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Happy Thanksgiving! | White Bear Lake Photographer
Posted on November 23, 2011
As you can see, I’ve been a little MIA over the summer. Whoops!! Well, now I’m getting back into the swing of regular updates and there are so many things going through my head right now that I’d have to do several posts. For now, I want to thank everyone for their support and I want you all to know that I appreciate every one of you. Family, friends, clients, mentors (whether you know it or not) and anyone who doesn’t fit into one of those categories. I am Thankful.
In addition, I want to show you how thankful I am with a Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend sale! Starting Black Friday (November 25th), through Monday the 28th, $100 gift certificates can be purchased for only $60!!! These are great gifts to give family to preserve their legacy, or as a package add-on for someone getting married, graduation portraits, boudior for Valentine’s Day, anything! Here is a little more info and a question… If YOU received a certificate for photography, what kind of session would you use it for?
Please note: All sales are final. No refunds will be given.
Certificates will we gift wrapped and mailed to you within 3 days.
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Finally Time to kick off summer!! ~ White Bear Lake Photographer
Posted on July 2, 2011
After having a cold and rainy start to summer, we finally got some nice days here in Minnesota! 
My boys and I had a fun time this week. On Tuesday, we all (Me, hubby and my boys) went to see Cars 2. They loved it, very James Bond-ish. Fast cars and ammo – what else does a boy need? Plus, we had a gift card that covered 2 of the tickets and a coupon for free popcorn! Then on Wednesday, we went to see Marmaduke. Our local theater plays free movies on Wednesday mornings, so we took advantage of that. After that, we had a picnic lunch and played at the park and went to Jack’s baseball game. Thursday, we had lots of plans. I didn’t expect it to be so dang hot though. First, we went to St. Louis Park – the Oak Hil Splash Pad. Lots of water shooting everywhere and they have two playgrounds. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera, so there aren’t any pictures from this trip – for sure next time though!) We spent a few hours there and then headed to Arden Hills to go bowling. Another cool thing is some bowlong alleys participate in a program called Kids Bowl Free (kidsbowlfree.com) and had a fun time there. Came home and watched a little TV (in 89 degree house because I forgot to turn on the a/c…). The heat got to Jack a little, but he toughed it out. Today they didn’t have as much fun, it was cleaning day. Rooms are clean, downstairs bathroom too. Then we baked some fun desserts for tomorrow. I’ll post a photo when they’re finished. We’re looking forward to our barbeque with hubby’s cousin and his wife. I guess an early fouth celebration. On Monday, we plan on going up to Forest Lake to meet up with my mom and watch the parade.
Brandon and jack went to Cub scout camp last weekend. Jack got to practice BB shooting and Archery some more. He has had lots of fun every year that he has gone and in two years, he will move up to Boy Scouts! This coming Fall, Trevor will also join Pack 431 as a Lion Cub. Man they get too big too fast!
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DJ WhataB Music Set | White Bear Lake Photographer
Posted on June 14, 2011
I finally got these narrowed down to a few favorites. Here is the set I did with my husband Brandon (DJ WhataB) for his iTunes cover art. We had some fun and tried a couple of new things. We were kind of going for the dark and mysterious, but we just had to throw a couple of fun ones in there! 
View DJ WhataB cover art
If you’re interested in hearing some of his music, check out his website HERE and click on ‘Song Links.’
Here is my favorite, the handsome mysterious stranger…
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Spring is finally here!!
Posted on April 6, 2011
It’s so nice to be able to walk outside in just a sweatshirt again!! Last week was just a tease when we had a day or 2 of nice weather and then it had to go and rain/snow again. Finally looking outside, I see more grass than snow. Now is the time to book your family Spring Sessions. I will be holding a couple outdoor days at some local parks and I would like some input. Where would you like to have your family portraits taken? There are a few nice parks nearby, otherwise there is como and some others. Let’s see what you all decide. I think I will do a weekend in May that I will do sessions in the park all day. Would any of you take advantage?
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A New Twist on Cake and Favors!
Posted on January 24, 2011
I have found the coolest new thing in Wedding cakes and favors for your special Day. They are individual-sized cakes mixed with frosting, covered in a hard shell and presented on a stick. The company is called Casey’s Cake on a Stick, and she is Fabulous!!!
From Casey’s Website, “What is cake on a stick? Cake on a stick is a truffley fudge like mixture of your choice of cake and frosting that is dipped in a hard chocolate, dark mint chocolate or vanilla shell and placed on a stick.” I have tried two of her signature flavors, and man, it’s a good thing I don’t have those around all the time. They are so good, I’d eat them everyday! She has three main flavors but I’m sure she’d take custom orders. You can even get personalized tags for your wedding date or any other special occasions. I think if I hadn’t already gotten married, I would definitely have these either as my wedding cake, or as favors at each guest setting. I can just see these in custom wedding colors! Cakes on a Stick are about 2 inches in diameter. You can get smaller versions too, slightly smaller Cake Pops at about 1-2/3 inches, and Cake bites at about 1-1/3 inches.
