maria & alex {a preview}

... a preview from a shoot last weekend.
I couldn't resist sharing.

(I know some of you got a extra early preview earlier this week. Sorry for the triple post!)

breathtaking

yesterday, my big sis Angel got married.
And she was a stunning bride. radiant. lovely. SO happy.
(this is straight out of the camera. no post processing!)

I just had to share.

OH boy....KJ's Baby shower {Cerritos}

i'm super blessed to have some near lifelong buddies back up in LA/OC, where I grew up. I definitely track life through everything that happens with them... proms, graduation, engagement, marriage...and now, BABIES. :) it seems like chelle and kev have been together forever (you might remember their engagement session in La Jolla and wedding in Napa Valley) and I know that Matthias has been blessed with loving parents...and tons of adoring aunties & uncles!

Our pros at wedding planning ME & Serendipity rallied the girls to celebrate Matthias' due date...We pulled together a circus themed baby shower and we all pitched in on different areas - decor, food, games, favors. I of course, was delegated photography. :) I tried a little different type of processing, to capture the whimsical and lively spirit of being under the big top.

The proud mama to be (and one half of ME & Serendipity)

Party favors! Circus Animals, of course - Chelle's favorite snack - Cracker jacks!

The soon to be Grandma (known to us as Auntie Bev). :D

The Gilmores couldn't be with us this day, but I LOVED the DIY packaging of their gift.
Crafty Christie knows it's always a good day for bunting.

Garr and Kev...Best buds since elementary school.

I think we're all hoping that C&G give Matthias a best friend soon. ;)

The proud papa-to-be and his proud dad, Uncle Dan

Cyn gave Matthias a copy of her favorite children's book
(I remember her reading it to me when we were in college!)

Everyone filled out a card with their wishes for Matthias.

A parting shot of the gals. :)

Carol + Sung {one more preview}

More of their engagement session later this week!

O BOY {...a preview}

The circus is in town...

which reminded me of Kevin and  Michelle's baby shower for KJ!

wrong again.

{all photos by james lim}

On saturday, I said I'd be playing in my last mission bowl. ever.

Now its Tuesday...

My body is still aching, bruises still throbbing and I haven't slept soundly in 3 days.

But I think I'd do it all over again.

{Maybe I'll consider retirement after next season.}

enjoy the warm sunlight today!