San Diego Maternity, Newborn and Baby Photographer, Sheryl Paulino, Pasheoni Photography

I figured, what better way to end the new year, than this.  I got this of a fellow photographer’s blog, and decided it was a genius! LOL So yes Narelle, I had to :)

Please keep in mind I’m working on my 2nd glass of wine! ;)

1. What did you do in 2009  that you’d never done before?
Gave birth to a baby girl! LOL

2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for  this year?
Haha, I don’t remember if I had a new yea’s resolution!  I know, it’s that bad!  This year my resolution is to be LESS on the computer and more with my kids!  I must must MUST not get on until the kids are asleep.  If I am on, then it won’t be long! LOL

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yes. :)

4. Did anyone close to you die?
Thankfully, no.

5. What countries did you visit?
…I didn’t travel this year :(

6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
More patience, more time, less laundry! ha! Maybe more lenses and a cooler camera ;)

7. What dates from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
March 26. My baby girl was born!

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Walking away from a job that wasn’t for me!

9. What was your biggest failure?
Not knowing how to let go of things that don’t matter.

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Thankfully, no. Unless you count the time when a 10lb pork roast landed on my big toe. :(

11. What was the best thing you bought?
My 5d :) I can’t believe the difference! :)

12. Where did most of your money go?
To Kayla’s wardrobe!

13. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Giving birth to my baby girl and having my boy meet her!

14. What song will always remind you of 2009?
“I got a Felling” That tonight’s gonna be a good night!  Only because, it’s always a good night.

15. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder?
After two glasses of wine, I’d have to say happier! :)

b) thinner or fatter?
Given that I was pregnant last year, I’d say thinner! LOL

c) richer or poorer?
Comfortable.

16. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Spend more time with Keoni before he became a big brother and had to share me with his sister.

17. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Goofing off on the computer and have nothing to show for it! LOL

18. How did you spend Christmas?
The best way anyone can – with family!

19. Did you fall in love in 2009?
I did with one more person.

20. What was your favorite TV program?
Has to be HOUSE and NCIS.

21. What was the best book you read?
Happiest Toddler on the Block! LOL.

22. What was your favorite film of this year?
I can honestly say, I don’t know! Never really had time to sit and watch a movie! LOL

23. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
Went to San Francisco and I turned..28! EEKS!

24. What kept you sane?
Paul. My children. My camera.

25. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
…I’ve been so out of touch with the ‘real life’.

26. Who did you miss?
Loved ones too far :(

27. Who was the best new person you met?
I’d have to say Carrie Sandoval. Not only is she infamous for her photography, but I truly idolize how she is as a mother! If only I can have as much patience and understanding as she does.

WOW, and that’s that!  Made me realize that 2009 had came and gone too fast.  I need to STOP and just enjoy the moment.  I need to realize that what I’m waiting for is happening this very moment and to just enjoy it!  STOP looking up and seeing who is better than me, and just enjoy BEING me.

Happy New Year everyone!

I can’t believe how fast this year has came and gone! I still remember celebrating last Christmas! Where has the time gone?  I truly am thankful for all that has happened this year – yes, good AND bad.  I figure, you can’t have all the good stuff, because without the bad, how can you appreciate the good?

This year was Kayla’s first Christmas. My wee little family’s first Christmas as 4! It was so emotional to just see all that unveiled as the little ones woke.  The cookies were eaten, the presents were waiting, pure joy was just bursting out of Keoni’s eyes, hands and everywhere in between! LOL.

We had a great time with our family.  As busy was we were running from house to house, it was just amazing to spend all this time with the ones who mean the most to us.  It felt like a whirlwind filled with sugarplums and gumdrops! ha!

The photographer in me really wanted to capture every stinkin’ moment that my kids experienced, but the mom in me took over and just relaxed and watched it in ‘real tv’. LOL. Nonetheless, my mom wanted our annual family photo so I did get to capture a couple.  Not my style of photos, but happy to have them!

So from the Paulino family to all of you Merry Christmas!

…and something more of ‘my style’, and the love I have for her fat feet…

Have a great night!

Today I had the honor of photographing a beautiful, blue-eyed boy by the name of Walter. He is the sweetest little 4 weeker my camera has has laid her lens on! I can’t rave enough how nice he was to me AT 4 WEEKS! Yes, Liz, I was really nervous about this, but I’m proud to say, Ennis, told ya we’d get him to sleep! :)

As I was cleaning up in the room, I started to hear beautiful music coming from their living room! As I slowly crept out of the nursery, I saw this BEAUTIFUL grand piano! Oh how I miss playing the piano. My heart just melted. Ennis told me the story of his childhood piano and how they got this new one from his father. I could sit next to them for hours as he played. Maybe it’s time to get my rusty fingers onto my own piano! LOL.

Liz and Ennis, it was truly a pleasure to meet you and Baby Walter. Thank you Ennis for protecting our freedom, and I would hate to see you guys leave in July! Here are your teasers!

I think it’s fair to say I can take a nice mini vacation after the holiday rush.  Paul and I made an executive decision that Pasheoni Photography & Design will be closed December 20th to January 10th to spend time with family and friends during this holiday season.  :) If you have already contacted us in regards to a session, no worries, we will still be working with you.  If you are interested in booking a session, please contact us before December 20th or wait until we open in January :)

If you do call, don’t worry, you won’t be ignored! I love hearing from you. AND YES, I will still be posting on the blog. I may be on vacation, but I am still a workaholic! haha.

Speaking of blogging, I’ve been meaning to post pictures of how festive it is around here, but DANG it’s been raining and I haven’t had a chance to pull out my camera.  I did get some nice shots at December Nights of the family.  I’ll post some of those shots AFTER I mail out my Christmas cards. I’d hate to spoil the excitement! LOL

In the meantime, you can enjoy one shot I captured while we were talking around. :)

Eight is another number closer to 12! I don’t understand why 12 keeps getting closer. 12 equals 1…YES! ONE!  I can’t imagine my baby girl turning ONE!!!!

Though she actually turned 8 months old on Thanksgiving day, we wanted to do something special just for US.  San Diego doesn’t typically show it’s Seasons.  I mean, we wear flipflops ALL YEAR LONG.  LOL.  One place I do know where you can tell it’s Autumn is at the beautiful Old Poway Park.  We enjoyed the day sitting in the grass with our packed lunch and soaked up the nice cool breeze.  I couldn’t have asked for a better day to spend it with MY family.  The family my HUSBAND and I created.  It’s an amazing feeling.  Through all the tough days being a parent has to offer, this by far makes it all worth it and them some!

Kayla, as much as I hate you growing up, you’re are growing up BEAUTIFULLY inside and out.  There isn’t a day you dont make my heart melt.  You and your brother (and yes, your daddy too) make my life complete and I can’t ask for anything more..

Ok. I’m done being all ‘Hallmark’! :)