It’s officially a highlight! I was in San Diego photographing a wedding with Chaz Cruz on June 14 when I got a text from my sister. A while back, I wrote that I was going to be an aunt, times three. Well, it’s finally complete. Garrick (Dec 30th), Maribelle (Jan 22nd) and last but not least, Jasmin (June 15th). My younger sister is the youngest of six siblings. My new niece Jasmin is the youngest of six grandkids. It’s pure serendipity.

Congrats to all my siblings on their beautiful/handsome babies. Father’s day was even better than we anticipated. :o)

Check out these little bundles:

Meet Maribelle and Garrick. Aren’t they the cutest?

I find children such a miracle. They remind me everyday not to take anything for granted and that there’s joy in the little things. I also enjoy listening to other people’s thoughts about life and I think Jesh de Rox had such a meaningful thing to say on his last post about how we are our own richness. [Check out Jesh’s blog posting]

Here’s to finding our joy in ourselves!

December 30th, 2007, my sister Elena gave birth to Garrick Josh Lo. He’s adorable.

January 22nd, 2008, my other sister Ella gave birth to Maribelle Kayleene Quintos. She’s a beauty.

I was there for that long night on January 21st. I thought I’d stay for an hour or so, but then I couldn’t leave. I had to see it through. Though I didn’t get home until 4am, I didn’t feel any exhaustion. My fatigue was nothing compared to my sister’s.

It’s truly a wonder seeing a new person be brought into this world…

Maribelle Kayleene Quintos [First Day]