Ranee’s Baby Bump
While I was in New York, I had a portrait session with Ranee and Jamie. They’re expecting their first child in December! Ranee had asked me to take some baby bump photos and I was more than happy to do it. So, I stopped at her apartment last Friday and as we waited for the sun to come through her apartment, we went outside to shoot some photos near the building. I managed to get a few nice shots and the happy couple was more than excited when they saw the final results. Phew. This was my first maternity photo session and I’m glad it went smoothly. I also gotta say that Ranee is one brave mama to be showing off her tummy out in public. Props to her!
Here’s one I took of her belly out by the pier. She was bummed that they didn’t have any beaches nearby but was happy to have a shot with some water in the background. This was my attempt at getting a silhouette with some highlights on her curves.
Here’s one that I took of the two of them just outside of their lobby. They have a more modern-looking brick wall that was perfect. I thought they looked really sweet in this photo.
We took a bunch more inside the apartment but they were a little more revealing. I won’t post those. Overall, it was a fun session and so nice to be a part of this special time in their life together.
On Sunday (9/4), I went to a baby shower for Ranee. My cousin, Ishya, helped throw it together along with Ranee’s family and friends. The party was at Temescal Park, which is a pretty big park with a lake nearby.
Ranee and her husband Jaime are expecting a baby girl in December and everyone is very excited for them.
It was also really nice to see Ishya and Billy who are expecting twins – a boy and a girl in December too. We didn’t get to stay very long but I’m glad I got to see everyone.
Last night, we had a long-overdue Sunday Supper at Little J’s house and it was like a baby explosion. We used to have just Jack sitting at the table but now we have Jack in a big chair, Reese in Jack’s old highchair, Rowan in a portable seat, and Alexander in Tracy’s lap. The table has really grown. Ryan whipped up a tasty meal consisting of prosciutto-wrapped figs, caprese salad, roasted chicken, lasagna, roasted corn, and Tang! Haha.
It was fun playing with all the kids and I’m amazed at how Jack has become the big kid among all the babies. 
Rowan is a little shy but started babbling once he warmed up.
And of course, there’s Miss Reese who’s happy entertaining herself for hours.
On July 17th (the day after Dayantha’s wedding), I helped Holly’s sisters and mom throw Hols a baby shower.
It was at Susie’s really spacious loft in Long Beach and we decorated the place with fresh produce and flowers for a “Farmer’s Market” theme.
Patty and Patti also planned and organized the games including a “Guess the Poop” game that involved guessing different chocolate bars/candy that have been smushed into diapers. It was fun watching some of the girls sniffing and even tasting the poop.
Holly loved it and she enjoyed having all her closest friends and family around her. It’s amazing that she’s already 7 months pregnant…she’s so tiny still. Well, she’s due in September and they don’t know the sex of the baby yet. I guess they may keep it a surprise…typical Holly and Roy.
On July 16th, Dayantha married the love of his life and we were all there to celebrate with them at Lakewood Country Club. The ceremony was outside on the lawn and still had a very traditional Catholic touch.
All the babies were included in the wedding including Titus, who had started walking just in time for the ceremony.
They had a cocktail hour inside the clubhouse and in the patio. It was so fun to have all my old friends together in one place again.
Jes was also reunited with his little friend Makenzie.
With all free-flowing drinks and long night of dancing, we also witnessed the progressive deconstruction of Victor: jacket off, tie off, unbuttoned, untucked, and finally shoes off. Classic.
On Saturday, I had a slow start and was feeling EXTRA lazy but somehow I got my butt out the door and ran 5 miles in under 50 minutes. I was shocked. So, I stopped at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and bought some fresh produce and cheese.
Later that afternoon, the Sokol-Juns came over to play in the pool for a bit. It was fun to watch Jack and Reese play in the water while I got some sunshine.
I caught this photo of Reese and Jack together at the end of their swim. So cute.
On Sunday, Jason came over and we went to the Fillmore Jazz Festival. We watched a few performers including Kim Nalley and also stopped by Matt’s apartment down the street for some respite from the sun and Jes borrowed a pair of shorts.
When we got home that evening, we met up down in the courtyard for a Korean BBQ with the Masayas. Susie’s mom packed her a huge cooler of spicy pork and kimchi last weekend and we were lucky enough to enjoy it. Susie prepared and bought all the sides for a complete meal.
On Monday, it was July 4th and I actually had the day off. We had a lazy morning and afternoon while I made chicken tortilla soup for Jes who has been sick all week. Then around 7:00, we walked over to the Caltrain station where a shuttle drove us all the way to Pier 39. 
We walked down to Aquatic Park and Ghiradelli Square and found a small spot on the lawn. We’ve tried to watch fireworks a few times in the past but always ended up with colored fog.
This year, it was clear and we were situated in the middle of the action with music and a perfect view of the show.
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