Strawberry Picking

I have never gone strawberry picking before and I was so excited to go.  However, I think I had more success taking photos than picking berries.  My berry picking date was a lot more proactive in bringing delicious strawberries home.  

We had amazing weather but the wind kept sweeping her hat away.

Running back to pick some more.

Ali and Jason

Joel received such a wonderful call the other day from his friend Jason.  Jason was calling to let us know that he and his wife Ali are expecting a baby this winter.  The two of them live in Texas but come to Philly occasionally seeing as Jason's family lives here.  Joel and I saw them in April and at the time Ali did not know she was pregnant.  I can't wait to see them in September; it gives me plenty of time to warm Ali on the idea of doing belly portraits.  I am so excited for them!!

Some shots I took of them in April.

I just love Jason's smile here; it was instantaneous and so genuine.

Happy Father's Day

Although I had a wonderful time in Virginia visiting my friends, I wish I could have seen my dad for Father's Day.  It really is hard living away from family and not being able to see them on a weekly basis (at least).  

My dad is probably one of the funniest guys you'll ever meet.  He seriously has all kinds of jokes; some that I even think he prepares for months in advance.  But sometimes it's just his delivery that slays me.  It truly is priceless.  Along with his humor my dad has a favorite past time of giving advice.  This man is the ultimate advice giver.  My brothers and I tease him for his "passion" for advice giving but there is no denying that our dad really knows a lot.  (Well... we let him think that he does).   

I could go on about how wonderful my dad is but what I really want to say is, "I LOVE YOU DADDY!!!!"

Getting Crafty

Joel and I came down to Virginia for a long weekend to hang out with our friends Kate and Jason before their baby comes in early July.  I knew that I wanted to take a million pregnant belly photos as well as help out with any last minute things Kate wanted to get done.  She said she saw this mobile that she was interested in making, so we set out to make a ribbon mobile.

The supplies:  

Some progress and hot glue gun bits.

Kate and I applied the ribbons with care and sticky fingers while the boys worked on hanging it up above the crib.

Such vibrant colors.

A baby's eye view

Belly portraits of, my girl, Kate coming soon...

a recent favorite

hanging out with my boy!

breakfast in bed