Wednesday, February 22, 2012

P/HD+M [7:52]

Ah - this week was fun. Valentine's Day, parties, crazy kids and a ride in the convertible.  Doesn't get much better than that! This week also marked a few other things in, "life." February15 marked the 7 year anniversary of my grandmother's passing and her birthday was on February 17. I miss her so much. I wish she could have met my husband and my girls. But, it does bring peace to know that she's smiling down on them everyday. 

Here she is in the middle with 4 of her sisters
(yes, there is another sister! She stayed back in Spain - yes, we are Spanish!)
Can you imagine 5 teenage girls in your house, all of the time??

February 17th also marked my Mother-in-law's birthday, followed by my hubby's birthday on February 19th. 

Greg has also been itching to get out of the house and do something and since this California weather has been treating us so nicely, we decided it was a great time to head down to Monterey and visit the aquarium!

We have annual memberships to the aquarium - which pays for it's self in less than 4 days - plus you can bypass the entrance line and you get additional little perks during the year. Thank goodness for this membership - the line was unbelievably long on Sunday. I mean crazy long.  The place was totally packed.  We could barely push the stroller without running into someone.  It was like Disneyland after the fireworks. Nuts. We only stayed for a few hours - long enough to visit the penguins, see the otters get fed and pet some starfish. 











A few others to check out:
Shawna at Styleberry : A super creative mama with a bun in the oven.
Lisa at Adventures in Mommyhood : A new mama, blogging about life and motherhood
Christine at Raising Turtlebird : A new mama, blogging about life, work and motherhood

This project is not about being a photographer. It's about being a better mom to my girls.

Monday, February 20, 2012

P/HD+M [6:52]

Not much to write - we're back in the kitchen! This time for Valentine's Day cookies! I swear, next week we'll get out of the house! But what can I say, my girls love baking and making!
All of this yummy-ness purchased at Target. 
Target tip - Buy great holiday-themed items (including cookie and cake mix) at 1/2 the price the day after the holiday.  Many times, items like this Betty Crocker cookie mix is exactly the same, just the packaging is a bit different! Great way to save a few bucks.










A few others to check out:
Shawna at Styleberry : A super creative mama with a bun in the oven.
Lisa at Adventures in Mommyhood : A new mama, blogging about life and motherhood
Christine at Raising Turtlebird : A new mama, blogging about life, work and motherhood

This project is not about being a photographer. It's about being a better mom to my girls. 

Babies Under Construction!

It's been all about the belly the last two weeks! I've done three maternity sessions for beautiful women that I've known since middle school.  With our friend Chelsea (you can see her session HERE), that makes four babies in less than four months!

Here are some highlights of these beautiful first-time mamas-to-be.


Heather and Eric
Expecting #1
March 19, 2012



 Allie and Tim
Expecting #1
April 13, 2012


 Anna and John
Congratulations!
Baby Grace
February 19, 2012



No. I will not be joining them anytime soon.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Wardrobe Wednesday

Here are some of the latest fashions! Perfect for a spring session - or for just a fun family outing!