We think Julia will be a "hat girl" when she grows up because she rocked every hat we tried!! Dad may have thought this one was a bit "frou-frou" but we thought it was the best!!!
And finally, at the end, some mommy and me time!! We can't wait for her 12 month session in the fall....American Idol Finale Bash 2009
For the second year in a row, we have been fortunate to be involved with the Madison Claire Foundation's American Idol Finale Bash. (You may recall the images from last year's event on the blog). For those of you whom are not familiar with the Madison Claire Foundation, it was created in memory of Madison Millington who passed away at the age of 2 from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in 2004. We have had the pleasure of getting to know the Millington family over the past couple of years and have been honored to be a part of this event. Inspired by Madison's memory, a committee was formed in March 2007 with the goal of building a coalition of individuals and businesses to develop and build a universally accessible playground in Woodbury. Madison's Place will provide all children the opportunity to play together and look beyond the differences in one another, fostering friendships, acceptance and understanding as they grow into adulthood.
The American Idol Finale Bash was held at the Lake Elmo Inn this year and was a HUGE success! We had nearly 300 people in attendance....half of whom were kids!! As you can see from the video, there was lots of entertainment other than the main event, the finale, itself!! A kids' magician, karoake, a kids' raffle, silent auction, wall of wine...just to name a few!! What a nite!! And to top it off....Kris Allen won American Idol!!!
Madison Claire Foundation's fundraising goal to build this playground is $600,000. If you are interested in learning more about the foundation or contributing to the Universal Playground, please check out the website: http://www.madisonclairefoundation.org/
Despite the fact these two little darlings look like they could be siblings, they are actually first cousins (their dads are brothers). Grandma brought them to the studio last month to do a photo session together....and you couldn't have met a prouder Grandma! Check out the last image...doesn't it melt your heart????
We are very excited about our new partnership and promotion with Pleasant Hills. Exclusively at Pleasant Hills Saddle Shop, Miroslavich Photography creative sessions for your horse are available now. www.phsaddle.com
This little jokester is my three year old, Max, who came into the studio for his 3 year old portraits. Max has the unfortunate nickname of Moo Cow (as given to him by his older brothers). Moo Cow has now been shortened to just "Moo". It is ironic that he has a nickname at all since when his oldest brother was born, we wouldn't even shorten the name Bennett to Ben!! The poor third child!!!
