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).
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.
And one of our family lovesac sandwiches from this spring.
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!
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!
Kim and Steve Cooley are back in the saddle again after a whirlwind last week and a few days.
We photographed Kacey and Chad’s casual engagement session at the Chad’s family condo at Hotel ZaZa early on Wednesday, New Year’s Eve – photos to come on this later today.
Then we were back at Hotel ZaZa to ring in the New Year later that night – photos of the event are available now for viewing.
We spent the first day of 2009 (Thursday) backing up photos and packing for a photography seminar trip to Las Vegas to attend the annual Senior Portrait Artist conference.
Friday January 2nd, we flew to Las Vegas after a little difficulty with an aircraft mechanical but we arrived safely in time to head to bed.
Sunday January 4th was a full day of classes with us meeting more great photographers.
Monday January 5th had us in a half day of classes and a half day of shooting around the amazingly beautiful Red Rock Resort. In my opinion, it was the most visually dynamic place spa has had host their conferences yet. There were so many great nooks and interior elements that inspired great creativity. You’ll definitely be seeing more photos from these fun sessions.
Tuesday January 6th was back into the classroom setting, Steve and I took a quick trip out to show him Red Rock Canyon and the day ended with the spa Fashion Show. We’ll be showing off photos from this fun aspect too.
Wednesday January 7th was the final day of the conference and we traveled home. When we got home that evening, we learned via voicemail that Steve had been named the 2008 Event Professional of the Year by the Dallas National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) at the awards banquet held that evening at the newly opened Union Station. Way to go Steve for being such an integral part of the2008 NACE team!
Thursday (yesterday) began catchup mode because while we were away some of the computer work we had hoped would get done in the hotel room didn’t due to incredibly slow internet speeds. And now it is time for a blogging marathon.
Is this not an amazing time that we live in! Steve and I were talking just last night how much communications have changed in the last ten years. How 10 years ago, I did not yet have a cell phone to carry with me. And now, I have the cell phone, I blog, I am trying to figure out texting (don’t want our senior clients looking down on me because I’m not up to speed), I facebook (is that a verb yet?) and we are on myspace (but it isn’t as up to date as it should be).
But that’s on the communication side. Is it not amazing the candidates that we have running for Chief Commander of these United States today? I know not everyone is pleased with the choice of today’s candidates but for a child of the 60’s (Steve is of the 50’s), it is pretty incredible that we have an African-American man on the ticket for President and a woman up for possible Vice President. I know that some people who were adults when I was a child could never imagine this day taking place. I’m so glad that I am alive to see this.
Everyone at Carpe Vita Photography voted early so we will miss out on the electricity that will be felt at the voting sites. If you haven’t voted yet, please get out there and be heard. I recently saw the Hilary Swank movie on what all it took for women in this country to finally be able to vote so it stirred a little more of a fire in me. We may think times are bad today but we still are so blessed to live and grow here. And through voting, we can influence how the U.S. gets back on track.
Today is Steve’s 55th birthday. We hadn’t had a chance to plan anything so we were thinking of just going to dinner and celebrating quietly. But then last night, we received an emergency call from another photographer friend who needed help. Due to the critical illness of a family member, this photog can’t make a wedding today so I’ll be photographing a wedding for her. What are friends for, right? Steve understood and we hope that all families involved from the photographer’s to the couple’s family that I will now be photographing recognize how special every moment is.
Happy Birthday Steve! I swear you just get better with age.
Love,
Kim
