I did it. I went overboard. The details, the food, the outfits, the decor…Pink. All Pink. Pink everything, and then maybe a little white. But I didn’t stop there. I needed astro jumps. And the perfect cake, and the not-so-perfect attempt to making Martha Stewart decor. Oh wait…what did I miss? That’s...
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What a fabulous little party for a special little girl!
Okay, that video was AWESOME!!!!
I REALLY love your hair dark! Oh, and the birthday party looked amazing too:) Wish we could have made it.
Love it, love it, love it!
This was the best party ever. How special of everyone to come and support your little one-year-old princess. Charli was so charming and adorable and you did an amazing job with every aspect of the party. Way to go Melissa and Philip.
Oh my goodness!!! Talk about party of the YEAR! What an AWESOME celebration and what a lucky little birthday girl! Happy 1st birthday to Charli Mae! She is so stinkin adorable!
PERFECT!!!! Everything looks PERFECT!!! As I would expect from you. I think I have a good party planned and then look at this and think WOW I need to hang out with Melissa and learn how to be as amazing at pretty much everything as you and your talented family! O how I wish we lived by you. I would seriously be your really short shadow You might actually hate that Anyway I love everything and looks like the perfect way to celebrate such a wonderful birthday! Happy Birthday to you little pecious girl! LOVE the video and promise I will somehow use him one day to video some piece of my life!
Wow! All the fun pictures and that video,ven though she won’t remember it you have given her a first birthday that will never be forgotten!
Wow! All the fun pictures and that video, even though she won’t remember it you have given her a first birthday that will never be forgotten!:)
What a cute idea! I can’t believe she’s already one. Time flies by! Hey i was wondering if you could tell me what song was used in Lane’s video? Hope all is going well with your little family, i’d love to get together with you all one of these holidays!
Is this the very same now one year old who posed in my bright pink hat, well, nearly a year ago?
She’s just gorgeous, as gorgeous as she was back then.
Must be time to send you more hats!!
Man! You are the BEST mom- Ever! Watching that video was awesome! Seriously, cutest party ever! Love it!
melissa~ these are adorable. we think very similar. i totally did a pink and white party. asked everyone to dress in pink (or white :O) and went all out. we did a group picture at the end. having a girl is so fun. i’ll post bday pics soon. you’res were beautiful
I LOVE [Framed], Layne, and Melissa! Too Cool to find this gem of Awesomely preserved memories of people I admire!
Thank you for sharing!
-Allette
It was 7:30am. My eyes were still cross-eyed when I tried to unscramble the words from his text message. “We’re headed to the hospital, and she wishes you were here.” I leaned over and woke Philip. He smiled, rubbed his eyes, and we jumped out of bed. Just minutes later, we had the girls in...
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Thanks for making me cry! Still waiting for that book to come out Mrs Niu!
Wow, what a blessing to be able to be there for the birth. There is no doubt in my mind that there is a God when I witness the birth of a brand new baby. Fantastic story with fantastic photos.
What a precious experience, thank you for sharing. Congrats to Brad and his family (looks like two protective brothers in the making)!
What a beautiful story with word and pictures! And I’m typing through tears. My friend gave birth to a still born a few weeks ago and I’m sad she didn’t have a photographer to share her story! What a gift they can treasure with your photo documentary of this beautiful miracle of life! You’re filled with talent lady, serious talent!!
Thank you so much for taking those pictures! They are beautiful.
I too am so grateful she is here safe and sound. There can’t be a happier event than this! I will be sooo excited to meet her! Your photography is amazing.
Melissa, that was so beautiful! I’m crying over here!! How lucky they were to have you there. What an amazing sister.
Words can’t express my depth of gratitude for you and Philip!! You both are so caring and sharing with your talents and support for others engaged in worthwhile life experiences. This was a courageous act on Brad and Erin’s part–to take another little spirit into their home when so many obstacles were placed in their way and you captured their joy with your amazing ability to see it clearly through the lens of your camera. Thank you for these timeless treasures. Brad, Erin, Tyler and Thomas will treasure these forever.
Thank you so much for taking those beautiful pictures! I can’t look at them without getting teary….and I too am so thankful Alexis is here safe and sound. Your photography is amazing….everyone who comes into the mission office sees it!!!
Well I’ve started the day crying now. What’s happened to me? Yay Alexis!
Ohhhh, this made me cry! It was so touching! Wow, Melissa, you really did capture so many emotions of the day! These pictures will be treasures forever!
Oh man you’ve got me crying *again*
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