Suzee's Shutter

Little Angels

2008-03-30T14:42:00.006-07:00

Today I had a little angels stop by the new Sunday shooting Studio. :)

The Electric Violinist

2008-03-27T16:20:00.003-07:00

Self taught, very talented, very colorful young woman.

Teach yourself Levitation

2008-03-17T03:18:00.011-07:00

You know how kids make everything look so easy....Levitation is one of them. Go ahead see if you can do it.?

Step one...take an ordinary soft ball. One that you play with almost everyday. You know, one that is almost your best friend.

Step two...With your mind melding skills you become one with the ball on a much deeper level. Once you have achieved this, the ball will remain in the air and do as you command.

The ball does have some weight to it, you really have to get your mind to focus and you can get the ball to stay in the air.

Super concentration sometimes does the trick. It almost scares the ball into staying in the air. !

With super-duper concentration the ball has no other place to go but up. This is the level of levitation you are going to try and achieve.

Sometimes, your mind is so strong the ball might try to zoom out of control, don't be surprised and keep you focus.
Expressing your fustration to the ball, lets the ball know who is in control. Remember your the levetator. Don't let the ball get out of control.
Don't forget to be silly with the ball. Sometimes making a funny face at it cause it to fall...(kind of like the ball is laughing too)

So there you have it. Become one with your toys. The tricks that can be accomplished if you really put your mind to it is amazing ! Play and have fun ! May the force be with you !!!

Grand Performance Dance Studio Daners !!

2008-03-02T17:23:00.008-08:00

Thank you Cassandra ! Your such a joy to work with !

Because I just couldn't wait to share...

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at least one.

Is this the cutest little darling or WHAT !
What a pleasure to meet you today Miss Sonya !
( Click on the picture to see larger version...and these big beautiful eyes!)

Grand Performance Dance Studio

2008-02-21T17:29:00.003-08:00

Dancers from GPDS gearing up for big competition in a couple of weeks.
Tori stopped by for some practice head shots. Good Luck Tori !

With childhood in Vermont

2008-02-18T03:53:00.011-08:00

Comes the anticipation of the big hill...on a really fast sled ! After a sleet and freezing rain storm.....

You just can't hold back the scream....and wonder just how fast your going !

And wonder - "is there really anything better in life than this?"

Not really ...this has got to be the coolest thing...ever ! (Well...if your over 30, you can feel every bunp on the hardened hill and not find this as thrilling any more. Take days to walk normal again !)

Oh yeah...the thrills of sliding after an ice storm !

Amazing...

2008-02-17T16:01:00.016-08:00

An amazing, fun filled trip to Florida in the middle of winter is exactly what I needed ! Loads of new friends, lots of learning...well tons of learning actually...my brain is going to explode with all the new stuff I learned !

Only got to spend about an hour at the beach this time before we headed into Orlando.

New Friends............

Shell...you looked Amazing !

The wonderful Miss Margie and Shell looking very cheery and happy to be in front of the camera.

What is this bird? He was pretty neat to watch.

The knobby knee bashful gang.

Couple more from the beach......oh I miss it already.

Who doesn't love a good game!

2008-01-27T08:10:00.000-08:00

A hockey game at that !
What a great weekend for our college hockey team.
Not only did the Spartans win both games Friday night and Saturday, but the local youth teams got to play on the big ice with a big audience watching !

New Year, New Products...Big Sale

2008-01-08T03:03:00.001-08:00

The New Definitions Story boards.
The simple and elegant design is creating a big impression !
Defining your images with heart felt definitions as never been easier. With over a dozen styles to choose from, your sure to fall in love with them.
The sale is on the 20x20 definitions story boards which runs from January 1 - March 1 2008. The sale is available to past, present and future clients with sessions done before March 1, 2008
Contact me at sbphotog@verizon.net to schedule your appointment or order your definitions story board.

Trish and Chelsie

2007-12-03T02:50:00.001-08:00

WOW WOW WOW !!

2007-12-02T06:29:00.000-08:00

Is the best description I have for the high quality,simply stunning, eye- catching Dancers Bags. !
A must see- must have, brag bags for Mothers and Dancers alike.
Made of quality microfiber with options for leather trim, photos on both sides and customization.
The run down on the Standard Image Dancers Delight brag bags.

1.The standard images are all my creations in my studio.
2.Choose from 4 bag styles to accomidate all your needs for dance class, company competitions, recitals..or just a classy hand bag to show your a proud Mother of a dancer !
3. Customization and second side photos is an add-on option.
4. Leather trim is an add-on option.

