lots going on. once again, my head is spinning! i'm about to burst! and some of the things i'm excited about at this point, aren't even definite. i think the fact that the future is pregnant with possiblity, thrills me. the thrill of the unknown. one thing that i want to mention that is on my mind and i'm enamored about, is a possible upcoming trip to LA. i have an opportunity to attend a very cool artistic event(more details on this to come!) as photographer; doing mini-shoots, plus shots of the event itself. and then a possibility of teaching a scrapbooking class too. all still preliminary. so why do i mention it? because if everything works out, and i end up in the area, i would love to do some photo shoots while i'm there. so if you are in the LA area, and would be interested in a photo shoot in october, email me for details at bnovacek@aol.com. i'm SO hoping this all works out!
yesterday, i had one on one time with harper, doing her 2 year photos. there is nothing in the world like one on one time. i feel like i know her so much better, and that our bond is even stronger. she was a perfect angel, and we had the BEST time together. we went to three different locales and she didn't fuss once. i did wear her out...she fell asleep in the car on the way to the last stop. i've just begun to look through the images, so here are a few that stood out-
i thought this new grunge conversion was perfect for this shot. i was delighted to find this graffiti wall too!
i didn't have a brush along for the different dos we tried. but i love the messiness!
i love this one. she was pointing and saying "down". but she patiently waited while i snapped this one shot!
this last shot was taken downtown and the reason she is smiling so big? a super cute older couple pulled up and parallel parked right by us, just to watch! they were talking to her and she was talking jibberish back at them. right after this shot, she waved at them and said *bye* and blew them kisses! no idea who they were, but that is why i love my town! they were honestly just enjoying watching us and not threatening at all. we were in the downtown area around noon, and there were quite a few business people out walking and everyone we saw, stopped and said hi and chatted a bit. what a town! mayberry-ish!
i'm going to be heading in to the big city in a few minutes....i plan to pick up a big box of wedding magazines! and have bagels and shop. i haven't done this in forever, and i need it! always good for the soul...to just get away with no pressure. i don't have a problem with disciplining myself to work at home, i have a problem discipling myself to not work all the time! so stepping away for a half a day is a good thing.
did you take me up on my challenge yesterday? i know i did! i spent some good quality time with harper, and jared, and then later with tom, and i chatted with tara, and talked to my mom and dad, donna, pam and a few other friends. so good to get back in the loop. oh and on a side note, i think this is the sweetest thing ever-jared knew about the wedding magazine, and wasn't sure who would be carrying it....so he stopped by archivers on his way home last night! so out of character for him to stop at a place like that! it means the world to me, that he thought of me. and that he's proud of me.
you may have noticed that my playlist isn't playing on auto any more. i decided to make it optional. all you have to do to hear it, is hit play. last night i not only updated it in that way, but i added about 10 new tunes. i SO love al green and i had forgotten how much. i hope you continue to enjoy the music!
have a great day and God bless you!
SUPER cute photos of Harper!
Posted by: Mindy | July 23, 2008 at 06:59 AM
she is a doll! great photos Becky / :)
Posted by: leslie | July 23, 2008 at 07:00 AM
thanks for the info on the music - I was all aflutter when it didn't come on. I am such a creature of habit. 10:00am visit with Becky and Summertime on the radio!
Posted by: Sandy | July 23, 2008 at 08:00 AM
Becky - Fantastic shots of Harper! Really great. And kudos to you for making the cover of Wedding magazine! I hope you're basking in the glow.
Posted by: Jan J | July 23, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Love the pictures of Harper! And the cover of the mag! Wow!
Posted by: Auntie Jaynee | July 23, 2008 at 08:38 AM
Becky
Incredible photos - what treasures. Is that
the chair you got from the other photographer. I think I need one just like it. ;-)
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | July 23, 2008 at 08:52 AM
Geez mom you gave harper senior pictures as a two year old huh. Did you keep having her change her outfits or what? jk they look good. love ya
Jared
Posted by: Jared | July 23, 2008 at 09:52 AM
LOVE the chair and the tutu is perfect! Congrats on the mag cover :)
Jeff and I have our anniversary in October and are trying to plan a getaway. How fun would it be if we actually met up?!
Posted by: Tina | July 23, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Great photos Becky!
Now, don't even tell me you are going to "ConvenZione"...if so, you need an assitant? Ker can vouch for me as a resume reference and my uncanny ability to happily schlep stuff around! LOL
xoxoxo,
~j
Posted by: jayne | July 23, 2008 at 12:21 PM
those photos are fabulous, b!
harper's look has changed. she is just so beautiful. i could eat her right up in that last photo.
you sound so wonderful and invigorated...so happy for you!
Posted by: melissa deakin | July 23, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Those photos of harper are all just darling! and... so cute that Jared stopped to check for the mag... really sweet!
As for the music... I have been debating about taking mine off for some time now..
I'll have to see if mine has the "play" option. I know it has mute..but having it off.. with the option to play... would probably be best.
I even started a thread a while back to see what people felt about music on blogs.. I was suprised to hear the results..that the majority would rather not have it on blogs they visit. I love your music.. so I WILL be pushing "play".
Posted by: Vicki Chrisman | July 23, 2008 at 12:31 PM
Adorable shots! The first one is my very very fave, priceless!!!
Posted by: Jana | July 23, 2008 at 01:21 PM
Oh my, you've really done it now. Those pics of Harp are AdOraBle!!!!LOVE the underpass pic.she looks so grown up. I miss her, haven't seen her in 2 weeks.
Jareds review cracked me up!
Posted by: Donner | July 23, 2008 at 07:55 PM
Congratulations, you totally deserve it. Let me know about the LA thing as I live in southern California and would love to take a class and have a session of grandbabies and me. I hope it works out.
Posted by: Terri Paulson-Sasaki | July 24, 2008 at 04:45 AM
Oh my goodness, Becky! I absolutely LOVR these photos. I so wish my kids were little again so You could take their photos. Little Miss Harper is just delicious looking. I can see why you love being grandma so much. And Jared's comment.... hee hee!
Posted by: Jill | July 24, 2008 at 08:02 AM
just a lurker here, but need to say that i love your photos! Especially no. 4 above. Can you fill us in on your lenses, etc?? So beautiful! And, congratulations on the magazine!
Rhonda
Posted by: Rhonda | July 24, 2008 at 01:28 PM
Great photo's! You are very talented. I love to change color combinations around in my cards with the seasons. My latest favorite was black/white/raspberry and dark lime. It looked awesome and I had a ton of positive comments. Bright...crisp and fun!
Posted by: Cathy | August 05, 2008 at 12:56 PM
My favorite color combo of the moment is anything with orange -- orange and sage, orange and anything!
Kristi
Posted by: Kristi P | August 05, 2008 at 09:47 PM