this was a special day! a special one, because i was blessed with the opportunity to photograph a birthday party in memory of a special little boy! i recieved a call to photograph a party! however, this was a different kind of call and a different kind of party. the mom that called me lost her little boy, aiden, at the young age of (2) to a rare brain cancer. this terrible event occured over 2 years ago and her boy would have celebrated his 5th birthday last week! instead of wallowing in grief and this becoming a sad event, she has dedicated her life to raising awareness about pediatric illnesses, such as the one that took aiden! this mom told me since she couldn’t throw a birthday party for her son, she wanted to throw a party for underprivledged kids and honor the memory of her loved boy! my heart melted to know i had just met an angel! what a gorgeous spirit–to be able to have the strength and good energy to pay it forward! i was honored to collaborate to such a wonderful family with such a giving heart!

we went to a transition home with teen moms and their babies. this mom wrapped presents for each mom and each baby. there were games, birthday cake and of course lots of pictures!
aiden would be so proud of what his mom, grandma and friends have done in honor of his short, but fullfilling life!
you can read more on aiden’s story here…. www.aidenstory.com

enjoy some of the pics from that day! and to aiden, i know you are in heaven and very proud of your wonderful mom! xoxox