First Birthday!

Just a joyous and amazing day with this beautiful family. 

Violet's First Birthday

Violet has been a client of mine since before she was born. Her perfectly round face is exaggerated by her big chunky cheeks. She turns one shortly and her parents love having sessions done to memorialize the moments. 

And I'm sure there will be more at her fabulous party in a few weeks.

Oh, these little feet. 

{and those shoes, too!}

Mommy handmade those flower crowns. 

And if you'll recall, she had one on during her maternity session last summer, as well. 

Daddy daughter pictures are so sweet. 

I love when I am able to capture these fleeting moments.

Seriously precious. This family is so amazingly beautiful. And Scott and Elaine are some of the kindest people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. 

What a joy it is to be able to photograph them so regularly. 

I love watching Violet grow up right in front of my lens. 

Orlando Family and 1st Birthday Session

This session was for grandma and grandpa. Momma, K, has her parents in town from Canada and wanted to give them a session with their only grandson on his first birthday. Hubby was busy but that didn't stop the little family from pouring out love. Baby J was happy and all giggles that afternoon. 

He's a blessed little boy to have so many people that adore him in his life!

Family Fun, Down Town Stuart <3

This family was so fun! The boys were two years apart, just like my boys! I got a little peak into my very own future. Boys are a handful but I'm so excited to experience the craziness they will bring to our lives. 

Anyways, what a fun session near down town Stuart, Florida. It was warm and so so sunny. Much sunnier than I expected. But it was a beautiful day. Everyone just glowed. 

I love that the boys looked different in every single shot. They were constantly changing expressions and being goofy. It was so fun!

Family Fun Time

My cousin, his girlfriend, and their baby came to visit my parents and grandmother not long ago and I was able to make the trip down! Baby J was just 10 weeks old during the trip but was already so popular! 

St. Patrick's Day

It isn't about being Irish or getting drunk. No, for the Barfield's, St. Patrick's Day is a day for some of our favorite foods and delicious beer.

Every year that we've been married, I make large portions of both Corned Beed and Cabbage and Cottage Pie (which is Shepherds Pie with ground beef instead of lamb.) Though neither of these foods is traditionally Irish, we don't really care. We have talked about switching to traditional Irish foods instead, but then when would I make these delicious meals that we love? PROBABLY NEVER. And that just can't happen. 

This year I decided to document the process which started at 10a and ended with food on the table around 8p. 

It was a good day and I ate too much. 

Corned beef simmering. 

Soda bread. 

Food prep. 

Cottage pie. 

Yum.