A girly girl's turn

This girl is a natural in front of the camera.
Her mom is an amazing photographer...so the pressure was on!

Matilda Jane is coming to the Funky Frog...

and Joey Lu Lus Photography will be there.
The stuff is absolutely adorable. Here is a sample of the
their product line for Spring 2008:




(all images are copywright of Matilda Jane Clothing)

The Funky Frog in Rochester Hills is hosting a trunk show on Thursday, February 28th
from 7-9pm.
Joey Lu Lus Photography is offering a complimentary session to
qualifying purchases. For more details call 248.656.1937.

Don't miss this opportunity to pick up some spring apparel, and a lifestyle photo session of your child.

Handsome Little Man

I had the pleasure of photographing this little guy.
He is as sweet as he is adorable!



So many to choose from, but this I think is my favorite!




I could just eat him up...he is too cute!

Happy Birthday to ME!

Once you become a mother, the day in day outs of life become
about this being you have brought into the world.
So once my daughters were born, I really started to cherish
the 2 days in the year that were mine.....all mine!

Mother's Day and My Birthday.

So here's what I want, and it's really pretty simple..no day long spa outings, or extravagant shopping sprees.
I just want a day to do what I WANT TO DO!

So here's what today, my birthday consisted of:

I was awakened by Lola, my golden retriever...
I received cards and gifts from my girls and my husband.
I worked out this morning.
A dear friend took me out to lunch.
My gifts were simple, but absolutely fabulous.
And my hubby is in the process of making a delicious dinner.
I'm sharing pics of my 2 favorite gifts from the day...

I'm a huge fan of trivia...this should be lots of fun!



Red, red wine....goes to my head....
Yes for Courtney you can never go wrong with a great bottle of the red vino. Oh and it must
accompany great conversation.

Winter Blues

So I woke up this morning....
It's mid-february, the sky is grey, it's cold, and i decided...

SO WHAT! Find beauty in it!

I noticed how kids do this. They love the Winter, they love Spring,
they love Summer, they love Fall. Some how they have figured
out how to just be.

I love these pictures....

In Honor of Black History Month...

my most favorite poem

Still I Rise by Maya Angelou

You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I'll rise.

Does my sassiness upset you?
Why are you beset with gloom?
'Cause I walk like I've got oil wells
Pumping in my living room.

Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I'll rise.

Did you want to see me broken?
Bowed head and lowered eyes?
Shoulders falling down like teardrops.
Weakened by my soulful cries.

Does my haughtiness offend you?
Don't you take it awful hard
'Cause I laugh like I've got gold mines
Diggin' in my own back yard.

You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I'll rise.

Does my sexiness upset you?
Does it come as a surprise
That I dance like I've got diamonds
At the meeting of my thighs?

Out of the huts of history's shame
I rise
Up from a past that's rooted in pain
I rise
I'm a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.
Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
I rise
Into a daybreak that's wondrously clear
I rise
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,
I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise

I heart Valentines Day!

Maybe because it's a day where people go out of their way to say I love you to the people they love
Maybe because I remember being a little kid crafting my own valentines for classmates and loved doing that.
Maybe because red (my favorite color) is everywhere right now.
Maybe because it's so close to my own birthday.
Maybe just because....
So I feel the need to spread some love, and I'm hoping you will too...you know, they
say it makes the world go around! (ok I'll stop it)

A FREE TEMPLATE for those that want it.
To get it leave me a comment on my blog or contact me via my website(www.joeylulus.com) and it will be yours.




By the way the template is sized 5x5, you will need to add your own picture for this sized 2.75x2.75. This was created in Photoshop CS2. Don't have it? No worries, you can print out the template and do it the crafty way with scissor and paste.

SUUPPPER BOWL SUNDAY!

So it's Super Bowl Sunday.
It's a holiday in the Jones house so I felt quite compelled to post.
Those who know me, know I love football and I'm excited for the
big game, but sad to see the season come to an end.
My hubby is making his amazing chili with all the extra fixins'.
And we are looking forward to a great game.

We are pulling for the Giants because frankly, I'm sick of the Patriots.
Come on Eli...

My prediction
Giants win!
24-21

Now don't quote me on this.