Bragging Rights

School is officially OUT of session for the summer break.  We have begun the lazy days of summertime.  But, wait!!  There’s no time to be lazy - yet.  We have one week until the start of Busy Bees Summer Camp for Girls.  I have planning to do, supplies to purchase, lessons to create.  The girls are super excited, and so am I!  We have a truly amazing group of girls that we’ll be welcoming this summer.  I do believe that they’ll be teaching me quite a lot as I attempt to teach them a little.   

I am also in the midst of designing a new photography website and blog.  So, I haven’t decided yet what I’ll do with this blog (should I keep it or not?).  If I can find some quiet time this week, I hope to add the finishing touches and then announce the new site.  Here’s hoping!  

Speaking of quiet time, I found a few moments to go through my images from this past week with the girls.  I couldn’t resist the opportunity to show these precious ones off to you, friends!  Kurt and I are utterly amazed and super proud of all they accomplished this school year!  They both have changed and grown so stinkin’ much, my heart squeezes and melts, at the same time.  "Emmy" is now at a 2nd grade reading level (right where she should be), and can solve math problems like she doesn’t even have to think through the equation.  (Me - scratching head - because I have no clue where this trait came from!).  Neither my husband nor I are math whizzes!  Thankfully, someone in the family is!  She’s going to continue with gymnastics and begin dance in the fall - oh wow, she’s going to have a ball with that!  She is excited for 2nd grade coming up in August.  

Alanna will be riding a different bus next school year as she’s ready to head off to the Middle School and 5th grade!  Gah!  Can I cry now?!  Breathe.  Just breathe.  We couldn’t be prouder of her and all the hard work she put forth this year.  She’s a writer, just like her older sister, but has a different style.  She’s a full-fledged bookworm.  She’s working on the 7th Harry Potter currently, after picking up the series just about 3 weeks ago.  My Alanna has a sensitive, peace-making spirit and is fortunate to have a great group of friends.  The whole “Friends” thing can be tricky at this age, but she truly has some of the best.  She played the alto-Saxophone this year in the band, and even though she wasn’t completely thrilled with it, she finished out the year.  Next year she wants to give the violin a “go” (just like her Aunt Laura!).  I could go on and on (and on…) about my girls, just like every proud momma I know.  Instead, I’ll let you take a peek at a few shots I managed to get with them on the last day of school as we waited for the bus to arrive.  Also, there’s images of the girls with their incredibly talented teachers (and a couple of awards for Alanna - Kurt and I are hugely proud, I tell you!).

First day of 1st and 4th grades... and the last.

And with that, I wish you all prideful moments of your own children as they finish off the school year, and all the bragging rights you can bestow!!  These are the days to cherish with our bright, shining Stars!  ... And let's all have a happy Summer!    

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Mother's Love

Mother's Love


Her love is like an island
In life's ocean, vast and wide
A peaceful, quiet shelter
From the wind, the rain, the tide.
'Tis bound on the north by Hope,
By Patience on the West,
By tender Counsel on the South
And on the East by Rest.
Above it like a beacon light
Shine Faith, and Truth, and Prayer;
And thro' the changing scenes of life
I find a haven there.


- Unknown Author -

Wishing all a beautiful Mother's Day!  

All content unless otherwise cited (c) My 3 Girls Photography 2010 - 2016

The Family Swing

The warmer temps have my family and I outdoors more often than not.  And that's a glorious thing for us in the northeast as we shake off the winter blahs and appreciate the natural springtime beauty we are surrounded by!  The bees are buzzing us and the blooms are bursting forth!!  The grass hasn't yet been mowed - my husband waits as loooong as he possibly can before beginning this chore.  I think I convinced him this evening that it is indeed time.  **heavy sighs**  And I look around and see all the weeding/mulching that I need to do and then, more **heavy sighs** follow.  But these are happy chores, truly.  We love our little plot of heavenly earth.  And our girls do too.  

