The Behind-the-Scenes Shot

 

Every once in a while, I schedule a photo shoot to update my head shots used in different places (catalogs, magazines, web sites, etc.) at Stampin’ Up! You’ll even notice one on this blog!

I smiled when I saw this photo from today’s shoot. It’s a family affair, and everyone pitches in. My son-in-law Jon, my personal photographer, was taking the pictures, and Shalae was helping out—even at nine months pregnant, she’s a team player. It was almost high noon, and after make-up and outfit changes, we’d been at it for almost three hours. She did an incredible job of standing on the wagon wheel, balancing the scrim and her ready-to-burst tummy, and ignoring the hot summer sun.

I thought you’d find this shot as heartwarming as I did. And you’ll also be ready to celebrate when I share the news of baby Phoebe’s birth, which should be any day—and not nearly soon enough for Shalae!

So when you see this head shot of me show up somewhere in a magazine or online, you can smile because you know what was going on behind the scenes! 

Comments

[Heather]

What a great daughter! She definitely loves you a lot!

[Sharon Davis]

He He He...........that's one to drag out at Phoebe's 21st!!!!

[Kristy Young]

Oh just beautiful! Cant wait to hear of the arrival of the new bubba!

[Anita]

Oh My!!! What a trooper your Shalae is :-)

[Shawntel Schenck]

Shalae is such a trooper! This is such a great picture! It really shows how wonderful family really is! Hopefully the baby will come soon! Every day after the due date seems like an eternity! Best Wishes!

[Sharon]

Hi Shelli, I just noticed that your jacket print in the blog headline photo looks similar to a Decor Element--Organic Outline! Wow a walking ad for DEs... Hugs Sharon

[Leonie Schroder]

Oh wow ... what a balancing act!! Cant wait to hear of Phoebe's arrival - and if only she knew she was on the internet before she was born! Definitely a scrapable photo! I agree with Sharon - gotta be one to bring out at her 21st!

[Misti Ryal]

Now that's commitment!! You have such a beautiful family!! Can't wait to hear about the new arrival!

[Tonya]

What a fun memory captured. Definitely a "Remember when..." moment. And a new baby makes it all the more special.

[Jenn]

What a neat photo :) Definitely a picture for Phoebe's scrapbook!

[Angie Page]

This picture should definitely go into Phoebe's scrapbook! Just think of all the things Shalae could tell her she was doing...."I was fanning Grandma because it was SO hot outside", "I was shading Grandma to keep the sun out of her eyes because the sun was SO bright!"...the list goes on! As a mom the presidence has been set...keep this in mind Shalae! LOL!! Seriously, this is an AWESOME picture and it just shows the love y'all have for one another! Thank you for sharing this with us! :c)

[Alexandra Hobson]

what a great picture - and a fun one to scrap for Phoebe!!! Thanks for sharing, how fun! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex

[Maureen Stivala]

WAY too cute! Love it and I love that you care to share it with us....One of the things I love about this company is the family unity, harmony and love that starts from the top! Believe me - THIS trickle down theory works WELL!!

Have a great day!! Reen

[Jamie]

What a trooper!! She looks so tiny for 9 months, but I am sure she feels it.

[Pam Lee]

The first thing I look at when I get my new catalog is the updated photo of your family! Looking forward to seeing baby Phoebe in the next catalog!!! :)

[Sara Douglass]

Shalae- You are so stinkin' cute!!! You are too, Mom;)

Sara

[Jan Jacobs]

Wow, Shalae! You go girl!!! Shelli, I just love how you've built your company to include your family. What a joy to go to work and be surrounded by them. You and Sterling have great girls with loving husbands. You're so blessed!

Love,
Jan

[Juli Smith]

Awesome pic to share Shelli! And Shalae you go girl! I was always annoyed when people wouldn't let me do *anything* when I was pregnant - I always thought, "I'm pregnant, not decrepit!" lol Probably a good thing they didn't see me at home standing on swiveling chairs, they might have went into fits! :)

Love & friendhsip, Juli

[Sharon Bridwell]

What a great picture and such a great reminder of what your girls do for you! I loved seeing them by your side at convention and taking part in all the excitement. Shalee, you rock!
Sharon

[Lanita]

Was Shalae one of the 4 wheelers? My last job before Stampin'Up was a soil researcher and one of my tools was a 4 wheeler. Some places were nice and others i had to make my own path. I'm glad you are sharing this with us. Good luck and congrats to all.

[Karen Monger]

I just wanted to share with you that I told my daughter Phoebe who will be 6 in October near Halloween that there would soon be another Phoebe in the world. She was very excited and that she wanted to sing happy birthday to the upcoming Phoebe.

Happy birthday to you Happy Birthday to you happy Birthday dear Phoebe Happy Birthday to you!

From Phoebe Michaela Monger

Congratulations on your upcoming arrival.

Karen Monger

[Sue Decker]

I hope your new head shot gets as many compliments as Shalae's good spirited help! I feel such sympathy for every mom awaiting the arrival of a summer baby - I hope Phoebe's appearance is soon.

[Brenda Bromen]

Shelli,
That is an awesome picture! Great Job, Jon, for even thinking to pan out and include Shalae. I agree with everyone else that Shalae is quite the trooper and I'm mighty impressed with her balancing abilities--considering her center of gravity is a bit off in her state. :) Thank you so much for sharing the behind the scenes with us. This is definitely one for the scrapbook! Can't wait to hear about the exciting news of Pheobe's arrival!

[Jennifer Nebeker]

I love it!! Thanks for sharing.

[Anna-Marie Still]

That's what I'm talkin' about!
Love, love, love that you shared this behind the scenes sneek peek with everyone!
Keepin' it real is what it's all about!!

And way to go Shalae, you are my kind of gal! - I think your mom knows what I mean! *wink*

Can't wait to hear of sweet Phoebe's arrival! You Gardner girls always make me smile!