Alright, February’s winner is announced.  I don’t think it’s really a surprise since I gushed over this one so much to begin with.

I picked this photo since it evokes such a heart felt emotion and because it was such a spontaneous moment that was captured.  Congrats T&K.

You could be the next Peekaboo pic pick winner.  Give me a shout and we can arrange a session suited to you.

I’m excited to announce Peekaboo’s pic pick.  It’s a combination of a contest and a fundraiser.  Every month I will choose one photo to be entered into Peekaboo’s 2010 pic pick.  The photo will be chosen for 1 or more of the following reasons.

• It evokes a lot of emotion
• I just happened to catch a perfect spontaneous moment
• we had to go thru hoops and tape just to get the shot
• just because it’s so cute
• the whole session was just so amazing

Then at the end of the year, you the Peekaboo Studio fans will get to vote for the winner.  The Peekaboo 2010 pic pick winner will receive a free 16×20 canvas wrap of the winning image.

Where does the fundraising part come in?  Well, in January of 2011 I will compile all the monthly winners into a calendar that I will be selling.  All proceeds will go to a charity that is to be announced.  The 2010 winner will also win a free calendar and be featured on the cover.

So since I’m a bit behind and we’re already into March,  I’ll get right on with announcing the winner for January.

drum roll please…

I chose this photo because I had been wanting to do this pose for quite sometime, but needed to find a cooperative subject and a willing family who didn’t think I was crazy…okay, well Grandma thought I was, but mom seemed okay with it.

Check in tomorrow to see February’s pic pick.

Usually it’s harder to photograph newborns who are overdue, they seem to act more like 1 month olds, but this little guy, even tho he was 2 weeks overdue was simply “baked” to perfection.  He was one of the few who stayed asleep for the majority of the time and I could mold him to my liking.  I can’t get over all his hair and his chubba cheeks.  Looks like you guys are on a roll of coming up with the perfect baby recipes. (insert groan with all the cheesy puns I just did hehehe)  I wish I could post more, but I’m sure mom would like to keep some as a surprise for the baby announcements.

I couldn’t resist also putting up a pic of his big sister that I photographed at the same age over 2 years ago!  I love watching families grow.

I’m not an athletic person at all and I don’t care to watch sports games, but for some reason I couldn’t stay away form the winter olympics this time around.  I’m not sure if it’s because it was hosted in Canada, or the fact that I wanted to see the first Canadian to win gold on Canadian soil, or maybe it’s simply because I’m more mature and able to appreciate it better.  Whatever the reason, all I know is that Canada rocks!  14 gold medals!  We set the new record for gold medals won and best yet, we beat out USA, both in gold medals and the Women and Men’s hockey!

I really enjoyed looking thru facebook yesterday and seeing everyone’s statuses were related to the Olympics or some sort of Canadian pride.  I can’t believe all the emotion that is behind these sports and their athletes.  It is truly awesome to be living in such a great country.  GO CANADA!!!!!

Alright Christine, it’s your turn.  Here are a few sneak peeks from your session.

It’s really funny how almost every guys HATES photo shoots.  I haven’t pin pointed exactly what it is that they hate so much, but I do know how much of a fuss they will make to have it done and over with.  I knew this photo shoot wasn’t going to be any different as Rob was already complaining a whole month before about how much he didn’t want to do it.  So I made a deal with him.  Christine would get her nice shoot at a location of her choice, and Rob could get one with his first love, hockey.  I believe Rob’s words were “I’m so happy right now!” during the hockey portion.  He was all smiles and had ideas to contribute.  So just for you Rob, here is a sneak peek of you with your 2 greatest loves.  (Christine, I’ll give you your sneak peek tomorrow)

I am Love-ing this family.  These boys a had a ton of energy.  Good thing dad built them an ice rink in the backyard to burn it all off.  This is one of my fav pics because it was so spontaneous.  Mom and Dad literally jumped in the shot and the boys faces couldn’t be happier.  I wish you all the best of Luck “N” with all that is coming your way.  I’m so glad to have met your family.

We are officially “that” family.  You know, the family that has that one weird kid that everyone talks about - that’s now us.  This is what Lola looked like this morning when we dropped off the kids at school.  There was no negotiating with her.  It had to be pajamas and the Optimus Prime helmet or bust!  I hope she enjoys all these pics as a slideshow on her wedding day!

This little guy had a rough start.  Not only was he born the day of a huge storm, but he injured his poor shoulder during birth.  We couldn’t do any tummy shots, as it would obviously add to his injury, but he was fairly cooperative and managed to get lot’s of cute other ones.  Of course, like my last few newborns, he refused to sleep.  Guess he didn’t want to miss anything.

Well I was right that this munchkin was a boy, but I was a bit off on the name.  I think the name mom and dad picked is a better fit than “Black Hawk”, but you have to admit it has a nice ring to it.

I finally got my hubby back!  He went on a boys snowboarding trip to the mountains of Alberta.  I’m sure they got into a lot of mischief without their wonderful wives keeping an eye out on them.  He met up with his brother who lives in Lethbridge and our good friend who recently moved to Edmonton.  The other 4 boys all travelled from Winnipeg together.  Can you imagine the kind of shenanigans that 6 boys on the loose can cause?

I’m so glad he got this opportunity for a boys week out, and came home in one piece but I’m even happier to have him back at home with us.  We missed you Aubrey!

Here is the hubby’s awesome photography skills.

Group shot.  Aubrey is the one in the brown plaid.