Several of my friends had babies recently and three out of four had girls. Here is one of the babies I met.

Here are some highlights from our vacation last week.  We ate a lot, saw my best friend from Boston and her fiancee, enjoyed great weather (and some rain) and watched people in Central Park.

Spring is my favorite season. There is something magical about seeing trees budding and flowers bathing in the sun. It always reminds me of our trips to the mountains, with fields carpeted with red poppy flowers, tulips and cherry blossoms everywhere. The air is fresh and fragrant, mountains are still wearing their snow caps and nature is awakening in all its magnificence.

Last weekend our friends invited us to celebrate their son’s first birthday. Willem is such a delightful child - he always smiles with his beautiful blue eyes. Our celebration started with 11 AM mimosas followed by a scrumptious chocolate layered cake. Willem’s parents were gracious hosts and created a jubilant birthday party atmosphere. Lively conversations and champagne flowed. We were surrounded by wonderful parents and their children. Toddlers had tons of fun playing in the tent.  Their home had so many colorful details and beautiful touches.
 
Happy Birthday Willem. Your family gave you the best 1st birthday ever! 

This radiant mother-to-be looks absolutely fantastic and her eyes are beaming with joy and anticipation. I just love the way she is glowing, what a glamorous model.

Halloween costumes were in full bloom over the weekend. Central Park featured children - both young and old - dressed to the nines, or slightly less if by design. My favorite images were snapped of children in the concrete jungle pumpkin patch, a truly unique New York experience.

See you Wednesday on West 69th Street for the main event!

I loved photographing my first adult model, a lovely and talented hedge fund executive.

This past weekend we went to Forest Hills to spend time with Eric and Julia and their adorable daughters Ella and Sophia. Although Eric and I work for the same company, it was the first time all of us met. It was also the first time Adam met twins and he couldn’t stop hugging them. Ella and Sophia generously shared all their toys and impressive library of books written in English and Polish. Both Julia and Eric speak several foreign languages and have had some amazing experiences - living and teaching in Japan, and commuting between Boston and New York City while Eric was completing two Master’s degrees at Harvard. Our children were well behaved and we were able to enjoy a delicious meal and engage in thought provoking discussion. We then went for a stroll to soak up some gentle fall sun and capture a few fun images of the twins at a local playground in Forest Hills Gardens.

Eric and Julia, we can’t wait to see you again to do some family portraits.

Ella

Sophia