I had the recent pleasure of photographing this adorable boy-o. Meet Baby Alex. He was such a curious bug, looking around, looking at me, wondering what as going on. He’s just as adorable as they come. So happy to have photographed him. 
With his big sister. Ha!
Hello, handsome.
Thanks for letting me share!
June 16, 2009 - 4:40 pm - Gorgeous photos! Love the brightly-colored blanket behind him!
June 17, 2009 - 8:21 pm - Wonderful job, Santa G! Such a cute baby...and I'm not just saying that because he's my cousin! :-)
Today’s my birthday. Woot!
1st: Thanks Mom & Dad. Sincere, huge, big, gigantic Thank You for having me, raising me, and being there for me. You guys are the reason I have today.
2nd: Thanks to my brother for being the best. And since I say this only once a year, hopefully he’s reading this post because I won’t say it again until next year. I don’t want his head to get too big. Haha.
3rd: Go see Up. Really, it’s a must-see. Bring some tissue because you’ll cry. And if you live in the area, go to Fenton’s. I did both this weekend and it was the best ever.
4th: Enjoy a cupcake. You will have a happier day, believe me. See below for the awesome cupcakes Cat and Julie made for me for my birthday. They knocked it out of the park with these. They totally did.
And finally: My vow for the year. This will keep me grounded, keep me real, and keep my Grace.
God bless,
Grace
June 1, 2009 - 8:43 am - Have a wonderful birthday!!!
June 1, 2009 - 9:01 am - Best looking cupcakes ever! You've got yourself some great friends. :o) Happiest birthday wishes and hugs from us.
June 1, 2009 - 9:58 am - happy birthday to you! happy birthday to you! happy birthday dear graaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaace! happy birthday to you!!! may it be a fabulous year for you! :)
June 1, 2009 - 10:16 am - happiest birthday wishes, grace!! your vow is just perfect!! keep on keepin' on!! *
June 1, 2009 - 1:56 pm - Happy birthday!
June 1, 2009 - 1:57 pm - Happy Birthday! Those cupcakes are so perfect. :)
June 1, 2009 - 2:03 pm - happy birthday grace, what a fun weekend!
June 1, 2009 - 4:31 pm - Happy Birthday Grace! I enjoy reading your blog, I hope you blog all about your creative life.
June 1, 2009 - 8:08 pm - happy birthday beautiful, love that last pic.
June 1, 2009 - 8:14 pm - happy bday!! cat is the bomb for making these cupcakes!! man i want one!
June 1, 2009 - 9:23 pm - I browse your site from time to time, because it's too cute to resist, and I just had to comment on this post :) First of all, I want to wish you a wonderful birthday! May your years be long and joyous. Second of all, is that a picture of Bay Street in Emeryville? I didn't know you lived in the Bay Area! Haha, I was planning on going to see Up at the AMC theater soon.
June 1, 2009 - 10:00 pm - Happy birthday! And I so totally want to see Up and didn't have the slightest that it would be a sad movie. I might have to wait for it on DVD now...can't be acting a blubbering fool in the movie theater (smile).
June 2, 2009 - 12:36 am - maligayang bati, grace. mukhang masarap ang cupcakes na inihanda para sa iyo :)
June 2, 2009 - 12:19 pm - happy birthday!!! :) have a super, creative and blessed year! :) cupcakes look delish :)
June 2, 2009 - 2:59 pm - oh happy happy belated birthday, beautiful girl. hope you are feeling better and that you have a lovely year. xo
June 4, 2009 - 6:25 pm - happy birthday, miss mg! looks like an amazing celebration. those cupcakes are incredible. i can't wait to see UP. thinking of you...
June 8, 2009 - 7:28 pm - Happy (late) birthday! BTW you look great. Not working with us must agree with you.
June 13, 2009 - 12:49 am - happy belated birthday! hooray for june b-days :) i was going to ask you where you got those cupcakes until i read that they were homemade! sooo cute! and i <3 fentons. i have yet to see up, though...but i'm going this weekend!
