Orange County Maternity Portrait Session in Newport Beach

Brian took a quick shot of me in the studio last week (even though I am on bedrest) - it was fast, don't worry. :) Anyway - we tried to get an angle that wasn't too scary, so this is what we came up with.



My little man outside with me (Tyler was sleeping)

Disco/Gambling in the 70's

We had a great birthday party in January. The theme was 70's (since I was born in the 70's) then we hired Ace's High Casino Rental and had Allan (an AWESOME DJ) do all the music. My parents rocked and cooked all the food we had and my sister Christine helped a ton with the decorations and planning. We hired a couple to do our "bar" - which was virgin pina coladas (don't think baby would have liked any liquor). :) It was a great night - and almost everyone dressed up! (Carly Street took our photos - she rocks!)

My number on roulette! Red 32 baby!


Jules made these yummy sugar cookies


Christine & Scott looking hot


Belly as of January










I bought this costume in October thinking I still might be able to fit in it - it stretches, right? Ya right!!!!






No ladies - my brother is not taken..can you believe it? I know - stunning.


The DELICIOUS cake from Let Them Eat Cake


Happy Birthday - la la la


Don't I look just like the girl on the wall?


My amazing mother!




Most of the Group

Tivoli Too! Kale Wedding Photography in Laguna Beach, CA

Orange County Wedding Photography

This couple was a dream. So easy to work with. I heard some CRAZY stories from the groom and his groomsmen about working in the jails - they are too graphic to post. Just use your imagination. They got ready at Casa Laguna Inn in Laguna Beach and had their wedding at Tivoli Too! They did the first glance before going to Tivoli - which we LOVE. It gives us more time to get more shots of the couple and their bridal party - rather than just the 30 minutes Tivoli gives us.





Love this shot that Brian got

Hospital Visits

Brian tried to take the boys to the hospital everyday to see me while I was in there Jan-Feb. They usually lasted about 20-30 minutes then Tyler was DONE. Brian could last longer, but with both - they found too many things to become "toys" in the hospital room. Brian and I played memory every time he came he liked to draw a lot too.

My First room


I was not allowed to dry my hair because I would have to be off the monitor too long....so hair in a knot everyday, no makeup, and gaining tons of weight from doing nothing. Ugh. Check out the nice socks - those were worn everyday so that I did not get blood clots from laying in bed all day. Finding something to fit my big belly was hard - when it couldn't be anything fashionable. It had to be things that could be moved for the monitors.


One night Brian came without Tyler - and he drew this for the nurses


Tyler wanting to sleep with mommy at the "doctors"

Disneyland with my boys

Early January we went to Disneyland as a family (before I was admitted to the hospital). Brian was great and took the kids there a lot when I was at the hospital, to the zoo, and more. What a good dad! :)





Brian's alien hat he got with the free $69 for his Daddy's b-day


"Show me happy"

A Zoo excursion without me.

Seven Degrees wedding photography - Laguna Beach, CA

Orange County Wedding Photography



This couple is awesome! I went to High School with the groom and the bride is so sweet! Brian and I loved shooting at 7 Degrees in Laguna Beach. The lighting was awesome and the people there were great. Here are some favorites of the day.









The cute grandfather




LOVE the lighting!




First dance moment


During the toast


Grand Exit