Lacey Moate Photography

Taking a break

2009-11-21T22:10:00.003-06:00

Due to the ever increasing size of my belly, the decreasing amount of energy I have during the day, and the already swelling of my feet when I'm on my feet for too long, I have been advised by both my husband and my doctor that I need to take it easy and rest when I can.

With that being said, unfortunately I will not be able to continue this wonderful hobby turned mini career that I enjoyed so much. I simply cannot bend down and lay on the ground like I used to to get the best shot (for obvious reasons). I simply do not have the energy to stay up pass 8:30 - 9:00pm - which is my only available time for photo editing and ordering.

I want to thank all my wonderful clients who trusted me as a new and upcoming business lady with a passion for photography. I look forward to working with you once again. I plan on getting 'back on the horse' as they say a few months after baby #2 arrives and I have an established schedule that allows me to start working again.

Thanks for understanding. Have a happy holidays!

-Lacey

P.S. To those clients who already have me booked for an upcoming session, no need to worry - I keep my commitments and I will still be available for you.

That's one cute JACK-o-lantern!

2009-11-01T20:16:00.004-06:00

I couldn't call myself a blogger without sharing our first Halloween experience with the cutest Jack-o-lantern in our neighborhood. It must be said that this kid DOES NOT keep anything on his head. Somehow, maybe it was the spirit of Halloween, he managed to leave his hat on long enough for us to go trick-or-treating.

Ok, so Bobby and I were supposed to be "farmers" (you know...with a pumpkin patch) - though I came off looking like a bum ready to cut grass for cash and Bobby resembled Luigi from Mario Brothers. Oh well, next year we'll get it together. I have a puppy, a one year old and a baby sucking my energies - the idea of costumes didn't cross my mind until 20 minutes before trick-or-treating time.

His first trick-or-treat. So I cried a little - so what!

By the third house, he had it down. No that's definitely not me holding his hand. That's his Grams. I am behind the camera. What's new?! I really wish someone else in my family would fancy the idea of becoming a photographer and give me a break.

customer reviews made my day

2009-10-18T19:04:00.004-05:00

I saw a commercial on TV a while back about a Delta Touch Faucet. It just seems to make so much sense. No germs from uncooked food - no paint - no nasties in general on the faucet handles. Anything that screams germ-free is (or seems to be) a good product and worthy of a spot on my christmas list.

Isn't it just a beautiful piece of technology?!

Just as I was about to put it on my amazon.com wishlist, I made a quick check of the customer reviews. eesssshhhh - they weren't good and with a price point close to $300....wow! I feel like I just saved $300. As a matter of fact, after I typed that last sentence, I transfered $300 from my checking account to Jack's savings account. So here's a quick thank you to those who ventured down the faucet aisle at Home Depot and made this seemingly bad purchase before me. I appreciate your review for it just made my 11-month old just a little bit richer.

Birthday parties are one of my favorite things in the world....

2009-09-30T22:19:00.005-05:00

A sneak peak from Eric & Mathew's 5th birthday party.....

....more to come soon.

Two adults and two highchairs, please.

2009-09-30T09:06:00.002-05:00

No, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you and yes, that is MY pregnancy test!

It took us two years and SEVERAL thousand dollars worth of fertility treatments to finally get pregnant with Jack. When my doctor asked if I'd like to get on birth control after jack was born, I quickly reponded with "What's the point? It's not like I could get pregnant on my own anyway." "Plus, it may be fun to have a 'OMG Bobby, what are we going to do?' moment." (Not even believing my own words would ever actually come true.)

So there you go. We have a [free!] miracle baby on the way. We will call him or her 'number 2' until we find out what we are having.

It's going to take me a while to get used to the idea of having two babies under two - and not to mention a puppy under one! With my mom half a mile down the road, I know I'll have all the help I need to make it through. A white picket fence, two kids and a dog - I don't think our family could be any more complete than this. We truly are a very lucky and blessed family.

Benoit Bugs

2009-09-24T16:46:00.009-05:00

If you know me well, you know that Halloween is my favorite holiday of the year. Imagine my excitement when I was asked to do a photo shoot for a group of kiddies in their Halloween costumes!!!

Mr. Grant was a spider...a rather sweet and harmless spider I must say.

Ms. Ava was a dragonfly. Is this not the cutest thing you've ever seen?!

Ms. Gracie, the bumblebee

Kate was an adorable butterfly.

Ms. Ella was another 'cute as can be' butterfly.

Catching up....one at a time.

2009-09-21T21:16:00.002-05:00

Not much to say really. Just wanted to share some of my latest layouts.

Also, I had two ADORABLE photo shoots last week. I'll be posting my favorites from those in a day or two.

Dirty Dancing

2009-09-20T23:19:00.003-05:00

It's been years since I've seen this movie from start to finish. I always catch the very beginning, very end, or snippits in between. Tonight I watched it in its entirety and wept like a baby (no pun intended) at the end. I also found myself laughing at some of the "dirty" parts because I clearly remember watching this movie on the sneak when I was a little girl because I knew my mother wouldn't approve.
and this....this is my favorite part of the movie.

I like to think that Baby and Johnny ran off together - joined the peace corps, traveled the world, had lots of sex and returned to a quiet suburban home where they had four children and still have big holiday celebrations at their house to this day.

