August 10-16



Monday.

I can't remember.

Moving on.


Tuesday.

Also couldn't remember.

Until approximately five seconds ago when I remembered WE WENT TO CUBA.


Not the country.


Cuba Lake.


Now, if you know me, you know I am directionally challenged to a T.


I could drive somewhere 47 times and on trip 48 still confidently turn the wrong way.


So where is Cuba Lake in relation to Rochester?


Up? Down? Over? West?


Please don't ask me. I got in the car and followed the little blue line.


This is me anytime someone gives me directions:


Funny meme about getting directions, text reads person giving directions says you cant miss it, me says you wanna bet.

 

Tuesday Cuba Lake Vibes

 

Three children wearing life jackets relax on a pontoon boat couch near the water on a sunny day.
Three children riding a towable tube on a lake, wearing life jackets, smiling and waving while being pulled by a boat.
Two children relaxing on a blue patterned hammock by a lakeside on a sunny summer day.
A smiling toddler girl in a red dress holds up a colorful yellow and red rubber band loom bracelet outdoors.

ANYWAYS.


My friend Ellen has a lake house up/over/down there, and it is seriously one of the most peaceful places.


I met Ellen when we first moved here.


Her son and Henry became besties in the PNS twos program, and the rest is history.



Every summer we try to make it out to the lake at least once or twice.


It's the best.


Wednesday.

Was I productive?


Prob?


OH. I washed the sheets.


Wait, no I lie. That was Monday.


Thursday.

Oh, Thursday I KNOW.


The cutest newborn session followed by a family session.


Tiny baby bro with big sis + families I get to photograph = a very good day at the office.



Friday.

Editing party on my Mac.


And by “party,” I mean me, my computer, approximately 4,000+ photos, and a few ice cream sandwiches.


Honestly, I've attended worse parties.This was fun.


Saturday.

Photographed a one-year-old birthday party.


There was a smash cake.


A playground. The nicest people.


A+ party. The theme, the decor, the everything.


That mom deserves a a gold star. Prob 3 of them. Moms are the best.


I would like to formally request a 36-year-old smash cake.


Is that too much to ask?


See you next week.


xoxo, hilary



bUT ALSO


the last

garden house + wildflower mini

could be yours!

September 12 at 3pm
Newborn baby resting in a wicker basket surrounded by wildflowers, with a parent's hands gently holding them.
Three young children lying together on a cream blanket, including a sleeping newborn baby between two toddlers.
Family of four posing in doorway of charming white glass greenhouse with ferns and blue sky backdrop.
Girl sitting in a sunny wildflower field holding a purple flower with a wicker basket.
Family walking through a sunny wildflower meadow with pink cosmos blooms and lush green trees in the background.
A smiling mother tenderly holds her sleepy newborn baby against her chest, the infant gazing softly in a cozy brown outfit.
A young family with two toddlers and a baby sits together on an outdoor sofa in a bright, natural setting.
Close-up of tiny newborn baby feet resting on a soft white textured blanket with fringe.
Two young girls in striped dresses play in a colorful flower field on a sunny day.