My daughter Cassi will be turning eleven on friday…I hardly remember my life “B.C.” (before Cassi). I know I had a lot more free time on my hands but I don’t remember cherishing the moments as much as I do now.

Cassi and I met friends up at Petunias and Pomegranates in Alpine to see how the new owner had changed the gardens and while we were there we took advantage of the gorgeous grounds and pumpkin patch they have there. As a photographer it is always a fabulous find to go to undiscovered picturesque places for portrait sessions. Petunias and Pomegranates was no exception! We were able to wander the grounds and enjoy the setting…all while photographing our daughters. The wonderful ladies working there encouraged us to let the children run around and play which is a refreshing change from other places we have been to!

Here are a couple of the pictures I took of Cassi (and her friend Lexi) today. Lexi and Cassi have been friends since birth….actually before birth. Lexi’s Mom Lori and I told each other on the same phone conversation that we were pregnant. We went through our entire pregnancies together and had our daughters the same week (Lexi on Monday and Cassi on friday!). These poor girls have been tortured together since they were 2 months old and we laid them in the snow next to each other for a “picture opportunity”!

They have both turned into beautiful young girls and I can only hope they stay friends for a lifetime! Happy Birthday girls!
Enjoy!