The family session that kind of morphed into an engagement session because MAN do these two love each other.  They’re so cute, I had to take pictures.  Lots of them!  I even let the kids be in some.

Sometimes friends are more like family, and that’s the case with the Fribergs and the Grays . . . the de Castros and the Cothrans.  We go way back.  WAY back.  WAY WAY W-A-Y back.   Since our moms are best friends and our dads are best friends and have been for almost 40 years, Becky and I remember things like each other’s 6th birthday parties, elementary school musicals, dozens of river trips spanning every decade of our lives, awkward stages, crazy college summers, getting married . . . pretty much everything important.  Her little guys, who are getting bigger by the day, call me “Aunt Mimi.”  I super love this family, because they’re MY family.  Becky & Peter, I’m praying for you.  Here’s to frappuccinos, business lunches, Cadbury eggs, and accidentally stopping at See’s Candy.

It was a little warm on Easter this year.  Only a little warm . . . but enough warm to make the kids want to play in the water and have some serious cousin-fun.  Love these kiddos.

My latest session at Pacific Beach was a dream!  Combine a gorgeous sunset with a beautiful expectant mother and her three smiling, good-looking teens, and it was a great shoot waiting to happen.  Congratulations, Claudia, on motherhood.  You do it well!

W family, thank you for letting me capture your newest little guy!  I am certain that he will grow up to be as sweet and gentlemanly as his big brothers.  He sure behaved himself well during our session!  More to come soon!

Just one quick preview for Monique and family.  I’m loving your session and can’t wait for you to see your gallery!

Wow.  Now, that’s a party!  A first birthday is always an occasion to celebrate, and when you have a close-knit group of friends and family, it’s a great opportunity for a kid-friendly food and fun spectacular!  This mom and dad (and an awesome auntie!) did it right!

A good time was had by all.

Me - I got a fish taco on the way and then spent a fun-filled evening photographing lots of photogenic people with happy smiles.  None of them ran away from me, and I didn’t have to bribe them with lollipops.

My Husband & Kids - They got to play in the sand and, as Steven put it, “The big waves were awesome.”  (Rod didn’t feel that the children would get wet, so he left the towels in the car.)

The LaPointes - They got to climb on the pier and jump off and climb on the lifeguard tower and jump off.  This was especially fun for Chris, the crazy son-in-law.  I also let him play with my camera.

Me again – With 4GB additional RAM in my iMac, I edited these photos not once, not twice, but THREE times as I explored my newfound Photoshop speediness.  Woohoooo!  It probably didn’t seem speedy to the LaPointes, however.