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Ellie’s 1st Birthday. Kentucky Derby Theme. Los Angeles Lifestyle Photographer.

It has almost been one month since my dear Ellie has turned one. Here are a few photos from her Kentucky Derby themed first birthday party. Of course I used the traditional horses, mint juleps, and roses to incorporate this theme, but added my own little spin and girly touches with golds, pinks, and desserts galore. Some of the other special details included her Nani making a custom naked cake, some desserts from our favorite Sweet and Saucy, and fresh flower garlands by your’s truly (you guys…I tried my best). Oh and we can’t forget we always have to add a little bit of Mexican flavor with individual fruit cups, a Taco man, and her very own pony to ride. Adult guests got to sip on Mint Juleps and decorate their glasses with swizzle sticks from Gnome Sweet Gnome while the little ladies and gents drank virgin mint juleps in milk bottle containers. Not pictured are the paper ponies that the kids got to color and “ride” around. Parents were also encouraged to make their little tikes pretty plastic ID bracelets-just incase! The evening ended with Ellie and her guests hitting two pinatas. Instead of the number pinatas I love getting the word of the number turned into a piñata. I guess it’s just the teacher in me. Oh and we can’t forget I sewed together various pink pom-pom lined blankets so the guests could sit down and relax whittle watching Frozen that we had projected outside- since it was such a hot summer night. 2014-09-10_00012014-09-10_00022014-09-10_00032014-09-10_00042014-09-10_00052014-09-10_00062014-09-10_00072014-09-10_00082014-09-10_00092014-09-10_00102014-09-10_00112014-09-10_00142014-09-10_00122014-09-10_00132014-09-10_00152014-09-10_00162014-09-11_00092014-09-10_00172014-09-10_00182014-09-10_00192014-09-10_00212014-09-10_00222014-09-10_00232014-09-11_00012014-09-11_00022014-09-11_00032014-09-11_00042014-09-11_00052014-09-11_00062014-09-11_00072014-09-11_00102014-09-11_00112014-09-11_00122014-09-11_00132014-09-11_00142014-09-11_00152014-09-11_0016

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Eloise. Birthday Morning. Los Angeles Lifestyle Photographer.

Oh geeze Eloise. I need to catch up on my blogging! Well, here is a sweet something for your Bla Bla (and I’m not just talking about the dolls) Thursday. My darling dear baby girl turned one on August 12th and she woke up to tons of hugs and kisses…and giant balloons that were left over from her birthday party. Yup, she totally “woke up like this” (minus the bow). If you are one of my lovely instagram followers, then you know that I love dressing my daughter in a mix of thrifted vintage girly dresses like the one here along with a few items from trendy stores and etsy shops too. The best part of these photos is since the background is the same in each image, her personality really shines throughout. She’s sweet, playful, bashful, and totally speaks through her facial expressions. I can’t even say how blessed I feel to have her in my life. She brightens up each hectic little moment, like when we are all trying to get ready in the morning and “brother” decides he wants to serve his own milk (ever so slowly might I add) and as he’s pouring milk from this ginormous Almond milk carton, his cup slips off his table so it gushes all over him, the table, and floor. Aye, Aye, Aye! The crying begins,the frustration sets in and he plays the blame game. “Mommy, see I told you graham crackers and milk is better with chocolate milk.” Like somehow he thinks that adding chocolate to his least favorite drink would have prevented the spill. Ya, and this is just a little over three minutes of what spirals into a whole morning of madness. Yet, after all of this, she just bats her pretty big eyes and I melt. Then I remember we are only on this earth for a short time and the three minute tantrum is not worth the battle. I have them and they have me-that’s all that matters each and every day. So happy almost Friday everyone!

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Janelle. First Year. Orange County Baby Photographer.

This little one is cute and she knows it! Janelle, will turn the big ONE this December. Along with her cuteness and sass, Nellie (as her parents call her) looked adorable in her embroidered Mexican dress and hot pink flower. To add a little icing to the cake, mommy and daddy brought along a bunch of Mexican-themed accessories. There was also another theme that I oh so loved, PINK! Her hot pink dress and blanket were perfect to enhance Nellie’s bright personality. Maybe just once I had to jump up and down, and act like a crazy person to get a giggle out of her. Most of the times when I do this, kids just look at me like I’m some weirdo with a monstrous camera in their face. Despite the fact that it was raining off and on during our entire session, Nellie was also super well behaved. Nellie is in love with her parents just as much as they are with her. And I’m in love with their cute little family!

Happy first Birthday Janelle! Remember you owe my son a play date! Hee He he.
Just excuse her twinkle toes. She’s quite the flexible one for sure!My favorite! Can a photo be cute and comical at the same time? You decide, but I think so. Nellie…stop screaming at me, I’m sorry for taking so many photos of you..ahhh!Seriously. This has to be my second favorite because daddy is just way into giving his little baby girl the biggest smooch ever. Love it!I think this one is hilariously cute because she looks like she throwing up “West Side”…lol Janelle, has mommy been teaching you baby signing? Look at all these pretty colors and Janelle just adds even more prettiness.Looks like she got caught. Caught being cute.Sweetness.

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