SMM: Reeeschell, you can take pictures of me making snow angles!
Myself: Oh SMM, that is a great idea, sounds fun.
SMM: Well you can if you want to!
Myself: I never made a snow angel before.
SMM: We could make a snowman too! I will show you how to make a snow angel!
Some people seem a little more excited about snow than myself. Sparky Ming Ming also told me to wear snow pants, gloves, hat, scarf and make sure I had my winter boots on, not my summer ones. I guess she knows me well.
So how could I turn down an invitation to take pictures of her in the first snowfall of the year!? Look at that cute face with the puppy ears!!!
I love doing maternity sessions outdoors because they can become much more exciting than in front of a cloth background. Of course having our beautiful island as a backdrop definitely helps! These were taken at Lakeside beach where a lot of my beach sessions are help. It was around 7 or 8 o'clock at night to capture that beautiful golden light.
Oh and if you seen the cute little baby that was on my Cans for Comments post, that is the new little son of Dawn & Robbie. Welcome to the world, Cooper MacNeill Bradley...born on October 29, 2009. I will be doing a bog post on little Cooper in the next few days as well.
Ahhh summer!!! Beautiful pictures Rachel!!
(12.02.09)I love these Photos. Dawn ig glowing!!
(12.02.09)WOW!! GORGEOUS!
(12.02.09)Great pictures! Congratulations!
(12.02.09)Stunning!
(12.02.09)Ah they are so sweet. Beautiful!
(12.02.09)Oh what a beautiful beach, I love these pictures, much better than looking out my window at snow!
(12.02.09)Beautiful pics Rachel! Robbie and Dawn I'm SO HAPPY for you guys and Cooper is a handsome little man!!! XO
(12.02.09)Stunning!
(12.03.09)Just beautiful! I love the use of the warm early evening light. Makes for stunning photos.
(12.04.09)Beautiful! And I so love the name Cooper!!
(12.06.09)I love these pictures! My favorite one is just the couples mid-section with the grain in focus, and them out of focus. I absolutely LOVE your photography!
(12.06.09)absolutely beautiful!!
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The last time I had a visit with my sweet blue eyed Chlo Chlo, she started to take all of her shoes out of the drawer to show me. Of course I had my camera with me and thought this should be documented for later when she grows up and needs to see when her shoe obsession started.
Little Chloe has got to be the sweetest little girl in the world. She is very special and very loved!
Ah , Sweet Chloe, what a sweetheart! A great shoe collection!
(11.30.09)What a little SweetHeart :-)
(11.30.09)A girl after my own heart!! She will cherish these photos later on in life!!
(11.30.09)Aww...Chloe - what my sweet pet! ;-) Thanks Rachel for all the pics, again what a great job. I think she has over 40 pairs now;-)
(11.30.09)What a lucky girl!
(11.30.09)I love all of your pictures! I check your blog all of the time to just look at them, I can't wait until I get pictures done by you someday. M.
(11.30.09)These pictures are absolutely gorgeous.
(11.30.09)They're all adorable...such a cutie and I love all her little shoes!!
(11.30.09)Ahhhh, love all the shoes!!!! And Chloe too!!! Steph :O)
(11.30.09)This has to be the cutest blog ever.....she is adorable, and the shoes OMG makes me SMILE! Great Job Rachel :)
(11.30.09)Awe what a sweet lil girl and what a wonderful collection of shoes, great pictures Rachel.
(11.30.09)What a lil' darling she is, love that shoe collectoin. What a great keep sake!!
(11.30.09)Had to comment twice because she is so darn cute! :)
(11.30.09)Sweet! Chloe has more shoes than me!!
(11.30.09)she'd give carrie bradshaw a run for her money!
(12.01.09)Oh my...how adorable!!!
(12.01.09)I wish I had that many pairs of shoes! She is so cute!
(12.01.09)Hey Chloe.... can I borrow the pink ones?? :) You are priceless!!
(12.01.09)Super cute Chloe! Great pictures!