Tonight, after dinner, we took our desserts out to what we lovingly refer to as the "Family Swing."  This was a first this spring.  Of course, I had to bring my handy, dandy sidekick along to capture the momentous occasion!  We watch the sunset from this vantage point and chat about our day and pick up sticks or find curious things about in the yard.  But, mostly, we play charades!  We relish this time together and all the fun we have.  There's plenty of full-belly laughter involved, especially when we play-act one another!  The girls truly let us know what they think of us during these stress-relieving, hilarious shenanigans!!  We love our family swing time together.    

I hope you had a special, love-filled, belly-laughs, beautiful spring evening as well, my friends.  :) 

All content unless otherwise cited (c) My 3 Girls Photography 2010 - 2016

Busy Bees Summer Camp for Girls

With great enthusiasm and a clear mission to empower our young girls in a safe, home environment, during the upcoming summer break, Busy Bees Summer Camp for Girls ages 7 and older will be opening its doors for a third consecutive year!  

We will be turning off the electronics - the devices, the phones, the pads, the telly, and switching on our creative selves through nature, play, art, yoga & meditation, swimming, and drama + play acting, too.  This idea may sound “old-fashioned” to many, and it may very well be, however, this is my summertime goal for me, my girls (ages 12 and 9) and all the Busy Bee members!  We’re unplugging and recharging through healthy action, mindful communication and reclaiming our sense of wonder built on the core values our natural world teaches:  

• Develop patience:  All things in good time and at their own pace 
• Embrace uniqueness:  Together we are One, and our differences keep life interesting and diverse 
• Build community:  We are connected and belong to one another 
• Nurture yourself:  Building strong bodies, minds and spirits with physical fitness and healthy foods
• Respect life:  Giving and receiving respect is the foundational principle of the Golden Rule

As well as developing a vigorous curriculum filled to the brim with arts and crafts, photography, some dramatic play acting, journaling, yoga, meditation and nutrition, gardening and science activities, swimming and cooperative games; I want to invite members from the community to visit with us and present special skills or crafts to the girls.  If you or someone you know that might have an interest in this, please let me know!  Your ideas are welcomed.  Broadening our horizons will help teach the girls to dream big and conquer any obstacles in their way.  I’ve already been in contact with some very positive role models for our girls and we’ll be working out the details for their presentations in yoga and the arts. 

Included in the list of workshop presenters for Summer 2018 are: 

• Celeste Pedersen of BeeKids Yoga {Yoga, Yoga, Yoga!}
• Geraldine (Jaeh) Guzman of Morgantown Arts Center {presenting a workshop in ceramics and encaustic art}
• Simone Kereit of OwlCat Designs {will present a basic knitting workshop}
• Linda Oatman High Author and Teacher {workshop in publishing a book + reading of her book, Beekeepers}

Since this summer camp will be held at our home [see map below], I can only take up to 6 girls per week.  I would love to expand possibly in the future to take on more enrollment, however, for this summer, we are limited on our capacity.  This is why it is imperative that enrollment is on a first come, first secured basis.  Registration is coming up and will be open as of March 20.  An Open House event is scheduled for Saturday, May 5, from 2 - 5pm.  This event is open to all, most especially our Busy Bee families.  This is your opportunity to come out and see our home, our yard (where we’ll be spending the majority of our days), meet me and my family, review the curriculum and agenda for the 4 week program, and get your daughter(s) enrolled.  A deposit fee of $50 (per family) is due at the time of registration to secure your daughter’s place in the program.  

Available hours (Monday through Friday) and weekly tuition rates are as follows: 

9am - 3pm — Weekly tuition is $160 per girl

"Early-Bird" Tuition Special is $140 per week/girl if paid in full on or before May 31, 2018.

Otherwise, all tuition is due on or prior to June 30, 2018 to be considered "actively enrolled" in the 2018 program.

