Go Gators!

now that the holiday chaos had simmered, it's time to update a few things, including the Blog! next to the growth charts (i'm currently working on a Dora one and yet another Yankees chart) my photo frames are becoming a very popular item. they make such great gifts and are so personal.

and since i'm in Gator Nation (at least amongst our friends here in S. FL), i'm not surprised at this order for a few Gator frames. Go Gators!

charts, charts and more charts!

i swear i do know how to do more than just sports-themed growth charts! but i will admit, that they are pretty fun to do. i'm such a mom of boys. :)

here are two of my latest - the first two that i had to ship instead of hand-delivering.

i'm happy to report that i have confirmation that both chart made it to their destinations intact and unharmed, and just under $20 in shipping costs, despite the 10-14" of snow falling in upstate NY.

so honored!

i am truly honored to be featured as a Momtrepreneur of the Month on my friend, Melissa Surprise's blog/website! check it out!

i first met Melissa through a mutual friend/neighbor in NY and hired her to take newborn photos of my son, brody, when he was born. Two and a half years and a few more photo sessions later, i now consider melissa a friend, as well! she's an extremely talented photographer and i have enjoyed watching her reap the benefits of hard work as her business has grown and flourished.

not only am i grateful for this recognition, but i am also extremely excited to announce that Melissa is now a published photographer and my son, Brody, is her published work! Melissa submitted a few photos of Brody taken during one of our many photo sessions to a woman named Nicole Giladi - author of Little Redheads Across America. Nicole loved the photos and loved Brody (how can you not??) - and her book is now out and available for purchase on her website: www.littleredheadbook.com. I'm expecting a few copies on my doorstep today!

(Updated to add that Brody's photo is indeed on the Florida page - page 22 and on the inside of the back cover - what a cute book! Nicole did a fantastic job of putting it all together!)





so thank you, Melissa, for featuring TyBro Treasures and ME as your Momtrepreneur of the Month - and for taking such great pictures of my boys over the past few years!

and thank you, Nicole, for wanting to use Brody's photo in your amazing project and giving him such a unique and wonderful keepsake!