(12.01.09)She is the cutest little thing I have ever seen....great pictures!!!
(12.02.09)Too cute Krista!!
(12.02.09)Absolutley love these :)
(12.03.09)I have the cutest little cousin in the world!!! xox
(12.04.09)OMG This must be the cutest little pet ever, she is so photogenic, and Rachel really captures her personality so good!!
(12.05.09)What a beautiful little girl! I love all her SHOES!!! :)
(12.09.09)I love Chloe and her shoes! I think it is just born in them because my little Addie is the exact same with her shoes! Beautiful photos Rachel!
(12.14.09)when do we get to see your photo shoot with your purse collection!
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Remember that Christmas can be great for many of us...and not so great for others. It is a great time of year to realize what you have, and for many what you don't have. Let's make giving happen all year round!
So it is simple...comment ANYWHERE on my blog and it will be tracked from today forward. Helping someone this holiday season has never been easier. Grab a coffee and start commenting!
Mother Teresa said it best - "If you can't feed a hundred people, just feed one"
Here is a pic to get you started!
What a sweet little babe! Good luck with the food drive!
(11.26.09)Great idea, and sweet picture. Best of luck.
(11.26.09)Oh....what an adorable baby..ahhhhhh!!! Thats a great thing your doing Rachel..You Rock!!
(11.26.09)I love love LOVE this idea! Your fantastic and your photos are beyond amazing :)
(11.26.09)Way to go Rach! Great idea! If you need help, just let me know!
(11.26.09)I think that's the cutest thing I have ever seen!!!!
(11.26.09)Fantastic idea! This photo is beautiful, you have a great talent!
:) Happy Holidays everyone!
What a fantastic idea Rachel! In honor of your generous spirit, I'm going to go out and buy some extra cans, rice and pasta and donate those this weekend when I do the groceries. Thanks for the inspiration!
(11.26.09)So precious and innocent! Good luck with your food drive, Rachel!
(11.26.09)I think you are wonderful. I love your pictures. I could spend hours looking at them, to me there is a reason and happiness in each and everyone. Your pictures are truely worth million words.
(11.27.09)Great idea Rachel and what a little sweetie!!!
(11.27.09)Great Idea, Love the Pictures !!!
(11.27.09)i don't drink coffee but i thought i'd comment anyway...this is a great idea!
(11.27.09)Awesome! You have the best ideas!
(11.27.09)Great idea!! Good luck, I love your photos :)
(11.27.09)awesome idea my friend! The size of your heart never ceases to amaze me xx
(11.27.09)OMG he looks so TINY! Great picture & great idea for the food bank! Good luck!
(11.27.09)Fantastic idea and an adorable pic! :-)
(11.27.09)That's a sweet lil bundle. Best of luck with the food drive, what a wonderful idea.
(11.28.09)A very cute baby........
(11.29.09)Cute little baby captured in a great photo by an awesome photographer!!! Good idea by the way!!
(11.30.09)What a cute picture...love your idea about the food drive...you are a very thoughtful person!!!!
(11.30.09)awesome baby portraits!! Should get lots of comments which will equal lots of cans!!
(12.07.09)What a great idea. If you are still kicking around PEI when I get married (need to set a date) I am looking you up. You have an amazing talent, and would love for you to capture every moment of our day. (I am thinking 2011 still a bit away..hehe) Thank you for seeing the beauty in world...I think that a lot of people miss it.
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"I felt that there had been a mistake!" was Holly's first impression. "It seemed like an impossibility; that I would even be considered as a torch bearer. So, to have my coworkers present me with the news that I had been selected, simply overwhelmed me."
However, the Network Operations Customer Service Manager from Stratford PEI, has really earned her coworkers admiration over the past 3 ½ years. She joined a program called UFIT, lost 130 pounds and has become a role model for others looking to take the first step towards a more active and healthier lifestyle.
"I attend that hour-long class daily, and it has helped me become strong so I can pursue other athletic goals," Holly explained. "At 42, I can run 10 K now - something I couldn't do even when I was in my twenties."
