WOW! I was SO excited to find out that Hayden’s birthday party was chosen to be featured on the amazing party blog, Kara’s Party Ideas. Her fabulous party inspiration blog has been showcased on HGTV, TLC and the Rachel Ray Show as well as numerous magazines. Pretty exciting stuff 🙂
A little positive message in my bathroom to look at while I get ready for the day.
Purchased on Etsy from fifi du Vie
Now how is that for a blog post title ?! Today I turn 30. There, I said it. It’s not so scary. Really, I think I had a bigger issue with turning 25. The quarter life crisis was something that seriously got me thinking about my life and its direction and my goals and what I felt was truly important to me. I think that is what birthdays always are for me. Just a reminder to stop and reflect. Another year has passed and a fresh year lies ahead. Getting older itself doesn’t bother me … except for the fact that I am afraid of dying. Not trying to take a morbid 360 on this post, but let’s be honest, seeing another birthday is never a guarantee. So living with that lovely mentality in mind, I try to focus on enjoying the day to day.
On that happy note, what better way enjoy life than by sipping on delicious Margaritas poolside and basking in the glorious sunshine (with SPF 60 on) in Mexico for a week with two of my favourite people, Hayden and my beautiful cousin Karleen. It was a fabulous trip, but boy did I miss my hubby. Hayden and I couldn’t wait to get home to see daddy.
A sidenote here … I consider myself to be a fairly humble person, but when it comes to Hayden all that goes right out the window. I already think Hayden is the most amazing little man, but this trip made me so extra proud of him. His super happy little self was soooo popular. I just love that his smiley, bubbly little personality and infectious little character made so many people smile. Including … GET THIS … Henrik (or Daniel) SEDIN from the Canucks!!!! I am a big Canucks fan, and I still can’t tell these two apart. But in the airport there he was and Hayden let out a squeel and let’s just say it was Henrik, looked over and gave him a big smile 🙂 On the whole trip the flight attendants, passengers on the plane, then resort staff and so many guests all knew Hayden by name and always came to chat with him. It probably didn’t hurt that Hayden likes to wave and smile and say a big HI to everybody. But who couldn’t love this toothy little grin. Ok, that is my brag fest for today.
So in honour of this beautiful sunshine we are having here today on my birthday, I thought I would share some of the gorgeous sunny times we had on our trip. Adios !!
You might have seen the first few teasers I posted of this gorgeous couple just the other day. I want to take a quick moment to thank Amber and Jason for all of the extra effort they went through to help make their shoot a huge success. Amber had her hair and make up done, which I highly recommend for any lady getting her portraits taken. You are going to treasure these images for a long time, why not capture your most beautiful you by being pampered before your session? Amber also bought some beautiful lingerie and they both ensured we had a wonderful well lit space to shoot in. So thank you guys for all your help in making your shoot so fabulous! Here is part II. Enjoy !
What a beautiful session with a mama-to-be!!! She is stunning!!!!!
Amber and Jason are very excited to meet their little man. I remember how hard those last few weeks were, when all you want to do is finally meet this little person for the first time and squeeze their little hand, smell their skin and tell them you love them. Hang in their guys, because I am sure he will make his fabulous debut very soon! There is something about cherry blossoms and a maternity session that go together so well, don’t you think? Part II of this gorgeous session will be up soon! Stay tuned.
very pretty with the blossoms behind them and I love the photo on the steps of their house!
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These are so fun, what a great vacation! Happy belated 30th…we’re only a few weeks apart 😉
Happy Birthday Kim – you look fabulous girl, I bet Mexico was so much fun too!
Happy Birthday Kim!! Hayden’s personality is just like his Mommies… warm, bubbly and just a great energy to be around, so it’s no surprise that you little man has a love spell cast on any person he meets. 🙂 Those green shoes of Hayden’s are adorable, BTW, and need to get my little man a pair.