Summer is right around the corner

Summer... as in baby Summer!  What a perfect name for a beach baby whose parents grew up in Florida, he is in the Coast Guard, they lived in Kauai, and now San Diego....  I love photographing baby bumps, especially those of a new Mom.  There is such excitement, anticipation, and GLOW!   This mama-to-be was no different.   Just looking at Mom & Dad, you know she is going to a beauty.  Can't wait to meet her!

xoxo ~ m*

An Evening at the Beach

I have been practically begging to take this families pictures for months now!!  There is just something about them....they are gorgeous, sweet, patient, kind, down to earth, and just plain lovely.  Moose & Mary are the nicest people ever.. and I truely mean that.    Finally we narrowed down a date and time to take their pics.. I was envisioning this family in a field at sunset with boots, scarves, hats, etc.  Mary called told me Moose really wanted the beach.  I have to admit I wasn't excited about it.  I always get nervous before beach photos... The sand, the bright sun paints an orangey hue on the skin, the wind, ugh.. It isn't easy!   But this family made it so fun, and I think we got a few keepers out of the bunch.     There aren't many families like this out there.  I feel blessed to have them in my life.   I {heart} the Mau's.   

xoxo ~ m*

Rain Rain Go Away

This past weekend was a wet one, but the rain held off in order for the Parson family and I to have a beautiful morning at the beach.  There were bits of sun, rain, and wind... but we made it work!  The girls were so adorable!  Their poor little tosies were freezing, but that didn't stop them from getting wet and sandy!!   It was definitely cold, but they were great sports!    Sometimes the mornings that you want just want to stay in bed are truly the most beautiful outside.  We found that out last weekend....