Day in the Life: Natalie's 5th Birthday! | Documentary Family Photography | Staten Island, NY

Well, it happened. I blinked, and my baby turned 5. Everyone talks about how fast the time goes, but it still manages to sneak up on you somehow.

We had a jam-packed weekend of celebrating, starting with our usual Saturday morning gymnastics, followed by a trip to Ulta for her very first "lipstick" (it's tinted lip balm...shhhh, don't tell her) and lunch at Panera Bread (Natalie's favorite!) Then it was off to the theater to see the new My Little Pony movie. Sunday we had a house full of friends and family, all there to welcome Natalie into her 5th year (and to make sure I didn't eat the whole cake by myself.)

I am exhausted, but knowing my girl had a great weekend makes it all worthwhile. Here are a few shots I managed to grab in between all the fun!

Being sassy at No Limitz gymnastics center in Staten Island, NY. Day in the Life Photography.
Grabbing a drink in between gymnastics activities. Staten Island Documentary Child Photography.
Eating cheerios and laughing with dad, Staten Island Family Photography.
Shopping for makeup at Ulta beauty supply in Staten Island, NY. Documentary family photography.
Playing in the mirror at Ulta beauty supply store in Staten Island, NY. Storytelling Family Photography.
Little girl shopping for nail polish at Ulta beauty supply in Staten Island, NY. Day in the Life Family Photography.
Girl accepting her purchase at Ulta beauty supply store in Staten Island. Family photojournalism.
Walking into Panera Bread in Staten Island, NY. Day in the LIfe family photo session.
Father and daughters eating lunch at Panera Bread in Staten Island, NY. Documentary family photography.
Toddler girl eating an apple at Panera Bread in Staten Island, NY. Documentary family photography.
Girl eating grilled cheese and tomato soup at Panera Bread in Staten Island, NY. On location family photo session.
Toddler girl drinking from her cup at Panera Bread in Staten Island, NY. Documentary family photography.
Arriving at The Atrium movie theater in Staten Island, NY. Day in the Life family photography.
Buying popcorn at The Atrium movie theater in Staten Island, NY. Family Photojournalism.
Homemade vanilla birthday cake with rainbow sprinkles. Staten Island family photographer.
At home birthday party in Staten Island, NY. Documentary family photography.

Happy 5th Birthday Natalie!

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