New Year, New Website

Somehow 2010 passed by in the blink of an eye, and it was a year of ups and downs for me. I was given some wonderful opportunities to try new things - a winter engagement session, a newborn photo shoot, and a wedding. It was so much fun for me to meet all kinds of new people and photograph so many different types of special moments in people's lives.

With a new year comes new beginnings and I'm definitely looking forward to a healthier and even happier 2011. I have so much to look forward to - my sister Abby's wedding in a week and a half (no, I'm not photographing it - I'm a bridesmaid), two (possibly three at this point) weddings this fall, several engagement sessions, a vacation with Josh (NYC? LA? The possibilities are endless!), and tons of snuggle time in the pod with Einstein.

To go along with the new year, I decided it was time to branch out beyond the blog and get going on a website. I am very excited about it and I really hope you guys like it! It can be found at the usual address - www.jenmadigan.com (the blog can be found at blog.jenmadigan.com if you want the direct address).

Hope you're having a great week, and enjoy the snow!

Ugly Sweater Party - Christmas Eve 2010

On Christmas Eve, it's tradition for my mom's side of the family to get together for great food (soo much food...I'm still recovering!) and even better company. This year we spiced things up a bit with an Ugly Holiday Sweater party, and those who participated were hideously dressed but had a fabulous evening. A few didn't find sweaters, but showed off their holiday spirit in other ways (Hawaiian Santa, Susie Snowflake, and we even had 2 of Santa's elves stop by). I can't help but laugh when I look at these photos, and I hope they bring a smile to your face as well. Happy New Year!















Although one of my sisters is missing from this photo, it's one of my favorites because it's so random and funny. We've even got a "bounty hunter" from Star Wars (I thought it was just a storm trooper but Josh corrected my error) popping in to say hello.

Happy Holidays!

My favorite Christmas movie is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and I can barely contain my laughter (in anticipation of what's to come) as he pulls up his hood and says "later dudes" at the beginning of the sledding scene (you can see a clip HERE). By the time he hits the Wal-Mart parking lot I practically have tears rolling down my face because I'm laughing so hysterically. It's such a great movie, with the crazy Christmas light covered house, the squirrel in the Christmas tree, and of course Cousin Eddie. How can anyone forget Cousin Eddie in his trapper hat?

When I saw this little hat in the pet section at Target, I knew I had to get it for our Christmas card photo this year (it's very Cousin Eddie, don't you think?). Einstein was a good sport, although he's not a huge fan of it - he kept it on long enough for me to get this adorable photo.

Happy Holidays!!