New this summer!! "Flex time" for working families who need extra time before and after camp. We'll be opening our doors at 8:30am and will extend the day to 3:30 for those that may need a little extended time for drop-off and pick-up.

Rates include all art & craft supplies, special workshops, and healthy snacks.

Girls are required to bring along a packed lunch.  

Registration closes as of Saturday, June 16, 2018

The Busy Bees Summer Camp for Girls will run for 4 consecutive weeks this summer:  

Week 1:  July 23 - 27

Week 2:  July 30 - August 3

Week 3:  August 6 - 10

Week 4:  August 13 - 17

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As we say, once a Busy Bee, always a Busy Bee.  We hope to see you at our Open House event!  This summer is bound to be a bright one with the girls!!  I'm so excited to dig in and get started!!  

P.s. If you have any questions whatsoever, please feel welcome to email me at my3girlsphotography@gmail.com or call/text 484.769.2520 -- Let's set up a meeting!  Come, check out our program offerings for the girls! 

P.p.s.  Be sure to follow along on Facebook by liking our page:  Busy Bees Summer Camp for Girls

And our NEW (private) INSTAGRAM account.  Only friends we personally know will be allowed to follow us there.  Thank you for understanding.  

Barbara Liszcz is a PA certified teacher in early childhood, elementary and special education.  Currently, she is a preschool substitute teacher at Robeson Lutheran Preschool as well as a Family + Child portrait photographer and mother of 3 girls (ages 27, 12, 9).  She is an avid gardener; an artist at heart; a big-time smiler, hugger, and constant seeker of love, light and laughter.    

All content unless otherwise cited (c) My 3 Girls Photography 2010 - 2018

Easter Weekend Recap

It's late on Easter Monday.  The girls are nestled snug in their beds as the wind outside whips and whistles.  The house is mostly organized and cleaned and we're preparing to head back to school tomorrow after having our spring break.  I had a full week off, but the girls had just 5 days, however, we made the most of it!  

I found time to reconnect with my preciously dear friend, Kristan, over lunch (which could have easily turned into dinner too :);  shot a couple head shots for a loyal client-friend;  worked on my new website and blog (so excited to share with you all - hopefully soon);  cleaned up some of the garden beds;  and got caught up on a class I'm taking called Brave Blogging with Andrea Scher and new friends.  Have y'all noticed me blogging more lately?!  Ha!  Yep.  It's all their fault and the inspiration they have provided!  If you are a blogger and need a jumpstart on your own blog or think about beginning one, I suggest you catch Andrea's class the next time around - I just may keep going back!  :) 

I could overload the blog with images I created this week.  It feels good to have a break from teaching and pull out my handy little sidekick more often.  So, I will share Easter weekend images instead of the full week.  We made it over to our local orchard {Weaver's Orchard} for their Easter fun and egg hunt.  My good friend, Denean and her girls joined us!  Afterwards, we hung out at our home and dyed/decorated eggs.  Thanks girls for all the fun! 

Easter Sunday was spent with family.  What a crew we are!  I did manage to get some video and will upload and share.  For now, I have a few highlights to offer from our wonderful day together.  My family is passionate about many things - especially having a great time in one another's company!  They continuously amaze me how they rally around one another in order to choose love.  I love their fierceness and their joy and their humor.  They are mine - I will keep them. ;)    

Getting some silly selfies out of our system (but mostly just entertaining ourselves) on the ride to Aunt Ellen and Uncle Chet's.  

Photo op with my cousin, Stephani, and our beloved MomMom (soon ready to celebrate her 94th!).  She's an incredible strength and love for our family.  
Thanks, Joe for taking this one for us!!

And with that, we are back to school, and our regular routine.  Many overflowing thanks to my dear friends for sharing in memorable times together; for sharing your heart with me; for your kindred souls.  And mucho gratitude to my family for your love, light, honesty and devotion, and special tokens of luck -- You all shine and I love you.    

All content unless otherwise cited (c) My 3 Girls Photography 2010 - 2016