5. Some bags have optional interior color choices.
6. Choose from 6 standard images. These images with be rotated along with limited edition images added.
7. Order anytime- (but allow 3-4 weeks for delivery)

*Customized bags with over a dozen styles to choose from are also available with your photo session and minimum order.

The Grand Dancers Bag:

Features:

A Sturdy zipper closure,interior zipper pocket, cell phone pocket,mirror pocket and key fob.

Dimensions: 15"X11.5"x6" at base.

Feet at the bottom of the bag.

.75"x24" handles stitched to the sides.

This Grand Dancers bag is with one of the standard images.

This Grand Dancers bag shows the customized images from a photo session.

The Dancers Delight:
Features: Snap closure, interior zipper pocket, cell phone and mirror pocket.
Dimensions: 15"x13"x6" at the base.
.75" X 24" handles stitched to the sides.
The interior color is red.

Roomy and flexiable for over stuffing !

The Little Darlin'

With interior options of Black or pink, snap flap closure.

Dimensions:

8.25"x6"x3" at the base

Standard dance image shown on this bag.

The Beauty n' Brag

Your personal items zip closure bag. Perfect for all your hair accessories, brushes and make up - and all in one place.

Dimensions: 10"x5.5"X4.5"

Single side photo only.

Bragging bags !

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A sneak peek at products soon to be offered !

Dancers Delight !

2007-10-27T16:49:00.001-07:00

A sneak peek at the upcoming products...just for Dancers ! You've all been asking about them...Dancer bags ! These bags can also be customized from your portrait session. More details to follow.

First time in the foliage

2007-10-19T11:29:00.001-07:00

and at any age, the first time in the foliage is quite an experience. Alot to see and touch. The weather co-operated perfectly and the leaves we bright and colorful.

What makes New England so great in the fall?

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The Field Hockey Season !
Just another reason why it's my favorite time of the year.
The play off's have started. All the girls had a great time this year. They played hard...and hopefully had some fun too.
Sooo many great shots this year, it's really hard to pick just a couple to share.

A couple random shots from around VT

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Some of the tree's just don't want to give in and change in color.

What do you think he sees?

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or hears?

He sits staring ..... staring at something in the bushes all the time. Keeping a watchful eye on something? Maybe it's just the cat?

And she just stares at him too....really trying to see or hear what he's hearing. Drives her crazy.

An interesting place to visit if you come to VT

2007-10-19T05:00:00.000-07:00

A little bit about Vermont that is rather interesting. My son in studying Vermont history in school. A couple of weeks ago we took a little trip to the Vermont Marble factory. Which is one of Vermont's big exports. Fun and intersting muesum.

Loads of very cool carvings. This was the presidents room. Of course the next week they were going to Calvin Coolidge Estate...You know one of the Presidents. Did you know one of the Presidents was from Vermont.?

Well...we found his carving and his little info card.

They also had an artisit there making carvings while you watch. He was making an owl. Marble carving is a very loud art form. Lots of drills and hammering on stone.

My favorite part was all the old giant photographs of the places they mine the marble and of the factory we were standing in.

We crossed these tracks to get into the building.

More of the past few weeks

2007-10-19T04:34:00.000-07:00

Out and about in the woods again. During the foliage, which by the way is THE BEST time of the year !
Nice and cool (generally for some reason it's unseasonally hot again here??)
Can you guess what we are collecting this day? Yes, the many leaves of bright colors only to bring home and press in wax paper. Maybe hang a few of the "tree stars" in the windows....again.

Smallest doggie model in the world, who infact just loves to have his picture taken. He poses wonderfully and is just as handsome as ever....and he's so spoiled !!
Being a model also requires alot of fluids and breaks. A quick sip from the near by pond and we are ready again. But...not without making sure I don't move from my spot...he keeps a very watchful eye on me !

Oh my...such a long time since the last update

2007-10-18T17:32:00.000-07:00

I had no idea so much has passed by....I've got loads to share too....
Start with these for now.

How cute is this family ! Thanks guys ! I had great time with everyone.

Betcha can't do this one :)

Siblings with the same georgous eyes !

He's such a good sport posing for me on pink paper and jewels. He didn't care, as long as he could have his baseball bat and hat.

The local state fair. Lots of fun for me. Everyone has a great time on the rides and playing games...while I'm out shooting night shots.