June 15, 2009 - 11:07 pm - Belated Happy Birthday! Never too late for birthday wishes. I just learned about your work from Barbara B. You're an inspiration. BTW, I loved the movie UP too! I went to see it with my hubby and two kids. May you have a blessed year ahead of you!
Had a trip with the girls yesterday because Jeanne was up from San Diego for a visit. First time, I think, that I ever visited the Sonoma side of wine country. Beautiful day, great wine, good friends.
Yeah, we started with drinks way before noon. Bad, bad, but so good.
I forgot the name of this contraption, but it was fascinating to me.
Crackers + brie + dried pear = YUM.
Trying a few “southern belle” shots – ha!
I always love visiting. There are always 360 degrees of awesomeness.
And while I was outside taking photos, they were inside taking some tastings.
Official portrait for girls trip 2009.
May 29, 2009 - 6:35 am - what is kind of len u use? i have Nikon D90 with 50mm..man i love that len and what is photoshop u use? Beautiful photos u took! Always enjoy to look at your awesome photos! keep up posting inspire photos ;)
May 31, 2009 - 4:00 pm - great photos! seems like someplace that i would want to be! lol! xo
June 1, 2009 - 3:49 am - hey there sweets, wow what a fabulous day! your pictures are incredible. you have a gift girl!! oxoxo, jessi
June 2, 2009 - 3:00 pm - is it bad that my mouth is watering??? GORGEOUS photos! xo
June 10, 2009 - 8:42 am - hi, i love your blog! i love sonoma and i love this http://www.amazon.com/Vinturi-Wine-Aerator-%2528Special-Pink/dp/B001HATWQK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1244651977&sr=8-7 it's a link to a wine aerator, these things are great and this one comes in pink!! gotta love the pink!
I love Sprinkles Cupcakes. LOVE. I have a mighty crush on the red velvet cupcake. I want to marry it.
Stopped by the Stanford Shopping Mall today for some retail therapy. Completed the day with a visit to Sprinkles. Love, love, love.
Guess which one had my name written on it?
This love of mine is embarrassing. But they’re just oh so good. Le sigh.
May 23, 2009 - 6:59 pm - yum! can't wait til they open a store in seattle.... i want to try the banana and chai tea flavors!
May 23, 2009 - 7:39 pm - i had sprinkles when i last visited & oh, do i miss them!! yummy!
May 23, 2009 - 7:48 pm - If I come and visit will you take me there? :o) Yay for you and the retail therapy. You deserve it!
May 23, 2009 - 7:53 pm - did you get the key lime ones? i love key lime... the next time you're in so cal, let me know. I'll take you to SusieCakes. I think you'll die over their red velvet. it's totally yum. totally.
I celebrated the baptism of my friends’ daughter this last weekend and wanted to share the photos. Jean and I have been friends since grade school. I introduced her to her future husband, a college friend of mine. Served as a bridesmaid in their wedding. And now am honored to celebrate the baptism of their daughter. Life is wonderful.
Her face says it all.
I absolutely love this family.
God gave us a great day.
May 20, 2009 - 11:24 am - Emmy is so cuuuute! Congrats Art and Melinda! =)
May 20, 2009 - 7:33 pm - OMG!!!!! GRACE!!!!!!!! The way you cropped and arranged that first group of images?! GENIUS. I would give anything to have had you shoot Will's baptism! These are so special--they are so lucky to have them!!
Here he is! Beautiful, feisty, and just so much fun. Say hello to Baby Tyler. I had the pleasure of photographing his big sister as a newborn and am so happy to carry on the tradition with him.
May 11, 2009 - 3:38 pm - um yeah, those cheeks slay me. slay. me. beautiful photos, girl. you have a gift.
May 19, 2009 - 7:37 am - you inspire. you make babies look like little angels. always beautiful photos. always.
More photos to come soon. Until then, this adorable one.
Somebody’s up to something.
April 28, 2009 - 7:52 am - he's gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. i was so happy to see you last night! xo
April 28, 2009 - 8:17 am - Your baby pictures are beautiful.... I love it.
