Mary Jane and Kone decided they wanted photos in SF after their wedding.  They planned a second ceremony in Hawaii (which by the way just happened this weekend) and they wanted to incorporate the SF backdrop in the collection to show there.   It turned out beautifully.  It was very cold and windy (no surprise there).   We went to several locations in SF with the last stop at the beach with the Golden Gate Bridge behind them.   I couldn’t convince Kone to get his feet wet but the wave got to him eventually and got his shoes all wet.  Mary Jane and Kone are two fantastic people.  With Kone, you’d think he’s a serious guy but he’s really funny and like to tease.  Great fun and great company.

It’s been a while since I made sugar cookies and I just realized why.   For those of you who’s made them before know what a mess it is to make.  The dough is really easy to make but the rolling with all the flour and sugar everywhere.  What a mess!  I thought I’d share with you the mess in my counter.  I finally gave in and made some for my son who’s been begging for me to make some.  Especially the dinosaur kind.  I used to make them in dinosaur shape when they were younger when they ate and breathed dinosaurs.  However, this time, after I tried one dinosaur cut out, I went to my old standby— the heart, star and butterfly shapes.  The dinosaurs had too many little pointed nooks that I kept losing the arms and legs.  I made one and made them happy.

Maddie was a  joy to photograph.  She is so charming and loved to talk, smile and laugh.   Take a look at those cute dimples!!

Malia and I had a great time spending the late afternoon photographing and then head off to my studio for more fun.  She such a sweet girl and very cute smile and laugh.  We got some gorgeous shots.  Check out the video below.

I was so amazed at my masterpiece I put together at our family gathering this past 4th of July that I thought I’d share.   Look at my fruit tart decorated as a flag.  I was so proud of myself after I finished.  The kids were reluctant to try it at first but when they did, I got so many yummy compliments.  It was actually really easy.   The crust is made of Pillsbury crescent roll and the rest are easy ingredients.  It was delicious.  It got eaten up very quickly.  If you want the recipe, please contact Clarissa French at 916-716-3146 or go to www.pamperedchef.biz/pamperissa