Monday, December 22, 2008

Mom #1

I had a great time with the Get To Know Mom series last year and everyone told me they loved reading the posts too, so it is back again this year!

First up we have the lovely Anne, Mom to Samantha!

Hometown
Lewiston, NY

What are your children's names and ages?
Samantha Rose-6 months


What is on the top of your Christmas list this year?

Its already complete with our little girl but....Patty LuPone Live at Mouches cd,
A new bathrobe, A new microphone

What is on the top of your children's christmas list this year? The Giving Tree, Halo SleepSacks, 6-9 month onesies, Stacking toys

What gift are you most excited to give this year?
Beautiful photos of our daughter done by Samara

What is your family's favorite holiday tradition?
Making meatballs and briscole, and of course eating them!

What store are most of your gifts coming from this holiday season? Either online or at the mall!
Amazon.com

What is your favorite holiday food?
Pasta, meatballs and briscole

How would you describe your holiday decorating style?
Before the baby it was a Christmas Wonderland. Now that our house looks like a daycare, we dont have as much room so we just put up the things that mean the most.

What is the last book you read to your children?
The Night Before Christmas

What is your favorite activity to do with your children in the winter ?
Snuggling and looking at the lights on the Christmas Tree.
Watching her experience the look and feel of snow

What are your favorite websites or blogs to visit?
www.shportraits.com, http://perezhilton.com/, Facebook

What local groups or causes are you involved with? Do you belong to or support any volunteer organizations?
My husband and I like to donate to Community Missions and AIDS Community Services of WNY. I am teacher at a local public school and volunteer with evening events that we have. www.worldvision.org

What is something unique about your family?
We got a later start in life than a lot of families that we know. We have had many trying times in the past three years but it is all worth it. We are a strong family who is very committed to each other and we are grateful for all of our friends and family.

What are your favorite 3-4 images from your session?
The rose hat with her "praying hands" (the Christmas card photo)
The stripped hat with her on the Bumbo seat-looking up
The one on the fuzzy rug
The white short sleeved shirt with that big grin of hers!

Last - what do you love most about SH Portraits? I had to add it! It was such a relaxing session. I felt like I knew Samara the moment she came through the door and she immediately connected with our daughter. She knew what shots she wanted and she got them!

And finally some of mom's favorites!



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