kristinenoel http://kristinenoel.com We only have one shot at this and then it’s gone. Fri, 04 May 2012 13:00:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Spring Sprinklers http://kristinenoel.com/2012/05/02/spring-sprinklers/ http://kristinenoel.com/2012/05/02/spring-sprinklers/#comments Wed, 02 May 2012 21:04:04 +0000 admin http://kristinenoel.com/?p=982 Houston in the spring is amazing!  Lovely weather, not too buggy and perfect for playing in the spinklers just before dinner (outside of course).

Happy Spring,

KristineNoel

]]> http://kristinenoel.com/2012/05/02/spring-sprinklers/feed/ 0 All Sweet (at least that is what your teacher tells me) http://kristinenoel.com/2012/03/27/all-sweet-at-least-that-is-what-your-teacher-tells-me/ http://kristinenoel.com/2012/03/27/all-sweet-at-least-that-is-what-your-teacher-tells-me/#comments Wed, 28 Mar 2012 03:13:57 +0000 admin http://kristinenoel.com/?p=978 Ms. Gilda says you are all sweet.  But I have to disagree.  Mixed in with that sweet is one part motormouth, one part goofy, one part comedian (sometimes you say hello by doing a pratfall), and a bunch of other things that make you the interesting and lovable little boy that you are.  You love singing God Bless America and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.   And you told me recently that you wanted to go to the place where they make cars.

I think I can see a lot of you in these pictures.

-KristineNoel

 

]]> http://kristinenoel.com/2012/03/27/all-sweet-at-least-that-is-what-your-teacher-tells-me/feed/ 0 Fotofest Houston 2012 – Flashes of Hope – Houston Portraits of Hope http://kristinenoel.com/2012/03/27/fotofest-houston-2012-flashes-of-hope-houston-portraits-of-hope/ http://kristinenoel.com/2012/03/27/fotofest-houston-2012-flashes-of-hope-houston-portraits-of-hope/#comments Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:46:08 +0000 admin http://kristinenoel.com/?p=972 It is FotoFest time again!  Flashes of Hope is thrilled to be partnering with our amazing volunteer photographers of the American Media Photographers Association, the Main Street Theater and FotoFest to bring you “Houston Portraits of Hope.”  This beautiful collection of images features the work of 13 volunteer photographers and the stunning portraits of some really wonderful kids.

Our opening night is March 28th at 6:30 pm.  Come on out and mix and mingle with our photogs, volunteers, and some of our special kids and families.  It is going to be a fun night!

Just a note.  I have been the Chapter Director of the Texas Children’s Hospital chapter with my friend Amy for four years.   It is an incredible organization that is dedicated to creating uplifting portraits of children fighting cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.   The photographs, taken by award winning photographers, and styling done by the best stylists in Houston-  help children feel better about their changing appearance by CELEBRATING IT!  I have seen this first hand countless times.  I know that these images mean so much to the families that receive them.  I always love seeing our Flashes families again – they just love the work that we do.

So if you have some time, come and celebrate with us these beautiful kids and the dedication of all our volunteers.

With Hope!

KristineNoel

 

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Go Texas,

KristineNoel

]]> http://kristinenoel.com/2012/02/23/growing/feed/ 0 Baby C Sneak Peek http://kristinenoel.com/2011/10/23/baby-c-sneak-peek/ http://kristinenoel.com/2011/10/23/baby-c-sneak-peek/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:19:19 +0000 admin http://kristinenoel.com/?p=951 What as sweet little one. He has some great parents, grandparents, great grandparents, cousins, aunties and uncles. And I met them all :)  We did some really nice and heartfelt things and are working to create a “love video” for all the grandkids.  This is something new that I am working on and I am really excited about it.  It is a combination of photos and video and audio that together create a really powerful story.

But onto the adorableness!

 

-KristineNoel

]]> http://kristinenoel.com/2011/10/23/baby-c-sneak-peek/feed/ 0 The many faces of Baby s http://kristinenoel.com/2011/09/28/the-many-faces-of-baby-s/ http://kristinenoel.com/2011/09/28/the-many-faces-of-baby-s/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 03:25:05 +0000 admin http://kristinenoel.com/?p=947 This little girl was so sweet and cuddly. Plus she already knows so many interesting ways to express herself.  Kind of like how the Inuit have many words for snow.  This little one has many ways to yawn :)

This collage made the most adorable birth announcement!

-KristineNoel

]]> http://kristinenoel.com/2011/09/28/the-many-faces-of-baby-s/feed/ 0 Infinite Possibilites http://kristinenoel.com/2011/09/25/infinite-possibilites/ http://kristinenoel.com/2011/09/25/infinite-possibilites/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 02:02:10 +0000 admin http://kristinenoel.com/?p=932 There is the great new complex in the medical center that I have been wanting to check out for years now.  I met the construction project manager while in line waiting to vote in the last presidential election and it is so close to my house, but I think it has only been finished around a year or so.

I love the details in the windows the stairs the landscaping and I especially love the windows. One side says “infinite” and the other says “possibilities.”  Oh and there is this fantastic coffee shop that is filled with natural light, has the most incredibly tall ceilings and this radial neon installation that is stunning.

The kids liked exploring the space and really liked the grassy lawn and the art installations.

 

 

 

 

 

-KristineNoel

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The 100 degree heat is gone and we are enjoying cooler nights. and one morning this week the kids said that it felt like New York outside (really they can only remember being there in heaps of snow – so no it is not really feeling like New York just yet).

The following are a couple of images from Cape Cod that were perhaps the most beautiful moments of the summer for me.  I only wish that these images are half as lovely as it was when I took them.  Both late evening sunlight that is filtered through the canopy and seen from the porch of the cottage.  The light had a warmth and a richness that was slightly pink and I loved how it glinted off of Beccs hair and skin.  As if she were enveloped by that last reminder of the day.  Then looking up and towards the trees.  The summer light is so fleeting, yet so perfect for that moment.

-KristineNoel

 

]]> http://kristinenoel.com/2011/09/08/summer-twilight/feed/ 0 Twirling http://kristinenoel.com/2011/08/28/twirling/ http://kristinenoel.com/2011/08/28/twirling/#comments Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:25:53 +0000 admin http://kristinenoel.com/?p=923 Sometimes Rebecca can be such a – well girl.  Most of the time she is all about her favorite t-shirts and shorts, but sometimes when the mood strikes and the music is just right she will get in the mood for tutus and twirling.  One night last week both she and Chase decided that they wanted to run upstairs and get the tutus and come down for a quick dance number.  Chase is still all boy (despite what he is wearing) and insists on trying to jump as high as he can while twirling in mid-air.  This usually results in hitting the floor pretty hard.  Rebecca on the other hand really listens to the music, adapts her movements to the rhythm and is quite graceful when she dances.   Both styles are fun to watch.

-Kristinenoel

]]> http://kristinenoel.com/2011/08/28/twirling/feed/ 0 Chase’s First Day of School – EVER http://kristinenoel.com/2011/08/25/chases-first-day-of-school-ever/ http://kristinenoel.com/2011/08/25/chases-first-day-of-school-ever/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:00:58 +0000 admin http://kristinenoel.com/?p=918 He did so well today!  Just jumped right into it and started playing.  I think I was the one that needed a “transition” time.  But that is who he is.  Always seems ready to get into things.  His teachers said that he was the kind of boy that everyone wanted in their class.  I even heard him say “yes ma’am,” “thank you,” and “please” while I was in the classroom.  So great job Chase!

Speaking of jumping here are some photos of my little star student from today.

-KristineNoel

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