My final two weeks of work were busy! I was finishing up all those beautiful Christmas Mini sessions and shooting for some pretty wonderful clients.

I always try to treat my clients as family - but I felt truly at home at this 1st birthday. I left this delightful afternoon with 3 of my fave cupcakes from Cocoa Dot Cakes (red velvet, in case you were wondering), goody bags for my own kids stuffed full with crayons and colouring books and candy that I also ate, a delicious lunch and a few hugs. How lucky am I?! I really did leave feeling like I have the best job in the world.

You can really feel how loved Sam is and how much his friends and family care for him. All those little cousins keeping a watchful eye out for the little guy, aunts sneaking pinchfuls of chubby cheeks, grandma and grandpa grabbing some kisses and mom and dad just radiating joy - it was a day to remember! Plus - there were sparklers. And sparklers are THE BEST! Happy Birthday Sam! And thank you for inviting me to your party. See you for a play date soon!!

Cake: Cocoa Dot Cakes