Julia had a big celebration for her first birthday & christening...lucky little girl! Not too long ago one of my best friends Maryanne (from way back when) finally became a new mommy when she and her husband John adopted their daughter Anna..the waiting was a long long long process...and then poof, in a day they became parents. Well it 's funny how things work out for people, because, Mare & John had been trying for years to adopt a baby from China...but Anna was born right here in Jersey. But surprises do happen, and shortly after Anna arrived, they received word from China that Julia was waiting for them to be their mom & dad. So off to China they flew this Summer...to bring home their newest addition to their family...Julia. She's only about 6 weeks younger than her big sister...so there won't be much sitting around for the parents.
I was invited to spend the entire day shooting the festivities of Julia's big day...breakfast with the Koechley-Rupy family...off to church for the christening...and then back home for some hanging out and birthday cake. I hadn't seen Mare's little brothers or cousin's in many years...so it was extra fun for me to catch up on life in my friend's family. I can't wait to watch these 2 little girls, Julia & Anna, grow...and see what life has in store for them.





