Kelsie's Grade 9 Farewell

I am not long back from a sunny Florida holiday refreshed and very thankful for the bit of Vitamin D I soaked in while there.  I hope I stored some because this month has been a write off as far as weather goes.  Yes, I know we live on the east coast of Canada, but Mr. Sun, we still need you!!

I won't go on about our nasty weather!!  Instead I have some photos of a young lady who just celebrated a milestone in her life.  Kelsie is my best friend's daughter and yesterday she had a ceremony to represent the big transition of leaving Junior high and going to High School.  I cannot believe how quickly the years have passed.  She has grown into beautiful young woman both inside and out.  Joined by her family, friends and some of her classmates I was there as she prepared for her big day!  I will be doing this very thing next year for my own teenage daughter....eekk!!

Kelsie, you and your friends are sweet, fun and you all looked super beautiful yesterday.  So proud of you and glad I could be there yesterday to share in your day!!

Michelle and family

It was another cold but lovely fall day last Sunday.  I met my good friend Michelle and her family out at Manuel's river for some family photos.  With my new lens in tow I was super excited to get a new perspective at the river and I had lots of great opportunity to do just that with with these three energetic and rascally kiddos!  They had me scaling mountains and stumbling in rivers!  But you can't keep a good girl down!!  These days, this is how I get my exercise and I can leave your their number at the end so you too can avail of their personal training services...lol!!!  The icing on the cake was Bethany calling me Nette!!  Too freakin' cool!! 

  I know I've mentioned before that I love meeting new people and reconnecting with old friends.  But I am so loving this new found passion.  Photography is a great outlet for me to do something that's just for me!  How often can we say, we love what we do?  Don't get me wrong, it's a constant state of learning but it's something I totally love learning about.  When something comes along that you enjoy and have passion for you owe it to yourself to at least give it a try.  Take a chance and don't grow old saying I wish I was younger, I wish I had more time, I should have...

Take the time to enjoy that something you love now!! 

~Nette

Amanda's darlings

The air was near frosty as I met up with Amanda and her little peeps at Bowring Park!  With Lily, Mya and Tyler in tow we headed toward the playground to try and warm up!! 

Children make the best of every weather situation and they ran and climbed and kept warm.  Little Mya ran (you couldn't stop her) and had a swing.  She looked terrified in the swing as you will see in the upcoming photo but she kept saying "weeeeee!!!".  So darn cute!!  And what's a photo shoot without the odd bribe...lol.  Lily wasn't really in the mood for photos but was convinced by her doting and wonderful aunt to smile for the camera!  Then we have Tyler and his Mom Renee, great friends of Amanda's.  After just meeting Tyler you can tell he has that natural leadership ability and was a great caregiver.  He helped the girls when they needed and showed such gentleness that is not expected of a boy his age.  Such a testament to his mom Renee! 

We did get to shed the warm clothes a little later as the sun came out to tease us with a touch of heat.  So here is Amanda and her sweet little gang!!

Home for a visit

This is a large post so I'll apologize in advance!  But how can I not share as much as I possibly can from my great weekend visiting my hometown.  Even though we live on the East coast of Newfoundland, Canada, surrounded by the cold Atlantic ocean, we have sun, surf and a whole lotta wonderful places to see.  These are just a mere sample of the beauty that surrounds my little community.

  I had the added bonus of going on a an impromptu photowalk with a wonderful friend who also shares an enthusiasm for photography.  I was so happy because I've been thinking of trying to organize such a walk and this sort of just fell into our lap!!  It was lots of fun!! 

  Overall, I had a great weekend!  I got to spent time with my parents and to see many family and friends I haven't seen in quite some time.  And I took a few (hundred) pics! :) 

Sandy tights!

This is Keely practicing her pose!

Keely and my mom!

A friend and her daughter

My photog friend Marsha :)