You know how you feel when you LOVE something SO much? That’s how my little Ali-bug feels about pink puppy - and I feel like the worst mommy in the world - because somehow, somewhere, pink puppy has been lost. it’s been nearly three weeks now, and not a day goes by that Ali doesn’t ask about her…”mommy? you find pink puppy?” as her eyes well up with tears…I KNOW this is trivial - I KNOW that there are much more important things out there to be dealt with - but I love my baby girl and want her to be happy - so I’m going to TRY to leverage the *power of the internet* to bring pink puppy home.

MISSING: one slightly tattered, well-loved stuffed puppy dog. fur white, nose pink, ears pink. Pink puppy was a Target Valentine’s puppy (why, oh why couldn’t Ali have fallen in love wiith some GUND who could be replaced year round at ToysRUs??) I KNOW someone out there has this puppy sitting on a bookshelf. (not OUR pink puppy, but an identical one) I’ve scoured through listings on eBay, I’ve retraced our steps a hundred times - now I’m asking for your help. There will be some sort of fabulous prize to the person who helps me find pink puppy!! PLease forward this blogpost on to any moms you know! Someone out there can help!

A random sampling of pink puppy photos so you can identify her..

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Thank you SO SO SO much if you can help!

jen :)

Wow - hard to believe it is September already!! Time to start thinking about Christmas - and you know what Grandma would love most, dontcha? Why, yes, of course, an updated photo of little Janie ( or Charlie, or Sam - you get the idea!) I learned a few lessons last year about the CRAZINESS of the holiday season and have made some plans this year to keep everything running smoothly! Also - the introduction of a *limited* amount of mini-sessions? So - on to the info….

Dates to remember:

11/10 last session with promised Christmas delivery
11/20 all regular Christmas orders must be placed by this date
12/02 holiday open house (more on this later!!) all orders ordered in November will be available for pick up
12/03 all orders NOT picked up at holiday open house will be shipped

Q? Will I still be able to order after November 20th?
A - Yes, but there will be *rush* fees involved :(

Q? Should I book my session now?
A - YES! I am amazed at how quickly the calendar is getting full! ANd, I promised my family I wouldn’t over-extend myself (well, not TOO much anyway) this year

Q? What is a mini-session?
A- I’m SO glad you asked! A mini-session is a great way to capture fabulous individual photos of each of your children! Then, time permitting, we will move on to *sibling together* and *family* shots. It is NOT a substitute for a *real* family session - we just will not have the time to capture the unique personality of your family here - but we will be able to make some great portraits. All mini-sessions will have some sort of charitable donation required - we like to do good deeds!

Q? How do I book a full session?
A - Call me! Immeditaly, if not sooner! Or email jenATjenniferwilsonphotoDOTcom

Q? How do I book a mini-session?
A- I will be sending out an email to my existing clients next week - existing clients will have first *dibs* on the mini slots. If you would like to be placed on a list, please email me and I will contact you ASAP if I have spaces left!

Q? I have a gazillion friends that think you are just the bestest photographer in the whole world! Is it possible for me to *host* a mini-session so that I can show you off as a *fabulous find*?
A - Awwww, you are so sweet (okay, its late and I’m flattering myself!) Yes, it is possible to become a fabulous hostess-with-the-mostest of a minisession event. Call me for more info (and to find out *what’s in in for you!*)

Q? Do you sell Christmas cards?
A- Do I!!! I have so many cute designs to choose from this year! I will *mock up* a couple from each session, you are able to order from those or request a custom design (small design fee for custom cards)

Ahhh - yesterday was so nice - Jake & I had a *mommy & jake ALONE* date - we braved the Labor Day weekend crowds and headed for Hermosa Beach. The Fiesta de la Artes is a huge fair held there Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends. Jake suffers from *photographers child* syndrome - so I was told in no uncertain terms to leave my big camera at home. Fortunatly, he doesn’t have a problem with the point and shoot - I have the Canon SD800 and it rocks! Okay - a few from our *date-day* - other photographers probably see this as much as I do - this is *the hand*

So, I did what all good moms do - I bribed him -it worked for 5 seconds…

we bought a ton of tickets - but used them all on this - who needs variety when you have a fun slide???

a little wall-walking - i played with this one trying to get that 70s feel…

of course, we ended up going into the water - WITH our clothes on (unprepared mom!) now, normally i would have 17 different changes of clothes shoved in the back of my car - but not this time….we were quite *soggy* on our way home…

what a beautiful day…i love my jake :)

okay - so it has been called to my attention that i have not been receiving *some* emails - i’m not sure what is wrong, because i AM receiving some emails (especially anyone selling rolexes, or wanting to pep up my sex drive, or *enlarge* some portion of my body that doesn’t exist!)
i will look into it after the holiday weekend, in the meantime, if you have emailed me and i have not responded, plea try again, or, better yet, give me a call 803- 6465, area code 661.

happy labor day!!!!

jen :)