A Perfect Pair: Jacqueline & Averell

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“We usually like to just wing it.”

Winging it – that is  Jackie and Averell’s way of life, and this easygoing quality about them as individuals and as a couple is what makes them so lovable and so wonderful to be around. From the first day I spent time with them (their engagement shoot at the Disney Concert Music Hall), through their wedding day, to a dinner at Cheesecake Factory after they got back from their honeymoon, I always leave their presence in such a great mood.

I’ve known Averell since high school. That is – I knew who he was through mutual friends, but we didn’t become FRIENDS until later in life. He’s a total goofball, and in Jackie, he has found a perfect match. They’re full of jokes and smart remarks, these two. After cutting the tag from her wedding dress, Jackie exclaimed, “Well, can’t return it now. Guess there’s no turning back.” Haha!

Except for a moment during the ceremony when Jackie and Averell had both me and Tam tearing up (and fogging up our LCDs), I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so much with a bride and groom, but being around them – you can’t help it.

Thank you so much, Jackie and Averell, for trusting us with your special day and for blessing us with your friendship! Glad you made it back from Australia and New Zealand safely (and with some hilarious stories)!


Not So Terrible Two: Henry’s 2nd Birthday

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I was there to celebrate Henry’s 1st birthday last September, and suddenly, there I was when he turned two years old. My boss, Nicole (Henry’s mom), didn’t plan a huge event, but she and her husband nonetheless wanted to make sure Henry knew how special that day was. After work, I scooted to their house for a late afternoon session, and their place was decorated with streamers and balloons. Gifts in bright wrap as well as brown boxes sent from across the miles, sat on the living room tabletop. Henry got a sandbox from his mom and dad and I will never forget his face when he walked into the patio. His Nana (Nicole’s mom) was visiting from Pennsylvania for the weekend and, through the magic of technology, Grammy and Pop were just a skype session away.

He’s such a ball of energy and it’s so fun being able to see him grow up.

Onderland: Natalia’s 1st Birthday

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Cutie patootie to the nth degree – that’s little Natalia aka Lia. She’s got one of those faces that you can’t help falling in love with. As soon as she flashes that smile – it’s over, you can have whatever you want, little girl! hahaha!

Her first birthday, organized by my awesome gal pals from FabFour Events, was a celebration in Onederland, complete with tea party table sets, a table of sweet goodies from Theresa’s Custom Cakes (my friend Theresa from college – UCI woohoo!), a photobooth, not to mention an appearance from Alice herself.

Lia was surrounded by nothing but happiness and joy that day – the perfect backdrop for such a sweet little girl!