Just what the world needs…..another McManus baby!

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This world could use another McManus baby!  Not ours though (FYI)! For those of you that know us, you know that Michael's family is huge, to say the least.  He is one of 13 and of those 13, all have had kids but 5.  Nanny McManus now has a total of 19 grandchildren (give or take a few...it's easy to lose track).  Can you tell this family loves babies? haha! Who's expecting this time?  My sister in- law, Becky.  She'll be a first time momma in March!    I'm so excited for … [Read more...]

M2′s first studio/holiday party

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Welcome to our new home.  What better way to start off the new year, new studio, and new home than have our first holiday party!  Having a holiday party also pushed us to get our house in order in less than 5 weeks.  Ha!  That was a challenge in itself.  If you know us, you know that we have twin girls and know that I have an obsession with buying things (within my means of course), but you know how much stuff we have, haha.  For the first 4 weeks, the only room organized and ready in our … [Read more...]

Devastating Flooding in my (Melissa) hometown

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Hi Everyone! As many of you know...it's been raining cats and dogs lately here in the Northeast (maybe elephants & giraffes is a more accurate statement).   It seems as though 1 out of every 3 people I know have been cleaning water out of their basements over the last few weeks. Some of you may already know about the major flooding that happened in parts of Central and Northern PA over the last few days.  My hometown was one of those towns hardest hit (amongst a few others).  I wish … [Read more...]

Disney World Vacation…documented as usual.

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As most of you know, we went to Disney World this month.  Of course we documented it and thought we'd share some of the pictures with you all.  It may seem like a lot of pictures, but considering we took thousands, this is only a small fraction =0) Of course with us, there are always some hiccups along the way that make for interesting/funny stories.  Let's start at the beginning...Because of our busy schedules this summer, I only found time to pack on Tuesday (we were leaving on … [Read more...]

Ava & Bella’s Photobooth Party #2

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Okay Okay, before you start saying, wow, Ava and Bella must be spoiled, their parents threw them 2 birthday parties, let me explain.  Normally, we plan just one party, which we've been having at my parents house in Central PA.   In recent years, it's been hard for Michael's family to get to the party, being that they are mostly from South Jersey (yes, he's a Jersey boy, fist pump!).  So, this year we decide that we would hold one party at my parents for my family and another at our house for … [Read more...]

Ava & Bella’s Tangled Art Party

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Last Saturday our babies turned 4.  Not so much babies anymore!  Last year's birthday party theme was Disney princesses.  This year we chose Rapunzel, another princess (our girls really love princesses). We wanted to do something a little different than just a Tangled themed birthday party, or at least put some of our own creativity into the party.  I've spent many late nights and energy into planning this party (I guess $$ too, but unless I want to cause Michael's first ever panic … [Read more...]

Out of town

Hello Friends! We wanted to let you know that we will be out of town for the weekend. Tomorrow is Ava & Bella's birthday party! (turning 4!) We'll surely be shooting too so you'll have something to see for sure. Have a great weekend! Michael & Melissa … [Read more...]

An abandoned mill shoot

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What do you get with a few photographers shooting with a few different cameras, using off camera flash in a really cool location?  A lot of really cool pictures. Michael and I do not have many free Saturday nights (with babysitting).  This was one of the few.  What to do, what to do??  Oh I got it!  Let me pull out that pretty dress I bought from China (http://www.lightinthebox.com/), let's gather a few photog friends and find that abandoned Mill we keep hearing about and make some … [Read more...]

Please Touch! Okay, we will!

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With a heavy wedding season approaching, Michael and I are taking every opportunity to do something fun with the girls before we turn into work-a-holic wedding photographers.  After shooting a wedding at the Please Touch Museum, we HAD to get a year pass for the family, just had to!  This has been our second visit with the girls and each time it's just as fun.  The first time, we didn't take a camera (I know...doesn't happen much).  We also knew that because they've never been there before, … [Read more...]

Happy Anniversary & Birthday My Love.

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As many of you know, yesterday was Melissa's birthday and our wedding anniversary. What's that you say? Seems like a great idea on my part? You'd think. And for the most part it is except that for our one year anniversary I forgot. Remembered her birthday though. I guess this just proves that I'm a man. Luckily she gave me a pass on that one. So on my birthday, Melissa documented most of it and posted images on our blog for all to see. Of course I wasn't going to let the opportunity … [Read more...]

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