Devin is 3

He celebrated by inviting his close friends to a party of pirates, face painting, cake, a scavenger hunt, swimming and more cake.  I went there as a nanny and guest but where I go, my camera follows.  

Here is the birthday boy!!

The kids run off with their scavenger hunt clues.  I was in love with the backyard; it was magical.  

Isabelle narrowing down the location for the next clue.

I felt like I stepped into a woodsy fairy-tale heaven.  There was even a butterfly bush.  

A very calm tiger.

I love his expression here.  

The cutest little cheetah makes an appearance.

Devin is such a cool and funny guy.  I can't believe he is only three years old.  

Light catcher

She has a way of gazing out the window.  

She asked if I wanted to take a photo of her cheek.  What a cutie!

best friends

I have a love for bikes

I don't own any of these bikes but I sure do love them.  

Someone's excited!

As a nanny I have attended many music classes.  I love seeing how all the kids interact with each other and how excited they get when it's time to sing their favorite song.  However, I have never seen a reaction quite like this.  

Nostalgia in the form of a clothes line

Kate

I received the best call early early this morning.  It was Jason, Kate's husband, calling to let me know that around 1 am they introduced a baby girl into their lives.  I screamed so loud and had to hold myself back from crying (for fear of missing every bit of information).  I am so excited for them and can't wait to go and visit their new daughter (and the two of them, of course).  This little girl has no idea what's in store for her when Auntie Cynthia comes down to Virginia.  Besides bringing cute little baby girl clothes; I will be filling up albums with photographs of just her.  

Congratulations Kate and Jason!!!  Words can not describe what I am feeling right now.  I love you both so much and am so happy for you.   

Julia and Darin

I met Julia last summer and right away I noticed her beautiful engagement ring.  We talked some wedding talk and I told her to check out my engagement portraits on, my friend, Kimberly Hurst's blog.  Well of course Julia loved Kim's work and booked her for their May wedding.  Kim asked me to be her assistant and in between I was able to grab some shots from the day.  

Husband and Wife fisheye style.

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.