The first two weeks of school

2007-09-09T05:28:00.000-07:00

have not started out that great. It's really hard to adjust, not just parents, but for children with adhd too.

In fact it's very tough. The new schedule, new classroom, new teacher. It's just down right exhausting.

We'll make it through tho, we always do. It's just time comsuming to find that 'good spot' again.

It's a one shot deal for her

2007-09-08T18:13:00.001-07:00

and if I can't get the shot fast enough....TOO BAD for me...'cause she was out of there. and there was no bringing her back.

She has better things to do than sit around for a picture ! lol

And she's off...to college ! Best of Luck E !

A little girl with the golden curl.

2007-09-08T18:00:00.000-07:00

And great big laugh for her new puppy Lola.

Senior Rep...Josh

2007-08-21T02:33:00.001-07:00

Thank you Josh. Had a great time getting these images on such a great day !

Lots of fun and some pretty cool places we found.

Let the games begin !

2007-08-20T03:30:00.002-07:00

Oh yeah...and girl goalies RAWK !

Senior Reps and Location Models

2007-08-02T12:46:00.000-07:00

You don't have to be a Senior yet to be a Senior Rep Model...inquire about earning prints and other goodies for being a Senior Rep at your school. Looking for Students in these Vermont areas...Manchester,Woodstock, Middlebury and Rutland.

If this sounds interesting to you, please drop me an email. suzeeb@verizon.net

I am also looking for Location Model's for a certain shoot I have planned....email me on that too !

Fun stuff !

Daycare and Preschool's

2007-08-02T12:06:00.001-07:00

Mini-photo sessions are now being offered to those looking for a style that is a little bit different. I enjoyed these children very much and had a blast ! Alot of fun stories and some GREAT images.

Inquire about signing your daycare/preschool up for Fall pictures. :)

Some new Seniors.

2007-07-14T06:25:00.001-07:00

What a great groups of girls. Putting up with the heat and still able to smile. Thank you girls for your hard work !

Florida, Fellow Photographer Friends...FUN !

2007-07-14T06:19:00.000-07:00

Made the trip to Tampa, Florida this past weekend to hang out with some faboulus photographers and best friends ! What a blast ! Beautiful beaches, great food and lots of laughs !

Mt. Equinox

2007-07-01T06:24:00.000-07:00

A small hike yesterday. A veiw from the "Look-out Rock" over looking Manchester.

Look at Aidan grow !

2007-06-10T17:32:00.000-07:00

And boy has he acquired a taste for lollipops! Very big, sour lollipops !!

When summer finally hits here in Vermont

2007-05-28T17:09:00.001-07:00

It's soooooo good !

The rich green colors of the moutains and the thick green grass. Life just can't be any better...

Well, maybe if you are under 6 years old it would be..

You stay in your bathing suit all day, you have fudgcile or popsicle residue all over your face, you always have wet hair from swimming and you have the dirtiest feet in the neighborhood. In fact you havn't even seen your shoes in weeks !

Oh yeah...don't forget the bug bites....the big bug bites that make your Mother cover you in calamine lotion at night so you can start all over again the next day... with fresh new skin for the bugs to bite on all day.

Grand Performance Studio of Dance

2007-05-26T04:28:00.000-07:00

Miss Gayle came by and demonstrated some amazing dance moves !

I will be at the Studio of Dance June 3rd capturing as many action shots as I can of all the students. :)

As the strawberry pink hair fades

2007-05-26T03:58:00.001-07:00

some of the blonde comes back...

Now she's talking about some blue hair???

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Some very large trees

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deep in the wooded back roads of VT.

And the sun sun still tries to pop through the trees at sunset.

A few laughs, some sunshine

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bubbles , a field on dandelions and one very happy 9 year old......what could be better in this world? I don't think there is anything better.

OK Margie....the season has started !

2007-05-13T14:15:00.000-07:00

The "minors" have started their season on baseball.
It's all new to all the kids. A real uniform, a real field with bases...and real rules. That's the stinky part. :)
So...some boredom set's in for the young players as they wait for the game to start. It's a tough job to resist getting very dirty with the cool silky sand they use on real fields. A little dirt never hurt right ?

So, Ramsay steps up to the plate already covered in dirt from pre-game playing, as he approaches the plate he notices.....

dirt all over the home plate....which needs a quick clean up before hitting....(any "real" player knows that )

The first big swing....Good thing they give you more than one chance !

