Alexandra's 5th Birthday Party

At the risk of sounding like my mom - I can't believe my baby's grown up. My oldest, Alexandra, will be 5 on Wednesday. It seems like last week I was pregnant with her.

Following in her mother's footsteps (in more ways than one...), Alexandra is a party planner at heart. Every year she chooses her theme for her party and decides what to do, where to go, and everything theme related (I kid you not, it started at 2 with Elmo...).

This year her original choice was carousel - we had planned to have her party at the carousel. There was some mis-communication at the beginning of the planning process and we decided to find an alternate. We went to Buckland Hills Mall to speak with them about their carousel and Alexandra saw a sign for Build A Bear...so we booked and planned her party in 15 minutes right then and there. Then we took some photographs for her invitation (which I ordered that night!).
I have to say that this was probably the best choice for parties so far! The kids had a blast! they chose their animals, then paraded around the store to stuff, tie, and love them!
My children have also inherited my impatience...I think I looked like this while my mom photographed my brother an I. Seriously, she is rolling her eyes at me! LOL!
Yes, my husband had fun too! He hopped on his black stallion and rode off into the sunset...or with the kids!
Evanthea even dragged me up! I have always loved the carousel, it's been one of my favorites since childhood! I enjoy riding with the girls!

Alexandra's cake was a three layer chocolate fudge cake with raspberry creme filling and "butter"cream frosting - the best part was it was wheat free, dairy free and soy free and ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Many of the parents were impressed and finding excuses to try the bakery! It's called Dee's One Smart Cookie in Glastonbury! YUM!
Stay tuned for Alexandra's flashback! If I have a spare moment, I'll post some photos highlighting the past 5 years!

We love you, Sanda!

Kim & Bryan's Wedding

Today was Kim & Bryan's wedding day. And wow, what a wedding day!! I don't think I have ever experienced anything quite like it...German toasts, German toasting glass, meade, homebrew, wedding theater, Cuban dancing..shall I go on, or look at the photos?



And of course, we brough out the photo booth! What a blast! Photos are uploaded to the website - need to know the password to get in!
Bryan's Homebrew Club provided the "liquid entertainment" as well as the tap system! We were imoressed!

My darling husband caught this amazing candid of Kim while she was getting ready - I don't think we could have posed her with such natural beauty!

I love it when the girls want to add some sass!!
And the guys are like rock stars!





We shot Kim & Bryan's engagement session at the same location. We have the same shot at the fence!
By far, my favorite photo from the day



Love this shot - Kim looked like such an angel...I only saw it only fitting to give her wings!



Congratulations Kim & Bryan! We wish you all the best!

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Caitlin & John's Engagement Session

Wow! What a great day today! First off, the torrential downpours ended around 11:30, just enough time for me to hop into the car to drive to Worcester. The first time in awhile, I truly missed my convertible (I used to have two, but that's another post!). Then I unloaded my camera equipment...I didn't miss my convertible for much longer (I actually was grateful to have my minivan!).

Caitlin & John met at Holy Cross College, and they returned there for their proposal. It was only natural to have their engagement session there as well.

The next few photos are the exact spot they were engaged:



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Love is in the air...literally! :)
We were told someone could find better places for us to take photos when we were taking the next one! LOL!
I fell in love with the buildings, landscaping, everything at the college! Gorgeous!!My little attitude bride...I didn't even have to ask her to pose!
And my GQ groom! Doesn't this look like some ad from a magazine from New Orleans?




Caitlin & John are just too cute! They surprised me with this move!


I won't even explain this next one...
John will pull down the sun for Caitlin!!
Caitlin used to work for the Holy Cross bookstore, so it was only logical to take a photo of her working - yes the register closed sign was there intentionally!

Congratulations Caitlin & John! I had a blast with you guys today!! See you real soon!!

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