My Handsome Boy is 4!

Crazy to think that exactly 4 years ago - I gave birth to my little man! He has given me so much joy as a mother these past four years. He is such a sweet boy and almost always willing to be my big helper. He loves playing games, checking his clothes to make sure the size is a 4 now (because he is a big boy), playing with his little brother and telling him how to play certain activities. He loves feeding our black lab Harley and reading books. He is more of the artistic thinking type. Has always loved to draw, paint, color, etc - since he could hold a pen/pencil/crayon. He is also more on the musical side. He likes to name different instruments when listening to songs and pretending to be in bands. He loves his cousins beyond words and whenever he needs a cheering up - all I have to ask is if he wants to go to Grandma and Granddaddy's - and he is the happiest boy! He has a great relationship with his grandpa (Brian's dad) too! He loves going to the park, feeding the ducks, and riding his Spiderman bike.

Everyone always said - they grow up faster than you realize. I listened - but didn't realize HOW true it is. One of my biggest regrets about being a mom is not taking enough photos. I hardly every take my kids photos - and have decided it's time to start being better! Even if it's just a couple shots out on the grass - I need to document their life better.

I am so lucky to be a mom and have a job that I love - that lets me stay home with my boys during the days. Being on bedrest has been so hard because I just want to get up and play with them - but soon I will be back to my old self. :)




Here are his favorites:
Color:Green
Food: Cereal
Drink: Orange Juice ("cause it makes me feel better") and milk
Dessert or Treat: Cookies
Toy: Robot Dog (he got today for his birthday)
TV Show: Backyardigans (which he rarely ever watches??)
Game to play: Smoke and Fire (also known as Connect Four)
Car: Race Car
Friend: Samson (From school)
Song: Itsy Bitsy Spider
Thing to do with Daddy: Play games
Thing to do with Mommy: Play games and watch her on the computer (hint hint - I work too much)
About Tyler: I help him fall to sleep
About School: Playing with Samson
What he thinks the baby will be: A girl

Maternity photography session @ our garden studio - Newport Beach, CA

Brian and I were able to photograph this couple for their engagement photography session - and when we heard they were expecting - we were excited to capture that time too! They have since had their little munchin (who is adorable)! Check out the garden studio photos!

Tivoli Too! Laguna Beach, CA wedding photography

Orange County wedding photography, Laguna Beach, CA-
We LOVE shooting weddings at Tivoli Too! - This couple was great (as are most of our couples). They got ready at the Inn at Laguna which has some cools spots for photos. After we got some getting ready shots, they decided to do a first glance. John was waiting on the sand for his bride to be to come up from behind him. We love capturing that first look when he sees her for the first time. After shots on the beach - we headed off to Tivoli Too! for the ceremony and reception! It was a great day!




































Check out that rock!

Ultrasound

Here are two shots of the ultrasound we got awhile ago - but thought I would post them. Crazy to think this baby is coming so soon!

7 Degrees engagement session - Laguna Beach, CA

This couple got married in January (so I will be posting those photos soon) - but here are some shots from their Laguna Beach engagement photography session. Those stairs at the beach were a work out for a big prego woman! (Referring to myself!) :)