Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Decorating the Tree

When it comes to decorating a tree, Rebecca has it down to a science. From the boxes that are perfectly labeled to the tin holding our tinsel that we reuse every year...this girl knows what she wants.

I like that...I'm able to kind of ask how she wants things...and she knows just how she needs them to be. We have a good time, putting all of the ornaments on the tree. We usually just work together to make sure they're spaced well, and not put too precariously on the branches.

We love traditions. We think they are such an important part of who we are as beings. One of our traditions is to reuse the same tinsel every year. The reason we do this is because my mom and dad always do this. The reason they do it: my dad grew up very poor and could not afford tinsel every year. They would reuse theirs. As a remembrance of those hard times in the past, my parents decided thye wanted to do that each year. It helps them remember not to get to used to the things that they have now. We really like this symbolism and wanted to partake in the special tradition...and we have for 6 years now.

I put together a little video of us putting up the tree and Department 56 villages and decorating everything. Do you have some traditions that you love?

Saturday, November 26, 2011

The Announcement

For many weeks now, we have anticipated knowing what our second child would be. Alan, our firstborn, has been such a breath of fresh air, that we could only hope for another boy like him. He is all we have ever known, and our bond with him grows ever stronger.

We were inspired by another photographic team from California that I respect very much, Gabriel Ryan Photographers, and the video they did to announce their second child. It is from this that we drew our inspiration and embelished upon it with our own flourish. It really made me happy to see some of the finishing touches that Rebecca added...she always brings such a different perspective to our family.

Hope you enjoy!

 

The Announcement

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Thank You & You & You

So many times, we think of saying, "I'm thankful for this and that," during this Thanksgivng Day holiday. How many times, throughout the year, do we miss the opportunity to be thankful though?

I have really tried recently to voice my thanks more and more. I think it can be in the form of thanking people in your family or in your lives for something they've done. The can happen in January, June or any time of the year...just tell them how you appreciate them.

This constant attitude of thanks puts a lot in perspective for me. I am unbelievably blessed to have a loving & beautiful family. I want to say during this Thanksgiving season that I'm very thankful to have them in my life. However, I want to say it all of the time.

Will you start doing the same?

 

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Bruce A. Ulrich
1,000 Words Photography
http://bruceaulrich.zenfolio.com

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Cold, But Worth It

This cold, early morning, we set out to find all of the fall foliage and capture it in some family photos. Well, it sure was cold. It took some time on this early Fall Saturday, but it was definitely worth it.

What a bunch of troopers this cute family was to brave temperatures in the 30's...just to get some great, morning light for their photos.

Little Ian did not particularly like to pose like we wanted, but that is pretty typical of children. We were able to get some great shots of him having fun regardless. It was so touching to see them all so happy together and I can't wait to see this little guy grow up.

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Bruce A. Ulrich
1,000 Words Photography
bruceaulrich@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/1000WordsPhoto

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Time Well Spent

This daddy...and husband....the man of the house, has been gone a lot recently, due to his job. I know that his kids have really enjoyed the times he's been able to come home, and this was no exception.

All morning was spent, raking leaves, just so his two precious children could play in a leaf pile. If that is not dedication, love and adorement, I don't know what is.

The kids took notice...they absolutely LOVED playing in the leaf piles. They jumped in these piles, over and over again...never tiring.

After getting some fun shots, we searched out some other locations to encapsulate the joy this family exudes on a daily basis. This beautiful day was well spent indeed.

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