Vendors
Venue //  Paradise Springs Mountain
Floral // Trader Joe’s
Officiant // Carl Jones
Reception Music/Emcee // Good Times Entertainment
Caterer // Roaming Bird BBQ

A special thank you goes out to my travel partner, friend, & assistant shooter – the talented Melissa McClure.

Enjoy!

with love,

~Chrystal

xo~

She’s adorable.

xo~

I want to share a sample of what I’ve been up to.  <3  Enjoy!

I’m a lucky lady.  Will share more sweetness soon.  xo~

{april 2013}

“You were born with potential
You were born with goodness and trust
You were born with ideals and dreams
You were born with greatness
You were born with wings
You are not meant for crawling, so don’t.
You have wings
Learn to use them, and fly.”

-Rumi

My sweet littlest one,

The past few weeks have been stressful for me.  A lot of work and no time, letting myself down in many areas.  Adding to the stress is your glorious sense of adventure.  Mixed with your incredible athleticism, it’s quite taxing.  :)  I’ve never seen anyone climb so fast…and then literally jump up and down when you dangerously get to the top of things.  We laugh because you are so cute.  I can handle it, just glad I don’t have two little ones in this phase.

And so glad you are still nursing.

It gets me through – gives us both a break and rejuvenation.  The connection washes away the anxiety.  We breathe together as you wrap your tiny finger around my necklace chain.  I will miss it terribly when it’s over.  I can see the end of it coming, at least I feel we are sliding towards it.  I don’t know when we will stop but I do know it will be gentle and sweet.  I just wanted to take this opportunity to celebrate what we’ve accomplished – for your health, for your emotional well being.  For my heart.

I love you.

Playtime and nursing – captured April 16, 2013

You always, always grab my necklace, as I always, always smell your hair.

Make sure you check out Jessica’s Letter here!  Thanks for reading!

xo~

{march 2013}

“A divine dance appears in the soul and the body at the time of peace and union. Anyone can learn the dance, just listen to the music.” – Rumi

 

My sweet little munchkins.  I love writing to you.  Today I just wanted to thank you, V.  Some days are hard and I can see your effort.  I see you working with me to get through moments you don’t want to be in.  Your sister is still a big ball of open emotion but you are maturing.  You know when I’m having a hard time, you can see me.  And you try.  It’s so incredible.  You articulate yourself so well it takes my breath away.  And you are such a sweet sister….singing songs when your sissy is down.  Making funny faces when she looks bored.  I’m so lucky to be your mother.

Last night you intentionally gave me a hug and a kiss because you wanted to “fill my bucket” – I’m going to make sure yours is overflowing today.  I love you.

Images part of a promotional shoot, taken March 20, 2013.

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Venue // THE HILTON LA JOLLA TORREY PINES
Coordinator // Sabrina @ LA DOLCE IDEA
Floral & Event Design/Production // Rheana @ WHITE LOTUS PRODUCTIONS
Ceremony Arch & Canopy // ARC DE BELLE
Videographer // Jason Taylor of TAYLOR FILMS
Ceremony Music // CAPRICE STRINGS
Reception Entertainment // DAVID PATRONE Band & DJ SPENCER BEZY
Stationer // DOLLDINE DESIGNS
Make Up & Hairstyling // Tobey @ GRACE LIN PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP & HAIR TEAM
Assistant Photographers // DAVID MANNING PHOTOGRAPHERS & ERIN ZELLER PHOTOGRAPHY

Full issue available here and in print soon.

{february 2013}

More Rumi to start this off…

I am bewildered by the magnificence
of your beauty
and wish to see you
with a thousand eyes

- Rumi

Today is about my favorite parts of you right now.  <3

V – I could just watch you play all day long.  Everything is a story…a game.  Your imagination is on fire.  You love to play outside and create stories about what we are doing or where we are going.  You love to pretend with me, “I’ll call you teacher, ok?” or “You’re the queen, ok?” – you are so fun.   Pretend picnics, tea parties, dance performances, living room theatre, beauty shop, and your most favorite – making “soup” (and messes) from random ingredients in the pantry.  You get so excited.  I love hearing your stories – mostly for the sheer excitement in your delivery.  You are incredible.

I – My little explorer.  You love to run, jump (as little as you can), climb, laugh, and love.  Your unsolicited affection just makes me mush.  You could spend hours following your sister - mimicking her but then you switch it off, and lead.  You stand up for your little self.  I’m so proud.  Your giggles make the sun shine and the way you smile when you’ve accomplished something is one of the best things I’ve ever seen.  I love when you get into silly moods where you just run around and make funny noises.  You’re hilarious.  Or when I mention an animal in conversation and you automatically make it’s noise.  :)  Your vocabulary is building quickly but it’s the softness of your voice that I love the most.

I love your unique yet fantastic spirits.  You really do light everything up.

Be sure to visit ELIZABETH’S BLOG to view her lovely January post & share your comments with us.

xo~

I can’t wait to meet her.

With love.  xo