One on One with Kalia | Tampa Bay Area Family Photographer

Back in July when we were on vacation with my family, my husband and I left the Little with my Mom & StepFather to have some one-on-one time with Kalia.  

She has been such an amazing big sister.... been there since the moment Noa was born. 

 She is the best helper and the sweetest girl with her little sister -- we haven't had any issues with her adjusting at all.  

But sometimes, a girl just could use some special time with Mommy & Daddy all to herself.   

We ran the beach, played tag, splashed each other, chased crabs, made funny faces.... laughed.  

I was so happy that I brought the big girl camera with me -- I really loved the little things that I was able to capture.  She's growing up so fast -- I can't even believe I have a 4 year old.   

Red Balloon for Ryan t-shirt from Indie Nook 

one of my favorites of Kalia & her Daddy ever. 

Thank you to Mr. RMP for making sure Mommy was in some of the shots too! 

60 Years. | Long Boat Key Anniversary & Extended Family Photographer

Do you know how many married couples make it to their 60th wedding anniversary?  

No? Take a guess?  

5.5%.  

That's it.  So crazy.  

Now I'd like to introduce you to Jack & Marlene.  

Two of the most beautiful human beings on the planet.  

They were married August 2nd, 1954.  

Thats right, 60 years ago.  

Five and a half years ago my mother married into this amazing family.  And when she did, they took us ALL in with open arms.  Especially Grandma Marlene & Pop Pop Jack.  

Every year, for a week in July, the family meets up at Gulf Tides in Long Boat Key, FL to spend time with one another.  This year marked their 30th year of doing so.  

While we were together this year, we celebrate Jack & Marlene's anniversary.  It truly is one of the most inspiring things to see the two of them together.  

After all this time...  they are still perfectly & madly in love.  

I hope and I pray that one day.... 

54 years from now... 

Mr. RMP & I are standing on a beach... 

surrounded by our family and our friends... 

holding each other.  

Laughing, and smiling, and loving one another the way that these two did on this very special evening.   

Waiting on Sweet Baby "M" | Long Boat Key Beach Maternity Photographer

My brother is going to be a DAD.  

::sigh:: my baby brother.  

I still can't believe it... but Melissa's BEAUTIFUL growing tummy proves otherwise.  

My nephew (remember the GENDER REVEAL?).  Sweet baby M.  Named after my father. 

Sweet baby boy.... you are already so very loved.  

Auntie can't WAIT to meet you, and squeeze you, and love on you.