Movie Monday-Christmas 2009

5 In 5

Five things we are planning to do in the next week to celebrate the season.

1. Tonight-Christmas play at Storybook Theatre. I LOVE theatre and my kids enjoy it, too. Can't wait until they are old enough to go with me to A Christmas Carol!
2. Tomorrow-Christmas play date with the moms and kids we hang out with. I heard a rumour there might be cookie decorating. And I get to meet a new baby!
3. Saturday-Heritage Park. We go every year, and this year we even got passes from a wonderful friend who works there. We have just been waiting for some reasonable weather!
4. Sunday-Grandma is taking the older boys to see a Heebee Jeebees Christmas concert. I wish I could go, because I think I would love it. I will be shooting video of babies and pregnant women. Not so bad.
5. Wednesday-Family Holiday Skating Party at Olympic Oval, put on by Calgary's Child Magazine. We went last year, and it was so much fun! Face painting, gingerbread man decorating, storytimes, and of course, skating!

I don't remember what we did at Christmas time before we had children. It could not have been nearly as fun!

Video Is My Thing

Just a couple of weeks ago I was shooting video of a photographer, cuz that's what I do, video. And we agreed that people should NOT try to take portraits of their own family, especially of their kids. It just doesn't work. That's what makes this so bad, because I know better. And, I know several awesome photographers that I could have booked to take these photos. IF, and you'll notice it's a big IF, I had not waited until December 9th to do it.

So, here is what happened when Paul and I attempted to get just one good shot of The Little One, to put in the frame beside his brothers' school photos.

"Come over here so Daddy can take your picture."

"I'd rather stand in the dark drinking my milk, Thanks."

"Please come over here. Look, I've got cars."

"Here, take a picture of my milk cup."

Not quite the angle we were looking for.

Really???

This is not working out at all.

"I am so done. I'm taking my cars and leaving."

The whole thing only lasted about 15 minutes before he had enough. We got these two useable shots. The lighting is not great, the pose is not perfect, but the boy...



Lesson learned...again. Plan ahead. Hire a professional. Next year.

Movie Monday

Here is the latest promo video for momcafe.



I have said it before, and I will say it now. These are great events, for working moms, stay at home moms, working at home moms, and almost anyone else. I am inspired each and every time.

Sitting With Santa?

Lately, I have seen some very nice photos of small children sitting with Santa. How do they do it???

"Get away from me!"

"Seriously, GET AWAY FROM ME!!!"

"Phew! That was a close one."

No Jolly Old Elf for this boy.

Note: When I was 4 years old (I actually remember it very clearly!), I screamed during the kindergarten Christmas celebration when they tried to put me on Santa's lap. Isn't it ironic?