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September 25, 2010

daniel | princeton child photographer

It’s been a wild week around here with school starting back up at the seminary, having to wipe my computer clean and get it back to working order (I didn’t loose anything in the clean – everything is backed up multiple times), and on and on.

I’m playing catch up with a session I photographed last Saturday with Daniel and his family. Daniel was diagnosed at 18 months old with Tuberous Sclerosis and Apraxia with the onset of seizures and praise be that he has been seizure-free for over a year now. He continues to thrive at 3.5 years of age, going to preschool and enjoying all things boys (trucks, trains, tractors, dirt, etc.).

I am so privileged to be apart of Inspiration through Art and allowing families to have custom art of their child(ren) and family. If you have a child, or know a child, who suffers from any type of serious illness or life altering disability please go to the website for more information.

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Jaidean - September 26, 2010 - 10:35 am

He is adorable! Love that first picture!

Marla - September 28, 2010 - 2:51 pm

love all the images in this series! really…all!

September 17, 2010

five on friday

It’s been awhile since I’ve done a five on friday! Bringing it back ole school style!

1. Um, it’s the middle of September! How did that happen? I’m not sure where the summer went. The hustle and bustle of school time is upon us and you know what that means??? Fall sessions!! I have two more dates available for sessions before the holidays. Don’t wait until the last minute to get your fall/Christmas photos taken. Contact me ASAP to get those last two dates.

2. Anthony has started the second round of his comprehensive exams. If you can remember, he can use some good thoughts on Thursdays from here until the second week of October. Save us all from the insanity! We are both ready for it to be over (as all the other 3rd year PhD students and spouses are too!).

3. Our adventures in canning seems to be going well. I’m not sure how much more we’ll have to can before our farm share is up, but we have a nice stockpile of diced tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, salsa, salsa verde (green salsa) and jalapenos. Makes me excited for fall and winter – now that I know we’ll have fresh ingredients then.

4. Have I mentioned on here that I am now licensed to teach ZUMBA Gold and ZumbAtomic??? I know what you are thinking – how on earth does that woman manage everything?!?!? (you were thinking that, right???) Well I haven’t been managing very well, BUT I will now have more time to devote to it. I will soon be offering ZumbAtomic (which is for kiddos aged 4-12). Just give me a few weeks and I’ll let you know where I’ll be teaching it. Very excited about this opportunity!

5. The demolition of our apartment complex has begun – it’s finally happening! It’s bittersweet to see these things being torn down but no one should seriously have to live in the conditions we do! I have an all-access pass (with a hard hat and boots) to the site since we have to document the process for the seminary. Here are a few photos of the process (it’s taking some time because they are recycling what they can along the way.) As of today, out of the 7 buildings that are being torn down, 5 are down. It’s such a different landscape to look out and see trees and machinery verse buildings. More updates on this as the new buildings are erected!

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September 15, 2010

hannah | west windsor newborn photographer

Hannah Teresa surprised mom + dad 2.5 weeks early. She is the light of her parents eyes and her arriving early means that mom can get on her bicycle to compete in one of the biggest races of the year in a few weeks. What a champ! Thanks Jess + Vinnie for letting me come snuggle with Hannah on her 10th day of life!

She is going to be a daddy’s girl all the way!

Jess took inspiration from the Zoe’s Kitchen in Phoenix, Arizona for the nursery. I about died when I walked in. Love the details, the colors, the patterns, everything. And for the record, Jess when you were describing Zoe’s to me I thought it sounded familiar. Sure enough, there is one in Nashville that we went to often. Just wasn’t sure if it was the same place!

Congratulations Jess + Vinnie! She’s a doll!

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Jenna - September 15, 2010 - 12:35 pm

Congratulations Jess and Vinnie! She is so beautiful and I love the hats. Can’t wait to meet her in October!

Marcia L Kates - September 15, 2010 - 4:00 pm

Kim,
Thanks for taking Jess and Vinnie’s pictures on August 27th and with Baby Hannah on Tuesday. Hannah is our first Grandchild.

