My sister lives far away, so I had this great idea to rent a photo studio and get a friend to snap some family photos. An awesome idea...but didn't turn out like I had hoped.
Downtown Winnipeg has some great places to enjoy. But the place we rented for photo space was not at all what I had expected.
I surfed the web to find options for studio rentals and found what I thought would be a great space. Level 3 Studios. Online, it appears to be fantastic! For $100, we had the space for up to 4 hours.
When I arrived, the place was filthy. Like really filthy. There is a sign that asks that we leave all outdoor shoes at the door. I did this...then I put them back on after 5 minutes crusted my socks with dirt. The beautiful couches they displayed on their website were white in the photos...but were no longer anywhere near white in person. All they need is a good cleaning...really...but we weren't about to sit on them. The one useable space was a white floor/wall. The floor was so dirty, that we have to cut that out of all our photos. This is quite disappointing.
The good things about the studio? We were let in on time, had the use of two photo lights and had our privacy.
Despite the cons, we did manage to make the space work. Got some great shots of our family! But, I definitely caution anyone who wishes to rent the 3rd floor of the studio. Bring cleaning supplies...and expect to do a lot of photo editing.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
Every Child Is Special - Mine Is Extra Special
I bet you think I'm going to go on and on about how precious my daughter is. How she's the most beautiful little girl...well, she is...but that's not what this post is about.
Since Calleigh was 5 months old, she has put her hands in my armpits for comfort. Yeah! I know. Weird!! She is turning 2 tomorrow and as I type, she is digging in my pit. Some days I don't mind...but sometimes it drives me nuts!!
I've had to adjust things a bit. Like waiting until just before we leave to apply deodorant. There's been a few times where she's had her hand in my pit and then put her hand in my Husbands' mouth. It's funny for me...not so much for him.
I'm not sure how to get her to stop this. It seems like she does it more when she's got her soother in. So, my only idea here, is doing away with the soother. If you're a parent who relies on a soother at times, you know how difficult it is to part with. For the child and the parents!
When we've been out shopping, walking and playing, I have never seen another child with their hands in their moms' pits. What is this? Is it me? Is this just my daughters' "thing"? Man is she going to be embarrassed when this is what I remember most about her growing up! Although, the things I am remembered for as a child are far more irritating to hear about. Mostly destruction of many, many different things.
Since Calleigh was 5 months old, she has put her hands in my armpits for comfort. Yeah! I know. Weird!! She is turning 2 tomorrow and as I type, she is digging in my pit. Some days I don't mind...but sometimes it drives me nuts!!
I've had to adjust things a bit. Like waiting until just before we leave to apply deodorant. There's been a few times where she's had her hand in my pit and then put her hand in my Husbands' mouth. It's funny for me...not so much for him.
I'm not sure how to get her to stop this. It seems like she does it more when she's got her soother in. So, my only idea here, is doing away with the soother. If you're a parent who relies on a soother at times, you know how difficult it is to part with. For the child and the parents!
When we've been out shopping, walking and playing, I have never seen another child with their hands in their moms' pits. What is this? Is it me? Is this just my daughters' "thing"? Man is she going to be embarrassed when this is what I remember most about her growing up! Although, the things I am remembered for as a child are far more irritating to hear about. Mostly destruction of many, many different things.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
New Years - Meh
I've never been big on partying for New Years. I realize it's the end of a year and the start of a new one, but I feel like some people just use it as an excuse to lose themselves in alcohol and nurse themselves back to health the first day of the year.
Now that we have a child, New Years seems to be even less important to me. We were excited when we had our daughter because it was the start of a new beginning for us. The journey of parenthood. Other life occurrences bring on excitement as well, graduation, marriage, birthdays...but they are something to be celebrated. New Years just doesn't feel the same as other special moments in our lifetime.
Yeah sure, I get that it's the start of a new year. A time where people make unreachable resolutions, just so 90% of them can make the same one again the next year. I laugh at these people. New Years isn't the time to do this. We need to make life changes on a weekly basis. To eat healthier, stay fit, spend more time with family, improve our relationships...funny how the beginning of the year is the only time people actually try to make these commitments. Then, the resolution flops and we feel as though the whole years is in the pits.
Think positive throughout the year, enjoy family, friends by your side and love in your heart. Add some laughter on the side and you're good to go. :)
Now that we have a child, New Years seems to be even less important to me. We were excited when we had our daughter because it was the start of a new beginning for us. The journey of parenthood. Other life occurrences bring on excitement as well, graduation, marriage, birthdays...but they are something to be celebrated. New Years just doesn't feel the same as other special moments in our lifetime.
Yeah sure, I get that it's the start of a new year. A time where people make unreachable resolutions, just so 90% of them can make the same one again the next year. I laugh at these people. New Years isn't the time to do this. We need to make life changes on a weekly basis. To eat healthier, stay fit, spend more time with family, improve our relationships...funny how the beginning of the year is the only time people actually try to make these commitments. Then, the resolution flops and we feel as though the whole years is in the pits.
Think positive throughout the year, enjoy family, friends by your side and love in your heart. Add some laughter on the side and you're good to go. :)
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