07.18.2009 Scott Kelby Walk

I joined a photography group about a month ago. I have to say that I am loving it, they are a great group of people. I have be so inspired to do all different kinds of photography. They have so much knowledge and ideas to share. This last weekend some of us got together to do the Scott Kelby's Second Annual Worldwide Photo Walk .

This was social photography event where photographers get together, usually in a downtown area or trendy section of town, to walk around, shoot photos, and generally have fun with other photographers...

Here are a few of my picture from the event.

Cone flower

Dewdr0ps


Flip up

Rustic


Fly


Isaac & Martha


Cygnets and swan


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07.18.2009 Swimming!

Although there has not been very many nice sunny summer days we still have had a few pool days to enjoy. Dani has been such a little fish! I get so nervous with her around the pool being so pregnant. The other day we decided to have Dani try a swimsuit with floats built in. I can't even believe how quickly she pick it up. I figured she would bob a bit and take a while to figure out how to balance. Nope, not her! About a minute later I realized that no one was holding on to her and she was doing it all by herself!
She was so proud of herself too! She even was taunting daddy to race her to the end of the pool.






Pool Pics

"Look at me"


"I can do it by myself"


All a board on the noodle boat


Whheeeeeee


Noodle fun


Swimming is great


I can hear you


We are all so proud of you




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07.16.2009 Pregnancy Photo Shoot

37 weeks! I was so excited to get maternity shots taken. How quick this pregnancy has passed. It won't be long until we finally get to meet the little man.

I asked two of my new photography friends, Amy and Rhonda, if they could take some pictures to remember this amazing time in our lives. Boy they did more than an amazing job!




Warning: If a naked pregnant belly creeps you out, do not go any farther (S1 I'm talking to you)


























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07.10.2009 Black Fly Tri Weekend

We went on an adventure to Waterville Valley, Nh. Patrik, Edita and Jeff all signed up for a 3 day weekend event. We rented a condo within walking distance of all the events. It was fabulous!

They all did great! Patrik & Jeff participated in all three events and Edi as smart as she is did the international tri. The lake water temperature was 53 degrees!

Patrik:
26. 3:12:43 OUTERICKY (1:04:15) Overall in the 3 events
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1 11:28 T Patrik Outericky time trial 21 out of 141
2 1:17:34 S Patrik Outericky sprint tri 39 out of 312
3 1:43:41 I Patrik Outericky international tri 46 out of 419

Jeff:
55. 3:30:05 SALMERI (1:10:02) Overall in the 3 events
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1 12:16 T Jeff Salmeri time trial 56 out of 141
2 1:25:37 S Jeff Salmeri sprint tri 77 out of 312
3 1:52:12 I Jeff Salmeri international tri 119 out of 419

Edi:
372 out of 419 Edita Salmeri 2:22:00


Team Baystate

Relaxing

Dani dancing with another little girl






















"I'm ready for anything!"

Our happy family






















We brake for Moose


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07.07.2009 Happy Birthday, Holden!

A friend of ours had a baby boy on the 4th of July. We were so excited to visit him and new mommy Tiff in the hospital in Boston 3 days later. They are both healthy and doing great!

07-04-09
6 lbs 11 oz
19 inches
2:03 P.M.


Dani was so excited to see him. She couldn't wait to touch him, feed him, sing to him, and give him his toys. I was too precious to see her interacting with him. She is going to be a great big sister! Very soon, it's right around the corner now.


Baby Holden


"Can I touch him, momma?"


Holden & I


Dani feeding Holden


Gentle touches

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07.05.2009 Happy Birthday, Lisa!

What a great day Sunday turned out to be! We got to spend it with the whole Wilson family. They came down to visit and we celebrated Hattie (June 28th) and Lisa's birthday (July 5th). We had a blast hanging out at Ivan and Bonnie's beautiful pool. The weather was so sunny and warm.

After we enjoyed playing and hanging out. And singing Happy Birthday of course to Hattie and Lisa!

We are so glad we got to spend quality family time with them. I was so happy to see so many smiling faces.


Jump!


Sweet Love


Sisterly Love


I'm Wishing

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Happy July 4th!

Is it Christmas in July? Dani seemed to think so.
Danika and Nana were having a great time playing at the house when she discovered her winter hat and mittens. She came running over to me wearing them and asked if she could go outside and play. Of course, why not? The weather has been so crazy lately, why not wear you winter hat and mittens outside in 80 degree weather. Do you see anything wrong with that?

I have to say the pictures couldn't have come out any better. She is so cute and funny!
I hope you enjoy these pictures as much as she did playing outside.









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