Photos by Rej» My life http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog Photos by Rej blog Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:42:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 superhero ~ http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/superhero/ http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/superhero/#comments Sun, 11 Jul 2010 02:09:36 +0000 admin http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/?p=552 “Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself. They came through you but not from you and though they are with you yet they belong not to you.”
Kahlil Gibran

 

When I first found out we were about to be blessed with a son, my heart filled with tremendous joy and responsibility. Not only was I being given the opportunity to be a mother to this precious boy, I was also being given the cherished opportunity to raise a loving and wonderful man. He is but just a boy now, but everyday I look into his eyes and see the qualities of a great man. Thank you for picking me to be your mommy. I love you my little superhero. The world is so lucky to have you.

]]> http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/superhero/feed/ 1 windy walk ~ http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/windy/ http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/windy/#comments Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:01:00 +0000 admin http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/?p=509 What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. – Helen Keller

On a windy day, we went for a short walk. I was tired and just wanted to do nothing, but knowing how much you wanted to do this, I obliged. You were so happy, you danced around.  I enjoyed our short windy walk; I will always have this memory. It has now become part of me, part of our story. Short windy walks are precious…and so are you. I love you so much.

Rej xo

]]> http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/windy/feed/ 3 the power of an image ~ http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/the-power-of-an-image/ http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/the-power-of-an-image/#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 01:44:01 +0000 admin http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/?p=486 I have thousands and thousands that I have gathered over the years. They have been backed up and stuffed away in a box always promising to pull them out and do something with them…later, I always say….when I have time. Sadly, the years go by and I realize I haven’t done anything with them….all the while the children get older and I my memory of them as itty bitty children are fading away…

The label simply read Summer 2007. What could possibly be on this? There is nothing else on the label…just Summer 2007. Well, I say to myself, I have a bit of time now… the laundry is in the machine, the kids have been fed and are playing  outside, I have cleaned and scrubbed the bathroom…now seems like as good a time as any time….Slowly the images began to appear on my screen…I just broke down in tears….

The year 2007 was a very difficult year for us. At the end of February 2007, my husband, just shy of his 38th birthday, suffered a heart attack.  He spent a week in the hospital while I kept things going at home as best I could. My goal was to keep things as normal as possible for the kids. I had explained to them what happened and that Daddy was sick, but that he was better and would be getting out soon.  They understood as much as 4 and 2 year old would. 

When these images appeared on my screen, I was flooded with so many different emotions…I was brought back in time remembering such an amazing feeling of peace, calmness, and happiness. It was a perfect evening. My husband and I simply sat back and watched the children running around and playing with eachother. The innocence and beauty of childhood right in front of our eyes…the beauty of OUR family.  At the very same time, I was instantly reminded that this almost didn’t happen…had I lost him, my memories of Summer 2007 would be very very different.

I plan on going through all my images and doing something with them. I want them in special photo albums, and on coffee tables…I want them on the walls of my home, the home we, as a family, have made together. I want these images to also fill my heart with memories that are so fleeting.   Because, you see, my life is my art.

Love Rej xo

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…jumping on Daddy….

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Childhood is simply wonderful….

Love Rej

]]> http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/childhood/feed/ 1 growing up http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/growing-up/ http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/growing-up/#comments Fri, 28 May 2010 00:28:14 +0000 admin http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/?p=467 I can’t believe that you are just shy of turning 8. Where did the time go? Every day you amaze me with your beauty, your caring heart, and your wonderful ability to make anyone smile. You are full of life. You are beautiful. I watch you in awe, and I think to myself, wow, I must be doing something right. You are teaching me so many things about life and what is truly important. My darling, it is you who made us a family.  I thank you every day for picking me to be your mommy.

]]> http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/growing-up/feed/ 5 Love… | Ottawa Childrens Photographer http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/love-ottawa-childrens-photographer/ http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/love-ottawa-childrens-photographer/#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:35:04 +0000 admin http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/?p=194 ….these are my children – children that keep growing up so fast its making my head spin.
I have to, absolutely have to, capture them now, as they are at 6 and 4, because before I know it, they will be all grown up. I have asked my daughter to stop growing so fast, and her response to me is “mommy, its not me who decides, its my body“…sadly, she is right. I love these children so much.

gab-matt

]]> http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/love-ottawa-childrens-photographer/feed/ 0 More from our family’s archives… http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/more-from-our-familys-archives/ http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/more-from-our-familys-archives/#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:45:43 +0000 admin http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/?p=191 Back last summer, we took the kids to Old Fort Henry in Kingston. “Fort Henry was built from 1832 to 1837 to replace an existing fortification from the War of 1812 era. Fort Henry continues its role as a museum and historic site to residents of Kingston and visitors from all around the world. Once inside the wooden gates, visitors enter the realm of 19th century military life, experience guided tours, scenic views, heart-pounding musical performances and precision military demonstrations by the Fort Henry Guard* (a highly disciplined group of university student recruits trained as British soldiers from 1867). You will also see people representing the civilian population of the Fort as schoolteachers and soldiers’ wives. The Fort also plays host to numerous special ceremonies and events that take place all season long.”

This teacher played the role VERY well. So well, that my son was TERRIFIED of her and sat very still in his seat with the other boys – the girls were on the other side of the room. His poor eyes kept looking at me, as if to say “help”. :)

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We were able to walk around in the fort and see what people were wearing and using back in those days.

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This one is one of my favorites…its not perfect, isn’t composed properly, but I don’t care…I still love it because it show my son skipping along (he had his leg cast removed about 3 weeks prior).

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Can you tell it was a HOT day!….

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Someone wasn’t happy with me…she was getting a “time out” for something and was not impressed with me…can you tell? :)

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I love his expression here….few minutes prior to this shot, a soldier and a donkey walked by, and left an unpleasant odour.

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]]> http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/more-from-our-familys-archives/feed/ 0 You colour my world | Ottawa Childrens Photographer http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/you-colour-my-world/ http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/you-colour-my-world/#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:37:41 +0000 admin http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/?p=114 I am a little short on words today, but I wanted to post some more photos.
A while ago, I took out the paint and some paper and let the kids go wild…and then I was left to pick it all up..:)

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~R

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]]> http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/my-baby/feed/ 0 Catching up with my kids http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/catching-up-with-my-kids/ http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/catching-up-with-my-kids/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:20:49 +0000 admin http://www.photosbyrej.com/blog/?p=30 I used to do it all the time, but recently I have to admit that I have been neglecting photographing my own children.  So tonight I got out the camera and did just that…problem is my daughter kept saying to me “mommy, I have HOMEWORK to do…”…opps…

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 son got into it too…although he doesn’t officially have any homework yet..

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In our room, I have a wall dedicated to the kid’s artwork…some of this stuff (well on the other wall) have been there for the last 5 years…I just can’t part with them.  The kids love seeing their work on the wall….so proud!

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 Rej

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