Adrienne

Little Miss Adrienne is my niece - and she is almost 2!  These were taken at my parents' home when my family had a mini-family reunion.  We haven't seen Adrienne in over a year and look at her now!  She makes me laugh so hard with her silly actions and wanting to copy everything the boys did.  How I wish she and my kids could grow up together!!  I love and miss you, Sister & Adrienne!!  xo

First, we made a trip out to the Golden Gate Bridge.  It was cold!

Some backyard fun

And my favorite - she is so happy!

My First Newborns - Joaquin & Helena

I was so lucky that I was able to participate in this photo session!  My friend Jen just had her twins at 36 weeks after a difficult pregnancy.  She did such an amazing job carrying them so far!  Her babies are simply precious!!  I was so excited when my friend Erin - of Erin Tukua Photography - asked me to join them for a newborn shoot.  Not only was I excited to see the babies and Jen, I couldn't wait to see Erin, who is 38 weeks pregnant - and working hard!  She has also had a difficult pregnancy so far, but has done so well carrying her son.  Erin is also a mother of twins so it was fun to talk twin stuff with both of them.  :)  Thanks for inviting me to assist and shoot with you, Erin!!

Since this is my first newborn shoot, I barely did any editing.  I'll be honest, newborns are a whole 'nother ball game!  To see how it should be done, check out Erin's fabulous photos of Joaquin & Helena.  Simply beautiful!

Now, let's get to the photos!

First, we have Miss Helena

And her big brother, Joaquin

Got a little smile from him

And now some more of Helena

She looks so much like her big sister in this one

And the two of them together.  So precious!

One of Momma and Joaquin

And... one of Erin in action at 38 weeks pregnant!

The W Family

Remember this little guy (he's the one in the white shirt)?  Well, he is almost two years old now and even more adorable!  I was so happy when Aidan's mom asked me to photograph their family at her father's equestrian center.  This place was amazing, and I've always had a fascination with horses.  I was hoping for more horses around, but they were all in their barn.  But, we still got so many great photos, what a beautiful property and fun family!  Thanks again, Jen, hope you enjoy this peek!

So adorable!

I told you this place was beautiful!

The T Family

I have known Jeanne for quite some time now.  She was one of my first friends when I moved to California.  She and her husband recently welcomed a new addition to their family - beautiful little Hayley.  I was so happy and excited when she asked me to photograph her family!  Thanks for coming by and I am so glad I finally got to meet Hayley - she and Tabitha are going to be buds.  :)

Miss Hayley - love her lips!

One of my favorites

Love her!