Maybe he could scare the pitcher with a very serious look....oh the concentration...

And he made it too first base ! Yeah !....oh this will be an interesting season !

Another Prom

2007-05-08T03:07:00.000-07:00

Colleen wanted some quickies of her new prom dress. So, we headed out to find some new location spots. Here's some of the test shots we got.

Impromptu seamstress and prom photographer

2007-05-06T06:34:00.000-07:00

Silly Emerald. Not telling anyone her dress needed more than a few alternations...hours before leaving for her Senior Prom. :)

Stopped at my sisters house for a visit, which then turned into a sewing session trying to get Emerald's dress to fit. About 2 hours later....(yes, that's the indication that I am not the best seamtress around but what do you do with such short notice) a few pin stabbings, some band aids, burns from the iron, a couple of swear words and some pizza, we got the dress to stay on..

Impromptu pictures were very much in order after that.

So we darted outside on a VERY chilly breezy early evening to find a good spot.

Emmie - hope you guys had a good time...and that your dress stayed on while dancing . lol :)

Lake George, NY

2007-05-06T05:31:00.000-07:00

Had some time to run over the the Lake the other day. It's a pretty busy place in the summer and you really can't get down to the Lake. It's nice to come here before Memorial day and just stroll around.

Just a tree casting a cool shadow.

Framing with the tree and it's own shadow. They have some pretty large boats that you can take. They have dinner cruises on them. Never been on one to really check it out. The people I have talked too, say they have a really good time.

I might try a night time one some time.

Just another one of the big boat at the dock.

And of course I thought of all the golfers I know...No..I don't golf...Thought it was cool how the sun was shining on the word golf.

Little red riding hood's point of view

2007-05-04T02:55:00.000-07:00

"What a big nose you have Grandma."

"And you teeth Grandma...they are so big."

"And your ears, they are so big too."

She's looking more like a minature donkey than doggie.

What I must look like to a small dog.

Just a big giant dog...with a camera, laughing at the funny pictures. She wishes she could take a picture of me .....and laugh at me like I was of them.

Silly doggies

2007-05-02T02:55:00.000-07:00

She stood too close to the camera and got a funny little distorted look.Oh... it was too funny.

When I saw in the camera that she was getting distorted, I was laughing. Maybe I made her camera shy and self consience...she really wasn't to receptive to do sitting for me anymore after that. But, she tried again and sat for me.

And of course, the laughing caused Jack to come running to see what was going on.
Just like human kids...Had to be a part of the fun too.
You can almost hear him saying " what about me...take my picture too."

The calm after the storm

2007-04-24T03:16:00.000-07:00

After last weeks big storm here, it was so nice to watch a beautiful sunset.

9 years ago....

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on a very warm Easter day, after a full day of racking the yard and cleaning the house just as I had completely exhausted myself.....a little boy decided it was time for his arrival. Not too early...only by one day.
Luckily for us he made is arrival quick and grand....we barely made it to the hospital in time.
That seems to be his way of doing things in life now. Quickly...no time to waste.

Grandma came by for some cake and ice cream....and some Wii lessons....Cow racing is the best !

Almost spring in Vermont.....

2007-04-07T17:36:00.000-07:00

Until we got six inches of snow two days ago. Crazy weather that's for sure.
The spring and Easter flowers are just over flowing in the stores right now.
How could anyone resist them?

New Petticoats

2007-04-01T03:35:00.000-07:00

A couple quick takes on the new petticoats.

Great fun for little girls who love to dress up.

Sweetest Little Girl

2007-03-08T03:42:00.000-08:00

The Jones family welcomes Maleah to the family.

2007-03-05T03:33:00.000-08:00

I had the privilege of meeting 2 week old Maleah yesterday.
She is a beautiful baby girl with two big bothers that love her dearly!

Miss Drama Queen

2007-02-22T17:28:00.000-08:00

She looks that way huh?
Trying something different...She's just got to ham it up !

The Kassop Family

2007-02-19T03:51:00.000-08:00

Almost done with the Kassop family proofs.
Thought I'd post a little something fun from the shoot.

Valentine's Blizzard

2007-02-15T05:59:00.000-08:00

We finally got some snow !!!
2 feet actually. We were snowed in first thing and the day only got worse.
No school yesterday and no school today. ALOT of digging out today !.

