Family Day / Gottya Day

Many who know me know that I was asked to be a part of the most amazing family experience last March - The Quinn Family (http://www.meetingsarah.blogspot.com) brought home their precious baby girl Sarah from China - I was lucky to accompany the "welcoming committee" to the airport - well a year ago today Empress Sarah was placed into the loving arms of her Mommy and Daddy (Today is their Family Day / Gottya Day). I can't believe how much Sarah has grown - below are a few images taken over the year of this very special famlily.

















Dear Empress Sarah, you will never know the true amount of joy, smiles and laughter you have brought to so many people.

To The Quinn/Kent Family, thank you for allowing me to be part of this special journey - I look forward to many more smiles over the years!

Heather

Big Hearts Raffle

I have been very fortunate to work with the wonderful Hearts of Durham Ladies for over 3 years now and I am very proud to be their official photographer - they are all true inspirations.

This year in conjunction with their annual Hearts of Durham Gala - they are introducing the Big Hearts Raffle! The prizes are amazing - fingers crossed for all who enter!




Over $10,000 in prizes to be won
Tickets $20 each and only 2500 will be sold
license # M552756

Hearts of Durham is extending our reach and as ever looking for new opportunities to support our community. This year we have decided to put together a raffle with over $10,000 in prizes. All proceeds will go to support Feed the Need in Durham – an umbrella organization that collects, warehouses and distributes food to local food banks.

Our first ever Big Hearts Raffle gives ticket holders the chance to win one of eight fantastic prizes. The draw will take place on March 31, 2010 and winners of the grand prize, 2nd prize and 3rd prize will be each given a pair of tickets to the Hearts of Durham Bee’s Knees Benefit held on April 17th, 2010 at Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility.

Grand Prize – Your choice of a family trip or a romantic getaway - $5,180.00
The Family Fun Package includes return airfare from Toronto - Orlando and accommodations for 4 (2 adults and 2 children) in Walt Disney World including Disney park passes. Love in the Sun Package includes return airfare from Toronto, accommodations at the exclusive Sandals resort in the Caribbean, all meals, drinks, daily activities, and nightly entertainment. Travel arrangements provided by Latitudes Plus.

2nd Prize – Home Theatre System - $3,180.00
Watch your favourite DVDs while relaxing in the comfort of your own home on your 54" Viera Panasonic Plasma Television and Panasonic DVD Home Theatre System.

3rd Prize - $1000 VISA card - Let your imagination take you away.

5 Hearts Prizes - $100 grocery gift cards

How is the money going to be used? Feed the Need in Durham requires a refrigerated truck for safe transport of food goods throughout Durham region, as well as a community kitchen/redistribution kitchen (for repacking large quantities of food into smaller packs). Please buy a ticket today and help Feed the Need serve those in need in our community.

Hearts of Durham is a volunteer group made up of our core team of nine women and numerous other volunteers who are helping to make the community of Durham a better place in which to live, work and play. We support one charitable organization each year by coordinating various high level fundraising events.


For tickets, please go to our web site www.heartsofdurham.com or contact me personally at dbaltovich@rogers.com tel 905-655-0651 x1
Hearts of Durham
www.heartsofdurham.com
Hearts of Durham is a grassroots, volunteer organization whose members are committed to supporting and reinvesting in the Durham community.

What are little boys, made of?

What are little boys, made of?
Frogs and snails,
And puppy dog tails,
That's what little boys, are made of.

I don't think that Little Wee Colin is made of Frogs, Snails, or Puppy Dog Tails. He was made of Love, Giggles, and "squish". I had such a wonderful time meeting this family - I was so sad that I had to give the baby back to mom, I could have honestly held him all day long - he was so very sweet. Colin you are so lucky to have such a great mom and dad and fantastic big sister. I look forward to seeing you grow.

Here is a wee sneak peek for all - Eileen and Kevin - your gallery information will be emailed to you shortly.









Enjoy!

Heather

Welcome to the World Mr. X!

A baby is born with a need to be loved - and never outgrows it. ~ Frank A. Clark

Now I have to say that this family in particular has more than enough love to go around. It is always a pleasure photographing them and I am so humbled to be welcomed into their family for such special occasions.






Words simply can not do justice to this beautiful family . . .











And I could not resist adding this special one!



I hope you enjoyed this family as much as I did,

Cheers

HEATHER

Support The Troops

As friends, family and followers of my blog know, in November my baby brother Scott, left for Afghanistan (although he is taller than me he is still my baby brother).

One good thing with him being away is it has actually brought our School Community together (St. Bridget Catholic School in Brooklin). To celebrate the start of the advent season 148 families gathered in the school gym, picnic style, tape, wrapping paper, goodies and hot chocolate in hand and together we wrapped over 148 boxes filled with treats such as laminated fall leaves, books, candies, anything Canadian, gloves, postcards, letters, and games for the troops. All in attendance were asked to sign a beautiful banner to send to the troops - honestly I found it really hard to keep my eyes dry that night - to know that so many people supported not only my brother but also all the troops that would be away from family and loved ones during the holidays. I know for sure I am blessed to be part of such a great community and to have such a wonderful brother (my other brother is pretty cool too LOL)












- below are a few photo's from my brother when all the presents were received.




Cheers,

Heather

Sneak Peek for The Sloan Family

Our family is blessed to have so many special friends and this year we had the opportunity to spend the Holiday Season with some dear and wonderful friends - As with many families and friends we often get together and talk about how bad it is that it was so long ago that we got together or so long ago that we had family photo's - so we figured - why not - so on Wednesday morning with our coffee in hand we headed to the lake to capture a very special family - as the Irish say

“May God grant you always...A sunbeam to warm you, a moonbeam to charm you, a sheltering Angel so nothing can harm you. Laughter to cheer you. Faithful friends near you. And whenever you pray, Heaven to hear you.”

Alan, Adele and Amanda - I hope you had a safe flight home.

God Bless

Heather

Cheers to 2009 - Looking Forward to 2010

What can I say 2009 has been a real roller coaster for HMH Photography. I have had the opportunity to meet so many happy faces, connect with new friends, and find old friends.

I am truly blessed to be able to make this passion into a business and I am very grateful for all the love and support that has helped me get to where I am today (I should have listened to you all sooner).

I can't wait to see what 2010 brings. Can't wait to meet many new and returning clients, beautiful brides, loving couples, joyful moms-to-be, new families, cherished families and many many more.

THANK YOU to all my wonderful clients and family.

I wish everyone a blessed 2010 and look forward to what this year may bring.

Finally I can post a peek from my session in the late fall of a very special family - (Grandma and Granpa now have their present so I can now share with everyone!)







Wishing you and your family all the best in 2010

Heather