Raiya and Tyus :: Newborn and Family Photos

Raiya joined her brother Tyus just about two months ago.  Mom wanted some new family photos for Christmas cards, so I got to see Tyus again.  And I can't believe how much kids change in their first year!  Tyus was so tiny last time I saw him!

Now, he's a great big brother!

After catching some of the two of them, we caught the whole family and then some of precious Raiya, just like her brother had.

Such a beautiful family!

Baby Tyus :: Orange County Baby Photography

Tyus is three months old and growing fast!  I swear kids grow at lightening speed!  His daddy is Japanese, so grandma brought over a kimono for Boys Day.  It was a little bit too big for Tyus just yet, but I think he styled it quite well!

The doll and the kites all represented things like good fortune - Tyus showed us that he's all about embracing good luck!

Such a happy mama and papa!

While he rested so sweetly (don't you love the complete surrender babies have while they are sleeping?), Tyus' guard dog made sure no one disturbed him!  So sweet!

Finn and Family :: Orange County Baby and Family Photography

Last weekend, we got to meet week-old Finn and his family.  Every newborn is different - some like all the attention and others just want to be left alone.  Finn seemed to know the camera was trained on him and he did superb!

Of course, there were a few unsettling moments, but he's still so stinkin' cute!  (I'm sure mom doesn't think that at 3 am, but...)

 Despite these moments, he was as angel. Don't believe me?  Check this one out!

 

 The whole family was there for photos - and everyone wanted to hold him.  He was very happy with all the attention - a sign of things to come I'm sure!  He's a lucky little man!

A Baby Story :: Maternity and Twins Video

Angelie, a friend of mine (from my other job!) had twins this past summer.  Just a few weeks before she went to the hospital to have the boys, Jason and I sat down to talk to Angelie and Matt about what they were thinking about parenthood.

And then, when their lives had been completely turned upside down by Ethan and Connor, we sat down with them again to hear about their joys!  You'll have to watch!

They're Here! Connor & Ethan

Remember Matt and Angelie from a few weeks back?  Well, just a few days after we took those photos, she was in the hospital and a few days later, her beautiful boys were born!  Although they came early, they are very healthy and happy!  They're almost a month old already!  We went down to meet them today and I snapped a few photos while we were there. 

 

Buddies for life!

 

Introducing Connor Matthew!

Aren't his little wrinkled knees adorable?!

And here is Ethan James!
Ethan was pretty sleep while we were there, but I caught his eyes open for a few minutes.  But I think he was a little unsure of the crazy lady with the camera in his face!