course New Hampshire!  The pictures below were taken by Gail Mayhew, except for the last one.

A BIG thanks to EVERYONE who donated books... YOU ARE AWESOME!!!

The Wonderful Doucette Family!!!!