Welcome Back (to Me)

It's been a while since....well, everything! since I posted a blog entry, since I had a photo shoot, since I've been here and obviously reading the last post, it was mainly because I had moved to a new blogsite thru Wordpress. It was nice and all, however, much to my dismay it was plagued with spammers. I love the flexibility of it, especially the ability to leave comments on both postings and photos, but I couldn't deal with the spam.

Stay tuned...

My Brand New Blog!!!!

http://heavenmcclureblog.com/

I'm so excited to announce my new Blog...I was going to wait for a few more weeks before launching, but I couldn't wait. I'm still working on it and not 100% sure yet on the design, but the coolest part about this new blog is that I can easily change the design anytime and however I want. For now, enjoy what I have so far...let me know what you think.

My absolute favorite thing about this new blogsite is that anyone can leave comments, no need for a blogspot id.

Also, no more having to upload photos through hosting site which takes up a lot of time and energy. Although I'm still figuring out the proper resolution because some of the pics look pixelated even though the actual images are not.
Oh well, like I said, still a work in progress.

Wedding: Courtney + Montique

Here's a sneak peak of Courtney & Montique's fabulous wedding. It was such a beautiful day and wedding at Eagle Ridge Golf Course in Gilroy.





My fave. Absolutely stunning, Courtney!

Tavian's Birthday Party

It sure was a HOT day, but it didn't stop the kids from running around at the park and chow down on some yummy cupcakes and ice cream.
i just love the expressions from the lil ones' faces...


the birthday boy shy and excited at the same time


Mom handing out cupcakes she made








Dad handing out ice cream cups






"nobody saw me eat this cupcake, right? no? oops! busted!"


the best part of birthday parties, opening presents!


bummer the Celtics lost :(

My Friend's Wedding

This past Saturday, we attended one of my long time friend's wedding. Congratulations Desiree and your hubby, Divyash. Desiree and I have known each other since junior high. Crazy when I think of how time really does fly. Well I try not to think about it coz it just reminds me of how old I am now :(

I wish you both a lifetime of happiness.

(Excuse my new, but temporary watermark. I can't find my old one. Urgh!)

Ceremony at the Calvary Assembly Church in Milpitas

My two babies goofing around while waiting for the ceremony to start

The Bride and Groom

Reception at the Sunol Valley Golf Club

The lovely MOH and sister of the bride, Arlene

Parents of the Groom

My other longtime friend, Sheryl and her husband Abdul

Tahitian dancing performance courtesy of the bride's cousins

Me and Sheryl

Tuesday Rant

Holy Bajeegeedee! (no idea how to spell it!) I can't believe my last posting was almost 3 months ago. Bad Heaven! Well, I have no special excuses but that my life has been pretty busy lately. The little one is currently playing soccer so when she's not playing, she's practicing. Work is work so there is that and that's about it. Any free time I have I just savor it and spend quality time with the hubby and family.

Hmmm...what I can I rant about today? I know! How out of the loop I've been on certain things, certain people. I feel bad sometimes how I've been so detached from my friends. Now I wonder if I can even refer to them as my friends. I know life take us all to different directions, but I still would like to maintain those relationships. Last month I went to dinner with 3 of my HS friends and it was really nice to see them and catch up on how and what they've been doing and reminisce about the good old days. As far as things I'm completely oblivious to...Facebook! I think I'm one of the last people on the planet that not only have an account, but never even seen one. Social networking sites have evolved from meat market to advertising. I guess I can promote my business on those sites, but I'm sure you know by now that I simply don't have the time.

Okay well that's my rant for the day. I'll try to post sooner than 3 months. :)

What Valentine's Day?

This coming Saturday is yet again another Valentine's Day. Countless ads of "that special gift for your loved one" are all over tv, radio, internet, stores. Before I met the love of my life, I used to get excited about Vday. I guess it's because it gave me the right to expect something nice and romantic once a year. How sad was that?! I know this is true for many women whether they admit it or not.

Well, as I mentioned, I now have the love of my life (Praise God) and since I've been with him, I stopped caring about Vday because everyday is Valentine's Day for me. Now this entry is not to insult anyone who's all about celebrating Vday nor am I trying to make anyone jealous of how happy and in love I am. I'm just thankful that I have found good, honest, unconditional, true love with my husband, daughter, family, and a handful of true friends. I hope you do, too!

Anyway, Happy Valentine's Day! May you have found true love. If not, I'm sure you will and when you do, book me as your wedding photographer! :)

New Things In Store

In between 1099 tax reporting and squeezing in workouts, I've managed to shop around for a professional photo printing store. Soon, I will be able to offer a variety of prints and album so satisfy the needs and demands of my clients. Once the details are finalized, I will update my pricelist and post them on my website.

E-session : Courtney + Montique

Here are some teasers from Courtney and Montique's engagement session. As always, it was so much fun. This was my final shoot for 2008.

Welcome Enzo Miguel C. Villanueva

Evelyn & Randy welcomed their second son, on December 26, 2008 at 1:00pm. He weighed 6.8 lbs. and measured 19 inches.
Mommy, Daddy, Polo, and Enzo are all doing well. He's such a cutie! I can't wait to take his baby portraits!