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Happy Birthday!!!

Denise Olson — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:58:45 +0000

Happy Birthday to a special little guy….. born on August 17, 2006 premature weighing just over 3lbs….

This is Matthew at 1 years old

Matthew now!!! What a big boy he is!!! Promise mommy that you will not grow up anymore….

Happy Birthday!!!

what to wear….

Denise Olson — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:57:36 +0000

This question is always a topic for discussion when preparing a photography session. But it is the aspect of the session that should never be overlooked. Not only do you want everyone in the photo looking good, but you also want to consider on how the photos will be displayed or used. Inspired by the recent blog article posted in the National Association of Professional Childrens Photographers {which I am a member of}, I decided that I really need to sit down and think about how I can help clients get ideas for their sessions. I came up with these arrangements using one of my favorite kids clothing stores, Gymboree. Half of my childrens’ closets are filled with their clothes. Love ‘em. Not to mention that I also have the Gymboree VISA to receive added benefits! Stay tuned for more clothing ideas!!!
PS. Sorry I’ve been gone for so long. But I’m back!

and the winner is…

Denise Olson — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:02:14 +0000

Congratulations, Vicki!!!! I’ll be contacting you later today!!!!

thank you 800 fans on facebook…

Denise Olson — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:29:24 +0000

and because of this everyone gets the benefit of a give-a-way!!! So for this first prize winning adventure, I’m going to give-a-way a Mommy & Me Photography tote {the one I make for my new packaging} along with a special surprise for the inside….

To enter all you need to do is…….{and I thought of this in the shower}…….name a movie, show or series where dandelions are featured. For example, in Charlotte’s Web, the non animated movie, dandelions are featured in the ending credits (love that illustrated art btw!!)….enter your comments on my blog. Double your chances by entering on my Mommy & Me Photography Fan Page ….. triple your chances by retweeting on Twitter.

oh, I will add: you don’t have to be local to enter!!! I’ll send you the package!!!

A winner will be drawn Monday morning, May 3rd.

GOOD LUCK!!!! Happy Friday and have a wonderful weekend.

bounce for autism

Denise Olson — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:08:12 +0000

Jack Jack, who was diagnosed with PDD-NOS last year has made tremendous improvements with his speech and language development with the help of all our doctors, therapists and teachers at Kaiser {Dr. Amy Gruber and Dr. Jean Sakimura} and Dr. Sara Powers Rice, the RCEB {Wen}, at Happy Talkers {Erin}, with STE Consultants {Elaina} and …with the early intervention program at the Alameda Co office of education {Denise & Adrienne} . As a preschooler at the Harvest Park Preschool {many thanks to Emily, Jennifer, Linda, Barbara and Ashley}, his talents are really shining through and we are so thankful for the program!!!

Through the Pleasanton Mothers Club, we participated in a “bouncing” event at the Pleasanton Pump it Up. Jack Jack, along with many of his friends had a BLAST!!! You can Bounce too, by becoming a virtual Bouncer for Autism. Join the Autism Society and Pump IT Up to raise money to improve the lives of all living with autism.
Participating in the Bounce for Autism is easy! and Fun!!!

Bounce for Autism is proudly sponsored by:

Autism Society of America

Pump it Up

a sneak peek for seniors…

Denise Olson — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 05:05:23 +0000

still working on the design and colors….but you get the “cool” idea!!!!

uncle Richard Olin – miss me but let me go…

Denise Olson — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:55:15 +0000

Richard Burnham Olin
June 22, 1943 – February 12, 2010

“When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me,
I want no tears in a gloom – filled room,
Why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little – but not for long
And not with your head bowed low,
Remember the love that we once shared,
Miss – but let me go.

For this is a journey we all must make
And each must go alone,
It’s all a part of the Master’s plan
A step on the road to home

When you are lonely and sick of heart
Go to your friends that we know,
And bury your sorrows in doing good works,
Miss me – but let me go.”

~auther unknown

Some of my favorites while restoring the heritage album:
the younger years

the family on a Cape Cod vacation

graduation

the wedding

daughter, Christine
vacations and trips

the immediate family…

He had a fondness for photography; loved his dogs; worked for General Motors until his retirement; loved boating; loved the Cape; loved traveling; enjoyed his family especially the youngest generation…after battling health issues, cancer finally took him away for us. You will be missed, but we will let you go.

Playdate anyone???

Denise Olson — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:56:02 +0000

With the warm weather approaching, and for some us its already here, our little ones are begging to go to parks, the zoo, or just in our backyards to play, play, and play!! Playdates, and other spontaneous fun-filled adventures are a fun way to gain social interaction for our children. But have you ever been to the park, and your child makes friends with the other children… the other moms realize that you all get together more often, and you go to your purses rummaging through old receipts to use as paper to write down your contact information…only to realize that you don’t have a pen either. Business people have business cards, high school seniors have 411 or rep cards….adults have calling cards…well, kids should have “mommy cards” {daddies too!!}…
These fun little cards are totally custom made….the inspiration is to create adorable little mommy cards, with matching cute greeting cards to announce the beginning of spring!!! Contact me for some playdate fun!!

random acts – Oakland Fire Department

Denise Olson — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:04:01 +0000

The fire trucks were approaching Lake Merritt and the little boy with his fireman boats and “engine 12″ fire coat ran to the scene to watch as the fire fighters and paramedics rescue another life. The little boy waited and waited ever so patiently for the job to be done, because all he wanted was a ride in the fire truck. The little boy had never been so close to a fire truck…the excitement was unbearable. But then the firemen and paramedics emerged from their heroic adventure only to see this little boy sporting their company…..Fire engine #12. Not only was the little boy filled with glee that finally he would get to go into the fire truck, the men of Company 12 were greeted by a little mascot. Because their work was done, the nature of the injury was not fatal, the little boy got his wish granted and got to sit in the fire truck. Thank you Oakland Fire Department for your random act of kindness!!! You made this little boy’s day!!!!

As I was looking through the internet for the company’s information, I stumbled upon their site: “Oakland Firefighters Random Acts“… although letting the little boy sit the firetruck was not an official “Random Act”, it was indeed a true random act of kindness.

celebrating 75 years

Denise Olson — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:00:17 +0000

Recently I was asked to put together a 75th birthday party announcement for Lorraine…. To just provide the intended guests with a “plain jane” announcement with party details would have not done this wonderful lady’s justice for all that she has accomplished throughout her 75 years….so, I got together with her daughter, Liz, and we started to rummage through her past and present….finding old photos that needed to scanned and slightly restored…finding memories that were once forgotten. Each historical image was a story to be told and everyone coming to the party NEEDS to hear Lorraine’s wonderful stories!!! So I’ve put together an accordian card announcment providing a wonderful timeline of Lorraine’s 75 years….this is just a peek….more to come later….