Monthly Archives: October 2010

Bella’s Baptism!

I first met Bella when she was still in her mommy’s belly. Since then I came back to see her after she was born, and now for her first birthday/baptism. When I sat down next to her I couldn’t believe how much she’s grown, her big beautiful eyes just like her mommy, and her personality! Oh my goodness she is animated.

Have I ever mentioned how much I love animated babies? Because I do. I think they’re fantastic. When my sister was little she was a constant motor just humming along. I remember her in her walker (why oh why don’t they make those any longer? they were fun for decades!) peering at me around corners trying to run up behind me with a sneak attack. We all would pretend we didn’t see her and then she would run at us full speed ahead laughing hysterically.

At the church Bella spotted her family sitting nearby and was talking, waving, trying whatever she could to get their attention. She couldn’t believe that they weren’t coming right over to pick her up. Once the priest had baptized her you could see she was somewhat upset, why did he do that to her? She was wet! Later she decided she’d had enough and it was now her aunties duty to hold her hand and propel her around the party. In short, she was adorable.

Dear Bella,

I will see you again at Vivi’s wedding next year, please stay cute! I expect you to start recognizing me (okay at least a little bit!) soon.

xoxoxox
T

This was her mommy’s necklace. Don’t you love things with history?This is Bella pointing out that she is now wet. Unacceptable!Did I mention Abril had hired a fairy for Bella’s party? There were also bubbles. And face painting. And balloon animals.The fairy didn’t create these cute little girls, but she did paint their faces.

Hope you enjoyed!

T

Morgan + Anthony = Engaged!

Morgan met Anthony in Southern California while he was in the coast guard. Now they’re here in the Bay Area, he’s in school to become a doctor, and their family? Well. It’s grown a bit.

Items that make cameo appearances? Apparently the worlds cheapest stethoscope. The moment Morgan put them on she yelped that they had hurt her ears, Anthony started laughing and explained that’s why they cost so little. You get what you pay for! Ha! Trust me when I say that I remember getting by on the cheapest camera equipment EVER! Sea shells because they collect them, the beach location was my idea but I love that they were able to wrap a story into it. And the shoes? The super cute red ones? Those are her wedding shoes. Er. Were. They came by post, the mailman tossed them over the fence and into the yard. Also apparently into the doggies mouths. Nice! I love how while she’s wearing them they’re still trying to chew them up!

Oh please please enjoy!

T


JUMP! For my love!

okay, confession, pictures remind me of songs. But that’s such a cute song!

Fernanda + John = Engaged!

Fernanda met John at a dance club. A dance club she didn’t really want to go to, and John? John didn’t usually go to this club either. A friend made him, and he was planning to bring his friend something to eat and then leave as quickly as he came. Then he saw her, and before he left he made sure to get her number. One of the things I find funny about this story is the first time I saw them they were also dancing.

Enjoy!

T

Leslie + Chris = Mac & Molly

Chris was flying out early for work the morning I arrived, and so he only makes a small cameo appearance. Luckily Leslie’s mom had flown in to visit and so she was able to not only help Leslie out, but also to participate. The last time I visited Leslie I feel like she had less toys in her home? Molly was all teeny and brand new and Mac was just starting to walk. This time when I showed up I was pretty sure I was in a toy store, and let me tell you, it was kind of awesome. Maybe it’s because I’m 16 years older than my sister, but there’s a large part of me that misses the pleasant chaos childhood brings. The sound of children shows on in the morning, tiny laundry hanging out on a corner chair, all of these things make me laugh. Chris asked me if Kevin and I also watch Elmo in the morning, my response? I wish. Elmo’s kind of cute.

I think this session is such a great mix of your traditional images and then fun active portraits. You know what happens when kids get their legs to work? They hate sitting still. Almost every image with Mac sitting you can tell he wants to be off and running. Enjoy!

T

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