Logan's First Birthday // Koreatown, California

Chris and I had the opportunity a couple of weeks back to take part in such an awesome celebration.  It was the celebration of Logan's 1st Birthday!!!  With both of his parents of Korean heritage, it was filled with such amazing details, ceremonies, and a more than awesome first year video that Logan's parents, Franco and Katie worked to put together.  We hope you enjoy their celebration captured by us as we are more than excited to share the fun we had.   

Happy Birthday Logan, we look forward to celebrating many more years with you!   

As guests entered, they were given a ticket to see if they could predict what symbol Logan would choose when it came time for doljabi.  

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Logan chose the Bow & Arrow which symbolized a Brave Warrior.  All of their guests young and old alike have a wonderful time celebrating!

The Lover & A Fighter // Tina

For most of us, we know the saying "I'm a lover not a fighter".  For these amazing mom's they are both.  They are daughters, sisters, aunts, cousins, wives, mother's and fighters.  

I want to introduce you to Tina.  We had the opportunity to meet at the Mommy and Me Cancer Foundation photo session in Brea.  The first thing that I remember when meeting TIna was her beautiful, contagious smile.  She radiates love and happiness.   

Thank you again MAMCF for blessing us with the moments we shared and will continue to share.  

Be sure to take a moment and show Tina some love in the comments section below. 

Bittersweet Treats LA // Pasadena, California

It all began at the beautiful Storrier-Stearns Japanese Garden, where we had the blessing of meeting Linda, owner of Bittersweet Treat LA.  We were blown away by the wonderful array of desserts that Linda had for the event.  Not only were they absolutely stunning to look at, they were ridiculously great tasting!  With their Modern take on Classic Desserts, elegant wedding cakes and not to mention their innovative catering options, how can you not fall in love? 

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For many of you that know me, I am a dessert fanatic.  So to meet Linda who obviously shares her love for sweet treats as I do, we were destined to be great friends!  Linda is super fun, easy going and just awesome to be around.  We are happy to call her our friend.  Cakes, cookies and cupcakes are not the only things that her talented team do, they also offer savory items and ice cream!  With all the awesomeness baked daily, it's a treat shop of heavenly goodness.  

WARNING:  Please be prepared to salivate and please refrain from licking your computer screen or phone.  

Here's just a glimpse of how talented her team is, check out the detail on this birthday cake?  If you are looking for an amazing cake, birthday or wedding, and you want something, beautiful to look at and delicious as well, please take a moment and contact the fabulous team at Bittersweet La - you won't be sorry.

Bittersweet LA is currently closed for remodeling but are still taking catering and online orders.  You can still satisfy your cravings and find Bittersweet at farmer's markets across LA, and be sure to say Hello to Linda!

Wednesdays:  Miracle Mile - 5700 Wilshire Blvd from 9am-2pm

Friday: Monrovia Night Market - 612 S. Myrtle from 5pm-9pm

Saturday: La Canada - 1346 Foothill Blvd from 9am-2pm

 & Beverly Glen -  2936 N. Beverly Glen Cir from 9am-2pm

Sunday: Old Town Pasadena - 54 E. Holly from 9am-2pm

& Larchmont  - 209 N Larchmont from 9am-2pm

Love. Inspiration. Strength. Hope. // Deigh

To me, each session with a family, child, or individual is a blessing.  Each and every one of you have become part of my life and leave a mark of happiness, many unknowingly.    The sessions done with Mommy & Me Cancer Foundation is no exception.  I am proud to say that I am part of such an amazing organization founded to provide support to mothers battling life-threatening cancer while raising minor children.  If you have the opportunity, please take a moment to support MAMCF.  There are a few events coming up to support our wonderful mom's and would love for you to show some love and support.

WIthout further adieu, I would love for you to meet Deigh.  One of our MAMCF moms. Her smile lights up every room, is absolutely fun-loving and just a wonderful person to be around.  She is diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer.   Deigh is a true fighter and is ready to conquer the world.  

Deigh has an adorable 3 year old little girl.  One of their most favorite pastimes is hanging out at the Happiest Place on Earth, Disneyland.     

Please come back soon as we still have 2 more beautiful mom's we would love for you to meet.   

Special thanks to Jenn and the wonderful team of MAMCF.

These Mama's are truly an inspiration.   

Forever grateful, 

Our Family // Summer 2013

This summer has been like many other summers for the Holt Family.  We spend most of our days relaxing and hanging out together.  We've been to the beach, to the park, to Disneyland and California Adventure parks, hung out by the pool, explored the city, spent quality time with great friends and family & so much more.   

Although the summer isn't quite over, here's a compilation of some of the fun Summer 2013 brought to the family.   

We look forward to sharing more of our family time together with you again soon.  Please be sure to share some of the fun things you did with us in our comments section, we can't wait to hear all about it! 

Oh Very Young's Mommy Happy Hour Event // Bixby Knolls, California

Chris and I had the opportunity to be part of such a fun event in Bixby Knoll's a couple of weeks back.  If you like us on Facebook, you had probably seen some of the fun we had at Oh Very Young's July Mommy Happy Hour Event.  Shopping, popcorn, drinks, goodies, and face painting.  Definitely fun for the whole family!  We had a wonderful time, Jade and Jarron truly had a blast! 

If you haven't had the chance to check out Oh Very Young's shop, we hope you do soon.  Oh Very Young has such a wonderful, friendly staff & not only offer pre-loved items, but also have handmade goods for your little ones as well.    

Oh Very Young // 4378 Atlantic Ave, Bixby Knolls, Ca. 90807

Face Painting by Edelia // Funny Faces 4 U

Photography // Gina Holt Photography

Fun Family Session on the Sand // Malibu, California

I still remember when we met Chris & Lindsay for the first time at Chad & Mishanna's wedding.  Chris did an amazing job officiating the beautiful couples ceremony.  Upon meeting Chris & Lindsay we knew right away that they were truly an amazing couple.  

Fast forward a few month's after the wedding, we scheduled a family session and met Chris & Lindsay's adorable little boys.  At the time, Nathan was only about to sit & big brother Bubba, was such a shy little guy.   

Needless to say, I was seriously excited when Lindsay scheduled her family session only a few weeks back.  We couldn't believe that it had already been a year since we had seen one another.  Lindsay & Chris chose an absolutely beautiful day for our session together.  We decided to have our session on the peaceful beach of the Annenburg Community Beach House.  

Chris, Lindsay, Bubba & Nathan thank you for such an awesome fun time again together.  I am thankful & blessed to be able to capture some of your family's life's moments & can't wait to see you all again real soon.    

And now.... Introducing the strongest little guy on the beach... 

Hope you enjoyed these images as much as I did.  Which one's your favorite?