It is not untypical for one or both of my kids to instantly put their hands to their face when I pull my camera out. Such is the life of a photographer’s child. But sometimes I capture images of them that speak only to me. Not everyone understand these images, not even Matt…but to me they tell the story of Cal and Eli, who they are now and who they will be. They are the two most interesting people I have ever met.
Ok, just wanted to let you know i love the first and last pictures in this post ! This black and white of Cal just looks so intense. Great stuff girlie!
Could I have a cuter nephew? I mean he just so stinking cute I cant stand it! And I do not think it is because I have my “auntie goggles” on.
I think Cal was ready to be back with other kids…hanging out with mom gets old real fast. After school in the car, Cal opens his “Welcome to First Grade” gift bag. His gift bag was filled with little things along with this note:
The Items in your back-to-school-bag have special meanings!
The Chocolate Kiss is to remind you that everyone needs a nice treat sometimes.
The sticker is to remind you that we all stick together and help each other.
The star is to remind you to shine and always try your best.
The tissue is to remind you to help dry someones tears.
The bandage is to remind you to heal hurt feelings in your friends and in yourself.
The eraser is to remind you that everyone makes mistakes and that is OK.
The Life Saver is to remind you that if you need someone to talk to, you can come to us.
So I am reading this little list and getting a tad verclempt and teary because it is the first day and all. And this note is so sweet and thoughtful; bringing these lessons down to the level that 6 and 7 year old’s can understand. But really they are appropriate for all of us regardless of your age. So I am thinking about how sweet this moment is, how much I love this school, how perfect this school is for Cal, and how glad I am that the first day went so well.
Then the squabbling begins.
They squabbled over who got to eat the chocolate kiss, even though Cal hates chocolate. Then Cal promptly puts the bandage on his forehead and the sticker on the car window. The tissue is crumpled on the floor of the car, the uneaten chocolate kiss melts into a puddle on the seat. The star is nowhere to be found. The life saver is inhaled. So much for meanings.
Time for ice cream.
by Emily Weiss
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Emily – your photos are amazing! And a blog to boot – you are busy!!! I love the pix from the beach – really amazing. We can’t wait to see you guys tomorrow. We just hope you will bring out your camera. We have no pix of all of us together.
xxoo
Jackie-O
PS sorry for the public post – feel free to delete.
Another trip to the beach…this time we went south to the OBX. This is our third trip to OBX, and we go every time with good friends. We have all known each other since high school. Every year I look forward to this vacation. In part because we go with our friends who are really like our family, almost better. And because the kids all get along so well. You don’t have to do too much parenting when your kids are entertained by other children. Plus there is just something about being at the beach, the stress and chaos of reality just does not irritate me as much there.
Part of what makes this trip so fun, is that we eat our way through this vacation…my good friend “J” is an fabulous cook; I have learned all my best cooking tips from her. This gal can go into my pantry and whip up an amazing meal out of almost nothing. Not too many people have that talent. I honestly take notes when I am around her.
I am still wading through the over 500 images I shot while we were there…but these are some of my favorites so far.
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I am in love with this last picture (the boy with the dog) I owe you an email just wanted to leave you a comment 
yay for the blog!!!!
I went to the beach with three of my closest girlfriends. Four moms, 7 kids, and one awesome Au Pair. Twelve people in total in one beach house. It was a blast. We all commented on the fact that if any of the guys were around it would never have gone off so smoothly. I think as women we understand that with that many people you have to let one person take charge and the rest of us just go with the flow. On average, men always want to be in charge and have a hard time letting someone else be in control. So here are a few images from the trip. If I can figure out how to upload so you can see a decent sized image.
So I decided to start a blog. Guess I just want to be one of the cool kids. My title is a line from one of my favorite preschool teachers. I have learned a lot from preschool teachers. Next time you are around a teacher…pay attention…you pick us some good tricks just by watching and listening to them.
So what is a blog all about? For now, it will be a work in progress. Sort of like my life. It will be a little bit of business and personal stuff…and then I shall see where the road leads me. It is a journey. Hope you stay tuned to see where I end up.
by Emily Weiss
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Hey Em…I’ve never read a blog before…lovin’ it! Your DUCK photos are amazing….your stories the best. I also learned from that same preschool teacher via Leo….YOU GET WHAT YOU GET AND YOU DON’T GET UPSET…….can’t tell you how many times I have used that quote. It’s the best! Loved spending time with all the Weiss family. HUGS!
Grandma Sooze
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