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Caps for Good- Newborn Care Kits
Good Goes Newborn & Child Survival Campaign

February 1, 2011

It’s not a secret, I have a special love for newborns. New babies are special and they need all the love and care to grow. Unfortunately, in some unprivileged countries, mothers do not have the most essential basics, including a cap to keep the baby warm.

I just found out about this initiative, Caps for Good, Newborn & Child Survival Campaign. They are asking people to knit and crochet baby caps to be sent to developing countries with newborn care kits. It started in September and it end on the last day of this month. I wish I would have known about it a little earlier, but there is still time. My daughter and I will be knitting caps with leftover yarn for the next 3 weeks. Then we’ll mail them to the address in NY. My challenge to you is to join in and knit/crochet some too.

Follow the link or click on the image for more details.

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Moments Captured
Utah Children Photography

October 18, 2010

You may remember Luca, that adorable little boy whom I met last month. He and his family came to me through Kids Cancer Crusade.

I wanted to come back and post a few more of his session with his siblings and parents. Luca was diagnosed with Leukemia and is still undergoing treatments. Despite the emotional strain that this has caused the family, I could feel how much they care for one another and how concerned they all are for Luca’s well being.

Big sister Giulana and big brother Alessio both behaved so well for me.  I love their smiles and gorgeous eyes.

Luca was a bit shy so his mom and dad distracted him with one of his favorite things, blowing bubbles.

In the end, we were able to get a few smiles and natural expressions:

I felt so humbled to meet this family and their brave little guy. I wish you all the best and a fast and complete recovery for little Luca.

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Little Boy Blue
Utah Toddler Photography

September 23, 2010

This is little guy came to me through Kids Cancer Crusade. His name is Luca, a 20-month old brave little hero, who is currently undergoing treatment for leukemia.

I fell in love with his big brown eyes and serious countenance.

I sat him there and he just crossed his little feet in this cute way (you can tell he was not very impressed by me):

Luca came with his loving family who joined him for his photo session. This is just a sneak peek for them. Thank you for your patience, hope you will enjoy these while you wait.

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Reason to Celebrate
Utah Children Photography

September 20, 2010

I want to apologize for the lack of recent posts- I was out of town for a few days and came back sick and that took some extra time to get everything back to the normal routine. I’ll be trying to catch up with the blog and I have some fun posts in store.

I’m starting the week with Odette and her family. I introduced Odette last time, she came to me through Kids Cancer Crusade and we had a little session to celebrate the completion of her treatments.

Odette was just full of energy and quite hard to keep up! Lucky for me, she loved the black cat that resides at the garden:

You can see how happy she was to be out and about:

Odette came with her older brother and sisters: 11 year-old Brandt, 9 year-old Kathleen and Josselyn who is 3 1/2.

And one of my favorite images from Odette’s session, a quiet, tender moment that I was able to capture:

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Happy!
Utah Toddler Photography

September 9, 2010

This is Odette. Odette is almost 2 and came to me through Kids Cancer Crusade. She just recently finished treatment for Leukemia and her mom and family wanted to celebrate this milestone in her life.

Odette is like most toddlers her age and she ran (non stop!) and giggled and enjoyed her time outside in the garden. I love these genuine smiles that I was able to capture!

This is just a sneak peek for her mom, who is anxiously waiting for the images from Odette’s session. More to come soon!

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Big Photography Giveaway
Utah Photographer

May 3, 2010

Have you heard of Becky Higgins? If you do scrapbooking, I’m sure you have. Before I started this photography journey of mine, I used to spend whatever free time I had deeply immersed in pretty papers, albums and all the trimmings to make scrapbook pages. Becky Higgins is a household name in the world of scrapbooking, I always admired her simplicity and poignant journaling.

Well, she’s having a massive giveaway on her blog, a photography giveaway. Every single day in May she’s featuring photographers who are gifting sessions- I will be one of 5 photographers featured tomorrow, all you have to do is leave a comment on Becky’s blog under the post featuring me. You can nominate yourself or someone else you know, it’s that easy.

So go on,  bookmark it (just click on the orange square to follow the link to her blog), and don’t forget to visit tomorrow. ;)

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Sponsors Needed!
Utah Fundraising Calendar

April 1, 2010

Reflections Calendar is now taking applications for sponsorship.Local business sponsors cover the cost of the printing so that 100% of the proceeds from sales can go to the chose charity.

Please visit the page Become a Sponsor (or go to the menu ‘Become Involved’ and choose ‘Become a Sponsor’) to learn more and to send in your application.Without the help of our sponsors, Reflections Calendar would not be possible. So spread the word and talk to everyone you know!

We thank you for your interest and welcome your support!

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Thank You from “Reflections Calendar”
Utah Photography

December 23, 2009

Reflections Calendar wishes to thank all the sponsors and contributors for all the incredible support. We wish to thank all the sales volunteers and everyone who has bought copies of the calendar for themselves and as gifts- thanks to your generosity, Reflections Calendar has delivered almost $2500 to Tooele Valley Community Cooperative. Thanks to you, TVCC will be able to help many families and make a brighter Christmas for many children in the Tooele valley.

Thank You and have a safe, warm Merry Christmas!

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Buy your Reflections Calendar Today!
Utah Charity Calendar

December 4, 2009

reflections calendarJust a little reminder about the Reflections Calendar- we still have some calendars available for purchase. Calendars are $5 each and 100% of sales benefits the Tooele Valley Community Cooperative. This is such a great organization and they really need the funds at this time of year. TVCC helps families and individuals in crisis in the Tooele valley.

Calendars make great gifts for everyone on your list and you’ll be helping a great cause as well. You may purchase your own copy on the Reflections Calendar website through Paypal and I will mail it out to you in time for Christmas.  If you live in town, please check the “Where to Buy” page for a complete list of local retailers who carry the calendar in their stores.

We appreciate all the help!

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They’re Here!
Utah Fundraising Calendar

November 12, 2009

The calendars have arrived from the printer:utah fundraising calendar

Here’s a little preview:

2010ReflectionsCalendar web

Don’t forget about the Début Party, tonight, from 6 to 7pm, at Liddiards’ Home Frunishings.  Come see the calendars in person and get your own copy- each calendar is $5 and 100% of sales goes to Tooele Valley Community Cooperative.

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