Nothing fancy for pictures. I stayed inside as the wind made it feel like zero or below. The only brave one to go out was the 8 year old. He was lovin' the life and will have some serious "cave" to build out of the 6 foot plus snow banks.

Feburary 8th 2007

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These dreary Vermont days...

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makes you really crave color and the smell of fresh cut flowers.
well...for me anyways. I end up going to the food store and getting fresh flowers...just to take pictures of them.

When LDPT members get together...

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we get to play with lights and cameras !!! Lots of Fun ! Thank you Tracey !
I am so glad you made the trip up to my house. Hope we can do this again real soon. Maybe the weather will be better and we can get out side too.

So, this was the one of the coolest ones we came up with. Standing in front of the soft box and bouncing the light back into the subject. Lots of metering and I think we finally got it. I think it's pretty cool. :)

Support group for models

2007-01-12T01:42:00.000-08:00

They both feel they lead a horrible life. There is nothing worse in this world than a Mother and a camera...and a new light to play with. The protest just goes on and on.
The oldest feels there must be a support group for people in her position.

I think they look like they suffer too...don't you?

A toast and a cheer

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for a Happy New Year.

Another one

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of Shelby.

Maternity Shoot on December 29, 2006

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Shelby and her beautiful family.
What FUN!!! Thank you again Shelby for being such a wonderful model and sharing all your fabulous clothes. The boys were great. I had such a good time ! Can't wait to meet again and looking forward to taking pictures of your newborn.

Just some snaps from today.

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The new hair cut

2006-12-21T03:49:00.000-08:00

So she decided it was time to chop off all her hair and go for the short style.

Miss Tori

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and her favorite hat.

Another beautiful family !

2006-12-10T15:30:00.000-08:00

Tolkien, Tori and Debbi came over for some Christmas pictures. Lots of fun....and alot of snow blowing around the studio ! :) We ended up up with a TON of great shots. They are going to love them !

Little Aidan

2006-12-04T03:12:00.000-08:00

Such a cutie pie !

LOMO effect

2006-12-02T04:08:00.000-08:00

Playing with fun script I found at
http://www.flickr.com/groups/technique/discuss/34317/page2/

One of this years Seniors

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Photographs for sale...25 cents each !

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What a sale huh?

My son had a friend over yesterday. They were very busy playing "store" in his room.
Today when I cleaning his room, I found the signs still up.
They were selling photos and artist trading cards. Looks like a pretty good deal to me. I asked him how they were going to sell them without a computer in his room to print them.
"It's only to look at them in the camera...they'd have to come to you if they wanted a real one".

:)

The teenager

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Wanna be partner in crime

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When trying to load up the car, Jack thinks it's "go for a ride" time...
The best thing to do to make him happy and keep him out from under foot...Just put him in the car and let him watch from there....And he can barely peek out the window...and he cries waiting for you to get in to start the car...

Bigger girls like their pictures taken too :)

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Marrianna

A very busy little girl

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her world just does not stop moving.

Megan's 5X5 Soft cover Asuka Book....

2006-11-09T03:10:00.000-08:00

Finished and sent out for print yesterday.

Again, Blogger won't let me finish posting all the pages.

The cover and back and inside page won't post.

I think you get a good idea tho. :)

Shy little Emma

2006-11-08T03:06:00.000-08:00

I am in the middle of making Xmas and storyboards for Emma's Mom...
This is one of my favorites of Emma. So bashful...

Snow time !...well almost.

2006-11-07T02:09:00.000-08:00

A bag of fake snow, a big mess and one very happy model...

Miss Megan

2006-11-02T02:41:00.000-08:00

Still working on Megan's books. The 5x5 tri fold cards and the photo cards came in. The tri folds are just beautiful. Should be ready with the books by the end of the weekend.

Those eyes....

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Pumpkin Party Slide Show

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http://www.suziebaileyphotography.com/pumpkinslide/pumpkin.html

Should take about 1 min and 15 sec to load....if you've got a minute. Puts more life into the photo's...plus it's just darn fun.

:)

5th annual Pumpkin Carving Party

2006-10-29T05:32:00.000-08:00

The kids look forward to it every year. We turn my sisters garage into a haunted house, make a ton of food, put on some spooky music, grab your old sweat shirt and DIG IN...

It was pouring rain this year with high winds....not alot of people were able to make it, but that did not stop the fun :)

Sara was too cute...she just wanted to put the colored thumb tacs into her pumpkin...
Like a light bright pumpkin... she was very proud her project.

