What should we do today?! It seems like this question keeps coming up a lot lately. Why, you ask?. Well, with school out, I am constantly in search of activities for my little one that would keep her engaged and active. I am so glad where we live there are many options and choices of things to do but, sometimes that in itself can be an issue when we ALL want to do different things. Will we find something that would meet everyone's needs?

Think! think! think!.............................Got it! Let's just go to the nature preserve. Daniela's need for play, check. Daddy's need for outdoor activity, check. And mine for photography, check. Yay! happy family = happy mommy. It was an amazingly beautiful day to be out and about.

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D claims she is a big girl now that she can sit on the big kids swing.

Chillin with daddy

Got some loving from a labradoodle

Amazing wildflowers we encountered...

 

My little climber...

made some friends along the way.....aren't they cute!

I just wanted to take this time to wish all my wonderful clients, friends and family a very Happy Mother's Day. I hope you have a wonderful day celebrating your awesomeness and the wonderful things you do for your children and loved ones.

You know, it's amazing what mother's do and sacrifice for their children and loved ones. I know this first hand cause I have a mother like that who puts her kids before herself. She has done so much for me to get me to where I am today. And while I tell her Mom, its your time to enjoy life now and not worry about the kids, it is a habit that is hard for her to change. I remember when I was running a fever as a child, she would stay up all night sponging me down even though she had to get up real early for work. She would take on part-time jobs on top of her full time job just so she could give us better of everything. She would teach me art (I guess that's whom I got my artistic flair from). She would even make clothes for my barbie doll(yes!...... I did play with Barbie dolls growing up). She would cook awesome yummy food and baked cookies during holiday celebrations. She would take me to school and wait for me at the cafeteria because I was afraid of going to school that one day. She was just that kind of a mom. Selfless, caring and hardworking putting her family first. She has given so much of herself to each and everyone of her children. For that and everything else that you have done for me and my siblings, I cannot thank you enough MOM. You are an inspiration. I hope to one day be at least half the awesome MOM that you are. I am so blessed that GOD gave me you. Have a Happy Mother's Day!, MOM. Love ya.

Me and my mom hanging out by the beach. Isn't she HOT! and that's after having 5 kids y'all.

I cannot say enough good things about this family. They are just all around nice and sweet people. You have seen this beautiful family before when I took their maternity/family photos. I felt so honored when they asked me to take Cooper's newborn photos.We have been waiting patiently for Cooper's arrival and I am so excited to finally share with you the photos from Cooper's newborn session.

Let me start of by saying he was one alert newborn. This little fella just did not want to sleep except for a 10 minute cat nap. He was not cranky or crying at all, he just wanted to be awake to see what all was going on. Isn't he insanely cute? I can already see he is going to have those to die for lips just like his big sister (sooooo jealous..................you know it, you want them too!).

Cooper cannot have a better big sister. She just adores her baby brother. She is constantly showering him with loving kisses. You'll see.....

Laura and Steve, thank you for having me capture Cooper's story.

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 To see more of this beautiful family, check out the slideshow below. Don't forget to turn on your speakers: