Mariko - January 2013 {6 month Photo Shoot}

I cannot believe that my sweet niece, Mari, is already 6 months old.  It seems like just yesterday I was cradling her in my arms while she slept.  Now she likes to bounce and is inch worming herself everywhere FAST!  Luckily she was sweet to me and gave me about 10 full minutes before she was over it. :)

Jeff, Meredith & Nathan - November 2012 {Family Photos, Ford Ord State Beach}

The rain clouds in Marina parted just in time for us to have a wonderful beach shoot on Saturday.  Nathan is a kid with a lot of expression and a very vivid imagination.  I know he is looking forward to sharing that creativity to his new little sister who is coming soon.  

This is only one of several hilarious faces that I captured on camera.

Jason & Shelley - November 2012 {Engagement - Avila Valley Barn, CA}

 So excited for my sister-in-law, Shelley and her fiance, Jason, who are getting married in a 8 days!  Loved hanging out with them (and their doggies) at Avila Valley Barn last weekend.

Skyler, Stacee & Mariko - November 2012 {Family Photos - Avila Valley Barn, CA}

Baby Mariko is just the light of my family's eye!  She is the sweetest little baby!   I had lots of fun capturing her precious little faces.  It was also my privilege to capture these first family photos of my sister, Stacee, Skyler and Mari.

 

Talina & Mari - November 2012 {Family Photos, Avila Valley Barn, CA}

 My Mom also became a grandma this year to our sweet little Mari.  I thought these pics deserved their own post.  Plus the more posts of Mari the better! :)

Talina & Clyde - November 2012 {Engagement - Avila Valley Barn, CA}

If you are frequent viewer of my blog, you will probably recognize my beautiful Mother.  She will be marrying Clyde this upcoming year, and I'm so excited for him to officially become part of our family.  :)

Danika & Honnalee - November 2012 {Family Photos - Avila Valley Barn, CA}

I was so happy that I had the honor of photographing Danika and Honnalee again this year.  They are such a fun mother - daughter pair, and they totally crack me up.  This year they were joined by Danika's sister and Mom.  We had fun hanging out in the hot sun, picking apples.