[b. family ]

this was a very bittersweet photo shoot because it was the last time i'd probably ever be at a place that held 27 years of amazing memories to me! we decided to take pics at the buscemi home which had recently sold to a new family that were starting their lives. my dad built this home for the buscemi family when i was 3 years old. i grew up directly next door. my bestest friend in the whole world, kate, grew up in this home. i will never forget being 7 years old dancing on their kitchen table with kate when my parents called from the hospital to let me know that my little sister holly was just born. i will never forget our late night michael jackson dance parties in the family room with the whole buscemi family where we moved all the furniture and rocked out. i will also never forget when this beautiful couple alex and andy set up a tent in the back yard and said their "i do's". i will never forget. we had the best childhood, the coolest parents and amazing homes that my dad put his sweat and tears into building. it's true that he doesn't just build houses...they are magnificent homes. i had a great time taking pics of kate's brother's family here. they are a beautiful family who are more than just friends to me. the best part about growing up and about moving on is that there are more memories to be made, more little babies to be had and wonderful stories about how we got to where we are : )

{ d. family }

these are my friends amanda and ethan from high school. aren't they picture perfect?!?!

amanda decided on this awesome maryland location...annie's playground. annie was a beautiful little girl who was hit by a drunk driver in baltimore after leaving the circus with her parents in 2003. this playground was built in her memory. it is more than just a playground- it's a child's dream land!!! you can make a donation and read more about the playground here.  i recommend to all my maryland friends with kiddos to spend some time at this amazing place!

 the kids obviously had a blast as we ran around laughing with them and chasing after them! this family and their little cousins couldn't have been more photogenic! we had a great crowd at the photo shoot and amanda's parents even helped to rein the kids in! i loved editing these pictures and hope they enjoy them as much as i do : )