Far Away Cousins.

This year, we're going to a warmer weather in Arizona to celebrate Thanksgiving. I can't wait to see my sister and her family. Her daughter Leah was born only a week later than Lucy. They both met for the first time in July (both were 6 months).

We did a fun picture sessions with the kids. It was so fun to see the two together. Now, the second they will meet again is when they both 10-months old. It will be interesting to see how they will interact among each other. Now, that both of them are crawling and very mobile, I am curious to see both of them interacting. I used my Canon XSI with EF 85mm f1.2L II USM lens that I borrowed from Glazers Camera.

and here's what happened at the end of the shoot that day, 

Leah pulled Lucy's hair with her mischievous look:  

and here's both of them too cute together:

Next week, I will be posting pictures of the two of them together! :) stay tuned! :)

By the way, off topic here, I found this great recipe that I'm planning to make next week. It's from Joy the Baker - my favorite blogger. She has step by step instructions and recipe to print. She makes it so easy to do. Her blog post boost my confident to make this to complete our Thanksgiving meal.

Until next week, I will post you more fun and inspiring ideas for Thanksgiving celebration. Hope you have a great weekend.

Live, love and be creative,

Ira.

Posting Cute and Pretty Things!

Amy Atlas just posted a very cute thing that I just need to post it right away. Someone, please remind me to make this for Lucy's 1st year Birthday next year! HA!... At least I have it posted to remind me next year! Visit Amy Atlas Hot Air Balloon Guest Dessert Feature

Check out Grace Happens Blog: Baby Shower Brunch. How pretty the party setting is:

My other favorite thing that becomes a huge inspiration for me today is Photo Books by PinHole Press. Below are ideas from PinHole Press, things that you can make with your photos, such as Vacation Book (see below picture) by A Cup of Jo Blog - PinHole Press Vacation Book.

Photo Lemonade Bottle Label 

Hope you like these Cute and Pretty Things!

Live, Love and Be Creative,

Ira.

Surprise Gift from Portugal and Arizona!

Our last assignment from Raining Umbrella last Summer was gift exchange. I was so excited about this project and was looking forward to make something for my recipient, Sylvia Latham, a very creative gal who teaches art for living. As I sent along my gift, I received a surprise gift from Portugal!... Ana from Wonderland. Through taking Raining Umbrella, I got to know Ana a little bit more. Her blog has challenged me to be more creative everyday!.. Thanks Ana!

Here's her surprise gift, with a lovely note! :)

How personal is that? Love it, Ana!

And here is her beautiful photograph!... This photograph really reminds me of a vacation on a beach. Just a day of relaxation and enjoying the sun! I think I'm going to put this on a shadow box filled with some beautiful shells from the beach!.. What do you think?.. What would you do with this beautiful photograph? Suggestions welcome! :)

You can find some of her beautiful photograph pieces at her etsy shop.

Now, that same day, my sister also sent me a birthday gift. Made by her!... She is so talented!.. I love her jewelry design. She just started making her own jewelries, and oh my! I love all the things that she made. Check out my birthday gift:

She also has another set of these if you are interested in getting them for a gift at this link. Here's her listing. This one is in really pretty purple! :)

I hope you enjoyed my story monday this week!... Tune in for more Story Monday every week.

Live, Love and Be Creative,

Ira