Hello Dear Family
I trust that this finds you all well and happy. I am sitting here in the studio at the end of my day and I thought it was about time for some updates! The sun is shining through the window and I can hear people in the offices around me packing it in for the weekend- as I intend to do since my appointment for this afternoon was a no-show.
I am in the studio now every day and its pretty great. I keep myself busy with a lot of administrative and marketing things that need to be done and since we've officially opened our doors I've had 10 shoots- we are already having people call in after having been referred by someone who had a shoot and loved their photos! I'm also busy planning and organizing an opening night 'get together' for local businesses, to introduce ourselves to our neighbours, and planning out (what I hope will be) a monthly or bi monthly "Mom's Night Out" which I think will be a great marketing tool. A cocktail party for mom's who have been in and I'll ask them each to bring a friend. My hope is that local businesses in the "baby industry" might like to get their products into these hands and will donate some items so that each mom can leave with a swag bag. Looks like my event planning education won't go to waste after all!
Matt is as busy as always with a steady stream of jobs flowing in one after the other. His truck however hasn't been as reliable and last week as he was backing out of the driveway a ball joint broke and (a bunch of other nasty boy truck things happened) which led to him having to get a tow and being without his vehicle for 3 days. He immediately put it up for sale and as yet has not had any response- but fingers crossed he can get rid of it! It truly has been one thing after another since he got it.
We had a visit from Derek (Matt's best friend) in February which was nice for Ruca as he spent most of his time with her!!! With both of us at work all day we didn't have much time together- but we did have some good laughs and with both Matt and Derek so accomplished in the kitchen I don't think I cooked dinner all week! It was nice to have a guest come to stay (ehem...hint hint) and you are all welcome anytime. Please not all at the SAME time though- ok?!?!
Ruca will be turning 12 this week and so we've decided to dedicate this Sunday to a day all about her! We are going to spoil her all day to celebrate...it reminds me of when I was a kid and we used to throw little birthday party's for our dog Sushi! Of course I'm sure Matt wouldn't let me get her a birthday hat, wrap up pressies or present her with a doggie cake that has a candle in it....but we'll see just how far I can get! I'm sure I'll have some photos to post!
We had a fantastic night out for St Paddy's- we went to "Lucky Bar" where we saw a couple of great bands- local Rock/Reggae bands The Kiltlifters and Rocky Mountain Rebel Music. Everybody was feeling festive and in high spirits - the bands were amazing- so much energy and lots of people on stage a lot of switching up vocalists and some great talent. It was a dance party to be sure and we joined in until the wee hours it was a much needed evening to let loose and blow off some steam! We agree that we need to work nights like that into our lives more often.
Summer is just around the corner I suppose and I hope that we will have a chance to get together with some of you! Phish (my favourite band) has announced a summer tour with 3 nights in California so I'm hoping Robin will come out and we can make another road trip just like last summer! One of my dearest friends Paula is getting married this summer in Vegas and Matt and I have discussed driving down and maybe checking out the Grand Canyon while we're at it- we'll see what happens - he has never been down to that area but I know he'll love it!
Just to let you know- we have cancelled our home phone line as we both have cells and rarely used it- so if you call and it says its not assigned- don't fret! You can reach us on our cell phones from now on.
Much love from sunny BC
Matt, Wendhi and the birthday girl. xoxo
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