Senior: Alex

Let me take a minute to get all sentimental. I was 8 when Alex was born. The daughter of my cousin, she was one of the first babies that I can remember watching grow up. The jewelry box I still use today is adorned with a photo of her at the beach dancing. She’s maybe 5 in the photo. Maybe I need a new jewelry box. I digress.

Alex is far from a dancing kindergardener now.

Even though she’s about a week shy from starting college, we went out for a “senior” photo shoot. Trespassing + Thai food + Good Company = An Awesome Day

The day started at the outside of this abandoned mansion.

Seriously, Alex was game for anything. She didn't hesitate to hop us this flight of stairs and perch herself on the edge. Love her!

Isn't she beautiful?!?!?

On to abandoned building #2.

Meet: Ike

Earlier this summer I met Ike. The cutest, most happiest little 4 month old ever! He’s the son of my friends’ cousin. As a going away present for the cousin, I came to visit little Ike for a photo shoot. I think he’ll make a good cowboy now that he’s a resident of Montana:)

Married: Marc + Yelena

Get comfortable. This is going to take a while. I met Marc and Yelena through a mutual friend. Upon meeting them I was immediately struck by how deeply they care for one another. Their wedding day was a testament to their love with beautiful words and tributes sprinkled throughout the day. To top it all off the weather cooperated 100%.

We started the day at the Mystic Marriot where Yelena was getting ready.

Such a perfect dress.

I love this one Nat grabbed of Yelena's shoes.

And my take.

From there it was onto Jonathan Edwards Winery for the festivities.

Checking out the scene.

Marc and Yelena opted for a First Look before their ceremony. We LOVE when couples do this because it affords us with oodles of time for photos and the bride and groom don't miss their cocktail hour.

Off to go take some portraits...

Work it guys, work it.

Love this little moment.

Marc and his handsome self and Nat's view on the right.

Peak!

Yelena, you are gorgeous.

I had a serious crush on this white wall.

Nat's shot.

Marc on the lookout for his bride at the start of the ceremony.

Here she comes with mom and dad.

Ceremony scenes.

A few more, Nat's is on the left.

They each wrote such sweet and humorous vows to one another.

Sealed with a kiss.

Marc and Yelena gave out bags with rose petals for guests to shower them with. What a cute idea!

Details from the reception.

A few more.

Introducing Marc's mom and dad.

And Yelena's mom and dad.

Their first dance.

Marc and Yelena invited all their guests to the dance floor to finish their first dance with them.

Like the vows, the toasts were equal part humor and tenderness.

A few shots from the parent dances.

Marc's dad getting down:)

The party scene.

Meet: Clara

She’s here! Little baby Clara was born happy (at least I’m assuming) and healthy on June 2. I didn’t get to meet her until a full month later but it was worth the wait.

Just chilling in the grass

I just love her eyes.

See what I mean about that hair?

So precious.

This might be my favorite. What a sweet moment between sisters.

The first time I tried to set this up Clara was wide awake and stretching herself off the towels. The second time (post feeding) was WAY easier:)

Here she is snuggling with Michael.

And I like this one that Michael took of me hold the little peanut.

Meet: The Vaughns

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend. I, for one, can’t believe that its July already. How is it that the winter seems endless while the summer is over before you’ve put away your sparklers and swimsuits? It is sunny and mid-90s, so I can’t complain too much. I love the heat:)

This past weekend Michael and I were in PA visiting friends and family. My good friend Elizabeth (mom to Fiori) was in town so I made a point to visit and meet the baby that I missed over Memorial Day weekend. Before that happened though, I met up with Beth’s brother and sister-in-law and their family. You see, Beth and her sister had gotten Jim and Kelly a portrait shoot for Christmas. As in the holiday six and a half months ago. Finally (FINALLY!) our schedules lined up. We met on a gorgeous Friday evening and this is what I saw:

This is Robbie. Get used to seeing that tongue of his:)

Sweet big sister Grace

Truly a miracle to wrangle the two of them!

Father and son.

Love the light on this.

I just love his eyes.

Again, perfect evening light.

I wonder what could have a 3 year old so deep in thought.

This shot reminds of this.

I just love this carefree moment.

Stay tuned for more from this trip tomorrow including a newborn with a mohawk:)