A Very Hungry Caterpillar Birthday

When I asked Beckett if he wanted to have a birthday party to celebrate turning two (on May 24th), he gave me a resounding, "yes!" When I asked him what the theme should be, he told me he wanted a Sillyville birthday party (this is a cheesy movie from the 80's that he's absolutely obsessed with after being introduced by his grandparents). Since Sillyville is a really weird movie that annoys the bajeezus out of me, I asked him if he had any other ideas; maybe from one of his books. He thought about it, and then with a big grin said, "vewy hungy patter, mommy". I replied with a sigh of relief, "Very Hungry Caterpillar sounds perfect, Beckett". So we had a wonderful Hungry Caterpillar birthday party on Memorial Day; Beckett was smiling ear-to-ear the entire time. Everyone got to play in tunnels, make butterfly masks, and have lots of great Caterpillar-approved snacks. And even though the weather prevented us from having the (entire) party outside as originally planned (rain, oy), a last-minute location change worked out wonderfully. Here are a few pictures I snapped from the day.

DuBose Newborn Session: Deacon and Finley

The relationship between a brother and a sister is a special thing; an unbreakable bond. Little Finley isn't even two, but the love she already shows to her new baby brother Deacon is beautiful. It's evident in the tender way she holds him, the little forehead kisses she gives, and the peace on Deacon's face cradled in his big sister's arms. It was such a blessing to capture a few pictures of them together in the DuBose's beautiful Gloucester home.