Last summer I had the pleasure of photographing Andrea’s sister Sarah’s wedding. Today I had the pleasure of seeing Sarah again and photographing her sister Andrea’s baby shower. The shower took place at Michael’s Landing in North Tonawanda. The cake was a fantastic cake from Say Cheescake in Amherst, NY.
The baby will have an extensive library from which to make his or her reading selections. I was rather disappointed as I did not see a Kindle among the books.
Here it is. The love, I mean the cake from Say Cheescake. OMG was it awesome. I actually got asked, as my eyes glazed over if I wanted to eat the fondant. I knew if I did someone would have found me huddling in a corner attempting to recover from the sugar coma.
It was an absolutely beautiful Fall day in Western New York. The venue was right on the banks of the Erie Canal in North Tonawanda, NY. I’m always thankful when I can see the sun and feel the warm weather extend into the month of October. Andrea had a wonderful day for her baby shower. I think it’s cool they didn’t want to know the sex of the baby. It’s so much more of a surprise.
This was my favorite book. I wonder if it’s available for the Kindle.
Andrea and her sister Sarah.
This was by far my favorite photo of the day. The baby shower was winding down and Andrea was discussing her long drive back to Philadelphia. She took a few minutes to herself and basked in the warmth of the sun and the beautiful scenery of the Erie Canal. She looked so content and happy. I’m sure she was thinking of her husband Brian who is a pilot and was flying a route and couldn’t be in attendance. I hope both of you enjoy the photos. I can’t wait to do the photos of the baby.
Kujo playing both sides of the ball very effectively.
Kujo was thankful his “O” line did such a fantastic job blocking and opening up running lanes. Seriously, this is a good team!
Kujo broke away from tacklers to secure some of his 174-rushing yards.
On defense, linebacker Steve (Kujo) Kijowski had 11 tackles, including three for loss.
The game through the screen of an iPhone.
Kujo goes airborne after being tackled from behind as he was a standout at the fullback position.
Coach Jantzi accepting the trophy from the Marine Corp as the winner of the 100th Annual T-NT game. The game was chosen by the Marines as one of the 100 greatest rivalries in the country.
The North Tonawanda Lumberjack coaching staff celebrating a perfect 7-0 season.
Kujo was interviewed at the end of the game by a Time Warner cable reporter.
As Stewart changed direction Kujo found himself needing to stop and change direction mid-stride.
The fourth quarter found the Wolverines QB beating the Jacks defenders to the outside which led to 22-points. Without the sideline to use as an escape route, Stewart was forced to run anywhere he saw daylight. When he did there was a slew of Jacks defenders available to plug the hole.
Mike did an excellent job again of commanding the offense.
Davis had a fairly easy time running against the Wolverine defenders.
Montesanti was also effective as a ball carrier against a Wolverine defense who didn’t quite know how to stop the Jacks multiple weapons.
Stewart was effective as a scrambler. Here’s t he one that got away.
FUMBLE! North Tonawanda ran their bruising defense throughout the game. Their pressure forced their QB to struggle and scrammble and in this case to experience some difficyulty holding on to the ball.
Niagara Falls recovered this fumble.
Stewart being pressured again. I’m pretty sure he became sick and tired of seeing the red, white and blue of the Jacks as the North Tonawanda defense pressured him the entire afternoon.
You can run but you can’t hide. Kujo hit Stewart and refused to let go. They don’t call him “Kujo” for nothing.
Kujo was pretty effective as a ball carrier carrying for just shy of 60-yards. He is is the epitome of grit and determination. Go Jacks!!
Rian Lindell of the Buffalo Bills.
DJ Jixster
Michael is another “Wish” kid who overcame great obstacles with the help of Make-A-Wish.
Larry with Michael and his parents.
Larry Norton just twelve more hours before the end of the radiothon.
