My Kids

As a photographer, everyone always assumes that I have a lot of pictures of my kids. I always get the "you must have a tonne of pictures of your kids!" but in reality, not at all. At least, not as much as I probably should or at least not as much as everyone thinks.

So, yesterday, I decided to take some pictures of my kids. My wonderfully talented friend Shaun Bos, had so graciously lent me one of her lens', once again, and I figured I would go out and have some fun with my kids!

First of all, as every parent knows, sometimes it is difficult to get out of the house. For some reason, Kate decided to make a huge deal out of being asked to put her shoes on.Why going to the park has to lead into whining and crying , I will never understand! I mean, going to the grocery store, or the bank, sure! Because that is not a lot of fun for a 3 year old. But to the park?? Sheesh!

Needless to say, we made it out of the house...all of us in one piece...me and Kate, barely, but we did do it.

Off to the park we go!!

Kate was this baby who would smile and wave at anyone!! I mean those dimples were always showing...didn't matter if she knew you or not. She is also Daddy's girl.

Scott on the other hand, is our serious child. He will stare at you like you just got off a UFO from Mars. You can try as hard as you like, but no way. I am still not sure if even some of my closest friends have seen him smile! He, is a Mommy's boy.

Two completely different kids but, it is true what they say....boys and girls are so different.

This is 'serious' Scott.

Our smiley (not so smiley in this picture) Kate.

This is Scott, hanging onto my leg. The mama's boy.

Kate's favorite place to play...the dirt!

And, yes, Kate is wearing pink cowboy boots. Her favorite shoes to wear!!

Scott is wearing white socks with his black Dawg shoes. I didn't really think that one through. Ha ha!

This is what it looks like from this side of the bridge railing....

And this is what it looks like from the other side of the bridge railing.



And last but not least, my attempt at getting my kids to pose for me on a park bench. Not as much pose as getting them to smile...and to look at me! Stinkers.

Finally, updated pics of my kids! I hope everyone enjoyed looking at them and I hope at least one of them made you smile.

Terry Fox Run

                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Lisa Worman had contacted me a couple of months back and asked if I would want to be the volunteer photographer for the Terry Fox Run. My response was 'Yes, yes, YES!' Lisa and her husband, Shane, were this years organizers for the event.

It was held at Mission Sports Fields with lots of fun stuff to do. There were hula hoops, free coffee, free bananas and apples, hot dogs by donation, TFR t-shirts, displays, massage therapist and even entertainment! The playground was right there for the kids to play on and even a tent with a map and volunteer to show you the run/walk routes!

What an amazing experience!! I have always participated when I was in school but since then, never really thought about it. Why I am not sure, but now having been a part of that, having two kids and lost a Grandmother to cancer, I will either participate or volunteer from here on out. I will also be recruiting people to participate so, lookout family and friends!!

This little girl was dancing during the warm up.

This gentleman's name is Wally Dennison who is a 30 year participant!!

Anyone that is wearing a red TFR t-shirt is a cancer survivor. This is my favorite picture of the event.

This is (as Lisa Worman says ) the inspirational Michele Leboe.

Here are a couple of cuties!!

There were so many dogs there!!



This is Pam from All Activity Massage who donated her time and expertise for the day. I am sure there were alot of people thankful that she was there!!

The beautiful Lisa Worman!!

I am not sure if you can see it or not, but she does have tears in her eyes. They had just found out that approximately $60,000 was raised. The final total was over $70,000!!!

Thank you Lisa and Shane for putting on such a fantastic event. Thanks also for thinking of me for the photography, it was my pleasure and honor!