One SHORT Week!

Well kids, Christmas Eve is one week away from today!!! I'm not quite sure how it came to happen so fast (as it always does) but there you have it.

Here's hoping your shopping is done, your gifts are wrapped and all things are orderly so that you can enjoy this special time of year with family and friends. After all, isn't that the most important thing in the world?

You bet! Especially now, count your blessings and pass one on!

New Boyfriends for the Holidays

We have the best preferred vendors----- the best in the world hands down. The fact that we also consider them friends ('cause we're fussy y'know?) is such a bonus and a blessing.

Last night the fabulous Chris from C.J.'s Disc JockeyService (himself funny and hugely entertaining as well as being a phenominal d.j. along with his crew) took the whole BBP crew to the hockey game. Well those of us who matter------- Nell and Tina along with Bobbi (kidding other staffers, kidding!!!!) to Scottrade. The whole night was really great but I think one of the biggest goosebump moments was both benches banging their sticks for Mr. H*ull--- awesome.

For those of you who were not as lucky as we were, what a fab night! The greatest hockey players in Blues history there as the 'dream team', B*rett H*ull a new hall of famer, and my boyfriends (who adore me) WON!!!! They played really great hockey and what a nice touch that Mr. Janssen threw off the gloves early, excellent! The goals from Andy and Alex (we're on a first name basis of course) were sweet as can be and boyfriend T.J. scored the game winner. Go Blues!

I think because it is the holiday season and I don't want Mr. H*ull to feel all sniffly I should make him one of my new boyfriends. It's only fair! As Mr. G*retsky was on hand last night and there is nothing worse than feeling left out, he can be my new boyfriend too. A magnanimous gesture I don't mind making one single bit.

Chris? Oh, he gets boyfriend status too-------- his wife won't mind a bit! If you are in the market for a great d.j. give him a jingle..............promise???? But the hockey tickets are MINE! :)

Bowling, no Elves

One of my holiday weaknesses is Elf Bowling, I confess. I have a very, very old game on my computer from the days of the infancy of the game. There is something wonderfully holiday-ish about playing a game or two and listening to the elf taunts and giggles. (Can you say "guuuuuteeerrrrrr balllllll") Elves aside, Bobbi had the opportunity to hang out for a bit with fellow STL photographers at Flamingo Bowl last night and a great time was had by all. Brides? You're in good hands, what can we say!

Wrapping Up Ends

When Bar*bara W*alters is on the telly with her end of the year special you know that it really IS that time! We've been so busy around BBP trying to get holiday orders up and out that I sort of forgot that 2009 will be over soon and we'll be ushering in 2010. (I'm sure you share my shock and dismay---- if you are one of those organized folks please keep your smug satisfaction to yourself!!!)

It's always wonderful to see so many old and new clients as the holidays approach-- a treat!! With so many coming and going either picking up orders or delivering goodies it definitely gives us all time to reflect once again that we have the best clients in the world, we treasure them all not only as clients but as friends!

Now, about that end of year tv thing, how can you not tune in? Sounds like it will be great tv to wrap by. Did I say wrap? I'm woefully behind I'm afraid, Santa will be delivering F*ed Ex.

This leads me to that eternally seasonal question...............

so, have you been naughty...........................................................or nice????

Sniffles

I loved all of the photos from Becky's first birthday------ she is a sweet and spunky little girl and we know, love (and have photographed) the whole family. Above, with daddy Tim she has a moment. Those moments popularized by one year olds (and well beyond) where a sniffle or two becomes, well becomes something more. Photos like this always remind me (especially this time of year) of kids who suffer meltdowns when face to face with Santa. If only the photo had audio, but you can provide your own!

Surviving a Holiday Weekend?

We've heard from many of you [our wonderful clients] that the Thanksgiving holiday has been a little stressful, mostly wonderful, and a little exhausting!

Snippets heard:

• my first turkey was really horrible!
• his parents drove me crazy
• Black Friday shopping was not fun this year
• vs.
• Black Friday shopping was great this year

Regardless, everyone here at BBP hopes that your holiday weekend is fabulous and that you're managing a lot of fun and only a little stress!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We're thankful for great clients, friends, and fellow photographers that we respect and enjoy! From the BBP table to yours, a very Happy Thanksgiving!