Let me start by saying that I do NOT do birthday parties. HOWEVER. When the birthday girl’s grandma (who happens to be a professional photographer and has mentored me on all aspects of wedding photography) and the birthday girl’s mother (who happens to be in my small group Bible study) ask me nicely… well, how could I say no? Especially since the birthday girl is sooo CUTE! Really, I was so honored that they wanted me to capture this special day! Now get a load of her gigantic Puffy Muffin cupcake…

And this picture cracks me up. The birthday girl looks like she’s saying “HEY! Back away, people… that’s MY candle to blow out!!!”

Don’t worry. She got her chance to dig in.

I mean literally – DIG with her hands. It was on her hands, her face, her pretty little hairbow… My friends all know how sticky messes send me over the edge. I was sweatin’ it, let me tell you. Happy Birthday, JK!
