Weekend with Haizel & Sydney

This past weekend was the first weekend of Spring and my cousin Haizel was coming over with her daughter Sydney. We took the train in and got off at City Hall so that we can walk the Brooklyn Bridge. It was a beautiful day and the bridge was crowded with locals and tourists. I, of course, had "Lucy" with me so I was able to finally take some pictures of them. Its hard to get Sydney's attention but I got some good shots...lol.

After crossing over to Brooklyn, we headed over to Grimaldi's for some much needed pizza. If you haven't had Grimaldi's yet, you must! It is the best thin crust pizza I have ever had. Just be prepared to wait on line for at least an hour before you get in, that's how good it is!

After lunch, we walked down to Brooklyn Bridge Park and took in the sights of the city from across the river while Sydney played the harmonica and J sang along...lol. She loves her Uncle J so much and was so sweet to watch them together. We had a great time and can't wait for them to come over again :-) Now it's time to meet Haizel and Sydney!

























We love you guys, let's get together again soon!

Big hugs,

Judie

The Rivera Family

It feels as though it was just yesterday that J & I attended Edawn and Freddie's wedding and yet here I am writing about my family session with them and their baby Hayden Elizabeth that took place this past Sunday. My goodness, how time flies.

Edawn and I met at work and became instant friends. At the time, she was super busy planning her wedding to Freddie that was to take place the following year. We started to have lunch together and even learned how to knit together..lol..(which reminds me, where are those needles?...hmm) Anyways, lunch together lead to dinners with our significant others which then lead to summer BBQ's together. Now here we are, over 2 yrs later and I am the one planning my wedding now.

Little Hayden Elizabeth Rivera was born on September 27th, 2009. She is 5mths old and as precious as ever! Thank you Edawn and Freddie! I had a wonderful time with your family :-)





























And here is the shot the put an end to the shoot:



Hayden was a trooper, but when she says its over, its over!

Thanks again Freddie and Edawn!

Big hugs,
Judie