In the crazed hustle and bustle of the season, here is a little man sure to receive lots of hugs during the holidays.

LPP_1883sm.jpg

Life can be so harried and worrisome, but take a step back and revel in the little moments of breathing in babies, baked goods and the sparkle of holiday lights hitting damp pavement. You don't have to be a photographer to really see them. Just look.

I'm going to do my own reveling this upcoming week and the office will be closed from Dec. 19-26.  All e-mails and phone calls will be answered upon my return.

While I didn't get out those holiday cards to all my clients - there's always next year, right? - I wish you gentleness of heart, belly-busting laughter, and beautiful memories. Thank you for sharing all three with me this past year. What a whirlwind it's been to photograph such lovely people!

Hugs!

digg del.icio.us technorati 0 comments so far
(0) Comments Trackbacks Leave Comment Send To A Friend
Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry: I wish you gentleness . TrackBack URL for this entry: http://lauriepeacock.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/110
Whew!  Besides wedding photography, photographing babies is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding jobs I've encountered. Just when you think they're happy, they become annoyed with your big honkin' camera shoved in their face.

Then suddenly, Daddy comes along and they're happy again.

But, *Le Sigh*, James' big baby blues make me soooooo happy. Even when he looks perplexed, he's cute.



digg del.icio.us technorati 4 comments so far
(4) Comments Trackbacks Leave Comment Send To A Friend
Rebecca says:

Great job! He's an adorable little guy.

(12.09.09 @ 07:57 AM)
Angie Zarate says:

How adorable is he!!! I love the fourth one down the best!

(12.09.09 @ 09:04 AM)
Lisa Palumbo says:

OMG I want to cry, he's the cutest little bundle of joy that I have ever seen. YAY!
Overall gorgeous family:)

(12.10.09 @ 10:11 AM)
Rebecca says:

Oh my gosh, his eyes! Adorable.

(12.14.09 @ 05:44 PM)
Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry: Sweet Baby James . TrackBack URL for this entry: http://lauriepeacock.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/108
Roma surprised her mom with a family portrait session as a birthday gift. She scouted for the location, baked cupcakes, and packed a picnic for us. I can understand why Roma is so awesome after meeting her parents, and of course, their cutie pie puppy Lilah. What genuine and sweet people! Roma, I had the best time.  Thank you so much for all of your efforts!

Roma's chai latte cupcakes were not only yummy, but they were also vegan and not too sweet. I knew you all might want the recipe, so here it is, according to Roma:

1 cup soy or rice milk
4 black teabags
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
pinch of ground white or black pepper

Preheat oven to 350.

In a small saucepan heat soymilk until it starts to simmer, add tea bags, cover and remove from heat. Let it steep for about 10 mins. Remove the tea bags, make sure you squeeze out as much tea/milk from the bags as possible.

Add the apple cider to this and stir until you see it curdle.

If some of the soy milk has evaoprated add more until you have 1 cup of this mixture.
In a large bowl whisk together oil, sugar, vanilla and tea mixture until somewhat smooth.

Sift all the dry ingredients into the bowl. Mix well until you get all the lumps out. Some lumps are acceptable. :)

Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 and bake for about 20-25 mins. They should look golden-y and poofy :)
 
You can frost them your fave vanilla frosting, I personally prefer a whipped vanilla icing....closest thing to enjoying a yummy chai latte from Starbucks.

Before you try this recipe out, check out Roma's family and one of the cutest pups I've ever encountered.




You can see more photos here.
digg del.icio.us technorati 1 comments so far
(1) Comments Trackbacks Leave Comment Send To A Friend
May says:

Oh Romz! You guys are the cutest. Those chai cupcakes of yours are my favoritest!

(11.24.09 @ 01:21 AM)
Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry: Roma + family plus chai latte cupcakes . TrackBack URL for this entry: http://lauriepeacock.com/darkroom/mt/mt-tb.cgi/102