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Madilyn | Celebrating the First Year | Ellicott City Child Photographer

mandysroka — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:39:27 +0000

Madi, you may remember, is the daughter of my dear, dear friend Stephanie. We’ve known each other since our teenage years, and have managed to keep in touch & in one another’s lives. Miracle. I’m so glad to see her fall in love, get married, fall more in love, and welcome Madi in to her & Brad’s lives. And it’s so hard to believe over a year has flown by & Madilyn is one!

Steph really wanted a session with Madi when she was walking, so we waited…and waited….and waited. Finally, at about 15 months she began walking! So we headed out to Historic Ellicott City & Steph made one of her amazing cakes. Brad got balloons. I borrowed a table & chair. We made some memories.

Check out Miss Madilyn!

Custom Birthday Cake & Cookies | Stephanie | Columbia, Maryland

mandysroka — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:30:34 +0000

Stephanie is probably one of my oldest & closest friends from my childhood. We met as middle & high schoolers & have stayed close ever since. I am so grateful for her friendship, her advice, her love & her family’s presence in my life. She is truly a blessing.

Stephanie recently showed me her talent for making cakes & cookies when she planned her daughter’s first birthday. When I saw the phenomenal job she did with Madi’s party, I asked her if she’d be willing to make a creation for Brooke’s birthday, too. I gave her an idea & she wowed me with the rest! This girl has some amazing talent…take a look.

By the way, these treats not only looked good, they tasted good too! I had to make myself stop eating those darling monkey cookies…Yum!

2010: Image 150 – Playdate with Madi

mandysroka — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:20:37 +0000

Yesterday my dear friend Stephanie came by with her new little girl, Madi. They came for a playdate, and while Madi didn’t really “play” too much, I think Emma & Brooke loved her! Thanks for coming over Madi girl! We can’t wait til you can chase us around!

*PS – hasn’t Madi grown in 7 short weeks!?!?!

Madilyn Rhys – Newborn

mandysroka — Sat, 22 May 2010 03:07:46 +0000

I have been friends with Stephanie for a really long time. I think since I was 13 or so? Regardless of that fact, she has been a constant in my life like no other friend, and I love her for that. And as she’s come to significant moments in her life, I’ve tried my best to be there: wedding, baby shower, and now baby Madilyn! I was so excited to get to visit with her & just enjoy time with she, Madi, & daddy Brad. They are such a fit – the three of them like puzzle pieces that are perfect for one another. My heart is warmed seeing this new precious baby added to their lives. Thanks Brad & Steph for letting me take part of your day & enjoy your new daughter. I can’t wait to watch her grow!

Oh, and let’s have a little voting for some fun! Vote for the photo you think would be perfect for a baby announcement. That’s always my most difficult dilemma, which photo do I choose? Leave your vote in the comments. Thanks!

2010: Image 70 – Oh, baby!

mandysroka — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 02:26:05 +0000

My dearest childhood friend is having a baby! Her first baby! And a girl baby! Aren’t you as excited as I am?!?!?!?!? Well, you should be!

Her surprise baby shower was today and I sort of went. I was supposed to be there at 3pm, but whatever I ate at 1pm didn’t agree with me, so I left my house almost 45 minutes later than I had hoped! So, I arrived after the surprise (better than ruining it, right?) and got to witness a sea of baby shower cuteness! The baby’s room is decorated in pink, green, and brown, so the hall was decorated in the same manor. Now, being the lazy friend/photographer that I am, I forgot my camera, was late, and didn’t even wrap my Bumbo! But, I showed up!

I snatched a few party favors for my girls & to take photographs of. The cookies are onesies! Aren’t they stinkin’ cute! And the gift boxes say Martha Stewart on the bottom. Whoever coordinated & decorated this shower needs to start their own business!

I cannot wait to meet this little girl, Steph! Been waiting for this day for a loooong time!

(*oh, and in case you were wondering, yes, that is a can of coke on my desk. And yes, the walls in our new office/playroom are Slimer green – it used to be a kid’s room!)

“Beautiful Girls” – Seniors Video Slide Show

mandysroka — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 02:15:53 +0000

Fierce!

mandysroka — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:51:11 +0000

Stephanie, Grace, & Alison

Today I had the pleasure of shooting another senior session with three super “fierce” girls – Steph, Alison, & Grace. We had a blast downtown in Annapolis and they were so cooperative and fun! We galavanted through the streets, stood in front of people’s doorways for the perfect shot, and went on and endless search for a tree to hug. Thanks girls for taking me on an adventure. Check my site soon for the entire set of their pictures.

Allison

Stephanie

Grace