As some of you may know, I am a mom to two little monkeys (or munchkies, depending on the day) that I almost never take pictures of…until of course I pinch myself to see if they really are as big as they are, only to find out that indeed…they are.
Peyton’s going to be in First Grade this year and although Nina has yet to graduate from Pre-school (that always cracks me up) she too has grown quite a bit in size and personality! They are two peas-in-a-pod and I adore every second I share with them. This week I made myself take a break from my editing and sit outside with them, photograph them and give em’ an old push on the swings!
They also LOVE watermelon more than you could imagine!
Who wants another piece of watermelon? Meeeeeeeee!
I am testing out my lens while Peyt’s testing his speed!
Swings. Simply fun.
Love this shot of Nina inside. Now if I could only get Peyt to sit for this shot I’d be all set!
Enjoy the beautiful weekend. I have another full weekend ahead! Next up on the blog is Jordana and Nick’s beautiful backyard wedding! Woohoo! ;o)
Happy Friday!
Meg
So Will turned the Big One! Woohoo! Par-tay time! The first time I photographed Will he was still in his mommy’s belly! I did Nicole’s maternity session last year, and now here I am a little over one year later, photographing the man of the hour! What a blast it was to get to hang out with this little fella and capture him on his big day! There were balloons, a caterpillar cake, crowns, yummy food and lots of little cutie pies running all around. But Will takes the cake, no pun intended.
Here’s what I got from the day!
This is the birthday boy, so full of spirit!
It was A Very Hungry Caterpillar themed party…
he is so darn cute~
He loves his daddy…
This party was hot. Girls showed up in their best shoes.
A caterpillar cake…
…and the worms to go with it!
Will’s cousins joined in on the fun and we did some portaits of them too!
Grandpa!
I think the last one is one of my all time favs! Mom and her little one! Nothin’ beats it!
Thanks so much Nicole and Duncan, for having me be part of Will’s first birthday! Such an honor to capture yet another milestone in your lives. Lots of love and good fortune for Will in life!
Happy Monday!
Meg
I love photographing newborns! I just LOVE it! It is everything about them that I love. Their smell, their innocence, their little animal noises they make! It is really something I adore completely! Cayiah was no exception. As soon as I saw her all cuddled up cozy in her car carrier I melted! She is just so perfect! Peach fuzz hair and rosy skin!
Cayiah is number 4 in the line of sisters in her family. That’s right…4 girls! God Bless Carla and Jermiah! I am so honored to have been able to capture this beautiful peanut at just 10 days old!
Cayiah was born Memorial Day weekend!
Thanks so much Carla for bringing Cayiah in to have some fun! ;o) It was great catching up with you!
Happy Friday!
Meg
Just a quick personal post before I head out for the weekend to shoot Becky and Brendan’s wedding up in Glastonbury, CT. I have limited time to spend with my kids that doesn’t involve taxi-ing them around from school to home and back again. So Monday on Memorial Day I fully enjoyed being able to have fun with them! I watched them both march in the parade in downtown Danbury and Matt and I BBQ’d with them, roasted marshmallows over the fire-pit to make smores, planted tomatoes in the garden, and lit off a few fireworks! It was the best day we have had in a loooooooong time!
I know it is REALLY cheesy but I have to say that Nina’s future is SO bright…she has to wear two shades! ;o) (see…I told you it was cheesy!)
I am so happy they have each other as best pals through life! What memories they will share together!
After the parade they had some parachuters! It’s not the best pic…but I failed to bring my 70-200 so I did the best I could with what lenses I had! One of my pet peeves is never wanting to lug my gear around while not working and then seeing a shot and not having what I need in order to capture it! Note to self: bring all gear.
So I hope you all enjoyed your Memorial Day to the fullest with fine family and friends!
Enjoy the weekend and Happy Friday!
MEG
One of my favorite meals of the day…Breakfast! Here is why:
1.There is nothing like the first sip of coffee to rev up my otherwise sluggish brain. I just love the first sip for some reason. It is like heaven on earth. It satisfies me in every way and it centers me. I have to put much thought into not spilling it on my journey from the counter to the table. I have to slowly bring it to my mouth so as not to sip too fast and burn my tongue (one of my pet peeves…a burnt tongue).
2.There is nothing like 15 minutes (really seconds for me on most days) to myself to read the newspaper and see what’s new in the world. It’s honestly the only time through out the day that I actually get to read anything besides my email.
3.There is nothing like a wholesome helping of yogurt with granola, eggs (made by my boyfriend), and freshly squeezed orange juice. I am pushing it with the “freshly squeezed” bit.
4.There is nothing like beautiful morning sunshine pouring through the windows at the breakfast table.
5.Hearing my daughter call her cereal “Snap , Papple, and Pop” is the best thing in the world.
6.Hearing my son’s excitement in the fact that he “winned” the race to get dressed this morning.
Those are the things I want to remember in life when they are older and no longer acknowledge me! ;o)
I will cherish these years FOREVER and always remember what breakfast was like when they were “my babies”.
Happy Friday!
MEG
