My 25th Birthday: Catalina

My husband's goal in life is to surprise me. When it comes to birthday's, holidays, or anniversaries, he's always got some secret plan up his sleeve. And the funny part? I usually figure out what we're doing before we get there. I don't sneak around or hack his email... I just know. It's totally weird.
My last birthday was no different. When we were getting ready to leave my husband told me to have a light jacket and a heavy jacket, and I automatically knew where we were going. Of course all the commercials on TV for it didn't help his cause either. Where were we going on our little day trip you ask?

Catalina Island!

If you haven't heard about the Birthday Deal that the Catalina Island Express is offering this year, check it out! If you sign up ahead of time online you get free round trip transportation to and from the island! Neither of us had ever been to Avalon so it was a great opportunity to go!

















This funny looking bird walked right up to us. It didn't mind me getting within a foot of it. And don't judge it's size by the picture, it's a BIG bird!

Thank you baby for the best 25th birthday I could have asked for!

Birthday: Dominic

I love birthdays. I love that for one day a year the world celebrates you. And for one day the world stopped and celebrated little Dominic's 4th birthday!

I knew I was in for a treat since his mom is the wonderful Elena from Tina Molina Events (brides, hire them! They are amazing!). And I was totally right. From the cupcakes, to the favors, to the craft hut, to the hula dancer. This was one amazing event!

Happy Birthday Dominic! Thank you for letting me capture this special time in your child's life Elena!


















The Birthday Boy enjoying his craft tent!



The slide was a huge hit! Just don't stand to close... I got SOAKED! (But with the 100 degree weather it was very welcomed!)









Birthday Boy with his Godmother, so cute!







Such a cute couple ;)





Stealing just one more cookie... It's his birthday after all!



This dancer was amazing! Not only was she a fantastic dancer but she also was so patient when she taught the kids how to do the dance. I would totally hire her for my own party some day!













The fire dance had to be my favorite!