Baby Sister on the Way! | Orange County, California Family Photographer

This family has a special place in my heart.  Friends of many years, I always feel blessed to spend time with them- photography related or not.  I can't believe it's been almost three years since we were shooting this mama's first maternity portraits while they awaited their first child!

Now they are seasoned professionals in raising a little girl, and they are patiently counting down the days until their second, beautiful little girl joins the family!  We spent an afternoon chasing Avery around Riley Wilderness Park in Trabuco Canyon, shooing away flies (Avery is NOT a fan!) and dancing to "Let It Go" under the big tree.  Just looking at these images makes me smile, knowing how much love their family has for one another!

Love you guys and I just can't wait to get my baby fix when I meet your sweet, baby girl soon!

My Best Friend's Engagement | Orange County, CA Engagement Photographer

There are some things in life that make your journey a smoother sail.  Among those things are coffee, chocolate, wine and a wonderful, life-long best friend.  Summer and I met one fine fall day in Kindergarten, and things have been magic ever since.  Yes, we had our share of petty, junior high style arguments.  Yes, our closeness ebbed and flowed in some stages of life.  Through it all, she's always been the one I've called in the big moments.  My maid of honor.  Outside the door for the birth of my first baby.  My rock at my grandpa's funeral.  She's more than just my bestie- she is my sister.

So when the news came that this beautiful, amazing woman was engaged, I was obviously overjoyed.  If there is one thing I've spent my fair share of time praying for, it's been for my sweet friend's happiness!

I was crazy honored that she and Brian asked me to take their engagement photos- there was a whole lot of "Yay!!!"s going on, I'll tell you that much!

I wish you guys all the happiness in the world... I'm so excited for September!!

Sweetest of Gifts | Orange County, CA Newborn Photographer

The last days of a pregnancy can be such a crazy, anxiety filled couple of days.  When there is a due date floating around, but no clear "date" in sight, you feel so out of control; yet, there is this peace.  It's kind of a calm before the storm.

This precious, little guy kept everyone on their toes by hanging in there and staying put well past his actual due date!  It seems to fit his personality- he was a mellow, go with the flow kind of baby.  So sweet and so perfect- a little Christmas dream baby!

He wasn't much interested in sleeping, but he was such a prince while he was awake, that it wasn't a problem in the least.

 See what I mean by mellow?  We had to laugh at the "whatever" expression on his face!

Thank you, S&G for letting me be a part of your baby boy #2's early days!