"Foryer Old" | San Diego Children's Photographer

I'm not quite sure how it happened...but it did.
My baby girl turned 4!

While her birthday was a bit ago...I just finally got a chance to photograph this sweet girl.

I'm so excited to share some more images with you all...as I'm sure you'd agree, she is the cutest little girl EVER!



But, for now...
To my little angel,
the light of my life,
Happy Birthday.

I love you, Abbey...
...all the way to the moon.

Michelle & Vikram Part 2 | San Diego Engagement Photographer

And I'm back! Abbey turned 4 last week, so I was busy putting together a "Pixie and Lost Boys" themed party for her. The party was a success and now I'm back to editing photos!

Here are pictures from my second photo shoot with my cousin Michelle and her fíance, Vikram. We decided to play around with back-lighting in a dark alleyway (...always one of the best places to shoot at night...) to see if we could capture some sultry silhouettes. Mission accomplished.





Love it. Thanks for bringing the sexy, Michelle and Vikram ;)

Michelle & Vikram | San Diego Engagement Photographer

Today's post features two very special people: my dear cousin Michelle and her fiancé, Vikram. Michelle and I grew up like sisters, as we both have younger brothers. We went to camp every summer and winter together. She came to my homecoming dances and proms. We spent every family holiday together, playing with Barbies, braiding hair, or dressing up. Now that Michelle is getting married, we decided to play dress-up one last time for Michelle and Vikram's engagement session!

Michelle and Vikram came down from their home in Long Beach to stay with us for a weekend and we dreamed up three beautiful shoots. This post features pictures from our first session. I'll reveal the others in future posts :)




Michelle and Vikram will be getting married in September in Santa Margarita. They are planning to have two wedding ceremonies -- one as a traditional Indian ceremony and the other as a more casual American ceremony -- to reflect their multicultural heritage.



Michelle and Vikram have two adorable dogs, so we brought them along for the shoot. You'll see more of them later...


Look how natural they look together in this picture. So easy and in love.




Michelle and Vikram, I could not be happier for you two! You are radiant in these pictures and I cannot wait to reveal the rest of your engagement photos... :)

Battle Crayola | San Diego Children's Photographer

It wasn't me!
PLEASE...let me explain!



You see...
I was minding my own business..
doing nothing bad whatsoever,
when all of a sudden it attacked me!
It attacked me with no good reason at all.
I couldn't very well let it get away with that!
It was clear that I needed to teach it a lesson.



So I fought the good fight, mom!
I showed it who was BOSS!
I took it down...
I. TOOK. IT. DOWN!



Have no fear...
Justice has prevailed!

You believe me...



...right, mom?

I love... | San Diego Photographer

We just had the most amazing weekend! Without embarrassing my husband too much...or acting too spoiled, I wanted to express how thankful I am for the many blessings in my life. So, though this is by no means comprehensive, I figured I'd just compile a list of a few things that I love...and let you piece together our last few days:

1. I love waking up in the morning to love bandits
2. I love the smell of roses
3. I love fresh Gruyere & Chive bread from Con Pane with lots of butter. YUM!
4. I love my new iPhone!
5. I love homemade cards
6. I love my sweet family
7. I love ERoma massages
8. I love the new Business Costco



9. I love my husband
10. I love making a special breakfast for him with my kiddos
11. I love that Abbey eats more food while she cooks than when the meal is finally prepared
12. I love that Asher is already excited about Whipped Cream and was entertained by the cap for 30 minutes
13. I love croissants with strawberries, chocolate and Mascapone cheese...can you tell I love food?
14. I love hot chocolate with whipped cream and freshly grated chocolate on top



15. I love that Abbey 'got' Valentine's day this year
16. I love her excitement for holidays (just like her mommy)
17. I love that Asher still has no clue what's going on
18. I love my kids' silly faces



19. I love that Abbey is a 'foodie' just like her parents!



20. I love that Abbey and her buddies made Valentine's for senior citizens
21. I love that she was so excited to hand them out at the retirement home
22. I love that she said, "God loves you!" and hugged every person she saw that day. I couldn't have been more proud!



23. I love each and every kid that is in her new Kid Service Group - We don't have a name just yet...but our motto is: Big Miracles, Little Hands



24. I love my sister-in-law, Tammy
25. I love that she always makes us feel special and that she is the perfect gal for my brother!
26. I love that Abbey now has a Tiffany's bag before her mother (though the bracelet was not from there)...doesn't hurt to start young ;)
27. I love dark chocolate and tulips



28. I love my parents for coming down again this year to trim our trees
29. I love my mom for always making us food and sending it home with us
30. I love God. He gives me so much to be thankful for.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day!