I'm Back!

Hi Everyone. Sorry about neglecting the blog for a bit! I have had sick little ones at my house who have needed lots of extra attention. I know some of you can relate! Finally, everyone seems to be on the mend. The outdoor season has begun, as I have had my first outdoor session of the year. Many more are scheduled in the coming months and I can't wait!

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading everyones answers to the contest survey. I have learned something new about each person who has responded! Here are a few answers from my clients:

From Kristen:

3 things (not people) you love:

Coffee (it's a must in the morning)
Shopping

Traveling
3 things (not people) you hate:

green beans
having to work Mon-Fri

being sick (In the last month I've had a bad cold, Dree has had another ear infection and my husband now has the flu)
3 places you've lived:

Germanton
Winston Salem

Clemmons

3 places you've visited:

Cancun
Jamaica

Hawaii
3 places to shop:

Kelly's Kids (I am a sales rep for them, if anyone would like to host a party)
Baby Gap

Target
3 places to eat:

Ishi

Moe's

Milner's
3 reasons you love being a mom, or dad, or grandma, etc:

That sweet little face first thing in the morning
The way I can make her smile

Seeing traits of my husband and myself in her
3 random things we might not know about you:

I just finished my business degree at HPU, graduating with honors in May :)

I am an only child
I am terrified of mice

3 reasons you love UpperCase Photography & Design (you know I had to go there!):

GREAT PHOTOS

Time is taken with each session to let children warm and and get comfortable

Quick turn around time. Our family loves Uppercase Photography!!

And here is Kristen's adorable little girl Dree:

From Joanna:

3 things (not people) you love: pilates, eating out for brunch and sitting outside, spending time with family

3 things (not people) you hate: blue cheese, chicken pot pie, dishonesty

3 places you've lived: High Point, NC, Charleston, SC, Albany, NY

3 places you've visited: Italy, Hawaii, Las Vegas

3 places to shop: Ann Taylor Loft (need an intervention too), Children’s Place, First Kids Consignment Sale (this weekend at our kid’s school!)

3 places to eat: Fire and Sticks Japanese Steakhouse (sushi!!), Printworks, Lock, Stock & Bagel

3 reasons you love being a mom, or dad, or grandma, etc: snuggling with kids, hearing them say “I love you” for the first time, being able to show unconditional love

3 random things we might not know about you: I am left handed, I would love to have more kids, I am obsessed with the current presidential election (Go Team Obama!)

3 reasons you love UpperCase Photography & Design (you know I had to go there!): Julie is amazing with our children, the pricing is right up our alley, Julie’s talent is extraordinary!!!

Here is Joanna's adorable baby girl Campbell (She is also mom to the handsome Elliott who won the Best in 2007 contest):


From Stefan-leigh:

3 things (not people) you love:

My dogs

Sushi

Not being sick!!!!

3 things (not people) you hate:

Sinus infections

Slow pokes in the parking deck (just pick a spot already!!!!)

TV gameshows

3 places you've lived:

Bowling Green, Ohio

Charleston, SC

And Greensboro, NC

3 places you've visited:

Aventura Spa--Mayan Riviera (my favorite!)

New York City (but it’s been a while)

Carpinteria, California

3 places to shop:

Harris Teeter

Target

Petsmart

(hey--what can I say I don’t have much time for the frivolous stuff!)

3 places to eat:

Barbarito’s

Moe’s

Baha Fresh (all three are the same genre but that’s my favorite and I’d pick one everytime!)

3 reasons you love being a mom, or dad, or grandma, etc:

My little boy gives the best bear hugs in the world and just wraps his arms around my neck with all of his might. There’s nothing like it!

Bedtime when we get to sit quietly and read books, rock and snuggle

Seeing the amazing and individual personality come out each day with my son--there’s always something new, goofy, and just heartwarming waiting each new day

3 random things we might not know about you:

I love Elvis

I was co-captain of my high school swim team

I craved balsamic vinegar and goldfish crackers when I was pregnant

3 reasons you love UpperCase Photography & Design (you know I had to go there!):

Great patience with kids

Flexible with locations

Unique approaches and new ideas at each session

Here is Stefan-leigh's little guy, Joshua:


From Denise:

3 things (not people) you love:

1. Great Danes

2. Disney

3. massages

3 things (not people) you hate:

1. Getting up early

2. flies in the house/car

3. plucking the 3-5 dark hairs on my chin

3 places you've lived:

1. Lubbock, Texas

2. Powder Springs (Atlanta), Georgia

3. Hickory, NC

3 places you've visited:

1. Disney World
2. San Francisco
3. Boston

3 places to shop:

1. Enchanted Cottage

2. Michael's

3. Barnes and Noble

3 places to eat:

1. Mi Pueblo

2. New Jin Jin Buffet

3. Fuddruckers

3 reasons you love being a mom, or dad, or grandma, etc:

1. Snuggling

2. Watching them learn

3. Seeing the 2 girls play well together

3 random things we might not know about you:

1. I collect Eeyore stuff

2. I like to watch Wonder Woman re-runs

3. My first car was a 1982 Datsun pickup

3 reasons you love UpperCase Photography & Design (you know I had to go there!):

1. The time you take with your clients

2. So many great proofs to choose from

3. You KNOW kids and how to work with their eccentrics

Here are Denise's sweet girls in their pjs at Christmas:

From Britney:

3 things (not people) you love:

SLEEPING

THE BEACH

SWEETS

3 things (not people) you hate:

WAKING UP EARLY

LAUNDRY

PEOPLE THAT CAN NOT DRIVE!!!!!

3 places you've lived:

KING

KING

KING (THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE I HAVE EVER LIVED)

3 places you've visited:

CANCUN

MYRTLE BEACH

FLORDIA

3 places to shop:

BABY GAP MY FAVORITE PLACE EVER!!!

TARGET (CAN NOT GO THERE AND NOT SPEND A LOT) :-)

WAL-MART (THEY HAVE IT ALL!!!!) (ANY HOUR OF THE DAY OR NIGHT)

3 places to eat:

CHILIS (LANDONS FAVORITE)

KANPI

I HOP (STUFFED FRENCH TOAST)

3 reasons you love being a mom, or dad, or grandma, etc:

HEARING I LOVE YOU EVERY DAY!!!

WATCHING THEM GROW EVERYDAY AND KNOWING THEY ARE PART OF ME!!!!

KNOWING ITS SOMETHING NO ONE CAN EVER TAKE AWAY FROM ME I WILL ALWAYS BE MOM!!!!!

3 random things we might not know about you:

I WRECKED MY NEW CAR 24 DAYS AFTER GETTING MY LICENSES

I STARTED COLLEGE DOING NURSING FOR THE FIRST YEAR

MY FAVORITE THING TO WATCH ON T.V IS NANCY GRACE ( I LOVE HER!)

3 reasons you love UpperCase Photography & Design (you know I had to go there!):

JULIE IS THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS EVER BEEN ABLE TO GET A PICTURE OF BAILEE WITH OUT HER CRYING

JULIE TAKES TIME WITH MY KIDS AND NEVER GOES CRAZY (LIKE I DO)

YOUR PRICES ARE WONDERFUL AND I OVERALL YOU DO BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE I KNOW!!!!!

Here is Britney's handsome son Landon:


Thanks so much to everyone who has responded! If you haven't filled out the survey, it's not too late. I will continue to take them until the end of the month. Everyone who emails the survey back to me will be entered into a drawing for 3 free 5x7s. I will be sharing some more photos from recent sessions soon. Have a wonderful Easter everyone!