Quarter finals VFH state play off's...

2006-10-22T04:48:00.000-07:00

So Rutland made it this far...good thing for me as the the game was in Rutland.
I thought I was getting there nice and early to stake my claim near the best part of the field...behind the annoying fence. Pull in, unload the car with my camera and so on...I'm hearing the whistle blowing like crazy...like a game. mmm Strange.... ref's don't warm up the whistles LOL...Oh man...they started the game early !!. Thank god..I only missed the first 10 minutes. I would have been so bummed. The score was already 1-0 in Colchester's favor....
So, I found an OK spot near the fence. The crowd was great. A good mixture from both sides.
The game just got for intense from there...don't they always as the clock is ticking and time is running out. Rutland scored and tied it up.
Rutland dominated the game and was awarded corner after corner....
They just couldn't get it past the goalie. The goalie was there to deflect on every shot...she had a solid back up. 2-3 defense players jumping in the pen to help her out. Cochester scored again with 20 minutes left in the game.
Again Rutland was knocking on there door.....just couldn't knock it in.
The final was 2-1...for Colchester.

There Margie....how's that for my little sports reporting?

PS...Don't know whats going on...again I can only post a couple...I'll try again in another post...I have a couple of really cool ones for you...

Couldn't help myself

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these were just screaming to be made into something that looks like ad. :)

Keene New Hampshire Agility Dog Show

2006-10-15T16:25:00.000-07:00

A little update on Willie from Saturday...He did his route perfect, but came in last because of his time. Sunday, he did the same, but they blew the horn during his routine because he ran out of time before he could finish the course.
He's just soooo cute.

This is Melody

I only got to go this Saturday. My mom's dog Mel is in it for both Saturday and Sunday.
I got alot of fun stuff with all kinds of different dog breeds. Melody placed second and earned another top award that she needed for advancement. Today, she took First place in the second round. So, in the doggie world she's really doing pretty well.

This picture here is the best. Look how young the handler is. !! How nice to young kids get involed in something like this. My Mom said at the end of today for the closing of the little tournament...they called him up and gave him a big round of applause. I don't know how old he is..I'm thinking he can't be much more than 12 years old. The bond these two had was incredible to watch. Of course...my card ran out when he was up. He didn't have another turn while I was there.

Up early this morning

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heading out I came across this bridge that had foggy water, sun through the trees, frosty flowers and some color left on the trees...So I had to stop and take a snap. :)

When two top notch varsity teams go head to head

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you don't leave with a tie...you leave with a win. And Rutland just happened to have made that happen !!

Excitment all around. Woodstock dominated the game but Rutland's defense was just too good to let a ball go in the net. Amazing game girls ! See you at the play off's !!

PS. Sam won her last game also. 3-1. I heard they played tough and had a good time.
A great season for the Freshman team.

So I made the trip to Lebanon NH to watch the

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last game for the season that I will get to see. Friday is her last game, but I won't be able to make the trip. The season goes so fast...I wish it started earlier in the year...The girls are going to miss it too. Sam's going to be bored. She's been at this since the begining of August.

Rutland lost 3-0, BUT...It would have been alot different if Sam had not have played the best game I've ever seen her play yet. They shot on her at least 15 times, she was on the ground in the first minute of the game, kicking and blocking. She did a FANTASTIC job. She had a great defense backing her up when she was down and out from the pen.
Great job girls...you have alot to be proud of.

The newest family addition...

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Little jumping Jill...she was not well recieved from a family that had her...so my Mom adopted her. She is hysterical. Loves to jump and play. The last shot was so funny...Melody the older female was actually playing with her...As Jill does her run by with the little growl and yippy bark, Melody does a little snip at her...The shot looks like the Melody is about to rip her ears off...The look on the puppies face is even funnier....All in good doggie fun. :)

The last home game of the season...

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and it goes into a "sudden death over time"....
What a good game !! The girls played hard and very well. They always seem to do best on a Monday night or Saturday morning games... perfect fall weatherfor a game too.
So.....Rutland lost 2-1 in the OT. Samantha had one play on the ground...again...rolling and batting at the ball...the girl to right was in the right place...when the ball came loose...she popped it in...Good Game girls !

So here's what happened in tonights game....

