( Pre-Wedding: Emily & Quinn )

like being a kid again... quinn's family have operated quarries around the province of ontario for three generations... emily & I were smiling ear to ear as we explored this magical quarry in niagara last week. it truly was a once in a lifetime opportunity to be standing at the edge of the giant cliffs carved out by explosives. a wee bit scary but mostly exhilarating.  

very close by is Vineland Estates, a southern ontario winery, on land once owned by Quinn's grandfather... the history and connection to the land made for a truly meaningful exploration.

the laughter and intimacy between these two is infectious.  

(emily's hair & makeup by the lovely Melissa Andre)

( photobooth: scarlett is 6 )

kids these days... 

are so awesome.

planning scarlett's birthday was more fun for me than for her... i'm guessing.  but the party itself was all about her... and her friends.  it was goodtimes overload.  

here she is with her girls... jumping/posing/having fun in the photobooth.

more pics from the party, including my failed attempt to make a homemade pinata... coming up next.