You know that with my li’l guy turning 1 this past week, I have a lot of pictures to share. :) So I’ll put my “best shot” first, then the rest will follow if you are interested in taking a look. You may notice that I had to use my flash for the majority of the pictures. Generally speaking, I prefer to go with natural light whenever possible, but I’ve learned that sometimes I need to get over myself and use my flash to avoid grainy as heck (see the pic of Julian and his cake for an example) and often blurry pics, especially on special occasions like birthdays.
(You can mouse over each pic for the caption.)
Best shot – I just love this shot of the two kiddos rolling around the bed together.:
And the rest of the birthday fun:
See more best shots over at Picture This (click the button):
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Isil says:
Happy birthday dear Julian!
Lovely pictures,thanks for sharing!
November 26th, 2007 at 6:25 am
phyllis says:
happy birthday…great pics. i really like the one of the two of them looking at each other and laughing…that’s just great.
November 26th, 2007 at 6:44 am
Maya says:
Happy Birthday! What a great collection of birthday photos.
November 26th, 2007 at 8:59 am
Nicole says:
Fun shots :) Happy Birthday to both of you!
I feel the same way about flash. I have to remind myself that I could miss the shot completely if all I’m aiming for is perfection! Memories are way, way more important!
November 26th, 2007 at 9:50 am
melody is slurping life says:
Your choice of photo for BSM is just precious. I love seeing such sweet moments captured. Your two are so cute.
Well, Julian certainly had a happy birthday. Happy belated birthday, big boy!
November 26th, 2007 at 10:26 am
Everday Yogini says:
Happy, happy birthday Julian!! What great shots…
November 26th, 2007 at 10:27 am
susiej says:
We have that same little wooden box. He looks so happy — all of you do.
November 26th, 2007 at 11:59 am
MelodyA. says:
Happy Birthday to you most adorable boy! Love the lovey shots.
November 26th, 2007 at 12:13 pm
Rachel says:
Happy Birthday and the pictures are wonderful.
November 26th, 2007 at 12:15 pm
chelle says:
Fantastic pictures!
November 26th, 2007 at 12:42 pm
Ninotchka says:
Awww, Happy Birthday to the lil’ guy. And you too, Momma! Great pics.
November 26th, 2007 at 1:35 pm
Christina says:
Happy birthday to an adorable little man! Turning one is such a bittersweet milestone. He is such a cutie, and I love the bond between him and Ava. Terrific pictures!
I avoid the flash as much as possible, too, but with a PAS that doesn’t do well in dim light, I’m finally accepting that sometimes I just have to suck it up and use flash.
November 26th, 2007 at 4:10 pm
Audra Marie says:
I love the pictures – so cute. :)
November 26th, 2007 at 6:37 pm
Tiff@Three Peas in a Pod says:
THose are cute pictures. I will have to put my one year olds pics up too!
November 26th, 2007 at 6:39 pm
Penny says:
He’s so cute! Love the ones of them together in particular!
November 26th, 2007 at 8:36 pm
Rose says:
Happy Birthday! Great pictures of the party! I do love the first one too.
:)
November 26th, 2007 at 8:38 pm
Maggie says:
Happy Birthday to Julian! The first shot is heartwarming – I can see why it was your BSM…but the rest of them were great too! It sure looks like it was a fun first birthday!
November 26th, 2007 at 10:01 pm
Blessed Nest says:
What amazing pictures. I love the picture of you with the kids..the smiles are the best!
November 27th, 2007 at 2:33 am
Brandy says:
They have gotten so big in such a short time! Ava is looking so mature these days and looks a lot like aunt Carrie. :) Wishing we could have been there to help celebrate and for the kiddos to play together. Just last night C said “I wish I could play with my friend Simon and I wish I could play with Ava again too.” I’m all teary eyed thinking about it!! Wish we could play again too.
Hugs to you and super big hugs to Mr. J!
November 27th, 2007 at 8:21 am
Jillian Curtis says:
Wonderful pictures. I love when they are set up in a collage.
Jillian
November 27th, 2007 at 12:08 pm
Liesl says:
What a beautiful day all of you had! Thanks for sharing the fun :)
November 27th, 2007 at 7:55 pm
Andreea says:
oh, he’s absolutely adorable! thanks for sharing the pics :)
November 27th, 2007 at 10:38 pm
Tracy says:
Great shots! I too am photographer. I love the boob shot… I have a few of those myself and totally treasure them! Happy Birthday to Julian! It goes too fast. My youngest is three. Some days I want to stop time where it stands and just drink up every possible detail! Photos kind of do that for us, I suppose (note to self: take more!) Thanks for sharing your special moments- nice job!
November 28th, 2007 at 5:49 pm