lil miss natalie.

there's no doubt in my mind that there are great things in store for this little one's future...


















location: my backyard, La Mirada

miss madeline.

she made being 4 seem so so fun!



















location: Downtown Fullerton. Wilshire Street Park.

demogines family.

Location: Yorba Linda Regional Park

drum roll please....

I jumped for joy each time a new comment came in for this giveaway.  I enjoyed each and every entry... they were so open, honest, and hearfelt.  To put it simply, I was moved.  If you haven't had a chance to read through the rest of the entries...take just a minute.  Its worth it. 

Being the Girl Scout that I am... here are the honest results:



Out of 33 comments (one came by email)...comment number 7 is the winner:

Nancy said...



I jump for joy everytime I hear Madeleine say "Mommy," even when she says it non-stop all day long. I also secretly jump for joy when Madeleine writes on the walls, although I tell her not to. I don't erase what she writes because her writing makes my house feel like home.


August 9, 2010 9:14 PM

Congratulations Nancy!  Let's get your session on the calendar....quick!

Thank you to everyone who entered.  Contact me if you are interested in a session of your own.  Holiday card season is just around the corner.

jump for joy! giveaway.

To properly celebrate the arrival of my new blog into the blogosphere, I'd like to giveaway a free photo shoot.  If you are in the Orange County/ L.A. area...(or if you might be headed this way sometime in the next year) simply leave a comment below sharing what makes you jump for joy these days.  I'll pick one lucky winner Sunday night {August 15th}. Tell all your friends.  Please Include your email address with your comment. 

C'mon, don't be shy... you know you want to.

wedding reception: kimberly & greg {part 2}