{ happy birthday to ME! }

so... today was my birthday, and all i wanted was some fun, some sun, some photos, and my bff!

we headed to carkeek park to have some chilly fun on the toys and to catch the sun as it sank below the mountains. it was such a pretty day and the sunlight was gorgeous!

it was a super fun, totally awesome day - i couldn't have asked for a better time tonight!

xoxo

{ wedding - amy & derek }

Last Saturday night Amy and Derek said 'i do' in front of friends and family at the gorgeous Sorrento Hotel in Seattle. It was a beautiful ceremony; the couple exchanged hand written vows and even wrote letters to each other that they'll open on their first anniversary! Amy's brother even made a beautiful box to hold the letters until they're ready to be opened.

And if that wasn't enough to bring you tears of happiness, Derek presented Haley, Amy's daughter, with a beautiful necklace.

It was such a sweet and touching night!

Congratulations Amy and Derek... and Haley too!

And thank you to Jenny GG for allowing me to assist her in this very fun day! She totally rocks!





the fabulous and awesome miss jennygg with the bride and groom!

{ wedding - amber & justin }

I had big fun on Saturday assisting JennyGG! This time we were up in Mt. Vernon at the Grand Willow Inn for Amber and Justin's wedding. The day started out a little gray and foggy, but it turned out to be absolutely gorgeous!

Amber and Justin are such a sweet and loving couple; it was a pleasure to be a part of their special day. Congratulations!


Amber's dress was just beautiful!


Amber's mom got a little teary-eyed as she watched Justin see Amber for the first time in her gown.

It was such a cold day and those poor girls were out in only a dress! Amber's grand-father helped keep Hannah warm while she waited during the formals.





Amber's mom made this beautiful cake! I was so impressed with the detailing!

{ i love seattle }

i've been neglecting my little blog corner of the world lately... although, i've never really been one for consistent posting. it's always a goal to post more often, but that seems to get pushed to the bottom of the list most times.

here are a few of my favorite seattle pictures that i've taken recently... i love living in seattle... despite the fact that it's snowing outside right now... *sigh*

{ baby bump }

Remember Aileen from a few months ago? I photographed her first birthday and had a blast! Well, little miss is going to be a big sister!

I had a great time last weekend photographing Jenna and Aileen (and soon to be baby Hayden!). There was gorgeous light in their home, and Aileen was so sweet and gentle with mommy's tummy.

Jenna had a few ideas in mind, but she was great about letting me play with different ideas. Aileen was so sweet and cuddly too; it made for some really sweet photos!

I can't wait to go back and meet baby Hayden!

{ goofy goodness }

Saturday was a gray and wet day, but that didn't stop Wendy and I from having a great time at Log Boom Park in Lake Forest Park! I met Wendy through a friend and as we talked, I told her about my photography, and she told me that her mom has been bugging her for new pictures.

So... here you go mom!