San Diego Maternity, Newborn and Baby Photographer, Sheryl Paulino, Pasheoni Photography

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HAPPY MEMORABLE MONDAY!!!! This weekend was full of celebration. I love when everyone gets together to share an joyful occasion. This weekend we had two festivals to attend and three birthday parties! I tell you, I’M EXHAUSTED!

Let’s start with Saturday:

Birthday 1 – Auntie Lyn’s BBQ

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!  We all got together at Fiesta Island to have a little barbecue and bonfire.  It was a lot of fun being able to just ‘camp out’ with our cars and tents and just enjoy the wonderful San Diego weather.  It was beautiful out, just a tad cloudy, nonetheless, everyone had a great time.  I wish we were able to stay for the bonfire, but for one, Kayla was over it, and second, I had my friends GIRLS ONLY birthday party to attend – this was birthday #2…no pictures though!

On to Sunday…

Festival 1 – The Art and Wine Festival in La Jolla

We were invited by a good friend, and neighbor, Walter Redondo.  I’m so glad he opened us up to this and we were able to show the kids all different kinds of art.  Of course I was looking forward to the photography, and WOW, they had such great talent, EVERYONE did.  I also came across a very cute booth that sells hair accessories, costumes, tutus and all the wonderful things for Kayla! haha.  Everything looked soo cute on her, they even took her photos in a couple of their work.  I can’t wait til they post it onto their blog!  I forgot to take a picture of the booth (as I was busy shopping haha), but you can find their great work at www.twinklebabycouture.com.

Festival 2 – Saint Michael’s Annual Festival

Shortly after the La Jola Art and Wine festival, we wandered on over to Saint Michael’s Annual Festival.  Much like a carnival, there are booths, games, shows, rides and best of all FOOD .  Keoni did awesome with the rides.  I was shocked that my little chicken butt actually rode something relatively scary AND didn’t shed a tear.  I praised him with tons of kisses and high fives to calm his nerves!  This mini festival was a great way to enjoy lunch and help them with their fundraiser

Birthday #3 – MyGym for Kolu’s 2nd Birthday

Whew, tired yet? OH WE WERE!  We quickly headed over to MyGym for Kolu’s 2nd birthday party.  What a COOL place!  If your kids are too small for Chuck E. Cheese, this place is PERFECT!  It’s like, well, a little gym where kids can jump, shout and play.  There were two hostesses that told stories, had the kids interact, sing, dance and just have a great time.  Finally, a place that understands

What a memorable weekend this was.  It’s just the way we like to spend our family time.

So the Miss has decided to turn 6 months old on me.  Why? I think she had a deal with Father Time! .  I love how she is full of expression and emotion.  She gives big hugs and laughs at anything and everything that amuses her.  She’s a little timid, but once you get on her good side, typically by offering her food, she will play with you. She’s already grabbing food out of our hands, and leaving us with a smirk. I enjoy spending every moment watching her grow, watching her discover, watching her…be her.

Her brother has learned a lot from his sister.  He’s learned to share, laugh and most of all love her.  Though I think he’s teaching her to tag-team with him against the ‘big people’. Words can’t express how much my heart melts to see them interact and play.  Every time Kayla sees her big brother, she flails her arms and legs with joy.  I love hearing giggles coming from the room.

He is such a great brother.

This Saturday was the annual Gentri Fiesta.  Every year my parent’s town in the Philippines prays and gives thanks to their patron saint, Saint Francis of Assisi. Here we have morning mass, eat, karakol (A street dance done in homage to the patron saint and also as thanksgiving for a good harvest or to ask for rain usually performed by local residents during barrio  or town fiestas).  It’s a lot of fun, and a great way to see people from the town you haven’t seen in a long time.  Our family has been going for as long as I can remember.  Just seeing the karakol, as silly as some may think it is, just brings a smile to my face as I see my mom, my aunties and everyone else dance with laughter while the band plays the familiar song.   Here’s to another weekend of dance, music, food and family.

Have you ever tried to take your own family photos? As a photographer and parent, there always seems to be ONE person missing in pictures of my family, the person taking the photo (which is me).  We’ve tried setting up the camera on top of the stroller with a timer, we’ve tried the ‘arm-stretched-out-and-hoping-everyone’s-in-the-frame’ technique, but in the end we end up with this.

As much as I love the quirky, snapshot this is, it’s not one I’d hang on the wall – but maybe in the scrapbook.   So stop kidding yourself that your family photos are just fine, and find someone to help you.  Nothing is more important than capturing what’s most important to you. Many people I come across tell me,”I just can’t afford professional photos”.  I have to agree, it is an investment, but maybe this article, Why Choose Custom Photography, may enlighten you.

I enjoy capturing the random, quirky personality every family has.  I know, and you know, it’s life and it’s not picture perfect, and it’s ok.  Nothing makes a photo more personal than one that can make you laugh, smile and maybe even shed a tear.  When I do a session it’s not formal, sorry to say.  Everyone is dressed comfy (yet stylish), we will laugh, and have fun.  It brings out the natural smile in everyone. So leave the pressed shirts at home, and come in your favorite jeans and rockin’ shirt and let’s capture these precious moments!