Da Boys | Tai, Raine, Diem

This past week I was in Victoria and had the pleasure of hanging out with some friends I knew from back home. Over the years they have done some amazing things, one of the most recent being launching a produce market, called the Rootcellar, that is doing better than they imagined, with over 55 employees after only a year. In my opinion, though, their greatest accomplishments go by the names Tai, Raine and Diem. What beautiful boys. Tai has eyes and a smile that you know are going to break millions of hearts in his lifetime. Raine has the funniest personality and is an entertainer in the making. And Diem, the cutest little man, already fiercely independent, just wanting to be one of the boys...

The lighting was so spectacular and the boys so much fun, I could have played and photographed them for hours! Hopefully I will get another chance soon. Adam and Daisy, you are a gorgeous family! Much love...

Portrait: Noah

Noah was born April 5th at 12:28am. I remember the night very clearly. A Saturday night, sitting on my couch alone, not wanting to go out, unable to focus on a movie or tv show, couldn't sleep... I was anxious and excited and nervous, knowing that my closest cousin was giving birth at any moment, and our lives were going to be changed forever. Her sister was texting me the progress of the birth, the timing of the contractions, when she was induced, and every time my phone beeped, the message light flashed impatiently, and my heart nearly leapt out of my chest. My family knows I am emotional- it is not uncommon for me to cry when recapping a story or experience, or even a touching commercial (and they rarely even roll their eyes anymore!). When I got the text, "It's a boy! His name is Noah!", I wasn't crying necessarily, but tears were streaming down my face at a rate I've never experienced. Silent tears, as I imagined the family in the waiting room, all the exhaustion and anticipation from the hours spent waiting and supporting, disappearing the moment the announcement was heard. The mom is well. The baby healthy. A family changed for ever as a new member, a tiny angel, is welcomed. 

 

Portrait | The Many Faces Of Lucas Love

It was hard to narrow down photos for this post. This kid was a firecracker! Wonderful, wise, sensitive, intelligent, and so much fun! You couldn't help but laugh and be in the moment around this beautiful soul. Spending a couple hours around Lucas was such a gift, and really reminded me of what is truly important in my life and my day. It's so easy to get caught up in politics and economics and pettiness, when really, we should be taking a lesson from kids. They know the secret.