Her three main flavors are Chocolate, made from Devils food cake mixed with Chocolate frosting and dipped in a chocolate shell. The second is Cookies N Cream, which is Vanilla cake mixed with vanilla frosting and cookie pieces, then dipped in a vanilla shell and rolled in cookie pieces (OMGosh, to die for!). The third is Vanilla all around – Cake frosting and shell. Check out her website here. be sure to tell her I sent you!! I was just thinking, these would make great wedding or baby shower treats or even for your child’s birthday! Hmm….now that’s got me thinking
Here is the three main flavor assortment, complete with custom tags.
Here was my Vanilla Cake. They Measure about 2 inches in diameter and are definitely enough to satisfy!
The is the inside view of the Cake. Vanilla Cake mixed with vanilla frosting, dipped in a vanilla shell and swirled with chocolate.
*Top photo credited to Casey’s website.
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2011 International Charity Model Search
Posted on December 19, 2010
We are participating in the International Charity Model Search to select North America’s Cutest Kid and to raise funds for the non-profit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation. (NILMDTS.org)
Is your child North America’s Cutest Kid? We’ll give you the opportunity to prove it! The grand prizewinner will win a $2500 savings bond, a $2500 travel package, and a $100 Target gift card. The second and third place runners up each will win a $500 savings bond and a $100 Target gift card.
Model Search Special:
$29 entrance fee includes a 30-minute model session and one image submitted to the international gallery.
Finalists will be determined by online votes. Each vote is $1 (no limit on the amount of votes you can cast), and all proceeds from votes benefit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep (NILMDTS.org). Every family member who registers their information on the Charity Model Search Website will also receive 1 complimentary vote. The top 5 paid votes, and the top 5 complimentary votes in each region will move on to the final judging round for a total of 50 finalists.
Grand prize international winner and runners up will be determined from the 50 regional finalists. The winner and runners up are selected by photography experts.
Call 651.276.6452 or email us now to enter your “Cutest Kid” in this exciting contest. Images are available for purchase, Click here for details.
*Contest open to residents of the US and Canada. For more information, visit http://www.charitymodelsearch.org.
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Black Friday through Cyber Monday!!
Posted on November 26, 2010
We hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving! I had a lot of fun with the family. A long drive there and back, but good conversation and great food!
As a thank you to all of our great customers, we are offering a great Black Friday sale that goes through Cyber Monday. These are great gifts for friends and family.
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Winter has Arrived!!
Posted on November 13, 2010
3 days ago it was nice and sunny and in the mid 60′s, today (as forecasted) it is 32 and snowing. It has been snowing since about midnight. I’m so not looking forward to the cold, and people who somehow forget how to drive since last winter, but it is pretty nontheless. I shot a couple of our trees and now the boys are going out to enjoy it!!
I am however, a little disenchanted with all the snow blobs and branches falling on our roof. Hopefully my next update won’t be a cave-in!
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Weekend Plans
Posted on October 23, 2010
Well, we’re off to the Fall Family Fun Fest at my relative’s tomorrow. It should be lots of fun. I wasn’t able to go last year, but my mom took the boys and they had a potato sack race and pumpkin decorating and all sorts of stuff. We’re all excited to see what we’ll do tomorrow. Now, Sunday is another story… After church I am going to attempt to take our family portraits. The last time I did this was 2 years ago, when our 4 year old was a little less wild. Let’s hope we all look the same direction with a decent expression – at the same time!! Look for previews coming up in the next couple days!
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Fall Colors
Posted on October 7, 2010
I love being out in the fall colors. The crisp air and a brisk walk, just admiring nature. I am really looking forward to my outdoor family session in Taylors Falls. it should be beautiful, lets hope there are still some leaves left!! It’s been chilly and windy so quite a few leaves have fallen.
Now is the time to book your Christmas session, get your cards done (you know we LOVE to do those!) and enjoy the Holidays. My family has lots planned for the rest of this year. We are going pumpkin hunting this weekend – hopefully the weather cooperates. I also want to get our halloween decorations up by this weekend. Of course there are things that have to be done before that, such as cleaning the windows, but that’s easy enough. I have a cycle with my decorating, it might be a little weird, but this is how I do it. I usually have decorations up for about a month. Since Halloween is just over 3 weeks away, I’m a little behind. I put these up the beginning of the month, then within a week or so after, I’ll change to my Thanksgiving/Fall decorations. By Dec 1st, I have Christmas stuff up along with ‘regular’ winter stuff such as snowmen and trees, etc. By the time Christmas is over, I am so happy to get the clutter out of here that I am happy to put it all away (save for the Winter stuff) and regain our space. You see I LOVE to decorate for the holidays, but I also LOVE to have things orderly (I may not be they greatest at doing it, but I get credit for trying right?) Anyway, how do you decorate – what is your ‘plan of action’ or do you just wing it?
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They certainly do, dear. Try to enjoy every single moment with them. =)