Today Erik and I went to visit my cousin Gretchen and her husband Nacho (or, as I call him, Nachito) at Yale New Haven Hospital. Look at what they made!!
Willow is 3 days old – and gorgeous. I wanted to take her home with me!

She reminds me of one of those nesting dolls. So perfect.

And that full head of black hair!

And of course her little feet (which aren’t so little!)

I love this shot of Nacho – he is a great father.

All together.

Aren’t they so cute??

I know it’s not possible, but she looks like she smiling!

Erik got this one of me holding baby Willow. I was getting a little too comfortable ; )

Congrats Gretch and Nacho and Taylor too! We will have to get some pictures of you all together soon. I love you!!!
xoxo,
Auntie Vicki and Uncle Erik

As photographers Erik and I have very few images of ourselves – especially together. The last photos we have together is from our Wedding Day. You may remember a little while back the session we did with Robert & Kathleen Photographers down in West Palm Beach, FL. Well it was our turn! For those of you who really know us also know that Erik and I don’t like being on the other side of the camera that much. It was an awesome experience though – Rob and Kathleen are great friends of ours, and there is no one else we would rather have taking our pictures ; ) Here is a sneak peek from our session in NYC. Be sure to check out their blog to see the rest!

Thanks again Rob & Kathleen! We are so happy with the images, and we had such a great time with you both!!

xoxo,
Vicki + Erik

Today is Erik’s & my 3rd wedding anniversary! Erik & I first met in 2001 in San Francisco. I had been living there since 2000, and Erik grew up in the Bay Area. We were friends for about a year before Erik nervously asked me out on our first date. I had made it pretty clear a few months prior that I was interested in being more than friends, and, well, Erik wasn’t ready. So that night, when Erik said he wanted to talk to me, I rebuffed him a bit. He followed me about 3 blocks to a coffee shop, where he asked me on that first date. A few days later we met at the Embarcadero Cinema to see A Mighty Wind. I remember being extremely nervous, and also knowing that he was the one. After the movie we walked for hours. To North Beach….through Downtown…and back to my apartment in Alamo Square (totaling about 6 or 7 miles). I remember not wanting it to end, and having blisters on my feet! And then three years later, in April of 2005, I picked out a ring at the Union Street Goldsmith and we took the short walk to a park overlooking the bay, and Erik got on one knee and proposed. Then we were married on April 8, 2006, which was my parents 39th wedding anniversary, and Erik’s sister’s 30th birthday! Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad, and Happy Birthday Lauren! Shortly after our wedding, we made the move to CT. And life has been so good to us! I love you Erik, and I am looking forward to another year of growing older with you ; )

photo courtesy of Jack Hecker Photography