Creepy Bunny

2009-09-12T11:36:00.001-05:00

"By the look on Jack's face, I don't think we were the only ones who thought that Easter Bunny was creepy."

Calling all SENIORS!!!

2009-09-10T12:49:00.002-05:00

(Click for a larger view - feel free to print)

The Naked Truth....Jack loves being a nude model!

2009-08-30T22:49:00.004-05:00

It's been well over a week since I've hit the scrapbookin' table. I guess I was in a funk and didn't have much motivation to get out of that funk. The only motivation I did have was to meet Scrap Shack's design team deadline for turning in a layout using Hambly Screen Prints products. Here you have it...my final product - using not one, not two, but THREE Hambly Screen Prints products! I sure hope I can make Jennifer proud with this one. I think this is my favorite layout of 2009 so far! (click on the picture for a close-up)

After a laptop crash and hours on the phone with HP's Technical Support, Ellen finally jumped back on the challenge wagon by matching the layouts I completed and even added few mini layouts to the mix. So yea, that's SEVEN layouts I need to complete before being caught up and back in the challenge. Ellen - I'll see what I can do, but I may need an extension....haha.

NO CAVITIES!!

2009-08-25T22:16:00.010-05:00

"Mom, NO CAVITIES!!"

That's exactly what I told my mom when I called her the second I walked out my dentist's office. She was proud and so was I....mainly because I didn't freak out in the chair. Though I was thinking how much I would rather be at the gynecologist than in that chair!!

But....because I was a trooper, I got a sparkly sticker!!!

When I walked through the front door, I noticed Jack eyein' my sticker....I figured he'd just forget about it and let me enjoy my sticker for the rest of the day.

Yea right! It was all glittery and he just had to have it!

'Mom, I can haz sticker?!'

It won't be much longer until he starts getting his own stickers from the dentist. His first appointment will be made shortly after his first birthday. He's already a diligent brusher of the two teeth he currently has.

'Jack show me your teeth.'

The most productive challenge in the entire universe!!! muah-ha-ha-ha-HA!

2009-08-15T00:55:00.005-05:00

Because it is 12:55am (so tired) and Ellen said it best - I pulled this from her blog - she can explain the challenge to you.

"My friend Lacey and I are doing our own scrapbooking challenge. Here is how it will work:

I start by scrapbooking tonight. For every layout I complete tonight, Lacey has to match it the following day. And it will go back and forth. Until I skip a day, then Lacey will get the upper hand and I will have to match her count the following day. Get it? The proof- We will both have to post our layouts on our blogs after we finish them!"

Thanks Ellen! I'm so tired - that helped a lot.

So here's my layout to match hers:
(click on picture for a close-up)

Only when I started the challenge, I was not even in the mood to scrapbook. So I scraplifted the hell out of a layout I'd been eyeing for quite some time. Unfortunately, I do not have the scrapper's name to give credit. So if you (the artist) just so happen to land on my blog in the whole wide world of the Interwebs, please let me know who you are so I can give credit for your fabulous layout.

As I'm finishing up my quota for the day, I receive a text from Ellen. "Lacey, I'm bad...Didnt scrap a thing tonite. I'm sorry! The balls in your court now!"

All of a sudden, I switch into scrapping gear. This is really a challenge. Oh yea, I've got the ball alright! I'm gonna give it to her! haha. So I completed this one to add to whatever I complete tomorrow - her quota for the following day.

Like I said in the title - this challenge may be the most productive way to get completely 'caught up' to present day.

I'm excited to see how far we can go with this. I look forward to seeing Ellen cream me with her epic scrapping skillz!

It was a sad day in the Moate house

2009-08-09T21:02:00.003-05:00

My junior year bound brother-in-law was in need of a service today - a service I would have rather not be a part of. But sometimes you just do what you have to do. Unfortunately, I helped him go from this......

to this!

...as handsome as he still is, it was hard to see all that hair he worked so hard at growing and styling be cut off because of a silly school rule. As a public school veteran, I just don't see the point of private school rules such as having your hair cut above the collar and ears. But before I get into a public school vs. private school debate let me just change the tone of this blog and say how much I would love to submit this (below) to the Awkward Family Photos Blog. Google it. Daily laughter - it's a good thing.

My title? 'Family Historian' will do.

2009-08-09T09:34:00.006-05:00

Second to photography, scrapbooking is my love, my passion, my creative outlet. These are a few layouts I've completed lately. I've been on a roll.

4 years - 4 family photos - it's kinda our "thing"

(Photo by Natalie Wells Photography)

Rylee & Brooklynn

2009-04-24T23:00:00.006-05:00

I had a BLAST shooting these two girls. We all couldn't stop laughing and having fun. I look forward to many more photo shoots with these two.

Miss Jeanni - '09

2009-04-24T22:28:00.003-05:00

I am so thankful for Jeanni asking me to do her senior pictures. As my first official senior session, I have to say...it was a rather successful one. It always helps when you have an easy-going and super-sweet model.

...and away we go!

2009-03-25T22:58:00.005-05:00

It's official. Lacey Moate Photography is open for business!!! I've been a blogger on myspace for quite some time and I've been thinking that it's time to upgrade to a true blog site. This blog will mainly be used as a showcase of sorts of all the beautiful clients I have the pleasure to "shoot."

...and because no blog is complete without at least one picture, here you go:

This is my main man, Jack, obviously tired at 6am but refusing to sleep and demanding entertainment.