75 Years Young!

Dave & 'E' are an amazing couple. They've raised 7 children, are on their way to their 11th grandchild, married 50 years this past October and will celebrate their 75th birthdays 6 days apart come this March. I was thrilled to be referred by one of my brides, Kim to her sister in law who was coordinating this lovely gathering full of old friends, family & memorabilia. They all met up from near and far at the Galley Hatch in Hampton, NH for a great party the day after Thanksgiving.




The Happy Couple






The Happy Couple to Be and the oldest Grandchild




3 sisters, their mother, and grandchild to be #11


50 years of marriage


4 boys. 3 girls.


Trouble.


8 of 10 grandchildren

Sisters


Brothers

Family Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was very low key this year. My mum's sister is visiting from England, so aside from our regular Sunday dinner crew of my parents, Nichole & I, my brother Keith and his girlfriend Taylor, that made 7 adults total. We still had food for 20 thought. A 21 lb turkey and a 21 lb 5 1/2 month old nephew.

Mostly I used the day to relax and gear up for the 3 shoots I had over the weekend. But I was compelled to take pictures of Killian in all his cuteness and a few other details.

All Caught Up..

I apologize for the influx of posting today, it's been an extremely busy month and I'm just starting to catch my breath. Looking forward I have more family pictures, engagement pictures, a holiday party and who knows what else might crop up! I hope to keep up with more regularity - but only time shall tell!

Working with the Groleaus again made me reflect back over the past year - what a ride! I never could have anticipated this kind of response just 12 short months ago. I'm thrilled to pieces at the compliments and the return business! 2008 looks to be quite promising as I've already got a few wedding contracts and even more inquiries. I can't thank everyone enough for their support.

Till next time, warm wishes to you all. (The talk of snow here in NH is getting more and more frequent - we had quite a squall the other day, but nothing to write home about yet!)

~MelissaKoren

Monica & Rob's Engagement 11.12.07

Monica & Rob are getting married in August of 2008. They were excited to do engagement pictures in Prescott Park after the two sets I took there last month. The day was a little more raw than we'd hoped, but we had fun none-the-less! These two are no nonsense made for each other!
































OMG I love them! You did it so fast! Thats awesome! I can't wait to show them to Rob!
~Monica, Bride to be

Groleau Family Portraits 11.11.07

It seems I've come full circle - Last year, this family was my first "real shoot" and it seems I did well enough to be called upon again. We had a much nicer day this year and were able to make it to the location we had to give up on last year.





















































Last Years Shoot