Cute Melody

I had lunch with Melody today at The Peach Tree Kountry Kitchen (I don't think they have a website). But it was the cutest little dollhouse of a place to eat a (huge) chicken salad and enjoy my sweet friend. We walked around to shop a bit afterwards, which was a nice change since I'm usually on a mission working up there. I even found a little housewarming gift for my friend Kristi who I'm going to see this weekend in Dallas. Shh...don't tell her. Of course, I can't go anywhere without ambushing people with my camera. So I busted out a mini photo session of the Hip Momma herself. Melody is a super photographer/documenter of her family life. And she deserves to get in front of the camera once in a while too.

Here's the first shot. Did I mention that I was ambushing her. Me and my camera can be very bossy.

Can you hear her saying, "ENOUGH ALREADY!"

Also, a few of you were interested in purchasing one of Melody's ADORABLE nap mats. She said if you email me, I can give you her email address for you to contact her about it. But that you have to be patient because she's working on Halloween costumes right now. Thanks for ripping me away from my keyboard for a few hours Hip friend!

Comments

[Melody A.]

Aw, Maile! I'm blushing. Glad I could have you for a little while. And I LOVE them. Thank YOU.

[Steph]

I'm jealous...this was an improptu photo session and she looks so pretty and adorable...lucky girl!

[Kal]

CUTE TOP! Just seeing short sleeves make me chilly. LOVE the photos. Maile - you are the ruler of this thing.

[Chasity]

i was just thinking how adorable she looked too! i would've shown up in my sweats & a tshirt.....great shots! glad you got to enjoy a little break from the daily grind! :)

[cathy]

First of all...these are genius! Love them!
Second...she is SO pretty!
Third...I WANT HER NECKLACE!!! Love it and the thickness of the ballchain! :)

[melody is slurping life]

Melody, you are beautiful. What a treat of a day for the both of you. Maile, gorgeous shots.

[Mama]

There are several wonders here.
It is a wonder that you can take a thing like rusting corrugated aluminum roofing and turn it into an earth-tone-extraordinaire back-drop... There's the wonder that you effect a trust in people that allows them to reveal their authentic selves... Then there is the wonder of your friendship... You are an amazing friend... And finally, the wonder that you possess the creative ability, not only to keep outdoing yourself in your art of photography, but simultaneously, and more importantly, in the art of your motherhood.

And as with all wonders, I stand in awe.

[Christina]

I am in AWE - of your amazing talent with the camera, Maile, and of what a truly HipMama you are, Melody! Wow!

[DD]

Hey you. Once again awesome photos. And just on the spot like that?! That's what I love about you!! Miss you much. Ok the other reason I wanted to post was to tell you to tell her to contact us. We should get those for the stores!
D

[pupu]

Hi!! Greetings from Brunei! I love the effects of your photo. Really nice. Lovin it.I've been trying to achieve that effect. haha its always not working. Usually i'll get more to purplish or reddish. haha

[arizaphale]

Its so great to see Melody this way! I love reading her blog and checking out her cute Hip Chicks but we never see enough of the face behind the blog....more Melody I say. Oh and if you hadn't already got the message from the legions of admirers...you rock big time Maile!

[dawn]

I love that third one where she's grinning! All of them are wonderful.

[dragonflydreamer]

I am in awe of your talent. Melody is adorable. Love the photos.