Stella has a cone

My poor baby girl had to have eye surgery last week.  She had a very common condition called Cherry Eye.  Unfortunately, now she has a cone.  And while I find this to be so sad, I also find it to be hilarious!  Why?  Because it accentuates her puppy-ness.  She can also help us pick up the last of the leaves by scooping then up into her cone and then carry them over to the pile...or by eating them.  And it has given her added confidence when picking a fight with good ol' Rupert!

Here's a pic of her from this morning.  

Stella Belle 4 days post surgery.

My TO Do list {personal}

So today started out like most days...calmly asking Rupert to wait until the sun comes up for breakfast, feeding and walking Stella in the dark and catching up on The NATE Show.  But somehow this only vaguely happened.  Today, I sat down on the couch, MUTED Nate and played 8 episodes of Fast Money.  OMG!...That was not on my To Do list!  Here's how this went down.  About a month ago I was on the phone with my mom and she said, "Matt doesn't respond to my Fast Money requests anymore."  The Family Feud game on Facebook is turning in to a family feud!  I was shocked by her words because Matt, my husband, is usually really good about doing it...we even do it together sometimes just before bed.  She sounded so sad, so I told her she could start sending them to me and I would help her out.  BAM!...now I'm addicted.  Hey, at least it's not Farmville...hehe ;)

Does anyone else have a LOVE/Hate relationship with The Family Feud?

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The key to success {head shots : Belmont, MA}

Losing my job at a fantastic, downtown architecture firm was right up top on my list of heartbreaking things that have happened in my life.  I spent five years in college developing who I was and who I was going to be in the design world and it all culminated with finding the perfect job...but only a handful of years in and it all came crashing down.  Looking back on it now, it was only the paycheck that came crashing down.  My colleagues, my friendships and my heart were stronger than ever.  My determination to pull my new career together was moving faster than my fingers and toes were.  Before I knew it I was back in school and I had a new business with clients lining up outside my door.  The word got out because of my former colleagues, the clients were my friends and my heart continued to be hopeful and courageous.

Mary Ann is starting a new business at the age of 60.  Talk about courage!  She is going to be extremely successful...and it's not just because she had her head shots taken by yours truly. ;)  It's because she is strong willed and very determined to be happy!  She also has a fantastic support system and tons of talented people helping her out.  Mary Ann, I can't wait to see all that your business becomes.  I wish you so much luck, success and love in your new adventure!

This is Mary Ann's new brochure done by the very talented Julie, of J. Sherman Studio

Alyssa & Katie...ENGAGED!!! {brookline, ma}

So there is this amazing theater company in Boston called Company One.  If you haven't been to one of their shows...DO IT NOW!  They produce socially relevant theater that will always leave you wanting more.  I have volunteered there a few times and this is how I met Sasha.  Sasha is the fundraising/grant writing extraordinaire for Company One.  It was Sasha who introduced me to Alyssa & Katie!  Our shoot consisted of rain, sun and tons of clouds...but it also had rainbows...which is pretty awesome.  We did the e-shoot at the always fantastic, Larz Anderson Park in Brookline.  Alyssa & Katie are so full of love and laughter and they like to have fun.  I'm pretty sure I would love to do a shoot with them every weekend.  But alas...I must now wait until their wedding in April.  But I am also pretty sure it will be nothing short of amazing!

Congratulations on your engagement Alyssa & Katie!

xo

Aubrey

 

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Sneak Peek: Alyssa & Katie! {engagement}

One word...RAINBOW!  When I met up with Alyssa & Katie we were a bit concerned about the weather.  But as the time passed and a few drops fell, we got amazing moments like this! 

Just wait til you see the rest!!