Little Bird Blog
Off The Beaten Path
Want to add a little adventure to the mundane? Want to get your kids to hike without whining? Or maybe you like puzzles or discovering hidden pockets of beauty in the world. If so, check out the secret world of geocaching in Hawaii. Geocaching is basically a giant treasure hunt that reaches across the world. […]
A photography emergency? Erin contacted me with a photography emergency. She had considered booking a newborn photography session, but decided to hold off until the baby was a little older. But then she saw that sweet baby face for the first time, and knew she had made a mistake. He was simply too adorable to […]
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Late one night I was overcome with rock fever and on a whim bought the family tickets to Seattle. What we were going to do in Seattle was not as important as just getting off the island. In my haste I forgot about major events like end of the year school fundraisers and preschool graduation. […]
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I remember clearly what it’s like to have a rambunctious toddler at home when you bring home a new baby. In a word, exhausting. Nothing else tries your patience more. Plus feeling like a sleep-deprived zombie doesn’t help matters. Despite all this, it’s a wonderfully sweet time. The family must expand and adjust to make […]
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I was visiting family in Holland when I received Julie’s inquiry. The way she described her family was touching and it was clear just how important photos were to her. I scrambled to navigate major time differences and technological glitches to get her on the phone and start planning. We talked about how they spend […]
Into the country We planned this photo session almost a year in advance. Instead of one full length session, Amber wanted to capture more of baby Riley’s special first year. We had mini sessions throughout the year, but we were all looking forward to her one-year session. That was going to be something special because […]
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Trying to find a nice park setting in Hawaii is no easy feat. If you want beautiful beaches or tropical rainforest, you have your pick. If you’re looking for a grassy field, however, you have to get creative. And lucky. All parks receive regular maintenance so what may have been a rustic, photogenic field can […]
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With family visiting this month we had some time to play tourist. A stop at Halona Cove Beach, Makapuu Beach, Makua Caves, Yokahama Bay, and Kualoa Ranch. My personal favorite was a spontaneous sibling hug after sharing a special seashell. Check out more families around the country starting with Megan Elle.
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Returning Home Megan grew up in a house steps away from Kalama Beach Park. You can hear the ocean roar from her bedroom window. You can feel the salt spray dust your skin while playing in the yard. It’s an incredible location and one that always stays with you. She has since moved to the […]
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Sunrise at Yokohama Bay is a pastel palette blanketing a rugged landscape. You emerge from the car after a long drive and feel salty serenity – as if you’re the only people on the island and quite possibly, that you’ve been transported back in time. Keep an eye on the ocean. This is the playground […]
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About the Hike The Aiea Loop trail meanders past tall trees and fallen logs with peeks of the Waianae mountains, Pearl Harbor, and Halawa Valley. At 4.8 miles it’s a bit on the long side for a family hike. Still, it’s worth considering. It lacks crazy drops offs, steep ascents, bouldering, it’s well-marked, mostly shaded, […]
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