I met up with this family a few days ago to take some snapshots of their new addition.... the lighting in the room was just right and of course this little one was the perfect candidate for a test shot.... and a little bit of Cheerios certainly helped! :) Here is a sneak peek!

Meet her baby sister She was singing "The Itsy Bitsy Spider..."

She just loves her little sister 

Eventually, we wore her out! But not before she gave her mama a little smile

Write down your short and long-term GOALS four times a year.

Two personal, two business and two health for the next 1, 5 and 10 years.

Goal setting triggers your subconscious computer.

I am a journal junkie… I have more notebooks than I care to count. It started years ago….. when I was watching Oprah. You know that moment when you’re feeling a little down and someone says just the right thing to jump start emotional wanting. That show did it for me. She said, pull out a notebook and write down every little thing you want to do in life… every little material item you’d like to have…what you want in a partner… everything….just write it and put it away. I did, that night over 10 years ago. Back then I was a single mom so my material list was rather long. I had silly things on there like a down comforter and matching bedroom set and more serious wants like ‘quit smoking’. I have been able to cross items off my list with the exception of two. Trip to Paris and lose 20lbs (both will remain on the list). Last night I went through my goals and added to my wish list (sorry, this will stay close to my heart until they have come true - kinda like making a wish before you blow out your birthday candles). Do you have a list? What are your goals?

Ten years ago, my list for what I wanted in a partner was very long and very detailed. Fast forward to today and eight years with Bill.... I have never been happier and his kisses still give me butterflies.

  This beautiful print can be purchased by Tina Tarnoff on Etsy

Two girls - very different and very alike

One is sixteen and one is seven

BOTH like Justin Bieber

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The sixteen year old is my step-daughter and I instantly loved this little girl when I met her 8 years ago. I remind her (on occasion) how I wooed her with my make-up.... and then my cooking. She denies it all :).

In my home, after I have taken photos of her - she typically is standing/sitting/hovering over me picking out the pictures that are ok to work on or ok to tag. I don't usually get a choice... and I usually get approval before anything gets posted - except for now. Not going to lie...  I'm a little worried I'm going to get a text tomorrow telling asking me to take them down. But come'on.... aren't these great shots?! This is her right now... this second... a bit of sassiness and the darn smooches that teenage girls make these days.

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As I was working on other kid portraits - she says to me, it's time for MY photoshoot. I try to contain my excitement and remain a professional for fear she may change her mind and ask when would she like to have this photoshoot. She said this weekend. We went to the lagoon, she picked her spots, she gave me her beautiful smile ---- and then says don't forget you have to PAY ME for this session. I looked at her and laugh... how much? She says three dollars.... DEAL!