For Holly, the Olympic Flame is a symbol of excellence that she doesn't take lightly. She believes it's not just a reflection on winning, but the integrity through which we compete - in sport and in life. That's why, in addition to her new-found commitment to fitness, she continues to share her time through the Bell Aliant Pioneers and other charitable causes.
"Helping those in need in the community has always been a priority to me," she said. "So as long as I am able, I will dedicate a small part of my life in improving the lives of others. I'm hoping that others will do the same."
Holly hopes her moment of Olympic glory serves as an inspiration for all her friends, family and co-workers as they strive to achieve their goals.
"I've brought honor to myself by wanting to give back to those who have helped me achieve my goals," she says. "Perhaps by exhibiting the Olympic Spirit I can help improve the lives of others, one small step at a time."
I met Holly at the Ufit classes which I mention quite a bit on my blog and on facebook. Holly was the spunky one who would get in the middle and teach for a bit. I always admired that she could do that, and secretly wished that someday I could! Holly contacted me for photos that would possibly appear on the Aliant website. I didn't know what the reason for the new photos was but I was excited to hang out with her spunkiness for a bit and accepted. As we walked around downtown Charlottetown, taking photos and laughing, she told me about the torch-bearing opportunity and that she was nominated by her coworkers. I was in awe. Losing 130 pounds and not a spec of spirit, my heart grew. I said to her when she left, I know this is why I love my photography. I get to meet amazing people, and hear their amazing stories. I was very disappointed that I could not make the torch bearing ceremony, but believe me Holly, I am none the less proud of your accomplishments this past Sunday and am glad that we were brought to meet via ufit!
I have a huge lump in my throat reading this. Holly, you are truly an inspiration. to me! Congratulations on your accomplishments and everything!
(11.24.09)Absolutley amazing Holly! You are definiely an inspiration (and I don't even know you)!
Congratulations on your achievments, and on the honor of carrying the Torch... ps...42?? Are ya sure?? "Cause you don't look like it :)
What a story! Congratulations Holly.
(11.26.09)Holly! You are such an amazing source of insporation and laughs at UFIT, I couldn't imagine it without you!!!
(11.27.09)Hi you might be interested in this short video of the torch rally in Charlottetown: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2riHXoV7J8
There's a whole series of videos following the torch rally: http://www.youtube.com/user/canadiantourism#g/c/3D6317EAD1420D8E
Enjoy!
(11.27.09)Wow! What an inspirational story! Congratulations to Holly! Great pictures as usual Rachel :)
(11.27.09)I can relate........ amazing.
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Cute! To be little again and actually enjoy the snow...
(12.06.09)She is A D O R A B L E !
(12.06.09)she is sooooooooooooooooo friggin cute!
(12.06.09)SMM is so freaking adorable and loveable! Her new snow pants look great! I'm glad you wanted to take pics of her ;)
(12.06.09)Ohhh that hat!!! I want to squeeze her!!!
(12.06.09)OMWord....these are absolutely adorable beyond words...SMM is a beautiful little soul :)
(12.06.09)She is so frigging cute! Sweet little smile! :)
(12.06.09)SMM is a very cute girl!!! Great photos once again!
(12.06.09)She has the most beautiful eyes!! Beautiful pictures... love the snow pics!!!
(12.07.09)LOVE IT!!!!! how adorable!
(12.07.09)So Cute! I love the pink cheeks!
(12.07.09)You are so lucky to have such a beautiful model any time you want! These picts are gorgeous!! And that hat does look familiar!!
(12.07.09)I saw that hat and knew who it was right away!! I just cant get enough of this girl!! She is such a sweet thing and I love her smile everyeday!!
(12.07.09)Oh Rachel, I want to be a kid again.... These pictures are so adorable, I love that little niece of yours, she makes me smile right BIG.
(12.07.09)holy cow, those pics are beautiful of a beautiful little girl!! btw, she's all PETERS!!
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