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So It's a defensive corner shot...which is not good. Keeps the offense in the circle and in striking position...Everyone is ready..the defense is the best part of this team...
Offense got the ball and charged the goalie, defense stepped up and into position...there is the usual sticks, feet and bodies hoovering the ball....
The ball pops out of everyone's site...no one knows where it is or who has it...
The defensive girl to Sam's right slides to the right and moves her stick at the same time....and pushes the ball into her OWN GOAL. !! It was to only goal for the whole game too !! So, Rutland lost 1-0. It was a very good game. Both teams played very hard and very well. And yes I missed the shot of the ball going in because I moved the camera away from my face and yelled to her that ball was by her feet....:)

Interesting action here huh?...just watching the ball roll out of bounds...

Thats OK...it turns into a 16 yard hit for Rutland.

It was right behind me the whole time...

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As I stood in the corner of the field taking pictures of the game...at half time I turned around and saw this. The sun was shinning through the trees and gave the leaves some realy bright colors.

4th win for the season !! 2-0 Hip-Hip Horray !!

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Yeah ! They are getting there. The last game they lost, they only lost by one...right at the end of the game.

Some cool shots from tonights winning game tho...

There's Sam hiding in the back ground under all that padding. Nice hit from Defense too.

How funny is this one...I caught the ball coming up on the stick.
Ready to go !!

And when there is no action your end of the field......thank god the football players are getting ready for their game :) Something for Sam to watch :)

The colors of my world

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well whats left of them any ways...the three days of rain and high winds have taken alot of it away.

This is in Weston, Vermont.

The littlest one,turns one.

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The smallest one in the family turned one and is somewhat walking. Boy, does my sister have her hands full now. Three little girls ages 1, 2 1/2 and 5 !!
She's justas bashful as ever. As soon as she sees my camera, she hides her head or gives me some dirty looks. I have to use the long lens for her, so I can stay far enough way. Invasion of her space is a big no-no. ! :)

RHS varsity vs Hartford

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This was the best game yet this season. Alot of great plays from both sides. This is the second game in a row this week that Rutland won....and boy were they ready for this team. Couldn't have been a better match.

Back roads of Vermont

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A boring afternoon at home on a really crappy weather day. Fog and rain but warm...so that's good. Decided to turn down a road I keep saying I will, just to check things out. Lots of good places to pull over and get some silky water shots.

More boring Field Hockey....

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(Clueless as to why I can only load two pictures??)

But, this ones got a good little story.

My daughter is the goalie for the Freshman High School team. This is her third year playing, first year exclusive as the goalie. This game they had tonight was against a team that has very mouthy Parents and in the past been nothing but trouble(...last year the ref had to stop the game and chase parents off the field for being sooo rude to the our kids...)anyways the final score was 1-0 in our favor. They just had to hang on to that for 10 more minutes. A foul in the cirlce causing a corner shot...which if you play hockey, you know is usually an easy score, unless you have strong defense.
So, my daughter come out of the goal just a bit to much..(to me anyways)...as the ball came in, she threw herself on the ground to block the ball from crossing the line. She blocked it, but about four players from the offensive line were right there desperatly trying to get the ball to cross the line. She was yelling and batting at the ball with her hands and feet...It was crazy. And of course I was angled wrong when this all took place so I didn't get that great of a shot....then again if I were out further, I might has just got fannies in the way...
Any ways, she blocked the ball, they didn't score...the ended up fouling in the corner so we got the 16 yard hit back out....I was bitting my nails....I was so proud of her !!!!

I was going back over the pictures, and noticing how closely that ref was watching her.( and of course that picture won't post..) There are rules as to howgoalies can block balls too...she can not cover the ball in any way shape or form. They are some what relaxed with this rule for high school level, but I have seen games where the goalie has gotton pently shots against them for some of this type of ground rolling...it's a form of covering, or the ball just getting trapped between your legs !

Alright so there's my run down...can you tell I just love this game. Played it for years...LOVE IT !! I'm so glad she likes it and plays too :)

Take time out today

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to discover your world....there's lots out there...even the small things are interesting.

Shawna...

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The littlest one in the family.

Happiness is....

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....when Mom lets you make mud pies while wearing your favorite white dress :)

When a baby wonders off...

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and there is a garden near by with some tomatos left on the vines...
do you think she will eat them? Of course...and they might be a little sour, and she'll make some funny faces...but you can bet she'll still sit there and eat them :)

The Devil wears OshKosh

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She is the middle child....she gets into the most trouble....she is only two....
she is the devil in OshKosh !...........and she's Daddy's little girl !!