she just has a way.

It's been almost 2 years since we adopted Chloe and we can't imagine our lives before her.
Her soft, friendly face gets you every time, and no matter how bad your day has been,
she always has a way of making it feel better.

Chloe is without a doubt a people dog. Even at the dog park, she would sooner
say hi to every single person there and pretty much ignores all the other dogs.

That and of course her over the top obsession for Tennis balls. She will play ball until she literally drops.

It's been tough with the baby to give Chloe all the attention she deserves, but we do our best.

She doesn't pay much attention to the little one right now, but I know they will be best buds before long. Especially
when Cooper starts throwing food all over the floor at meal times!

Chloe, we love you with all our hearts.

six months of parenthood

(photo taken by Mom)

Well, we've officially been parents now for 6 entire months! The good news is Cooper is still alive and very healthy!
No matter what people tell you, you cannot be prepared for the gamut of emotions you go through being a new parent.

In the past 6 months I can safely say we've gone through the following emotions and feelings:

Happy, scared, worried, proud, tired, exhausted, frustrated, victorious, puzzled, baffled, stressed, amazed, worried (again),
did I mention tired and exhausted?, comforted, and back to happy.

Phew!

We are stunned (another emotion) at how both long and very short the past 6 months have seemed. Cooper's little personality is really starting to show and it's clear he will be keeping us on our toes for many, many years to come! And I'm sure we will love every single moment.

Spring has Sprung

This week has been much better as far as the weather is concerned. The seemingly never ending April showers have finally subsided and although still few and sparse, the May flowers are making their appearance.

I'm very much looking forward to the nicer weather that spring and summer brings, so I can get out and enjoy nature with my family. We love to go for hikes during the summer months and plan on hauling along our little guy on many of his first outdoor adventures.

We have one of those fancy backpack child carriers to try out.. we'll see how that goes. We're hoping he loves it, and I'm hoping it doesn't break my back carrying him. I guess we'll be sticking to the somewhat 'easier' trails for the next couple years.

2010 — some personal faves

2010 has come and gone and what a year! phew! I hadn't realized how busy I was until I took the time to look back over my photos and choose a few of my favourites! I sincerely want to thank all my clients from this past year and wish everyone all the best in 2011. It will no doubt bring it's share of amazing moments!! And I love being able to freeze some of them in a photograph.

enjoy.


Lindsay and Greg




Newborn twins Jack and Abby



The wonderful Speers Family




The Relay for Life



My beautiful wife pregnant with our first son. This was amazing to watch. I was in complete awe at the way her body was creating life. I thought she looked so beautiful through the entire time. (and I secretly miss her belly)





Rhonda and her amazing kids, Aiden and Meghan



The Corrigan family




Iain and Melissa.
I look forward to photographing your wedding next June guys!!




Mike and Melissa.
My little bro got married!!





And of course the most amazing part of 2010 was the birth of my little boy!!
A day I will never forget.

life changing.

Someone has been keeping us very busy lately, so I apologize for the lack of blog posts.

Tomorrow.. Cooper is 1 month old already!
I still can't believe I'm a dad. It's surreal but amazing at the same time.

Despite the severe lack of sleep, and stress that has come as a result of taking care of a newborn, there are those moments when he's looking back at you, and you forget all that and nothing else matters.

And when he falls asleep in your arms, his peaceful innocence washes over you and somehow he has just stolen your heart.

he is life changing.

less than two weeks left! - ontario maternity photographer

We're down to less than two weeks until we are proud parents and we're not sure where the past 9 months has gone!! Time always seems to speed up when good things are happening in your life. That's what I love so much about photographs. Capturing those moments and creating something that brings you back to exactly how you were feeling at that precise time. It's truly amazing.

Speaking of amazing.. I am in awe of what the female body is capable of. I think Stacey really is glowing, and I keep telling her, part of me is going to miss the belly when it's gone. It's just so darn cute on her. Things are getting a bit uncomfortable now for her though, and an uninterrupted, comfortable sleep is hard to come by. Which is tough, especially when this is the time we'll both be needing as much sleep as we get in store for our impending sleepless nights ahead. It's really too bad you can't actually 'bank' some sleep for those times when you need it. ;)

For now, we will enjoy our few remaining days of being 'two' and look forward to the fun, exciting and even more loved filled days of being 'three'

We really can't wait to meet the little guy. He is loved already.