There really isn't anything too exciting to post about at the moment--we are going to Disneyland in a couple days with a couple friends (no husbands!) So I am sure I will have pictures from that trips that I can post.
I have a hard time finding bows that I like at stores, I used to buy them from my friend Holly. But she moved to Arizona and is primarily focusing on her photography business. But before she moved she gave me a bunch of scrap ribbon that she wouldn't be using. I decided to bust it out and try making my own bow. I am not into anything big and frilly--just simple, so here is the final product--I think it turned out cute!

Target Round 2

Another Target shoot this week--for fitness apparel. I believe this one is for their weekly ad circulars that come out in the newspaper every Sunday--but not sure when it will come out. She did a great job--she and "model mom" did yoga together. They wanted her in the "downward dog" position and for her to peek her head out from under her arm. When she finally did it--she had this huge smile on her face and they caught it on camera--it was PERFECT! Everyone started cheering for her, which of course made her happy. Took these pics with my phone--not the best quality, but you get the idea!

debut

I opened my e-mail this morning to find this in my inbox! Pretty exciting!

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halloween & merced

We went to Merced to visit my family for a week the latter part of October. We visited a pumpkin patch in the middle of a corn field where they grew their own pumpkins. It was very nostalgic--and Makena was obsessed with all of the pumpkins. She picked out her own and was quite proud of her selection!

While we were there, Makena had a little modeling assignment where the designer (Cute-ture) sent me clothes for their Spring collection and I took pictures of her in them. In turn, we got to keep the clothes--and they were adorable.


While we were in Merced, my mom gave me my first dance recital costume when I was 3 years old. So I decided for Halloween I would make Makena a ballerina. The costume is adorable! We went to a festival last night and plan to trick-or-treat tonight.


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october

This month has been crazy, I am not sure that we were in town for longer than 5 days in a row! From traveling to meetings with Chris, LA to shoots, Vegas with a group of college friends, and finally an upcoming trip to Merced to see my parents--its been nuts! This month we did a shoot for Target which will be for in-store displays come January for their spring line. Photo shoot was in Malibu at this INSANE house on the bluff overlooking the ocean. Had to be several acres complete with a lighthouse and a private gondola that takes you down to the beach. I don't think winning the lottery could afford you this house--it was amazing. Makena and one other girl were chosen for the shoot--but in the end they only ended up using Makena and they absolutely loved her. It helped that the baby wrangler was a male, and she adored him. So when it came time for photos with her, I stayed on the beach and he took her to where she needed to be. About an hour later they were done with her, and she never once asked for me. She let them do her hair, make-up, and clothing changes with no complaints! I was shocked and amazed because she is usually pretty clingy. If nothing else were to come of this modeling thing, I really think it is helping her break out of her shell.


Makena's friend Presley came to visit for a few days also and they had an absolute blast together. It is amazing how they can carry a conversation with one another and how well they play. It was great fun.
Vegas--well thats another story altogether. I haven't uploaded pics from that trip yet, but when I do I will surely post--was a GREAT time! Thanks to all of my friends for forcing me to get away for the weekend (first time!!)

beach baby

janie and jack

We just returned home from the Janie and Jack shoot for their holiday/winter line. We had a blast! It was a little rough at first because it takes Makena a little bit to warm up around new people and situations. Her first shoot was an adorable set of Christmas pajamas, but because we had just arrived on set, she hadn't had a chance to get acclimated quite yet. So she was a little timid and kept asking for me to hold her. As the day went on, she got more and more comfortable. By the end she was happy and having fun running around with everyone on set. I couldn't get her to change out of her outfit--she didn't want to leave! Haha! So I told them next time (if there is a next time) to call us in an hour early and she should be ready to go by then! Overall she did pretty well for her first shoot!