Douglas Charles' 1st Birthday

About six months ago I received an email from a friend of a friend on Facebook asking if I wanted to partner with her *incredible* stationary business and two other area businesses for a marketing giveaway. I was excited for an opportunity to market Split Second Photography so of course I accepted. Little did I know that the this friend of a friend would become such a good friend in such a short amount of time. Alison owns The English Pea and she designs her own adorable kids stationary, note cards, calling cards, luggage tags, etc! If you have a kid or are going to a baby shower you should check her out at www.theenglishpea.com.  Over the last 6 months I have been to at least 4 baby showers so her stuff has become my 'go to gift'. I love it! Anyway, her son Douglas Charles celebrated his 1st birthday a couple of weeks ago and was also baptized. Alison threw a great get together with friends and family to celebrate this special time which is where I captured the memories below. Check out her beautiful red-headed daughter. We have a special red-headed bond and Alison tells me that Charlotte asks for "Miss Suzie to come over and play" which totally melts my heart. I can only hope that I will have a red-headed child one day!! :) Another exciting thing to mention is that Douglas Charles took his first steps at his first birthday party. He literally walked for the first time (by himself) in front of his family and friends! I was so excited to be there to capture that exciting time! I mean, how awesome is it when you have a professional photographer in the right place at the right time? :)
I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I do! How I love this job!! ~ Suzie

This one is my favorite from the day. I seriously laugh out loud every time I see it. I have only been to 3 1st birthday parties in my life but 2 of the 3 consisted of the guest of honor with their finger in their nose the whole time. Must be a one year old thing...actually, now that I think about it, both of the nose pickers were boys.