Grateful on Thanksgiving {mine}

This time of year warms my heart, as it does many of us. I love the fact that everyone is a little more kind, loving and generous. The Spirit fills us, that's for sure.

This time of year is extra special to me. This Holiday season marks the end of my second year of my little photography business first taking flight. When I first found this passion I never in a million years thought that anyone else might want me to take their photographs. I am so grateful that you do! I love, love, love it!!! So as I head into my third year please know how grateful I am to all of you for your support and love. 2011 is gonna be great I can feel it!!

I am also so grateful for:

-my freedoms and liberties.

-all of you who continue to support me in so many ways, little and big.

-my families overall good health.

-my home.

-a best friend who loves me for just being me.

-my mentors. Who let me pick their brains, shadow them, call them in almost tears, and for their willingness to come to my aide and help me out and continue to encourage me.

-my family. We may not be perfect, but we are still a family and in these days and time that's saying a lot. I love them to pieces!

-my hubby who supports me and my crazy dreams. It's not always easy, but I wouldn't want to be on this ride with anyone else. :)

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!!!

meet Jemma {Descanso Gardens; La Canada Flintridge Child Photographer}

Miss Jemma you are a little doll!! Thanks for exploring the gardens with me and looking for the fish. I hope that you had a great 2nd birthday and wish you the happiest of wishes for a fun filled year.

Thanks for the fun!!

Miss Samantha {Oak Hills Newborn Photographer}

Meet Miss Samantha...just 5 weeks old. What a little doll! Let me just tell you that this little lady is so loved already. I just love watching parents stare that stare of complete love and amazement at their new little family member. It just melts my heart every time!

Thanks so much for the fun Samantha (and family)! Here is just a small peek for you...enjoy.

There was just something about this next image that I loved as I watched mom comfort her little Miss.

the J family {Balboa Beach Family Photographer}

I loved this session...everything about it! The family (who is no stranger to my blog), the location, the friend I ran into (Miss kj) and the FUN! Yes, my job is quite fun I must admit. :)

Thanks for the fun my friends and for continuing to trust me and my visions (wink,wink).
xoxo

the red coat {Redlands Family Photographer}

I love the holidays, almost everything about them. One reason I love Christmas so much is because of all the red that I get to see splashed around. Next to pink it's one of my most favorite colors. So when my cutie-pie niece showed up in her little red coat I almost died. What a doll! I have to admit that I saw that same coat in the store and passed it up for my little one...big mistake. Well maybe we can borrow yours Leilani...after all cousins share, right?

Love you guys...thanks for the fun!
xoxo

Owen {Redlands Family Photographer}

Meet little Owen and his awesome family! His Aunties are no stranger to my camera, but this was our first time for some fun of our own. And fun it was...just look at this smile!

Here is just a peek. Thanks for your patience during this busy time of year for me. We love you guys...thanks for the fun!!
xoxo

Love this one!Some love from grandma & grandpa.Because we love this family so much my hubby wanted in on the fun editing fun.

the love of family {Riverside Family Photographer}

I was so happy when Verna was referred to me (thanks Wendy). I knew by our conversation that our session would be a sweet one. You see, the family was getting together from near and far and needed to update the family portrait. I was honored...thanks for the fun!

Here is just a peek at our fun...

This family is so good looking it hurts....I love it!

Little Miss you melt my heart!!