Merry Christmas!

"... Although it's been said many time, many ways

Merry Christmas to you..."

May your home be filled with the joy of the Christmas season!

Birthday Cake

Turning one can be so much fun! Especially when you can have a birthday cake all to yourself! 

Jack had a blast celebrating his first Birthday!
His favorite part? Making a royal mess!

Jack's First Year!

Oh, where did the year go?
It is so hard to believe that our little man is turning one today.
It has been incredible getting to know him and seeing him grow.
There is a special connection between Jack and his sister- they simply adore each other!

He is the happiest baby and we are so blessed to have him in our lives!

Here's a quick look at Jack's first year...

I fell in love with him the moment I held him in my arms ♥

Snowy November

Who would have thought that we were going to have a white Thanksgiving? 

Mother Nature surprised us once again.

Hope you have a fun weekend!

Other winter stories: Midnight Snowfall | Snow | Winter Wonderland

Aleksandra, Part 2

A cool fall afternoon in the park.... Colorful foliage and light rain...
This is part two of my photo shoot with Ola (see part one here).

Clothes & Shoes: by Ola,
Jewelry: by me, 
Hair & Makeup: by me.

Aleksandra, Part 1

She is smart and beautiful, funny and fun.
I first met Ola (short for Aleksandra in Polish) over a decade ago. Barely a teenager then, she grew up to be a strong and independent young woman.

We spent a cool fall afternoon in the park as she let me photograph her.
This is part one of our shoot. I cannot wait to share more very soon!

Clothes & Shoes: by Ola,
Jewelry: by me, 
Hair & Makeup: by me.

Autumn Afternoon

An impromptu trip to a park one autumn afternoon turned into a quick photo session with our little ones. It was so much fun watching them entertain each other, explore and play with all the colorful leaves.
And the weather was just perfect...

Sisters

On this sunny Sunday afternoon I met with Kate and her two adorable daughters, Annie and Molly. They were the winners of my first photography giveaway :-)
The girls were full of energy! There were cartwheels, jumping around, posing, and giggles mixed with lots of sisterly love.

Meet Molly and Annie!

Summer Fun at Brookhollow's Barnyard

The summer has been surprisingly comfortable this year.
So, when we were invited to join our friends and their children for a fun afternoon at Brookhollow's Barnyard, we did not think twice. 

From train and tractor ride, to two huge sandboxes filled with toys, a playhouse with a kitchen, and many farm animals to feed, it is a perfect place for the little ones to run around and play. 

It's our new favorite place to visit!

Happy 4th of July!

                      

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Happy Father's Day!

Another year, another little one added to our bunch, and another reason to love my husband even more! He is the world's best dad! He amazes me every single day with the amount of love and patience he has for our children. Samantha absolutely adores him! And Jack always smiles when he sees him!

Happy Father's Day to the father of my children ;) and to all the dads, first-time dads and dads-to-be out there! Hope you all have a wonderful day! 

And a very Happy Father's Day to my Beloved Dad! Kocham Cię, Tato! 

Blessed indeed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father! 

~ Lydia M. Child, Philothea: A Romance, 1836 ~

At The Farm

Everyday after her school Samantha visits the local farm. She loves feeding the goats and seeing how the bunny rabbits are doing. She runs around and explores.
The amount of energy this girl has is unbelievable!

Coney Island

On this sunny Saturday morning we took a trip with the little ones to Coney Island.
The Brooklyn Half Marathon had just ended when we arrived and there were still many runners relaxing by the beach.

Coney Island is famous for having several of the best known amusement parks in the world, as well as Nathan's (in)famous Hot Dog Eating Contest held each year on the Fourth of July. The countdown has begun.

We took a stroll up and down the boardwalk enjoying the beautiful spring weather. Sam had a blast running on the beach and going on a few rides. Jack slept through all the fun.

We had a quick bite to eat before heading back home. Hot dogs were a must!

Happy Mother's Day!

As I am celebrating my third Mother's Day as a mom I have developed even greater appreciation and gratitude for my own mom.
No one can prepare you for what motherhood brings and you will never understand it unless you've experienced it yourself. Your life is no longer about you. It is now filled with constant worries about your children's well-being, sleepless nights when they're sick or scared, intertwined with happy days, moments of joy and pride when watching them grow and meet yet another milestone.
No two days are ever the same, and each day is special and irreplaceable.

I am excited about the future and I look forward to seeing who my children will grow up to be.

"Mother's heart is a special place where her children are always home"

Kocham Cię Mamo!

Faces

Chubby cheeks, big beautiful eyes and the sweetest smile!
This is what I have to deal with every day =) And I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Here is Jack at 4 months old.

Happy Easter!

Being A Toddler

She is very energetic and independent. She knows what she wants and often puts up a fight to get it!
She loves to play and explore, paint and draw.
She loves clothes and is obsessed with shoes ;-) Two going on Twenty!

This is what happened when I turned my camera on Samantha...

One Hundred

Jack is one hundred days old today!
He is growing so fast!
He already weighs 16 pounds and is 26 and a half inches long!

Two Years Old

As Samantha turns two this weekend I would like to look back on her year as a toddler.

From her wobbly first steps to running like a champ, to picking out her own clothes and putting on her shoes, she has become Miss Independent. Never a dull moment with our girl!

Happy 2nd Birthday, My Love!

Marissa & Jason ~ Engagement Session

A sunny winter afternoon... And a beautiful couple celebrating their recent engagement. 

When I met with Marissa and Jason for their engagement session last Saturday I could not miss how much they enjoyed each others company. It was so much fun watching them being silly and playful. Their chemistry is undeniable and they seem perfect together. 

I was so honored to be able to capture their love.