Ryan and Sydney

This post is a bit late but it is just too cute. For Fourth of July The family headed on over to Arizona to visit our very best friends Amy, Jason and of course Ryan. It was a wonderful and relaxing weekend spent at the pool, taking the girls to the mall to offically buy them "big girl" shoes ( yes we are already teaching them the fine art of shoe shopping), and what else taking a mini photo shoot.




This is one of my favorites the look in her eyes is just so beautiful








That hair....











Best Friends Forever!!

Barrios/ Palacios Family

Sometimes our hearts get tangled
And our souls a little off-kilter
Friends and family can set us right
And help guide us back to the light.
~Sera Christann

Junior and Bertha Thank You! for letting me take these long overdue Family pictures. I must say you guys were so fun and so willing to do what ever I asked. I even was able to sneak a smile out of Steven. Enjoy.



















I love the colors in this one.

The Graduate

Wow can you believe how time flies. Graduation for most has passed and I was fortunate to be a part of Anthony's by taking his senior portraits. It was also I admit a bit emotional, for my daughter Tatiana will be starting High School this fall, so while I was busy snapping away ( and how could I not the boy is HANDSOME) in the back of my mind all I could think was wow in 4 years this will be Tat. I'm not sure if I'm ready for the ending but I think I'm ready for the adventure.







What a Proud moment for Mom.








Thank you Anthony for letting me capture this great event. I wish you all the best of luck in all you do, and remember,

Graduation is only a concept. In real life every day you graduate. Graduation is a process that goes on until the last day of your life. If you can grasp that, you'll make a difference. ~Arie Pencovici

Ryhne Family

I recently had the pleasure to shoot some family photos of my friend Darlene and her girls. They were so much fun we just meandered our way through the paths at Bill Barber Park in Irvine and just had fun. Nicole is the youngest and just a ham she loved being a model for the day and Jasmine was very cool and sweet. Darlene girl you know you rock. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to hang out with your beautiful family.



A beautiful family.





Isn't she gorgeous.

Rio Harde

Well as promised (though a bit late) here are a few pics of my little cutie in Mexico. Now that she has sprouted teeth she can't wait to find new food to munch on. Here she discovered watermelon for the first time.













Who knew watermelon could be so sweet!

Fettig Picnic

Isn't it funny when you go on vacation it seems when you get back you are almost more exhausted than when you left. Well I'm back from our annual Mexico trip and yes I need a vacation from my vacation but I was great as always. The weather was a little cooler than usual but I guess that was good seeing as I had the baby and not as many people showed (darn gas prices) but none the less it was another RIO HARDY Memorial Day. I will post some pics as soon as I can until then here are some pics from the annual Fettig Family picnic.





Okay this picture does not do Jenna justice she is a beautiful girl and I would love a chance to shoot her say.... at one of her cheering events. She just made the varsity squad way to go!!!



Okay this one was just to funny I always have to put up the goofy face ones that's what ya get when you make a silly face and I'm armed




Little Ariel loved playing with Jenna's pup Dora




Maybe Syd will be a baseball star instead of a soccer one???




WOW Aunt Janice what was that???




I just love this one, Everyone just relaxing and taking it easy... Watching the youngins' play a game of volleyball

Melissa's Gettin' Hitched

I can't believe that it has been so long since I've posted. So Sorry, sometimes life as a working wife and mother of two just takes more time than there is. That being said get ready to welcome married life Mel. A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to snap a few at Melissa's Bridal Shower hosted by the party planner extraordinaire Laurie. It was good times.


The Beautiful Bride-to-Be




Yes this cake was as good as it looks, Laurie's cakes are YUMMMMMM!


The Purse Collection


Baby Elliot and Proud Mama! I just love the big smile.