April 28, 2009 - 4:31 pm - Is it weird that the firs thing I thought was, "I wanna eat the belly"? Babies are awesome. Great pic.
May 2, 2009 - 7:11 am - oh he is SO cute!
May 10, 2009 - 10:01 pm - *gasp* how precious!!
But, oh, how I try, try, try…
April 17, 2009 - 9:50 pm - My hubs can send you a website on how to solve it. :)
April 24, 2009 - 8:29 am - I tried when they first came out...I think I ended up smashing the thing and stomping on it...didn't even come close to figuring it out.
May 5, 2009 - 8:53 am - I just don't have the patience. I always end up taking it apart and putting it in order via puzzle-piecing it. :P
Spent some time with Cat, Ray, and the kids at the new fro-yo place in town, Tuttimelon. I loved the place enough to write my very first Yelp review for them. Here are just a few pics I grabbed of the sweethearts in their Easter best.
We went crazy with the flavors. Mine’s on the bottom right: pineapple yogurt with kiwi, strawberry, mango, and mochi ball toppings. I am an island girl at heart.
I call this “Portrait of a Family at a Fro-Yo”
Sharing is caring.
Jules, my budding model.
Jen-Jen, my ‘I’m lucky if I can grab her for a shot’
In the fabulous red chair in the front of the store.
And the beauty of a harsh light from a late afternoon sun.
I hope everyone had a joyous and blessed Easter!
I’m happy to finally share these photos of Allison + Zach’s wedding. She is awesome, he is rad, and their wedding was one filled with family, friends, and love. (Special thanks to my friends Jennie and Ray-Ray for rockin’ the day with me!)
Allison + Zach = True Love.
How awesome are the bridal bouquets and groomsmen’s boutonniere?
Isn’t she stunning? Yes, she is.
Seeing each other for the first time.
Even with the San Francisco fog hiding the Golden Gate bridge, Allison + Zach + entourage was shining.
These guys were superstars!
And my favorite photo from the wedding. It says it all.
(Next week, Part II.)
February 27, 2009 - 4:09 am - You are GOOOOOD!!!! Absolutely gorgeous pics, MG.
February 27, 2009 - 9:41 am - *sigh* what can I say? I have no doubt that God has blessed you with a gift to see true love, and simple beauty *sigh*
February 27, 2009 - 9:46 am - The bridal bouquets and groomsmen’s boutonnieres are gorgeous! Do you know where she bought them?
February 27, 2009 - 3:40 pm - oh Grace!! These look so good all together. You are such an amazing photographer!! that's also too funny the picture of cassie in there- she is such the little sister :) Okay- So when are we meeting for Sushi!!!
February 27, 2009 - 4:42 pm - these are AMAZING mg!
February 27, 2009 - 9:40 pm - Great photos, as usual, Santa G. And I love Allison's dress and her hair is so long with the perfect amount of waves/curls. :-)
March 1, 2009 - 11:11 am - These are just gorgeous! I've admired them on Allison's facebook. :D
March 3, 2009 - 11:33 am - Seriously.. where did she get the bouquets and boutonnieres?? Did she make them or have them made?? What a fabulous idea!!
March 5, 2009 - 1:05 am - Wow is that their wedding invitation in the first photo? So cool! I love the images!
March 5, 2009 - 3:48 pm - Wow.. Stunning photos. Truly amazing art work. +1 fan!
March 6, 2009 - 11:53 am - I LOVE that bouquet. That is such an original and yet tastefull idea. Lovely pictures btw.
March 7, 2009 - 8:39 pm - OK, so where is that very colorful alley/street in SF? I need to know!
March 8, 2009 - 2:14 am - Oh, wow, Grace - these are brilliant!
March 8, 2009 - 6:17 pm - whoa! looks like so much fun. good job grace!
April 9, 2009 - 8:37 pm - oh my gosh, i know that gorgeous girl! congrats alison! your wedding looks amazing!
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