new find

Every time I see a new store or restaurant or attraction in El Paso that really adds to the flavor of our city, I get a big smile on my face. It's so intoxicating to me to find things that are original and different, especially when it comes to kiddos. When I discovered Matilda Jane and Mama Patrice about a year ago (well, Mama Patrice about 2), I was in love. It's a really good thing that I have two boys and no girls or else we'd be a starving family with a closet full of adorable, non-edible clothes!

Last Thursday after a very unsuccessful and frustrating trip to T-Mobile to try to fix my Dash phone problems, I saw a store that intrigued me. I went in to look around and discovered the hippest kids' store in El Paso. Seriously. It's called Funki Munki and they sell mostly organic clothing that are to die for and great toys and bedding and strollers and ... I even saw Baby Legs there. I adore babies in onsies and Baby Legs-oh so huggable and chewable! So if you want to find something truly original and totally chic, go to the Funki Munki and get your funk on. (They're in the same shopping center as Tres Mariposas.)

double "b" love

Have you ever seen newborns as cute as these? I was gaga over "B" and "B". So cute. And their siblings were just as adorable. I adore photographing large families. Do you remember the family of 10? I've done quite a few other very large families (the largest family had 10 children!). The kids are just so much fun-especially when they interact with each other. Well, these kiddos were no exception. They love their new baby brothers.

love in the air

As you know, I don't photograph weddings, but this one was a bit different since they only wanted pictures of themselves before the wedding. The wedding was at St. Patrick's and it was a beautiful day for photographs. These two were so cute together. I just love the way he looks at her-still much love after many years.

glowing

There's something about expectant women that just commands attention and admiration. And when you add some sassiness, you've got a fiery red head with the cutest little tummy. Women, in my opinion, should be bold and not afraid to speak their minds-this is what I loved about this prego. Her personality just radiated.

I played quite a bit with the beautiful lighting and we had some fun playing dress-up with all the fairy dresses. Mom wanted an ethereal feel to her maternity pictures. Oh, and interesting enough, we found out that we actually went to high school together. She, of course, graduated two years after me.

gaby + manny slideshow

The slideshow from Gaby and Manny's engagement shoot.