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- The Hoop Family’s New Arrival

Posted by kim on 30th August 2010

Miss C is here and what a beauty she is!

She is wearing a christening gown that has been in the family over 50 years.

When ever Miss C need’s a little comforting, Daddy starts sing the “Hush Little Baby”  song – it is so touching to see them together.
Here big brother A shows her that she is loved while dad sings.

We love fingers, toes and noses!

But what amazing lips Miss C has!

Miss C with Mom and Dad – so precious to have a newborn to remind us how important tiny things can be.

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- the lovesac has left the building

Posted by kim on 10th July 2009

Back in 2007, Kim Cooley of Carpe Vita Photography learned all about Lovesacs from a photography group we are involved with.  So of course, we had to have one and of course, we didn’t go with the normal size, we had to go with a Supersac.  The supersac is 65 to 70 pounds, 6 feet in diameter and supposedly can hold 3 adults at one time or up to 14 kids at a time (a little exageration, we think).  Anyway, it arrived in April 2007 and we were too afraid that if we opened it it might take over the house so we waited.  Anyway, when January 2008 rolled around and we still hadn’t opened it, it seemed only fair to celebrate the new year with a grand opening (ha, bad pun).

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This video shows the unpacking as well as some of the fun we had with the sac while it lived with us.

Here’s some photos from one of our 2009 senior sessions with the lovesac.
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And one of our family lovesac sandwiches from this spring.

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Anyway, as mentioned in the video, over time the lovesac has gotten a little less love than it deserves while taking up a lot of space.  So when Katie and Jony were here to see their wedding photos and Katie seems so enamored with it (the lovesac that is), we struck a little deal and it was decided that the lovesac would move to Memphis for more love.  The lovesac left Grapevine on Sunday and we have already heard through facebook that it made it safely and is doing well.  As Kim has never been to Graceland, now we have even more reasons to visit Katie and Jony and to check in on the lovesac.

It’s amazing the lovesac made it into Jony’s car – obviously the lovesac is very flexible!

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We already miss seeing the lovesac in the living room and the thought of a lovesac nap right now sounds so good – such is life.  We wish the lovesac a great life with Katie and Jony and hope they will send photos from time to time!

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- rick, gwen and the guys

Posted by kim on 10th December 2008

Gwen and her boys Dean and Dylan have been clients of Carpe Vita Photography for sometime.  If you check out our life/portrait website at www.CarpeVitaLife.com, you’ll see some past photos of the boys.  This year it is official, Rick and his son Jake are now part of the clan.  It was great to photograph everyone together.  As you’ll see from the slideshow, this is a lovely family who know how to have fun.  Enjoy!

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- carpe vita fall family photography special

Posted by kim on 17th November 2008

There is still time and spots available for the Carpe Vita Photography Fall Family Special.

Take care of gifts for the family and the VIPs on your holiday card list all for $400 plus tax.  Special includes a quick 35 minute session at Carpe Vita, one 8×12 for your family, 2 8×10s can take care of the grandparents, 4 5×7s and 21wallets take care of the other family members plus 24 holiday cards.
Call 817.410.9975 or 214.245.4606 today to set your time.

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– ari’s bar mitzvah

Posted by kim on 1st March 2008

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Today is Ari’s bar mitzvah. And yesterday, the very special day that only happens once in 4 years (Leap Day), we met at the Temple with his family and his grandparents to take the formal photos. Here are a few to share from this special occassion.

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Here is a photo of Ari’s gift to his Temple.
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To register to see photos from Ari’s party, please click here. You will be taken to our proofing website where you will be asked to type in your email address and create an easy to remember password for yourself. After Ari and his family see all of the photos in a few weeks, they will release the photos and an email will be sent to those people who have registered.

As soon as we have some sneak peek photos from the party, we will post them here for you to see.

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