Top Five Reasons I LOVE Garcia Parties

5. The food is always good.
4. The entertainment is always amusing.
3. The "extras" are always awesome.
2. They are always creative.
1. The kids are ALWAYS adorable.

Just like last year, I need to say that I adore these people (and THEIR people). Jaylee is too adorable and precocious. She killed me this year with all of her hilarious expressions and commentary while she opened her presents. Where does she get it? Mom. And Dad. Love those guys. This year's theme was "Tangled" and Jessica and Tanisha outdid themselves. It was an awesome, fun party, even if the lanterns sort of rolled down the hill instead of floating gracefully into the air, right Jess? ;)

To Infinity... and BEYOND!

I can't believe it's been a year since Cameron's Gator Birthday party last year! Time flies when you are one of the cutest little guys around, apparently. This party was at Jumpin' Junction, which is a party locale I would highly recommend. They honestly take care of everything for you. Cameron and his friends had a ball and I am so excited I got to share in his special day. Cam... make this next year count, buddy. :)

Sixteen Candles... and some Purple Lanterns... and Mosquito Repellant

So, sometimes I do birthday parties. I especially like to do them when the guest of honor is either very young or someone I know very well, when it is a momentous birthday, and when it is outside. Therefore, I was excited when Marlyss asked me about taking pics at Brittany's 16th birthday, which also happened to be outside. Marlyss has been a friend of mine for several years (I think I even baby-sat for her once, many, many, many moons ago...), they go to my church, I did her son's senior pictures, and Brittany was in my class this past year. Sometimes it can be awkward having church kids in your class. It's true. However, awkward at times or not (falling out of the desk), I LOVED getting to know Brittany better and LOVED her whole 2nd period class, many of whom were also at the party. Win-win, I say. So Brittany, Happy Sweet Sixteen and I hope that you will always know the joy of life and friendships that you do right now! I also hope you realize what you have in that sweet mama of yours and that you will always strive, as you do right now, to make her proud. :) Love you!!!

The Princess is FOUR

If you hang out here much, you might remember this handsome guy's 2nd Birthday Party a few weeks ago. Well, today was his GORGEOUS sister's fourth birthday party! Jaylee had a costume party and let me just say, Mom outdid herself this time! There was a bounce house, pumpkin decorating, face painting, and delicious treats, not to mention yummy candid apples to take home! This party was so much fun for everyone and I am so glad I got to come take some cool pictures of some awesome kids!

Princess Sydney and Her Royal Court

You know how special it is when your best friend's kids become your kids' best friends? This precious girl is the result of one of those situations. Jennifer and Chris have been our best friends for almost ten years, even though they have lived in Atlanta for roughly half of that time. They came up to Cleveland for Sydney's fifth birthday party and Jennifer asked me to take pictures of the party. We did this about two years ago, for Alivia's princess party as well. These girls had a BALL becoming princesses at The Princess Parlor downtown. Happy Fifth, Sydney... the Davis family loves you!!!

Liliia, the One Year Old Diva...

This precious little one year old came over on Thursday afternoon for her one year old pictures. Liliia's little personality is every bit as cute as her smile and her expressions. I just loved the hat, boa, and tutu that her sweet mommy brought for her to wear in some of the pictures. I had such a good time taking them, and I hope to see you guys again soon, Amanda! :)

Landon's First

I got to meet Landon and his family a month or so ago during my Easter sessions.  He was just the sweetest little fellow and so I was so excited when his mom called to ask if I would take his one year pictures!  As you can see from his toothy grins, this little guy is a joy to be around.  (However, when it comes cake-eating time, it's all business!)  What a doll.   Thanks Martin family, for allowing me to take part in another special occasion!  :)

If You Can Dream...

What a fun weekend I have had! One of my family's best friends came and spent the weekend with us. They came into town to have a party for their five year old, Alivia, at the Princess Parlor downtown. I have bragged on this place before, since I took pictures of Kassidy's party, but I am telling you, this is an amazingly fun place to have a little girl's birthday party!!!

Anyway [commercial over], Alivia's grandmother was not able to make the trip for the party and so she bought a session for me to do pictures so that she could have some. I think I might have gone a little overboard with the number of pictures, but it was a lot of fun. The girls had a blast (a pink, princessy blast) and I enjoyed capturing the memories. Here are a few of our favorites.

And Alivia-- happy #5!!! Always keep dreaming! We love you!!!

Pretty, Pretty Princesses!

Our little cousin had her 5th birthday party at a very cool place in downtown Cleveland called The Princess Parlor. The girls had such great fun getting their hair and nails done, riding around downtown in a carriage, enjoying tea and cupcakes, dancing, and opening presents. I just had to put some of these adorable shots on here. If you have a little princess in your life, this is a GREAT place to have a party. Even better, mom doesn't have to do ANYTHING! :)

Happy #5, Kassidy!!!