What makes us click

May 02 2011

Lil Wayne, Part 2

04.04.11. My lil’ Wayne arrives. Eyes wide open. Gorgeous head of hair. Suddenly I am a mom—-Wow…sounds sooo strange!

All of a sudden I’ve entered the world of wet diapers, scheduled feeding times, weight checkups….and the worst of it…wearing flats for a few weeks (ugh…hope that doesn’t last long!)! However, I’m embracing the change and baby Dre makes it easy. I’m learning new skills–such as eating an entire meal in under 5 mins, emptying the dishwasher using only 1 hand…and planning my entire day in 3 hour intervals.

Dre is a very calm baby. He rarely cries and has a very sweet demeanor. He is very alert and loves to sit back and watch what is going on. He loves being in the moby wrap and walking around with one of us and loooooves being held and cuddled. His little smile is absolutely precious and melts my heart every time!

Here are a few shots of my lil man.

Sleepy smiles.

Biiiig Yawn!

Imitating dad’s facial expressions.

Baby Sneeze!

One of my favorite pictures of lil Dre.

Apr 14 2011

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child's play, portraiture

Fields of Gold

When it has been weeks of dull winter in Northern California, I always look forward to this particular sign of spring…wild mustard growing in the bare orchards. I felt it was important to celebrate nature’s way of throwing a party, so I invited these two little people to help me!

Tagged blowing bubbles, heart lollipops, Melissa Petays Photography, mustard fields, orchards, tea party, tea party in orchard, wild mustard growing in orchards

Apr 08 2011

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about us, child's play, parties

Calling all Autobots – It’s time to roll out!

My son Noah has transformed into a 6-year-old! Luck was on our side when there was a break in the rain and we were able to have the party in the backyard. Good thing, since all he wanted for his party was a transformer pinata…long story short, he ended up with 2!

Transformers awaiting their turn to attack the pinata.

Simon laughing maniacally while collecting his loot.

Wouldn’t be a boys party without some messy situations!

Tagged birthday party, silly string party, transformer birthday, transformer pinata

Apr 06 2011

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portraiture

Motley Crew {family}

Love, love, love 6 month old roley, poley, Coley! Smiles are his forte! And don’t even get me started on his eyes…

Tagged 6 month old, family photography, Melissa Petays Photography, toilet paper

Mar 30 2011

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smashin' fashion

ASYCC 1st Annual Prom Expo and Fashion Show

“The First Ever Prom Expo and Fashion Show was held February 26 to benefit the Allyn Scott Youth & Community Center in Marysville. Local businesses provided the latest prom fashions that were modeled by local youth from nine different high schools. This event was so successful that we’re planning on making it an annual event!”

-Esperanza Arellano, President, Allyn Scott Youth & Community Center Board of Directors.

Beautiful clothes, beautiful people…what a tough way to spend an evening! It was such an honor to participate in this community event held to raise funds for ASYCC programs. If you didn’t make it out this year, here’s an inside look at what you missed out on!