My Turn to Cook, The Sequel | Halifax, NS

I've still been deliciously spoiled, having meal after meal cooked for me.  I know how incredibly lucky I am and every once in awhile I take my turn cooking for my friend.

This time we went to Opa!  It's how I cook when it's my turn.  You remember Opa!, don't you?  It looks like this...

We had a wonderful meal.  I opted to try the pork and chicken souvlaki with lemon potatoes and Greek salad.  'Twas fab.

He tried the chickpea salad with calamari and octopus.  He said it was delicious and offered a bite but I wasn't feeling brave enough to try octopus.

Midway through our meal, the lights were dimmed in the restaurant.  I thought, "Ooooh, how romantic!"  His thought was out loud, "What the... how come it's so dark in here?!"

...Kare

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Georgia | ♥ Baby Love ♥ | Halifax, NS Baby Photography

I'd like for you to meet little Miss Georgia.  She is now officially my youngest subject at ten days old and she is just perfect.  Her first-time parents were like old pros with her and I could feel the love as soon as I entered their home.  What a lucky little girl she is.

We started the session where I start most of my baby sessions - on her parents' bed.  There are a couple of reasons to start here:  little baby, big bed = cute! and the bedroom sessions give everyone some time to ease in to the shoot and get comfortable before we start moving around your home.

Love the way Daddy looks at her...

We stopped for a little feeding and some cuddle time with Mommy...

I love baby feet, have you noticed?

Dad is a fan of..., well, of someone.  Someone named Manning, apparently.  The Colts, perhaps.  Football?  I should remember, he'll hate me for forgetting, I'm sure (I kid!).  I should google...

I googled, the Colts it is!!  I foresee lots of Father/Daughter bonding watching some Sunday afternoon football... at least til she can walk.  I kid, I kid.

And my favourite...

I hope you're all enjoying your first Mother's Day together!

And a special Happy Mother's Day to my Mom - I love you!


...Kare

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Georgia | Coming Attractions | Halifax, NS Baby Photography

...Kare

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website:  http://kare.showitsite.com 

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Dinner with The Boy | Monday Memories | Halifax, NS

The Boy’s a cool kid.  He's the coolest five year old I know.  Granted, I don't know a lot of five year olds but I'm guessing he's still one of the coolest.
 
I have dinner with him regularly.  Two or three times a month, sometimes more.  That's a lot of meals in five and a half years.  The usual seating arrangement has me sitting next to his big brother on one side and my Uncle on my other side.  The three of us usually get along just fine - no hiccups in the system.  Big Brother will occasionally wrap his leg around mine or lay his hand on my lap.  He even once curled up against my chest and had a nap during dinner.  The Uncle doesn't kick up a fuss when I jokingly lick his favourite fork or take a bite out of his dessert as it's passed down the table to him.  
 
I have, on occasion, sat next to Mini-Me and The Goddaughter.  The Goddaughter’s a great dinner companion.  She'll tell you stories and answer any math questions you might have.  She'll even clear away your dinner plate when you're done.  Mini-Me's getting better - she's not wearing as much food as she used to but she's still semi contained in her chair so you can leeeeean away from any outstretched food-covered fingers.
 
Then there's The Boy.  For some reason, I swore him off as a dinner companion a couple of years ago.  For the life of me, I could not remember why.  Sure, across the table he's a great dinner date but I was sure I didn't want him setting next to me.  Why?  Why?  Why?  It's been so long, maybe there's no good reason why.  Or maybe whatever it was, he's outgrown.  
 
This particular dinner last year was at my Aunt and Uncle’s, who are grandparents to all these children.  Spaghetti and Lobster.  Seating arrangements are being made.  Looks like I'll be next to The Boy.    Cool, it's been ages!    The Boy on one side, The Uncle on the other - I can handle it.  Or can I?
 
The kids are all having spaghetti but get some lobster claws to try.  Here's where the trouble comes in.  Snap!  Snapsnap.  It's the sound of lobster claws.  Or better yet, the sound a five year old boy makes when he's pretending the lobster is snapping his dinner companion.  Snapsnapsnap.  On my arms.  snap snap on my legs. Snap snap on my cheeks.  Honey, Karen doesn't like lobster.  Snap snap.  Snap snap on my boobie.  Snap snap.  He's so cute doing it, you can't help but laugh.
 
"Boy," I say, "you and I will never sit next to each other again."
 
"At least not when there's lobster," he replies (at least he sees where the problem is!).

 
  

...Kare

email:  karenk{at}eastlink.ca

website:  http://kare.showitsite.com 

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I Can't Make You Love Me | Halifax, NS Baby Photographer

I love Baby Sessions.  But the feeling is not always mutual...

...Kare

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website:  http://kare.showitsite.com 

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Stephanie | Wordless Wednesday | Halifax, NS Photography

...Kare

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My turn to cook... | Halifax, NS

I've been very lucky these days, spoiled even.  I have a friend staying with me for a few months and he regularly cooks dinner for me.  Steak, chicken, kabobs, salads, stir fries, sweet potatoes, veggies, you name it.

Tonight was my turn to cook...

I know it looks as though I didn't cook.  Because I didn't.  But let's be honest, it's a Greek Salad and it was delicious.  Aaaaaand, it's what he requested since he wasn't cooking.  Obviously, he knows already about my, um, talents in the kitchen.

And yes, the blue haze on the table is the reflection of the TV - we're Canadian and it's hockey playoff season!

...Kare

email:  karenk{at}eastlink.ca

website:  http://kare.showitsite.com 

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