Think. Play. Create. Book?

Think. Play. Create.

A couple of weeks ago, we took our daughter to the Children's Museum and I meant to blog about it, but got too busy between photo shoots, work, and birthday parties. Anyhow, Beans had a great time! It's a great place for children (and adults) to experience cool art exhibits, hands-on arts and crafts projects, and really just play. If you get a chance, make your way down there and I promise you won't be disappointed. You really can make a day of it, too, because they have a cool little organic cafe! Here are just a couple of pictures from Beans' trip...

Book.

So let's talk photography! If you're teetering on the fence about getting your family's portraits for the upcoming holiday season, it's time to make the leap and book your session. I am completely booked for both November and December, and I only have a couple of spots left for September and a few more in October. So get on the ball and send me an email to get your family's photo session scheduled! info@sweetface-photography.com

Lastly, I just want to send a special shout-out to the Park View Little League team of Chula Vista! Way to represent our hometown guys! You guys went out there, worked your butts off, and earned your place as the World Champions!!! Way to go blue bombers and congratulations!!!

AP Photo

Our little star is turning one...

This weekend my niece turns one year old. She is the squishiest, softest, sweetest, most adorable thing...pretty much ever. This past Saturday, we all gathered to celebrate the first year of her life and children and adults alike had a great time. The party was held at this awesome little place called My Gym in Eastlake; it's basically a gym for children, with lots of cool toys and activities (ie trampolines, a ball pit, rock-climbing wall, games, gymnastics, and more)! I heard a few adults wishing out loud that they had a gym like that for adults! lol

Anyway, I'm so excited to watch my niece grow. She has already changed so much and I can't wait to see what the next year has in store for her! She is just a little ball of light - making her name so very fitting.

Ok, so let's get to the fun! I, of course, took a ton of pictures but I'll just share ahem...a few here.

My brother made this amazing dragon cover for the swing. He's a regular Martha Martin Stewart! lol

Two cakes - one strawberry lemon made my brother (which was very yum). And the other, passion fruit mousse, courtesy of a family favorite, Hans & Harry's. We use them a bunch - even used them for our wedding! This is the sun from Ni Hao Kai-lan (party's theme)...

Thomas and Cynthia, congrats on surviving the first year! I know it is a bittersweet time as your baby grows into toddlerhood, but I promise there is so much more fun around the corner (especially now that she is mobile!). I love all three of you so much!

9 days old...

Today I had the great privilege of photographing another newborn. We weren't expecting little Devon until next month, but he decided to make his debut into the world last weekend. I'm choosing to believe he was just THAT excited to meet me ;) Such a precious little guy he is; slept most of the time, but even awake he just sat ever-so-sweetly and let me snap away. Along for the ride were his parents, and big sister, Siena (who is equally adorable, might I add)! Like most toddlers, she was none too excited about having her photograph taken, but I still managed to trick her into a couple of great shots. All in all it was a great photo shoot - but then, how could you go wrong with as beautiful a family as this?

I just love baby feet!

Another "aww" inspiring moment...

Thanks so much for welcoming into your home and letting me capture a few of Devon's first moments in the world! Congratulations to your growing family, and I hope you guys enjoy your sneak peeks!

Party of ten!

Ok, I have had an abnormally busy weekend and sadly must admit that my brain is somewhere between sauteed and fried. So that said, I'm going to attempt to keep this post short...well, as far as my babbling goes. Yesterday I had the privilege of photographing my largest family to date: 10, count 'em 10 people! 8 adults, one newborn, and one two-year old (which, as parents know, is equivalent to two adults since they somehow have the power to be in at least two places at once! lol). You should recognize a couple of familiar faces as I photographed Erin and Jesse when they welcomed their newest, Gabriel, into the world a month ago. Well, Erin's family decided that they wanted to take this opportunity to get portraits for the whole family - covering four generations! I am so honored that they picked me to do this for them. Had a great time meeting all of you!

Norah, Gabriel, and their grandparents

But just because they're grandparents, doesn't mean Liz and Jim can't make things sizzle!

Of course hotness like that breeds hotness like their lovely daughters! check out Jackie, Erika, and Erin working. it. out!

Even the ocean is drawn to her!

Jim and his lovelies!

LOVE this photo! I have a very special closeness with my mom, so I always love seeing that in other mom/daughter relationships.

The ladies looking fabulous (with a little help from uber handsome Gabriel)

The gentlemen were not to be outdone, no siree.

And I'm posting this one because it's very typical of a shoot involving toddlers. They're pretty much in their own world most of the time and I love how Norah is more concerned with her "bribe" than with me and my stupid camera! lol

I hope you guys enjoyed your sneak peeks!