Happy Birthday Miss Maya!

Miss Maya turned 6 and this was the event of the year to attend. Little Miss decided to go with a Tea Party theme that was enjoyed by all.

Here are are some of the highlights.

Table setting complete with lit candles and lemon aid.

Practicing on how to walk like a lady, after all only true "ladies" attend tea parties.

After tea was served a round of croquet was in order.

Nothing like some ice cream cake after playing in the hot sun.

The ladies of the afternoon. Oh I love your hats and gloves.

The gentlemen of the afternoon.

I don't know if they really liked the tea party or just came along for the cake. Mason next time you come to a tea party you might want to think about taking a bath beforehand. Although this is a great way to keep the girls away.

For more of this fabulous event check out it out on my Facebook page Lovebug Portraits.

Randomness

Ok, so I have been a little MIA lately. So sorry. My other life has been keeping me pretty busy. Hopefully, I will have a few days to catchup on a few things here.

Here is a little bit of randomness that has happened in my life in the last few months.

Happy Birthday Big Al! So glad to be your auntie.

Yes, that is pink crayon. And yes I did pull it out of her mouth, but she still managed to eat everything that was laying on the floor. Oh Baby O, you are a cute eating machine.

Oh family love.

FAKER!

Paris' smallest building. I think that smart car was wider that it.

Paris Candy.

Athens, Greece.

It's that time of year again. The OC fair!

Oh man I can't believe it has been another year. This year I entered 3 pictures into the OC fair photography contest and had 2 rejected but 1 made it in. Little did I know that would be all it took. This year I placed 1st in the professional color / black and white misc. category.

This was a picture that I felt inspired to take one day after coming home from a meeting. Some days I feel the beauty of the earth so strong and feel that I have to capture it for all to see.

So after I found out that I placed 1st I rounded up the monkeys and we went to the fair to celebrate.

Oh Maya I love how you embrace the camera. One day you will be a super star!

I guess the boys are getting to old and big to hold anymore. Oh so sad. Oh May May where did the days go?
I think this hot dog is bigger then her head. What do you think?

Got to see the racing pigs. Oh how the kids loved it.

Keep working Baby O! I love how her whole body goes into eating this.

Remember when we thought these were the coolest rides EVER.

SO much fun with the monkeys, can't wait for next year.

Guate Girls :)

Last week two of my BFF's had a layover in LA on their way to Guatemala, where we met last year. I can't believe that a year has gone by. Thanks for the laughs girls! I so miss you.


Sarah, Chay & John

Look at what I finally got to see!

Love you guys.

Good times at lunch.

Can't wait to hear about your trip!

Happy Birthday Emily!

It can't be so. Emily you told me you would never grow up but look today you are one year older. Emily you are a beautiful little girl with such personality. Love it.

Happy Birthday

Tia Tanni Loves you!



Even as a baby I knew you were special.

Look at that sas.

This was a big year, her first day of school.

Baby by Stevie

The other day I did a shoot for an old friend who is the owner of Baby by Stevie. Baby by Stevie is an Etsy shop that sells handmade ties (traditional and bow ties) for your little ones.
Her little ties are to die for. So if you have a need or even a want for little baby ties give Baby by Stevie a look.

Happy 4th of July!

Every year I wait and wait for the 4th of July. I think since moving to the island it has become one of my favorite holidays. The people flock to the island like it is the birthplace of the country. So many people to see!

This year I set out a bit late but was able to get several shots that I feel really represent the 4th island style. I think this years theme was lemonade stands and stands of all kinds run by kids.

People waiting for the ferry. I can't believe how bad this is. So happy I didn't need a ride.

I think this was the cutest thing I saw all day. In his had is a cup that says For the Troops.

Couldn't get enough of these umbrella's.

Even the dogs got into spirit.

Normally this beach just has a few. But not today.

Love that kids are learning to think beyond themselves.

These kids look like they are doing pretty good if you ask me.

A little spin on the lemonade stand.

Bonus points for using the computer.