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Sunday, July 28, 2013

Summer Family Photos 2013 - UC Davis Arboretum

Family Photo Summer 2013

Beautiful light, adorable subjects...LOVE

My favorites of the girls
 
Family shot; all smiles


With the girls turning 4 and 2 this summer, I decided it was time for new family photos. They've both grown up so much over the past couple years, and I wanted to do something fun and celebratory to mark the occasion. A huge thank you to Michelle McDaid, of Memories by Michelle, for these beautiful photos. I went into the session with high expectations, and she by far exceeded my initial hopes. At her suggestion, we chose the UC Davis Arboretum for our photo location. I couldn't have been happier with the variety of shots we got there. I've viewed the photos countless times, and each time I find more inspiration and love staring back at me. I included just a few of my favorites here, but there are so many great ones. She really captured the essence of our family and the love that we share. I plan to post a few more up for Alina's birthday post, so stay tuned.


Mommy and her beautiful girls

Love this photo of us; perfect sunset light

Playful silliness, plenty of laughs and smiles
 
Family shot in the redwoods
 
In the beginning, it was just us. I love you more today
than ever before because of the life we've made together

Friday, July 19, 2013

Happy Fourth of July 2013!

Elise proudly displaying the red, white and blue

A fun Fourth of July celebration with our neighbors
 
The kiddos with their sparklers

Lighting up the night
 
Elise inspired by her sparkler "air art"
 
Little Alina with her extra large sparkler, thanks daddy
 
Fireworks on display
 
More Fourth of July fun; the kids had a blast ;)

...and the weekend fun continued on (with grandma)

Friday, July 12, 2013

Elise's Birthday Trip to the River - Pollock Pines

The girls and the grandparents ready for a fun day

Elise dipping her toes in the river
 
The river water was nice and warm

Little Alina wading admist a lovely mountain backdrop

The sparkling pyrite in the river, or as Elise says "gold dust"

Daddy, Grandma and Papa took the girls for a swim

Dad and Papa swam out to the falls
 
Birthday girl Elise, and little Alina enjoyed mini cupcakes
 
The girls enjoying grandpa time

The girls on a hunt to collect pyrite aka "gold dust"

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Preschool Photos - Summer 2013

 
Elise's 2013 preschool photo 4-years-old
Little beauty chose her own outfit and hairdo :)
 
Sisters preschool photo 2013
 
Alina's 2013 preschool photo 22-months-old
She has the sweetest smile and chubbiest cheeks!
 

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Summer Fun With Our Little Water Babies

Little beauties enjoying the warm summer days

Playtime with neighborhood friends

Water play and pool time on a hot summer day

Cute little water baby, Alina

Elise's mermaid pose - note bubbles by hand...magic :)