Sunshine State :: W Family

I've mentioned this before...its sooo NICE to have family in the south especially when you live in the cold.  Not just cold for a month, from October to April...brrrr...I can't wait for spring to get here.

My aunt, uncle and little cousins, I love so much.  My aunt who is an Registered Nurse (RN), has always been my role model since I was a little girl.  I wanted to be a nurse just like her.  Of all the brothers and sisters coming to North America during the Vietnam war, my aunt had the opportunity to pursue an education.  Everyone is truly proud of her and I am too. 

Now, every time I visit,  I feel at home; informal, home cooked Lao/Thai (oh yeah hitting the spot).  Both my aunt and uncle are very good chefs.  I almost never want to leave the warmth of the sun, the company and food but I have a hubby to miss.

Here is their family session as a huge thank you for all the years I have been coming here.  Love you all XOXO

I still remember 'my little' cousins when they were babies, time has flown.

 

I love this photography, Miss M loves her funny faces

 

My beautiful aunt!

Love this one of the two of them too

 

Miss M is just gorgeous...she could be a model!

 

My favorite photograph... I love the lighting especially.

 

Mr.C going to be in high school next year, holy!

 

I know the years are going to fly when my son and I have a photo like this taken.  He no longer has the cute toes, hands, adorable voice...

 

There she is again with the funny faces.

XOXO

Four Generations of Love

Katie contacted me early fall to book a session unfortunately with busy work schedules we were not able to a session.  However she did mentioned that over the holidays they were having four generations of family together and wanted to treasure this moment (which would be a gift to her mother in-law, how sweet huh?), including her brother who lives overseas and had not been home in 3 years.

As soon as I walked in the door, everyone was so welcoming, it reminded me of my mom's family; large, sweet and so close.  My grandmother had 12 children, crazy to think that many kids but times are different.  It was so nice that this family was willing to go outside to take some 'snow' photographs and I must say they turned out pretty.

Thank you for inviting me to your family's beautiful home and asking me to capture this special time for you Katie!

How gorgeous is her mother in-law's house?

Their beautiful decorated Christmas tree...this has gotta be my most favorite time of the year (maybe except the long winter months)

Love this family!

These next two have to be one of my favorite photographs of grandma and great nana...soo sweet

Special bond with Grandma and Grandpa...

Now we head outside...

Katie's brother and sister-in law <3 p="">

I love Baby N's face...he's too cute!

Check out the vintage wooden sled...

I just love this photo of Katie, her husband her her son!!!  The lighting was just magical at 3pm or so.

Grandma and Baby N....awwwwwwwwwwww...

Four Generations: Baby N, his dad, his grandpa and his great grandpa.  Everyone tried to make Baby N to laugh and smile, I think he's was pretty tired at this point (past nap time).

Of course, the ladies.

G Family :: Cambridge, MA

I meet up with the "G Family" in December in their gorgeous home in Cambridge.  I couldn't resist  falling in love with their family room rug as soon as my feet touch it, which happens to be sheep skin of some sort...it was soooo soft!  I wish I could take it home, LOL.  Definitely a must have for my living room. 

Little Miss C who is 3 1/2 years was sick with a cold, poor thing.  It's so sad and painful for me to see children under the weather.  She was a little shy at first, after we starting playing with her dolls and her big dog, she warmed up fairly fast.  Here are some of my favorite shots.

Hugs are always best when you're not feeling great.

How cute are Miss C's leggings?  This photograph was one of her mother's choices!

Adore dad's face in this one...

{LOVE}

Love this photograph too...her hair resembles a toddler having a fun time.  I called this the funny hair!

Oh here, you can see a bit of their family rug I was telling you about earlier.

Her dog.

 

 Her Princess tent...

Juice + MLK with dad

We enjoyed a relaxing, cold winter morning.  It is nice when my husband has public holidays off, it gives us time to spend as a family.  It also allows me to capture moments between father and son. 

I am not a fan of giving too much juice to my son Donovan.  As a toddler right around his age, , my mother told me all I drank was apple juice.  I drank so much of it, my two front teeth looked like they were rotting, yucky right?  I knew I didn't want that for my son.  Occasionally we do give him juice.  I buy a 6 pack once a month,  although when we do have the occasional soda pop around the house, it's hard to resist giving him a sip when it is in his face and jumping up and down for sugar.

I cannot believe he is almost 21 months.  Time has flown when I think about finding out I was pregnant, the day he was born, first steps...now he shows all sorts of emotions (giving hugs, kisses), saying so many words in two languages, running and so interested in everything, it's such a big world for this little man.  I love you more and more each day Donovan.

For those we had MLK off, hope you had a lovely day.

Reduce sugar apple juice.


I {LOVE}serious look...

 

He really enjoys when dad is home

 

Experimenting with fluid dynamics.