Monday, January 29, 2018

A Unicorn Birthday Party for Laina Lu

January 27, 2018

Laina's birthday party was unicorn-themed. I took over and had the helm on this one, as Mike thrives at the big dinner parties, where I shine at the smaller scale ones like this :D I decorated the usual spot, got some tasty cake (and ice cream... and cupcakes) and such, and it was time to party.

All the grandparents came to celebrate, as well as Auntie, and Laina's little friends, Simon, Kasen, and Adalynn, and their big sisters (and moms and dads, mostly!). The big girls had fun playing together, everyone enjoyed the treats and Laina had a blast being sung to and getting her birthday cupcake. She ate the whole thing! Well, all that didn't end up on the floor.

She got some new toys (which Julie greatly enjoyed ;) and had fun with all her friends. Hooray and Happy Birthday to Laina!!!!

^Yup, looks good!


^VERY yummy cake!


^Also super yummy!



^The birthday Lu!


^Singing to the Birthday Girl.

^Julie helped Laina with her candle.


^NOT sharing with Poopah.


^Cake smashing is. The. Coolest.


^Present time!


^Here's a fun one! :D

^Unsuccessful shot of all the babies.

^The big girls are a little more cooperative.


^Laina and her Grandmas. Happy birthday, baby!

Laina: 1 year session

January 26, 2018

Somehow, by Baby Lu is a toddler, one-year-old and such a big girl! She doesn't look like a baby anymore, especially as she runs across the room. Still not use to shoes, she's a barefoot beauty who just started daycare... where did my little baby go?

Grandma Nore and Julie came along with us for the session and you were not thrilled because you had been sleeping cozy in the car and the studio was COLD. But after we got started, you perked up, and of course you were rewarded for your smiles with a cupcake, which you made quick work of. I wasn't sure how you'd do with the cake smash, but as usual, you far exceeded my expectations. And unlike Julie, who didn't eat all that much but instead obliterated her cupcake, you ate the whole thing. I like a girl who can appreciate cake ;)

This is your last formal session for awhile, as I'm sure you won't be all the cooperative in the near future, but it was fun and I will now get to do you and Julie together and hopefully get some great sister shots. Thanks for being my little lady, Laina!

^How is she so big already?!?


^That cheesy smile and dimple will get me every time!

^Jules was feeling photogenic today!


^My silly big girl.

^Working with props.



^Having a good time.




^Wearing a CROWN!



^She's so regal in her strawberry shirt ;)



^My favorite Lu.


^Time to smash!


^ (Side note: I gave Julie the topper to hold during this and she ate it while we weren't looking ;) 


^Cake is so GOOD!







^NOM!




^She was surprisingly less messy than i thought :)


^Hooray for my birthday!!!!



^She ate is ALL!


^Lovey sisters. I love my girls.