NYC Birthday Tour-Day three

Back in the city and ready for the day. While waiting for our bus tour, we decided to take a photo op at a local television show. I know I've heard of this one, must be on after my bedtime.













We took a 3 hour bus tour of the TV and Movies scenes around NYC. Hard to tell but this is the firehouse that housed the Ghostbusters. Oh yea, Cait got new shoes at the last stop, Reebok Zigs. Just like someone else.


















Recognize this stoop? It the front shot to the Cosby Show.














After the tour, Donna met up with a wedding couple to do some casual pre-wedding shots. They are getting married in Rutland in two weeks.








After the session we met up with the other half of our NYC family, Mark and Jelani. Not sure what they were thinking ordering these.






Our final stop for the day is high on Cait's list. F.I.T. one of her dream schools for college. Maybe we'll see her on Project Runway.

NYC Birthday Tour-Day two

Locust Manor, our neighborhood station for the LIRR (Long Island Rail Road), Waiting for the early morning train into the city.







We started our tour with a little shopping down on Canal Street. Trinkets galore. I tried to find a watch but I never found one I really liked, and the ones I sort of liked the vendors seemed put off by my offers. Cait and Donna both found items to help sustain the local economy.















Our big treat for Cait, The Lion King on Broadway.
Waiting outside the Minskoff Theater.















"TADA" !!!!!!




















Tickets at the ready. What a performance we saw. If you get the chance, go see it. It was fabulous.












Even away from work, its never far from my mind. Like Donna, I love my work. This would be a cool place to punch a time-clock at.













What would a trip to Times Square be without a visit to the wax museum.

The world's powerhouses meet!!








"Hey!, just a minute, i'm on the phone"












Bieber Fever!! Every young girl's dream.












What better way to end the day than to view the city at night from the EMPIRE STATE BUILDING!

NYC Birthday Tour-Day one

Cait turned 16, so in celebration we headed off to NYC to sample the sights, smells, noises and the experience called the Big Apple. Our destination and home base for the weekend would be Jamaica, Queens .. where you guessed it ........


our NYC family lives. After big hugs all around and settling in we headed out to have dinner with Tina and Jelani.

Vermont Professional Photographers 2011

Here we are!! Nancy and I at the VPP banquet! My award winning print of Nancy's parents!









Here are the youngins, Matt and Courtney at the banquet. Nice of them to hang out with the old folks!







Some of my most favorite people!! Sad not to have Peter with us this year but we did our best to have a good time!!



125 years for the Jenks Studio. I am so proud to know the Jenks family and consider them family. Congratulations on 125 years of professional photography!!




I was honored with a Fuji award, a Master's Court and a judges choice award. If you know me I am competitive and I was very pleased with my 5 out of 6 blues!


Courtney holding our multi maker Album Award! You go girl!! Great job laying it out!!









Nancy giving her PPANE president message. I was holding the phone so Peter could be part of the banquet and I couldn't get up to take a photo.





PPANE Prez in the house!!








You go girl!! PPANE Prez kicking butt!!









Brad with his back up crew!!











CHEERS!!







Sometimes all the work that goes into these ribbons on our necks makes you feel like you are hanging yourself!!







The Expressions Gang!! I am one lucky girl!!







I am not sure who loves Don the most, me or Brad!!










So happy my Super Hero was here for the VPP banquet and for celebrating the great night Expressions had!!

Heart of America judging

Off to Kanas City, MO I went to judge at the new North Central District at Heart of America. The best part of judging is seeing our photo family. A special part of that family is the Affiliate judges. Here is Jessica showing off her Zip Teck shoes, which I now own and LOVE. Jess and I were in the affiliate class together 5 years ago!


One of the kindness and most gentle souls you could ever meet. I just LOVE Gabriel! He is one of those people you can't get enough of!!












J Michael is the one that invited me to judge at HOA. I have been his "little buddy" for many many years now and even photographed his wedding. I just wish we could see each other more often!!

Here is Jessica telling one of her world renowned stories!











Andrew was also in our class. Last year Andrew and I also went to Korea last year together. He is always soooo much fun to have around!





Our JC hard at work!! Looks like we were stressing them out.... NOT! They had smooth sailing with such an AWESOME panel!!



Here is another one of my loves, Rick Avalos! I met Rick from a recommendation of J Michael. We just instantly became friends and I just adore him.





Boy do we look like we mean business!







The whole gang! Takes a few judges to get through 800 images in 2 days. What an AWESOME panel and great experience!!




Andrew being the good boy and getting his paper work done before he leaves!!!








I think you can find BBQ is this land on any corner! I guess this is one of the famous places!






How did we end up here???? Did we take a road trip to VEGAS??!!

Sweet 16 for Caitlyn

Cait turns 16!!! I had these multi-color roses delivered to the restaurant early to be placed at our table.










Cait and her Mom.















Cait and her handsome DAD!!













Nana's card. Money for FRANCE!









Cait got a #16 charm for her Pandora Bracelet from Donna and I.









Thanks to my friend Amy the owner of the restaurant for Cait's dessert. Cait picked Creme Brulea.













Cait and her bouquet.











My little girl is 16!! we have plans for a drivers test the 3rd of MAY. God save me. LOL