Happy Everything! - Bay Area Family Photography

Just stopping by for a quick second to wish all of you a Happy Everything! J, Isaac and I wish you all the very best during this Holiday Season. We hope you are surrounded by those you love, by food, friends and happiness.

And for a bit of Holiday Cheer - I give you Isaac, the Red-nosed reindeer....






Next time I blog will most likely be in '09!!!!!!! And I have something fun in mind...so see you next year!

A Boy and his Bike - Bay Area Family Photography

Among the fabulous birthday gifts that Isaac received was his first, very own bike! The munchkin has been a little sick the last few days and has been stuck in the house...so what better way to shake off the sniffles than to take your new bike out for a spin :)

Yes, the hat is a little big..but it's warm and he looks pretty darn cute in it

Two - Continued - Bay Area Photography

So yesterday was the big party for the big dude! And he's still talking about it today. We are so lucky to have so many wonderful friends and family who helped make it such a fantastic day (Thanks people that are reading!). And a HUUGE thank you also to my mom and dad (Thanks Mama, Papa) for allowing us to party at your house..once again :). You're the best.

NOW, on to the photos...so yesterday the little guy was looking so seriously adorable that I wanted to grab some photos before all the guests arrived. Here are just a few shots from our mini 5 minute photoshoot.











This shot mealts my heart....this is exactly what he looks like when he's running..arms swinging all over the place, bouncing up and down. It's really funny....and I know will only last a short time.


And on a side note: Our Christma/New Year's tree/Hanukkah Bush is up! While decorating it this mornign J and I were remembering that most of our ornaments and decorations are from our very first Holiday together in College. We stocked up at the Dollar store. I'd say they held up pretty well for going on 7 years...

Two - Bay Area Family Photography

Two years ago on this day our little guy decided it was time to make his appearence. Two years ago we became parents. There are not enough words to really describe how amazing, scary, wonderful, exciting it is to watch him grow and change every single day....but here are a few glimpses into our 'every day'

* He wakes up yelling "HIIII BUDDYYYYY" over and over and over, and if we don't come right away he'll switch to "MAMMMAAAA"...and "PAAPPAAAAA"
* At the moment he LOVES singing Jingle Bells....and when he finishes and claps for himself and says "YAYY"....
* Brushes his teeth all by himself (ok ok, I help a little)
* Knows all his letters and counts to 20 in both languages (though Sixteen sounds like Eleventeen....)
* Loves Bathtime...will sit in there for an hour If we let him
* If he gives you a hug, you also get a kiss..it's a package deal

ok, before this gets too long and sappy...i thought I'd take us down memory lane a bit with a few photos...so here goes:

Two days old in daddy's arms. Yes he was smiling at 2 days and had the dimples :) My favorite photo from the 'hospital' days


These are just random shots I threw together of the last two years (ok people, it's past midnight...so excuse any layout issues)...


And our munchkin today (well, these were taken about a month ago...but good enough)


Happy Birthday Sweet Boy! We can't imagine life without you. You make us smile every single day!

A First - Bay Area Photography San Jose

Not too many words today, but..I had to do a quicky post because today our boy tried something new. That's right ladies and gents....the little man went bowling, or as he calls it "boowwleeeng".

Not only did he bowl, but he GOT A BETTER SCORE THEN HIS MOTHER! Umm, my not yet two-yr old beat me at bowling. What's wrong with this picture :)

Ghosts of Venice - Bay Area Family Photography - San Jose

We have a really busy next few wks. We've got birthdays, hanukah, christmas, new year's....oh man, my head is spinning just thinking about it all. I haven't even started with the Holiday shopping. We're also volunteering at a High School (repainting, refurbishing, etc..) this Saturday...for J's work, which is so cool! We've wanted to do something like that for so long...

It's fair to say it's been a busy busy few months and continues to be so. BUT, I am feeling super excited because i've finally finished our EUROPE PHOTOS! YAHOOOOOOO - it's off my plate. Yes!

So here it is...the last batch to share...enjoy!

My absolute favorite photo...Pantheon, Rome


The post is called Ghosts of Venice because I seriously dig this shot...a bunch of bald ghosts stomping through the streets: Creepy but cool


I love Venice. It's really one of the most beautiful, wonderful places...I could live there..I really think I could (though J might disagree)


The Pope's 'hood...aka...Vatican


Such a cool shot by J, the unsuspecting Nun was just minding her own business...talking to the big guy upstairs....


Thanks for looking friends. We'll be talking soon...as I said, our little boy is about to turn two!!!!! And you better believe, i'll have something to say about that :)

December - Children and Family Photography Bay Area

I love December in California. I love that the sun is shining every day (most days), I love that everything is still green, orange and yellow. I love that I can still walk around in flip-flops :) I wanted to capture that 'December' feeling in our Holiday Pictures. So the other day Isaac and I and my good buddy "auntie Jen" packed the car, and headed off to find a fun lcoation for Isaacs' Holiday pictures...

As our friends and family have not yet received their Holiday Cards in the mail (in the next few wks people, I promise)...i thought i'd give you a taste of what's to come with just a few outtakes :) Enjoy!