Baby D

This gorgeous little guy has the most beautiful skin. When I got ahold of him he was beyond the 2 week newborn window...us photographers love the sleepy, bendable first couple of days. It doesn't take long to be wide awake and sensitive to all stimulation. I have to say that even though I didn't get to pose him very much he is so sweet. Not one protest.

Prados Family

How striking are everyone's eyes in this family? I can't get over how photogenic they are. Even Mikey the dog!

Lists

When I was about 9 or 10 I made a list of things to accomplish in my life. Kinda my own personal bucket list. Much of it has to do with driving things - semi, dragster, Harley. I have always been a little obsessed with speed and adrenaline. How much money I was to make before 30, my sticker collection, skydiving, all kinds of stuff. I remember spending alot of time writing this in my spiral notebook.

I never forget it.

I don't need to look at it and cross things off . I know it even know 30 year later.

The other day while we were walking on the beach taking pictures of the kids I started thinking

the only thing I didn't include would be my greatest accomplishments of all. I get to be a mom. I have 4 beautiful, perfect, healthy kids who are compassionate and loving.

A great husband who has loved me for almost 20years.

I need to update my list of accomplishments. Add the life that is perfectly mine and pretty great.

Our morning in Newport.......

Really......

these could be some of my all time favorite shots. long ago a chance meeting at a cool bar in the orange circle(can you guess which one?).....two of the purely kindest people met (i was there ;)..... 

a gorgeous family was formed. the love and emotion is there, you can't pose for that. truly lucky. and i'm truly thankful for my good friends.