Family Beach Session [San Diego Photographer]

We had another great day today up in Oceanside. The kids got to play at that awesome park on Camp Pendleton while the boys fished. Later, we headed to the beach so I could take our friends' family photos. The kids had so much fun running and playing in the sand and water! Photographing at such a fun place sure makes things easy :) We even got to watch the beautiful sunset...I couldn't have asked for a better day!

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My family [San Diego Photographer]

We are in the middle of a wonderful weekend here in San Diego! Yesterday, we had a family fun day. We started the day watching Hannah cheer at the basketball game. Then, we headed up to Camp Pendleton to our favorite little lake. Simon and Andrew had fun in Simon's new small boat. It's just perfect for that size lake, and it fits right in the back of his truck :). While the guys were fishing, Hannah and I had a blast at the new playground. It was so cool...it had artificial turf and everything! But, the day wasn't over, yet. So after we had dinner, we went to the base theater to see Avatar. It was a great movie, and you can't beat getting the whole family into the movies for just $7 !! I love MCCS :) . Today we had nice relaxing Valentine's Day. Simon got me and Hannah some beautiful flowers, and we all got chocolates...my fave!! Simon got breakfast in bed, and then we had a fun day of Wii playing. Just before sunset, we headed to the Bay View on MCRD for a few family photos. We were way over due in updating our family picture, and I had to be sure to do this before Simon deploys. I had planned on beach pictures, but with it being a beautiful day on a holiday weekend, that plan was spoiled. When we were within a mile of the beach, traffic was at a stand still! Oh well...I think we found a beautiful spot that was completely empty :) And the best part is that Simon has tomorrow off, too! Who knows what we'll get into then!

The kids visit La Jolla [San Diego Photographer]

Today the kids and I visited La Jolla and a few of their beautiful beaches. I have to admit that bribing them with a visit to the beach is a great way to get them to finish their school work quickly :). Anyhow...we started the day at the Cave Store. They have a staircase inside the store that goes down inside the cliff to a cave at the beach. I never thought I was claustrophobic until I got about half way down the 145 stairs. My legs were literally shaking! But, it was a beautiful sight to see. Now the climb back up the stairs...well, let's just say I skipped the gym tonight ;-). So after the cave, we headed to the beach because the kids were just dying (oh, I mean whining) to go in the water. It was a little chilly, but as you can see from the photos they didn't notice.

My Little Cheerleader [San Diego Photographer]

Today was a first for us....Hannah Jane got to cheer with a team for the first time! I signed her up for cheerleading on base. I am so proud of how much they do for the kids. We have a wonderful coach who gives a lot of time to the girls...oh, and of course, Hannah just loves her! Today was the first basketball game. They looked so cute, and they all did a wonderful job :)

Half-time performance...

Hannah leading the cheer...

Getting ready...

I had to make her pose for me for a few shots before we left for the game :)

Outings in San Diego [San Diego Photographer]

I just can't get over the California sunsets! I'm in LOVE!

Andrew on the merry-go-round...I was sick afterward!

Hannah swinging soooo high!

My snaggle-tooth, wild-haired girl...

A sunflower sea star...

The kids like this water area the best at the aquarium. You move around the little slats to create different water currents. Then you float your boat!

Just posting some images of this past week when it wasn't so rainy :). I do have to admit that I love San Diego's "winter storm" weather...LOL! I don't really understand how you could call this weather a storm. To me a storm means, "Watch out here comes a tornado!" Just lots of rain and a little wind really isn't a storm, but I guess for San Diego, it is. I mean it was enough of a change to make the news :)

Anyhow....These are some random pictures of the kids playing and our visit to the aquarium. I have to confess....The New Orleans aquarium is so much more fun! The kids still had a good time. We've got a map of the local tidal pools and hopefully once all the weather passes, we'll go exploring! They also do whale watching tours, and we are so doing that!

Some personal images [San Diego Photographer]

I love the sunsets that we see everyday from the front of our house!

So I'm finally starting to come out of my slump that I've been in lately. I took a little break from the camera after the move. It turned out to be a little longer than I planned, but I think that it was really for the best. I recently have been taking more images just for me and our family. It's making me really love photography again! All but the last of these images were taken at Torrey Pines Beach. The kids and I also took a little hike on one of the trails...it was totally beautiful!

I'm also starting to do portfolio building (PB) sessions in the next few weeks. I'm going to keep a light load for now since Simon will be deploying to Afghanistan in the next couple of months. We're going to be trying to make the most of out of everyday before he goes. Anyhow...email me through the contact form on my website if you are interested in a PB session.

Our Christmas in San Diego

Andrew showing off the treats Grandma taught them how to make :)

Grandma helping Hannah with her chocolate goodies!

Just a couple of images from the tons that I took of Christmas. We had a wonderful visit with my parents. It sure made Christmas special by being able to share it with my family.

My baby model [San Diego Photographer]

I got the chance to photograph the cutest little baby boy! His mommy let him model my new baby props that I got from my friend Jessica at Modiste Bee. Little B is a total doll and looked so cute in this hat! Thanks guys!