I am envious if you are in the NY or Central NJ area because the talented Megan from Megan Winchell Peter is offering a special Mother’s Day sitting. 
Celebrate Mom with the Mother of all gifts Surprise Mom with a Graphite Portrait of her children or a Gift Certificate for a Professional Photo Session and Portrait this Mother’s Day, May 8, 2011 Megan does amazing work. If you haven’t already seen some of what she does you can check it out here! And if you are not in her area, she can create one of a kind portraits from any photo she is sent. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… In other news, I was so fortunate to meet up with Emily from Name 5 Things this weekend in Laguna Beach. She is a doll and couldn’t be any sweeter. Such a treat to meet up in person! 
………………………………………………………………………………………………… And perhaps you have already checked out House of Fifty by now. The first issue launched yesterday. It is a gorgeous ezine created by Janell from Isabella & Max rooms. I was honored to be included as a contributor with an article about meal planning. The entire ezine is full of fantastic articles, inspiration, insight, and eye candy. Check it out if you haven’t already. 
Hope you have all recovered from the busy weekend and are enjoying a much quieter week! I will be back tomorrow with a couple of fun and random tips for making life a tad bit easier.
What beautiful portraits! I love all of your post and browsing the blog, thank you 🙂
what a great gift this would be, to get a portrait done! Thanks for the shout out as well to House of Fifty, loved your article! Janell
I loved your article in House of Fifty. I was wondering if you would share your cilantro chicken recipe though? It sounds yummy and usually others' go to recipes are recipes you want to have!
Thanks!
What a great ezine!! thank you for turning me on to this; can't wait to keep reading!
I LOVED House of Fifty! Your article was great… I could SO relate to that moment of panic knowing there is nothing to make for dinner! My week goes way better when I meal plan and shop ahead. Thanks for the resources too!
How fun you got to meet Emily! Courtney, your article was wonderful and beautifully written for House of Fifty. Congratulations on your feature! What a delightful contribution you made. Very helpful, too!
What beautiful photos! And yay for blog meet ups! I can't wait for ours (:
Congrats on the ezine feature! Okay…so no pics of you and Emily??!! So jealous.
I so need to go check out House of Fifty! I am excited to read your article! And I'm still wishing we were back in LB having a drink by the ocean! 🙂
Didn't y'all get a picture of you two together??! How fun that you got to meet up! And you know I LOVED your article. Made homemade soup that very night!
Oh that's so cool you met up in Laguna…I grew up in Newport Beach…Laguna is the best! 🙂 Hope you had a great time and excited to read your article…off to do that now! 🙂
How fun to meet up with Emily! Your article was great! Congrats girl!