Okinawa Family Photographer- terrific

Terrific Toes

I have such terrific toes,

I take them with me wherever I goes.

I have such fantastic feet,

No matter what, they still smell sweet.

Toes and feet and feet and toes,

There's nothing else as fine as those.

-unknown author, Scholastic

Daily Snap,

HA Haaaa.

I didn't forget you even though it's very late.

Today has been a bit busy. I saw two good friends, drove down to Naha, bought some items to style the New Child's Play Session for February and finished editing a session. I'm really excited about the Child's Play sessions starting in February. Will tell you more about it once we get closer to February =) Gotta keep you wondering right? Sorry no personal pictures from me today but I'll share some adorable little toes =)

Okinawa Photographer- Daily Snaps- design

You can never solve a problem on the level on which it was created.

Albert Einstein

Daily Snaps

Today I went on a little adventure looking for some quotes for a design for our Squadron's Banquet. There have been some limitations since I do not speak Japanese. So of course it's been a bit hard to communicate my idea. Lucky I'm a pretty determined person. With a lot of pointing, drawings and photographs we were able to communicate. Their service was great. I'm going to get some more quotes for the design. I'm really excited to see the design come together.

Milk Monster showed me his favorite two. He really likes jets "even though his Daddy doesn't fly in those" His Daddy flies on 60s =)

The above photographs are of the patch shop Tiger EMB located outside of Kadena Gate 2 in Okinawa-City. All the walls of the store are covered with samples of patches they have made. Most of them were U.S. military related. Customer faces are blurred for their privacy.

Tiger EMB

4-10- Chuo Okinawa-City

Okinawa, Japan 904-0004

TEL 098 937 8234

Okinawa Photographer- Daily Snaps- little bird

Most of the birds have gone away

On this cold, dark winter's day

But here is one bird I can see

Looking for something to eat

Little bird, I'll feed you

Till the cold, winter's through

And all your friends come back to play

On some bright and warm spring day.

-unknown

sing to the tune of 

Up On The Housetop

Daily Snaps

The weather has been a bit gloomy this first day back to school. The house is quiet but Milk Monster and I have been enjoying our one-on-one time again. I went and stood at the backyard sliding glass door, noticing at how quiet it was outside. There we no children riding their bikes outside or hanging out on the sidewalk (my pet peeve). The backyards were empty of children playing ball, jumping on the trampolines or singing like Miss "R" likes to do when she swings. Just then a pretty little bird flew into the yard and landed on the swing set. I thought GREAT! here's my photo for today. I had to work quickly not because of the bird flying away but because of Milk Monster. I knew once he noticed him he would pat on the window to say Hi. After taking the picture I thought that the little bird was probably hungry. That's when I remembered an article from rhythm of the home of a project Milk Monster and I would be able to do. The article is called Critter Comfort and it gives ideas on how to make creative edible food for your neighborhood critters. We will have to go to the store later this week to do this project =)

Share with us your creative critter food ideas in a post below!

Okinawa Photographer- Daily Snaps- go milk monster go!

Children are a handful sometimes,

A heart full all the time..

- unknown

Daily Snaps

Today is the last day of winter break. No more waking up to Typhoon Trio's little adventures that turn my office area into a jungle with a pond that has a great white shark and a Killer whale in it. Tomorrow starts the "normal" hustle and bustle of the week. In some ways it's going to be good to get back to a schedule but at the same time I'm going to miss our long leisurely winter break days.

ETSY Product Photography- anna m creations

 Do all things with love

Og Mandino

featuring anna of anna m's creations

tell us a little about you...

I am a military wife and stay at home. I'm loving every minute of it! It never ceases to amaze me what I can learn from our 2 year old. Of course the military life is constantly reminding me of what's important. I'm from a small town in Ohio, that almost no one has ever heard of. I'm currently residing on Okinawa. I LOVE crafts of all kinds! I really, really do! I always have some sort of project waiting to be finished. My brain is constantly moving from one thing to the next. Which means there are never enough hours in a day. I am truly blessed in the life that I have and the person it has shaped me into! 

I wouldn't trade a thing!

how long have you been making handmade items?

I have been making handmade items for 13 years. I picked up a needle and thread and never stopped.

and when you are not designing?

We are enjoy our time exploring Okinawa  

your style?

I get inspiration from the bright colors of nature. I love fields of flowers and the vividness of colors on a sunny day. This is reflected in the bright fabrics that I choose for my creations. I love to brighten the lives of others with the handmade items.

hopes for the future? (for business and life)

My hopes for the future, to expand my business on ETSY and continue to work from home. This gives me the ability to earn a living while not missing any part of my daughter growing up.

2011 is already started off with great news! My friend Anna, the fabulous and talented designer of Anna M's Creations is taking her business to the next level this year! Anna M's Creations are now available thru her store on ETSY! I'm not going to say I'm not a little bias when it comes to her products! Anna's quilts are made with the same amount of love as if it were for her very own child. I'm so excited about Anna's new adventure that I decided to host a contest here on the blog!

Here are the details:

• make sure you "like" Anna Ms Creations HERE and Rising Sun Memories page HERE on Facebook  
• leave Anna a comment below suggesting names for her new baby quilts featured here on this post
• comments must be left by January 8th, 2011 at 11:59 am PST

Extra Entries:

FACEBOOK ENTRY: In your status update, post the following 

- @Rising Sun Memories is giving away a 8 x 10 Organic Bloom frame. Win at www.risingsunmemories.blogspot.com!

SECOND FACEBOOK ENTRY: In your status update, post the following-@annascreations anna-meese is giving away a hand tied stroller quilt approx 24" x 36". Win at www.risingsunmemories.blogspot.com!

In order for the facebook status entries to count, We must be able to see them on our facebook wall. To ensure the facebook ones count, make sure you begin to type the @ symbol and then if you already liked the page begin to type the business name and it will automatically show up! Just click in the box. Your post will then show on the facebook page's wall.

You have a total of 3 chances to win! (name suggestion, Facebook status update for Anna M's Creations , and Facebook status update for Rising Sun Memories.)

Anna will choose a winner for the quilt give-a-way and I will choose a winner for the 8 x 10 Organic Bloom frame

GOOD LUCK!

I can't wait to see all the name suggestions for Anna' Ms Creation quilts!

The winner will be announced on January the 9th here on the blog.

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Okinawa Photographer- Daily Snaps 2011

Good Morning 2011

Dear 2011,

Thank you for starting this morning off with a smile! I couldn't help myself when I saw Miss "R" wearing her knit hat with her pjs. I just love how Miss "R" has her own sense of style. 2011, you are a great year full of prosperity, peace and love. I look forward to sharing the journey with you! 

Let's Kick some ARS together!