Marcia L. Kates,
Hannah’s Granny-Mar

Tom Galatro - September 15, 2010 - 7:26 pm

Wow, she is getting cuter by the day!

Diana Lynn Jones - September 16, 2010 - 3:19 pm

dear cousin Jessie,
I cant wait to see baby hannah in person!!!!!!!!!

Love Diana

Jaidean - September 17, 2010 - 11:11 am

Oh, she is so cute! Love the nursery too!!

Rebecca - September 17, 2010 - 11:39 am

Awww, she’s so precious! LOVE the nursery!!!

September 14, 2010

phil | west windsor commercial photographer

Phil is the kind of guy who loves academia. He spends his leisure time reading texts in other languages (my husband doesn’t even do that!). So it didn’t surprise me that he won an award/prize for a paper he wrote.

Phil will be putting some of his winnings towards PhD applications and visiting schools. I have no doubt he will get accepted to his top schools. Let’s hope some of that money goes to something fun too!

Thanks Phil for being a good sport!

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September 13, 2010

elena + gang | west windsor family photographer

I met up with Ms. Elena + her parents last week to mark her 7 month on this earth and to get photos for all the family members who haven’t seen her in awhile. She is no longer that small newborn from February that’s for sure!

Daddy love!

I love when babies discover their toes and play with them! Be still my heart – the chub on her legs and arms!

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Amy - September 13, 2010 - 10:10 am

Oh, these are amazing. Thank you so much for once again capturing such awesome images of our little family.
Much love.

Jaidean - September 13, 2010 - 10:15 am

What a doll! Love when they play with their feet…so cute!

becky - September 13, 2010 - 4:26 pm

So adorable! What a cutie! Great eye contact in the one with dad~

Marla - September 14, 2010 - 7:39 am

Love the baby on her back. Those feet! So precious 🙂

September 12, 2010

home ec projects | first edition | kim learns to sew

Home Ec

As I mentioned in this post – I am taking an online class about sewing. Friday was actually the last day for getting instructions but we’ll have an entire year to discuss with the teachers and forever to talk with other classmates! Go figure I started my first project on the last day of class but whatever!

One thing that was holding me back was I had no where to actually put my sewing machine. Our dining room table is bar height which isn’t conducive to sewing. It took some rearranging our bedroom and living room but I finally have a place in the corner of our living room. And I have to thank my mom for her sewing abilities (and the sewing machine!). Watching her enough times I at least knew how to string my thread, how to tear out a seam, how to use the rotary cutter, etc. Thanks Mom!!!

The motto in the Schmidt household is “no one ever said it had to be perfect!” Hopefully by the end I’ll have mastered the straight line business, but for now my projects work. 🙂

Love the idea of these gift pouches. Everyone may be getting these for Christmas (with something inside of course!)

My straps are huge so the next time I make one of these I’ll adjust them (also there is sneak peek of an estate sale find from this weekend that is awaiting a stain treatment after I sanded it Saturday – to be used at a session coming up!)

I really love the fabric I found for the ironing board cover. It was a pain to put this together and it’s FAR from perfect (the back side is NOT pretty!) but I really like how it came out!

I know that there isn’t a project 4 – it’s bunting and I don’t have all the material. That will come in my next post.

Lots more projects to come.

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robin w - September 12, 2010 - 7:11 pm

Love them all. I need to get my sewing machine down from the closet and use the darn thing. Looks like you learned lots.

Sarah Martin - September 12, 2010 - 10:54 pm

Wow, I am super impressed! You did a great job on everything, and I love your fabric choices too. I’d really love to do something like this!

emily b - September 13, 2010 - 4:09 pm

Hey Classmate!
Just stopping by to tell you how great your projects look! The fabric for your ironing board is fabulous!
I’m happy to hear you have finally found a special place for your sewing. Hopefully you’ll spend lots of time there!
Take care,
emily

becky - September 13, 2010 - 4:26 pm

Love all of your projects!

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