Monday, May 12, 2008

The Valen Family

After the prediction of rain, we lucked out and got a beautiful sunny day for some family photos! The whole Valen family was so much fun...they were willing to do anything and even doubled as assistants! Thanks for a great afternoon!




















Paul was deemed the honorary reflector holder (also known as light thingy)!











Gotta have a goofy face...although some of you look way too normal here!






Ainsley

Ainsley was a bit shy in front of the camera to begin with (Ainsley's mom claims she got her modeling abilities from her dad!) but with a little coaxing from mom, dad, and the Teletubbies, she was good to go! Mom even got a bow in her hair for a few! Thanks for sharing a fun, rainy afternoon with me!




Ainsley has the most adorable nursery ever!





















Mommy's shoes!




Sunday, May 11, 2008

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!

Happy Mother's Day to all, but especially to mine!

One last Florida post

A week ago, Teri and I were soaking up the sun on the beach, realizing that we had to go home soon, and consoling ourselves with the fact that the weather would probably be warm when we got home. We were wrong. Minnesota spring, thank you for the fall weather!







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Thursday, May 8, 2008

Cali and Jody: ROWE

Cali and Jody are the awesome creators of ROWE: Results-Only Work Environment. Their website (www.caliandjody.com) describes them as:

"Two social visionaries, workplace activists and agents of global change have literally redefined, revolutionized and reinvented the relationship between employers and the people who get the work done.

In a ROWE, people are paid for a chunk of work, not for a chunk of time. This simple idea creates a workforce that is energized, focused, disciplined, and happy, and it’s already transformed the corporate work culture at Best Buy - a Fortune 100 retailer.

Now Cali and Jody are leading a dramatic, global movement to change the activity formerly known as “work.” Their vision: to create a workplace where nothing matters except great results.

Their message: there is a better way. People across the planet want better lives; employers want better results; neither side has to compromise. Cali and Jody are leading the movement to make this dream a reality."


These women are incredible...not only are they gorgeous, it is obvious they are highly motivated and driven...I could tell from just the short amount of time we spent together! Cali and Jody, what fun it was to photograph you! Thanks for inspiring me and best wishes!