BABIES AND BUNNIES SPRING PORTRAIT FUNDRAISER…THE FINAL YEAR!

Na na na na…na na na na…hey hey hey…gooooodbye….

That’s right…this is the LAST YEAR of Babies and Bunnies…(and you were supposed to sing that first part…you know…na na na na…na na na na…hey hey hey…goooodbye…well…that’s what I have been singing in my head as I write this post)

It’s been such fun for the past NINE years to photograph with the bunnies in the garden…though I must say, cleaning their cage is disgusting…but other than that, I have loved it. But all good things must come to an end…at least that’s what they say…

The dates for this year’s event is March 31st – April 28th…and the first Saturday is already booked, so don’t dilly dally…

I’m working on the final tally of how much we have raised together over these past nine year for JDRF (which we raised funds for the first 5 years) and the Make A Wish Foundation…but I know it’s been THOUSANDS! This year we are again raising funds for the Make A Wish Foundation of the Tri-Counties…and if we book 89 sessions this year (which might send me over the edge…but I have done 84 in one year before) anyway, if 89 people participate, together we can grant one child’s wish! That would be awesome…so let’s go for it…let’s go out with a bang!

If you are new to Babies and Bunnies…here’s a little info:

The garden is at a private residence in Thousand Oaks. Sessions are specially priced for this event…only $45! (a $250 Value) The entire session fee goes directly to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Tri-Counties. We reserve an entire hour for each session…though we usually only photograph for about 20-30 minutes (leaves us time for changing, bottles, or tantrums…if necessary):) We also have special packages for this event.

Girls in White Dresses | Thousand Oaks Family Portrait Photographer

Little Miss N | Ventura Newborn Photography

LOVE A BRAND NEW BABY | CAMARILLO BABY PHOTOGRAPHER

I just love newborn babies…the smell, their skin and all their little bits. I especially love when I get to photograph mommy while she is still pregnant…maternity portraits are so beautiful, and this mommy is definitely testimony to that!

 

 

Awaiting Little Miss N | Baby Shower Tea Party

You have all seen my gorgeous nephew on here many times…well, in a month I will also have another gorgeous niece! Little Miss N is on her way! And Saturday we had a Tea Party to celebrate!

The clothes line is an adorable idea, don’t you think? (Totally my mom’s) And the darling garlands were made by my sis in law, Yumi…as were the lovely cheesecakes and the best cucumber/mint sandwiches! If you have never had one, you should! They were so yummy! The little bagel sandwiches are cranberry walnut bagels with turkey, cream cheese and chives…delish!! Made by the fantastic Alicia.

Now my mother, who can and does make everything beautiful, created the hydrangea cupcakes…are they not so fabulous! (As is my mom)

And I am proud to say that I made those little green petit fours with sugared violas…all by myself. And just let me tell you, in case you were thinking it was a good idea to try…it was a royal pain in the tuckus! But actually, once they started looking good I got excited and the last FOUR HOURS were more fun….ugh. But I have to say they turned out cute and were lemon heaven!!

My first gorgeous niece, M, in her English Fascinator and Me and my sissies in law…(Miss N’s mommy is next to me) Sorry everyone, I was photography slacker and didn’t take many candids….I just wasn’t wearing my photographer hat….I had on my tea party hostess hat!

Stay tuned for newborn baby portraits…in about 4 weeks! woohoo!!!