The McCarthy's are new friends who are expecting baby #3 in a few weeks. Micaela, the oldest daughter of this lovely family, is in my class, and she could not be any cuter! Smart as a whip, and sugary sweet-- I am so lucky to work with her each day=). In the weeks leading up to our photo session-- actually, "sessions"... but I'll get to that in a minute-- Micaela would give me my daily hug goodbye and say, "Bye Mrs. Marshall, can't wait 'til picture day!" Awww... I just love her!
We scheduled the McCarthy's maternity photo session while my mom was visiting, so she got to come along and see us in action. We arrived at their home, and were just about to head out the door when their younger daughter, Natalie, got sick! Poor thing! Since we were already there, and everyone was looking fabulous, we did part 1 of the session at Madinat, sans Natalie, and then returned to the McCarthy's for an amazing fish curry dinner! Thanks again, guys! It's always so much fun to have a little social event with our friends/clients after their photo sessions!
We met up again a week later at the beach with a healthy (and feisty) Natalie for part 2 of the session. The girls were wearing THE most adorable white dresses I've ever seen!
Reena had warned me that once Natalie saw the water she'd want to get in and splash around. I had no idea just how determined that little gal was, but just as her mommy had predicted, and despite all attempts to keep her dry, that little fish was out splashing in the water and soaked within minutes! I have to say, even though her ruffled white dress was drenched, the curls framing her face were crusted in salt, and her chubby little hands were gritty with sand, I absolutely love that we were able to capture Natalie's true essence... a feisty little fish=). Absolutely adore her too!
We had such a great time wading in the water and wandering along the beach as the sun set. Dreamy light, cool salty breeze, lovely company... what's not to love?! It was especially entertaining to watch the girls- both such unique little spirits- stomp, or tiptoe, depending on the child, through the surf. Thanks, McCarthy's for such fun sessions! We are so excited for you and cannot wait to meet your third (and sure to be wonderful) daughter!!!
Do you see how seriously cute that little Micaela is?!
These two have such a wonderful connection=)
One of the ONLY photos I have while Natalie is dry! Look at that happy expression... she is so excited to get out in that water!
LOVE this!
Splish splash! Happy as a clam!
One HOT Mama!!!
hehe... I told you that would be the photo label, Reena ;)
I love how one covers herself in sand ... while the other meticulously brushes off every grain she can.
