sneak peak #1 while I am away...

jeanni and ben { a day before session }

peace.
maria

gone fishin'

HALLELUJAH WE ARE OUT OF HERE!
and we really need a little vacation, time to spend disconnected playing on the farm with the kids. We are headed to paradise, well my version anyway. We are driving up to Oregon to spend a week at my mom's place, I call it "Carolina".

Cause "in my my mind I'm goin to Carolinaaaa, can't you feel the sunshine? Can't you just feel the moon shine? and ain't it just like a friend of mine to hit me from behind. yes I'm goooiiin to Carolina in my mind" - james taylor


peace.
maria

three reasons we are keeping her...

1. this little one year old adopted and took care of TWO litters of kittens that were not hers. She nursed them and cleaned them until their momma was well enough to take over. a momma after my own heart.

2. I knew she would be amazing with the kids, and she is. AMAZING. Kash cannot believe she ALWAYS lands on her feet and has been caught tossing her in the air (4 whole feet) and watching her land, and she STILL comes back for loving. Leah puts her in the baby baskets and carries her blankets. Sundae NEVER scratches or bites! I am in constant awe.

3. she won over my cat disliking husband (even though he has liked every cat I introduce him too) so much so that they sleep together at night.

everyone welcome Sundae to the family...


she is the best birthday present a momma like me could ask for. Thanks Rachael.

peace.
maria

three things i heart about mr. and mrs. parks...

1. they enjoy life, every waking moment is full of laughter.
2. hello, they names their dog Swoopy Love from Up Above.
3. They asked me NOT to do a "maternity session", no gauze wrapped around her, no hearts on the belly, they wanted a portrait session of the two of them, the dog and the belly.
















oh and did I mention the beach cruisers? yeah they have killer bikes...I am sooo jealous!

peace.
maria

three reasons to love this family...

1. well, just look at them. They are ADORABLE.
2. little Ryan is a serious thinker. He thought long and hard about me before he gave up the smile...I dig that.
3. Emily LOVES her men, they are her heart and the love they have for each other is really something to behold.











This is my FAVORITE shot of the session...


peace.
maria

this is compleltey awesome....

Ok Ok I know I have shared two videos in a row and no images but I was sent this and now I must share with you! I swear new pics up tomorrow!

until then, ENJOY!



peace.
maria

I LOVE THIS!

I can only do this because I too was pregnant and from what I hear ...smug.

peace.
maria

holy moly...

Micheal Jackson died.
in case you had not heard.
and part of me is fine with that.i am happy to have been reminded about how great his music is and I have completley loved living it and celebrate it once again.

i remember Thriller, we had a "behind the scenes" tape that we played over and over again in total awe, every one in our house was in awe.
I loved the poster over my bed, in the yellow vest...dreamy.

I am not sad.
I am thankful.

here are a few videos in honor of the music they made me smile.





this is just to remind me and you.



I still get scared.

peace.
maria

such a quandry...

I have been hard at work getting these lovely images of maria and brian finished but I want to share them with Robyn's since this is our first session as Verité and we want to show them together but ooooh how I am dying to share!
oh well this will have to do till we figure it out. I gotta tell ya, this whole merging on weddings thing has sooo many more details to think about than we both signed up for! But I promise it is sooo worth it!


have a safe and happy 4th!

peace.
maria