First Weeks was the best thing I did for myself and my family during those first new-baby months. I know how hard it is for new moms to get out of the house, especially with baby in tow. Still, Ann Keppler is the author of >Pregnancy Childbirth and the Newborn, and an amazing resource for those within driving distance of Seattle. Working from the Community Birth and Family Center, Ann is able to manage a room of new parents with crying infants and encourage insightful sharing between all of us. Supporting our parenting experiences and answering our many questions, Ann is an incredibly gifted speaker and host. If you somehow manage to get to First Weeks, you won’t be sorry. Even if you can’t manage it, drag yourself. Help is on the horizon.

Who thought the first weeks would be so difficult? I had no idea!

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Lucky life! I’m part of a great profession and an all-encompassing passion. Not only do I get immense joy from helping people record life’s moments, I am part of an amazing community. I feel so fortunate to be supported by talented, caring and generous Seattle and Northwest photographers. How many people are in so satisfying a profession?

Last year at The Best of Seattle Bride party, I had the opportunity to celebrate Stephanie Cristalli’s being voted Best Seattle Photographer! And I, yes I, know her. For many, many years. I can say I knew her when…
The BOSB party took place at the Columbia Tower Club. (Fabulous water and downtown Seattle views, even from the bathrooms. Excellent food, modern spiral staircase for photo ops and great managers.)

Afterward, several of us went across the street to Sazerac, which is great place for large groups to socialize. Included were the warm couple, Me Ra Koh and Brian Townsend; their associates, Bleu and Ginger; our community computer-Angel, Jeff LaPlante; the very talented Susie Hamidi, and the life of this party, Charlane Chase.That’s me, Janet Klinger (in case you hadn’t guessed by now who the author is) up front in the white.
Here is a photo taken on Jeff Leplante’s camera by the personable and accommodating waiter at Sazerac. Thanks to Jeff for letting me us it. With permission of course.Best of Seattle Bride Photographers


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  • Sharlane Chase - Oh boy! You know the party needs an infusion of energy when I’m the life of it! Seriously though, it was a great time with great people.ReplyCancel