Gem and Stellar are two peas in a pod. Before Gem was born, I was very curious to see how they would interact with each other. So far, Stellar has been very helpful and loving towards her lil’ sis. When she plays with her, she’s usually right up in Gem’s face. Since Gem seems to be the more chill one…she doesn’t seem to mind the up close and personal approach. We’ll just have to wait and see what happens in the future.
Gem and Stellar definitely have a very close sister connection already. 99% of the time, Stellar is able to make Gem belly laugh and squeal with her head tilted back with just a simple look, tickle or a giggle. Lon and I have attempted the same techniques…but haven’t produced the same results.
Stellar was asked to be the flower girl for ‘Uncle Sam’s’ wedding. She hasn’t seen him in a long time since he moved to HK but she still remembered him from all the times he played w/ her during our small group sessions. In the past, Stellar wasn’t all that interested in wearing dresses –but I’ve learned that kids can just change their minds overnight. By the time the wedding came around, she loved twirling around in all of her summer dresses. Having her successfully walking down the aisle all by herself was yet another challenge. Jelly beans was her bribe of choice, but that alone didn’t do the trick. In the end, she walked down with one of auntie Fiona’s bridesmaids. I usually see Stellar being super silly/crazy–but watching her enjoy herself in the puffy white dress made me flash forward thoughts of her own future wedding day–eek!
It’s hard to believe that 3 months has passed already. We’ve again made it through the toughest newborn sleepless nights stage. Miraculously, she began sleeping 12 hrs through the night at 11 weeks old–I hope she keeps this up! Stellar’s been the one consistently waking up in the middle of the night…I guess they talked and decided to switch roles. Gem’s definitely more chill and super smiley, Stellar made us work for every smirk. I haven’t taken many pics of her lately because she usually spends her time sleeping in the car seat and placed in the corner of the room somewhere:P She’s been around for a few months already, but many ppl have yet to see her awake. More updates to come later.
Baby sister Gem has finally arrived! Lon, Stellar and I are all in love with the newest member of our family:) She came 3 days late, but t’was all worth the wait. Surprisingly, she seems even more mellow than Stellar. We’re not a fan of going through sleep deprivation again, but we’re definitely looking forward to re-living all of the many milestones that are coming up ahead. Now, I have 2 beauties to photograph…what a blessing!
I recently had the privilege of taking some baby pics of adorable Jayden at one week old:) Most people would say newborns don’t move all that much, however, he was giving me pose after pose–born to model! This has been my first post in a looonnnggg time…due to pregnancy sickness of my own…hopefully this means I’ll be taking more in the near future. A big congratulations to the proud parents: Jon and Judy!
The Lam’s are like old friends and new friends all at once. Our journey’s have crisscrossed a bit over the last while and they’ve remained valued friends nonetheless. Alfred asked me to do a session to capture some family moments for his new website. It turned out to be more the Taylor-Supermodel-Show than anything else. What a cute family!
We recently discovered the new ‘Shops at Don Mills’ where everything has been renovated and built with a secluded ‘high end-ish’ feel. If you’re familiar with chef Mark McEwan, you will find his own grocery store as part of this new establishment. Stellar’s highlight was of course the water fountain. The spitting water holes and deeper water levels attract many other kids who happen to pass by. Stellar refers to this place as the ‘green water park’. I guess it’s because of the colour that reflect off the tiles. Instead of running around the fountain, Stellar enjoyed washing her shorts repeatedly in the far most corner.
We recently went to a Gymboree birthday party. Stellar being who she is, didn’t really join in any of the games. The only object that seemed to attract her was going through the big tubes. Head for the light…