Jax is one!!!

We are loving these brothers!!! It has been incredible for us to see this family grow over the past year and a half. When we first met them, Baby Jax was still in mom's belly so we created beautiful family of 3 portraits of them. How special was that? At that time, Jose was 2 years old and life as he knew it was about to change with the arrival of a baby brother! Over the past year, we have witnessed the relationship of these sweet brothers develop and grow. And now that Jax is one, it is all about playing together and discovering new things to do and play with. Creating art for their home has been such a joy and we look forward to adding to their collection in the years to come. Happy Birthday, Jax!!

Saturday April 10th: Stories Event-Chapter Two: "Spring on the Farm"

Next weekend is fast approaching and we couldn't be more excited!! Our 3rd annual event to celebrate spring and give back to our community is being held on Saturday April 10th from 10am - 12 noon at the studio. We are inviting our clients, friends and family to attend and have a great time!

The charity we have chosen to support this year is the Dakota Woodlands. Dakota Woodlands is a non-profit organization who supply shelter for homeless families in our community. Typically families stay on average two months in their facility and they provide temporary housing for up to 110 families a year; and help an additional 30 families with their services. In November of 2009, Dakota Woodlands was awarded the 2009 Minnesota Nonprofit Excellence Award.




Specifically, Dakota Woodlands is asking for our help in collecting $5 gift cards to local gas stations and grocery stores. We have set a goal for us to collect 145 gift cards at our event and we think we can do it - with your help!! Or, if you would prefer to make a monetary donation, we will purchase the gift card(s) on your behalf! I know our kids have already dipped into their piggy banks to count out their $5!

Also in support of Dakota Woodlands, we will be having a silent auction with items such as a digital picture frame, a camping gear package , a board game package...just to name a few!

Of course, back by popular demand, we will have the facepainter (who is an artist herself!) and the storyteller from last year's event! The kids (and grown ups)were blown away by their entertainment!!

And if that wasn't enough, we will also be featuring the local businesses of Doodle Dot Designs by Tricia Prodoehl (handmade children's clothing and accessories to die for!!), Stella and Dot Jewelry with stylist Allison Carl (who doesn't need some new spring jewels?!?!) and the debut of Bathbars by Brynn (local bathbar artist extraordinaire!)

You won't want to miss this event!! See you there!!!

Save the Date - Saturday April 10th 2010 - Stories Event: Chapter Two!!!

We are thrilled to invite you and your family to our upcoming event extraordinaire! Saturday April 10th, 2010 from 10am to 12 noon, the studio will be transformed into Spring on the Farm as we host our 3rd annual party to celebrate the arrival of spring and give back to our community! More details to follow but we can promise you that it will be an event not to miss! This year we are proud to support Dakota Woodlands - http://www.dakotawoodlands.org/ a shelter for homeless families in our community. We will be giving you more information on this wonderful organization and what you can do to help in the next couple of weeks.

So, mark your calendars and be sure to stop by for a fun filled morning with us! Everyone is invited... clients, friends, friends of friends. The more the merrier. Kids will have a blast once again with an amazing facepainter and storyteller. Not to mention balloons! Stay tuned more information. Can't wait to see you and celebrate!

Happy 1st Birthday, Jack!!!

Jack is one of our many Baby Collection babies who has just "graduated" into toddlerhood! We seem have had a whole bunch of first birthdays at the studio lately (which usually means leftover cake for Melissa and I!!) There is nothing better than seeing these babes discover sugar and icing for the first time! Every child is different in their response which makes it even better!! It has been a lot of fun watching Jack grow over the past year....and we can't wait to see him again!

If you look closely, you will see a trail of Cheerios behind Jack....Cheerios are an amazing bargaining tool!!!

Nothing says little boy more than a pair of jean overalls!! Love it!!

Just Hanging

Little Ben just keeps growing and growing. He's 9 months already, and he couldn't be any cuter! Makes me just want to kiss those cheeks. If you want a real treat, stop in at the Red Giraffe in Woodbury and check out his 3 month portrait. He truly has the best looking drool I have seen to date:)! His mom, dad, and brother are super duper proud.