FIN IS 3! [Monica Brown, Pensacola Children's Photographer]

Oh my, oh my! We were invited to a candy shop!

My friends always have the coolest themed parties for their kids, and I think this has to be my favorite so far. For sweet Finley's 3rd birthday party her mommy came up with [the] cutest idea, party favors, decor, you name it! I had such a blast taking these photos :)

Instead of a cake, we each had a *yummy* cupcake and got to decorate it ourselves with CANDY.

(and the cupcake stand is actually a tomato trellis (is that what they're called?) painted and turned upside down!!!)

A sweet note on the window sill

And the Birthday Girl herself!

trying really hard to get 3 fingers up...

and she did it!!! The 3rd finger is pointing right at me :)




the candy shop. *yummers*

You could barely see Reagan's cupcake for all of the candy and Luke decided to forego the cupcake altogether and just eat candy.

The little K's getting their sugar rush on.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FINLEY!

Have a blast being 3!!

delightfully,

Monica

A GREAT DAY FOR A BIRTHDAY [Monica Brown, Pensacola Family Photographer]

Today my wonderful husband celebrates his 37th birthday...and silly me...I thought he was 35! My, how time flies when you're having fun. We were outside playing with the kids this afternoon and I snapped a few photos. (These are totally snapshots.)

The weather has cooled a bit, and it is nothing short of pleasant outside now. Doors and windows are wide open to let the breeze in. We are going to have a Low Country boil for dinner - Jake's great idea of course - and enjoy the outside this evening as well. I won't be posting photos of that as I will have messy hands :)

Have a great Tuesday!

delightfully,

Monica

JUST A REGULAR OL' DAY [Monica Brown, Pensacola Photographer]

So here we are. Just an afternoon during the week. I love normal days. Days that don't have anything special planned, but are so very special nonetheless.

Here are my kids - just being themselves.

Reagan with her massive cup of lemonade.

and that beautiful smile

Luke and his glasses.

He loves them. He wears them everywhere.

Such a "cool guy" with them propped on his forehead.

He was watching all of the motorcycles as they pulled up to Hub Stacey's.

yep. Just another day. But what a great one :)

delightfully,

Monica

MINI-SESSIONS! [Monica Brown, Pensacola Family Photographer]

Can you believe there are [less than] 100 days until Christmas?!? I know, it is still above 90 degrees every day and there isn't the least bit of chill in the air. But it is time to think ahead!

If you are a planner (like I *try* to be), then you will want to have your fabulous Christmas cards ready to mail to family and friends by early December so they can actually enjoy looking at your hard work before it is time to pack away all of the cards and photos. So let's get a head start!

To get you into the wonderful Spirit of Christmas, I am offering Mini-Sessions in beautiful Downtown Pensacola this year! All sessions will be held Saturday, October 30.

Your 30 minute Mini-Session includes time to wander around the downtown area to find the perfect location for you. You can choose a park/grassy location for a more organic feel OR your backdrop can be the amazing brick buildings for an urban feel.

Or BOTH.

That is what is so great about downtown. So many looks and feels separated by only a few short feet!

AND your favorite digital image is INCLUDED!

This image can be used for creating your Christmas card, making prints for your family members, or any gift you would like to create!

You may purchase your entire gallery of images from your session for an additional $450.

[The Mini-Sessions are for families of no more than 5. If you have a larger family I suggest a Signature Session which allows for up to 2 hours of shooting time in a location of your choice.]

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IMPORTANT DEADLINES

November 13 - All sessions requesting holiday delivery must be completed by this date

November 20 - All holiday orders must be placed by this date. Orders received after this date may incur rush fees

Let the [wonderfulness] that IS the Christmas Season BEGIN!

delightfully,

Monica

HANDMADE WITH LOVE [Monica Brown, Pensacola Photographer]

Isn't this just darling?

We visited Jake's grandparents over the holiday weekend and his grandmother sent me home with this.

If you follow my blog, you have seen photos of my cousin Wendy and her growing family. Baby Hailey is due any day so when we were over Grandma took me back to her sewing room and showed me three of the loveliest crocheted dresses you have ever seen. One was pink and the other was yellow, but I could not take my eyes off of this one.

look at how perfect each and every stitch is

and the back

I will be taking Hailey's newborn photos soon, and rest assured she will make an appearance in this sweet dress.

I can't wait!

Thank you again, Grandma, for such a thoughtful gift :)

And just a side note: I took these images in the rocking chair that my mother rocked me in when I was a baby. My big sister very lovingly replaced the seat of the rocker before Reagan was born so that I could rock my daughter in this beautiful chair. Thanks Big Sissy.

delightfully,

Monica

MY BESTIES [Monica Brown, Pensacola Photographer]

ahhh. shoes.

how I love them.

These have been my very favorite red shoes for oh so long.

They can make or break an outfit...or my feet it turns out.

I wore these beauties to the Seville beer festival Friday night. I did not know it was to be held

Outside.

In the heat.

In the humidity.

And then I would have to walk almost 2 miles over the course of the night.

Ouch.

I was very thankful this morning that I could walk on the bottoms of my feet again with no pain.

And then I decided to treat myself.

I have been eyeing these Lovelies for a year now.

I have the exact same pair in black and absolutely love them.

They needed company in my closet :)

Aren't they so beautiful and shiny???

They are my new favorites.

And then when I arrived to pick up the kids at preschool, my friend Laura had these for me.

(She was there to witness the limping Friday night.)

How very thoughtful of you sweetie!!!!

I may be giving some of these as Christmas presents! What a wonderful invention!

Although I know that ANY shoe (other than running shoes) would have been just as painful that night, I think that in honor of my shiny new red shoes, I am GIVING AWAY my size 7 1/2 Steve Madden pumps.

If you want them, they're yours!

delightfully,

Monica

ELLIE [Monica Brown, Pensacola Newborn Photographer]

I had the pleasure of meeting little miss Ellie last week.

Now you have the pleasure of seeing how cute she is!

the [details]

my goodness, just look how NEW.

She was just so sweet, cuddly, and all things baby.

I love how you can just [breath in] the newness.

the JOY of becoming parents is indescribable.

they are such a beautiful family!

Molly (the four-legged family member) had to get in on the action too!

She was so excited for her close-up!

sweet moments with momma and daddy

and then little Ellie was all tuckered out.

I am so grateful to have met the King family and to have been a part of their first family photos. These images will remind them of when..and hopefully always brighten their day.

Julie & Ryan - Congratulations!!

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If you would like to leave Julie & Ryan a comment, click below and type away! If they receive 25 comments by Sunday night, they will get to choose their favorite image for a FREE 5x7 print!

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Also NOTE: I have limited availability for fall [Christmas] sessions.

I am booking weekend sessions up until November 20 (and will ONLY shoot newborn sessions in December).

It is best if your session is completed by October 31 if you wish to send any prints or make your own Christmas card with your favorite image so that all printing and mailing can be accomplished on time :)

I look forward to hearing from you!

delightfully,

Monica