girl power and glasses

These photos make me smile so I wanted to share.  I'm a sucker for little kids with glasses... so adorable! I was a little kid with glasses, and an eye patch.  I was not "so adorable" not even in the slightest.  Can you feel the girl power here?  I can!!




I haven't processed a photo like this in a long time, but it felt sweet and summery to I went with it.

Oooh oooh, I have something fun for tomorrow!  Stay tuned!!

Refreshed

Last week we headed down to Philly for a short trip.  Joel had work to do so Jonah and I visited with friends we hadn't seen in awhile.  It was a much needed break from the norm, ie. driving to get anywhere.  I put Jonah in the stroller and we walked EVERYWHERE!  It was glorious!!


This seriously adorable dude is 3 months older than Jonah and it was so fun watching them play together... like actually interact with one another.  I can't wait to go back and meet his baby sister.


I can't believe this big girl used to be just a baby girl that I nannied for.


At 5 she is all about the silly faces but she still slays me with that stare.  I love her, obviously!!


Baby Sis is the sweetest thing ever.  She really loved using Jonah's sunscreen stick.


Sometimes you hear of nannies that take care of so many children and can't fathom having any of their own.  Nuala was a dream child to spend time and I knew that she spoiled me with being so easy and all.


I can't finish this post because my heart is melting.

I feel like I still have so much to share!!  Multiple blog posts coming up!  I hope you are all enjoying the start to your weekend.

Because Spider-Man is Awesome

I met Brittany of Blossoming Bellies when I was looking for a doula when I was pregnant with Jonah. I couldn't believe I met someone so encouraging, spirited and patient to help me and Joel during the last stages of my pregnancy. I no longer felt scared about delivery, but empowered and educated. Her help didn't end when my baby was born- it carries on as I tend to still rely on her for advice.

Before I left Philadelphia I was able to do a family session with Britt and her family. It was so much fun hanging out with her son who was Spiderman for the afternoon. He jumped, scaled fences and even threw out his spidey web. This is why I love photographing kids!!!

A perfect Saturday morning...

for running through the grass, enjoying the sunshine, and family portraits!

Adair's Birthday

Adair's party was such a blast; everyone involved had an incredible time.  There is no denying that Adair knows how to throw a party.  

Elijah turns 1

Elijah is so loved.  I wanted to start this blog post with that sentence... so there it is.  He is such a cute, sweet and loving boy no wonder his family and friends go ga-ga over him.  It was such a pleasure to spend the afternoon photographing his 1st birthday.  

mmm... jelly beans!!  Thanks to my hubby, Joel, for taking these detail shots.  

I can't help but squeal when I see this photo.  That face and that hair... so cute.

Just a sweet portrait of an incredibly gorgeous family.

Elijah's guests definitely had a wonderful time...

This is one of my favorite moments.  I am such a sucker for adoring glances.  

Nuala's 3rd Birthday

One of the sweetest and coolest little girls turned 3 last week and I was there to capture all the fun and happiness going on.  The party was held at Fleisher Art Memorial in Philadelphia.  They did such a wonderful job finding new and interesting projects for all the young guests.    

Nuala is making sure I know who the birthday girl is

Helping out with the balloon color selection

Party time is serious business

I hope Nuala remembers moments like this when she gets older

I loved watching the kids make big flowers out of all the colored tissue paper.  Definitely an upgrade from the actual tissues and tin foil I used to make this craft

The balloons were a big hit too!!

The party was such a fun time and I thoroughly enjoyed watching the kids over at the painting section.  Whether they were using their brushes or fingers it was all so creative

Isn't this the sweetest family portrait?  I love how Nuala has her arms around her Mom and Dad; she is such a big girl

Happy Birthday Nuala!