Happy 1st Birthday David Jr!

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Is it just me or does it seem like the past month has been nothing but standard sunny southern California  weather?!   I have been taking advantage of it at every chance possible!  I spent the evening with Dave and Stacey to celebrate their little man's first birthday.   It is hard to believe a year has passed since their BirthStory!   I see a LOT of cute kiddos, but I honest to goodness could NOT stop telling his mom and dad how CUTE he was!!!  Those chubby cheeks, and big, blue eyes!!   Definite future heart-breaker...AND big brother!    Stacey and Dave are waiting to find out what they are having....but they know my guess.   I have a feeling David Jr. is going to have a little brother very soon!   

And a big thank you to R&R Event Designs for creating David's personalized birthday board!!   

Welcome Avery Claire!

Becky and Nate waited to find out what they were having and also did not tell ANYONE the names they had picked.  I was there capturing the birth at the moment they said, "It's a GIRL!!!!" and I can't wait to share their BirthStory with them!  

Here is the front of the announcement: 

This is the back...

Welcome Itty Bitty Talia!!

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Meet Talia Clementine.  She was welcomed into this world by Robert & May at home.   She is sweet perfection and so very loved.   I have been capturing this love and beauty along their journey, and have seen first hand the love they share and the beautiful miracle they now call theirs.   Congrats you two!   Can't wait to share the entire BirthStory!   

I have a feeling she is going to have blue eyes.....

Sweet, Sweet Baby. 

 In case you missed it, make sure you check out May's Ripe Belly Session.   We went to the middle of Dry Lake bed out here in Cali.   Check it out HERE.

George & Henry: Twice as Nice

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I recall always saying that if I ever had kids, I would def. want twins.   It was not until I began my photography career, that I began to think twice about that (no pun intended).   I get to see first hand the amount of hard work it takes to raise twins.   When you finish feeding one, the other starts crying, by the time you finish feeding that one, it's time to change Baby #1's Diaper, then Baby #2 Needs a Change, then it's time to feed Baby #1 again, then Baby #2.....it is an on going cycle that takes patience, love and a lot of teamwork.   As with most things in this life, the more work you put into anything, the more you receive in return.   Sure the diapers pile up twice as fast, the bills stack up two times quicker, and you feel twice as tired as you would with one newborn.....but it is the moments you look down at the two little miracles that you call your own and watch them sleep and the little moments you never want to forget like hearing their first laugh.  We were there for George & Henry's BirthStory 6 months ago, and 6 months later, I was there to capture how big these blue eyed boys had become!    

 Flashback......Here is George & Henry's BirthStory.....


And their ADORABLE birth Announcement, which happens to be one of my favorites!   

Welcome Itty Bitty Annabelle

Meet my niece, Miss Annabelle Rose!    She has been nothing less of perfect since the moment she arrived.   Blonde-ish hair, blue eyes, chubby cheeks and lips I could smooch on all day.   It was love at first sight, and getting to watch my little niece, Madelyn become a big sister and take care of her the same way my sister takes care of me humbles me.   I am quite the perfectionist....but I am absolutely in love with the final design.   I was going for the shabby-chic look, so I wanted to use the specialty ornate edging to give it that special touch.    Their full BirthStory is in the works!!!  

Happy BirthDay Annabelle!!

In one day your entire life can change.   April 27, 2012 I was there to welcome my niece into this world.   I could not have been any more proud of my sister.    She was an absolute rockstar.   This is just a little sneak peek, because I'm saving the really good ones for the BirthStory....I'd sit here and write some more....but sorry guys, I have a baby to go visit!!!   :)

 Love at first sight looks a little something like this.....

Welcome Itty Bitty Will!!!

First we met Christi and Dan when they were anticipating the arrival of Grant.    It was love at first sight with this little man....and that love has only grown and grown!    His big blue eyes, that blonde spiky hair, and the most recent development......he says my name, but only in that cute, remind me of my baby brother kind of way.......   "Ash-ee!"......Just when I did not think I could fall in love with this family any more.....BAM.....Christi tells me the news that they are expecting, and she wants us to capture a BirthStory for their baby boy on the way.    I am proud to introduce to you all   William Christopher!!!!    Can't wait to share the rest of this BirthStory with you all!!!     

Lola's Going to be a Big Sis! : Ripe Belly

The first time we met Jan and Mike was at Lola's Itty Bitty Session.   That was the first of an entire journey together.   We would have done Miss Lola's entire BirthStory....but unfortunately, Jan didn't find out about it until Lola was already in their arms.   After her Itty Bitty session, we were there to capture her Baptism, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 1 year, and her 1st Birthday Party.   At the birthday party, Jan pulled me to the side and informed me to keep in in wraps.......but.....They were expecting!!!    And she HAD to do a birthstory this time!!!   Here is a quick little sneak peek of one of my favorite families as they anticipate their little boy who is set to arrive within the next month!  :) He will be here before you know it! 

Welcome Mycah Price!!!

Little Mycah was welcomed into a huge family.  At the hospital he had quite an excited crowd waiting to meet him with kisses and love.  We shot his entire BirthStory and I can't wait to share it with Mom and Dad.  But first, here is his announcement design. 

This is the front...

 This is the back!

Haylee's First Year : 3 Months

As I introduced myself to Jessi and Steve on August 23rd during the sunrise at their Ripe Belly Session....I knew that they were going to make two proud parents to one little girl.  It may have been my first time meeting the two of them, but they joy, excitement, and pride was exuding from their pores.   Their smiles said it all.    We captured Haylee's entire BirthStory (which you can check out at the bottom of this blog), and now we will be capturing all of her major milestones during this first year of her life.....starting with this 3 month session complete with frilly girly girl stuff, tutus, bows, headbands, lace, and pearls.   Jessi and Steve definitely have quite the bundle of joy to be proud of.  I can not wait to share her entire first year with you all! :) 

Those eyes!!!  They kill me!!!    :) 

 See you in 3 short months for Haylee's 6 month session!!
And in case you missed it before, here is baby Haylee's BirthStory...

Welcome to the World: Madilyn Grace

I met Madilyn's mom about six years ago.  I was honored when she asked me to capture her BirthStory.   I always knew she was going to have a girl, so it came as no surprise when she called me with the news....but when she shared the baby girl on the way's name, I could not help but smile.   It's a name that holds a pretty near and dear place to my heart......a name that my niece shares (with just a little different spelling).   Welcome to this big world Madilyn Grace.   Can't wait to share the rest of the BirthStory with y'all!