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    Author: SunnyD

    Family is Love, Art is Life, Life is an Adventure....So Enjoy!

    Rewind…Happy Easter from the Macon’s

    Let the back tracking begin….don’t worry I won’t go too far back. Though Easter looked a little different this year it was an equally good time. Little… Read more “Rewind…Happy Easter from the Macon’s”

    April 28, 2021April 21, 2021 by SunnyD

    My Big Little Two Year Old

    Hello everyone! It’s been way too long. I’ve finally managed to sit down and work on a blog. My next few blogs will probably back track a… Read more “My Big Little Two Year Old”

    April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 by SunnyD

    Our Little Easter Bunny

    Home for Easter Welcome to our family Easter at home! We woke up, had breakfast, attended church online, took a nap, and later got dressed for our… Read more “Our Little Easter Bunny”

    April 24, 2020April 21, 2020 by SunnyD

    First Year of Life

    Babies One Year Old Birthday Festivities My baby boy is one years old. What a blessing! This little one has exceeded every expectation I could have ever… Read more “First Year of Life”

    April 23, 2020April 22, 2020 by SunnyD

    11 Months Young

    Our Little Big Boy Take a look at how he has grown and developed Takes 2 naps a day Bedtime is between 6:30-7:00pm.  Has four bottom front… Read more “11 Months Young”

    April 22, 2020April 21, 2020 by SunnyD

    10 Months Young

    Hardest working baby I know… This little guy has been keeping us on our toes. I haven’t had time to take pics of him so I decided… Read more “10 Months Young”

    April 3, 2020April 2, 2020 by SunnyD

    9 Months Young

    Little Explorer This little guy is into everything and wants nothing of his own. He is now super curious but cautions which is what we wanted for… Read more “9 Months Young”

    March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 by SunnyD

    Me and My Buddy

    Play Date Lost files from the holidays! These are just a few pics from Little B’s play date with his good friend. The funniest part about their… Read more “Me and My Buddy”

    February 11, 2020March 5, 2020 by SunnyD

    Christmas 2019

    Little B’s First Christmas Where did we spend Christmas Day?: We opened gifts at home first then to the Matthews house for breakfast and the Macon’s house… Read more “Christmas 2019”

    January 17, 2020January 17, 2020 by SunnyD

    8 Months Young

    Mr. Curiosity He’s not even walking yet and we can barely keep up with this guy. He is now into any and everything. You can see the… Read more “8 Months Young”

    January 9, 2020January 11, 2020 by SunnyD

    7 Months Young

    Busy Busy Bee Our little one is really on the go now, pulling up and walking along everything he can hold on to. If Little B is… Read more “7 Months Young”

    December 10, 2019January 11, 2020 by SunnyD

    6 Months Young

    Happy Half Birthday Little B It can’t be! My baby is already a half year old. When did this happen and why won’t it slow down? Baby… Read more “6 Months Young”

    November 14, 2019March 5, 2020 by SunnyD

    Date Night…the Twenties Gala

    When Mom and Dad step out… We snuck out to the Woodmore Country Club for a twenties gala hosted by Pop Macon’s (Brandon’s Dad) Golf club. Beautiful… Read more “Date Night…the Twenties Gala”

    October 16, 2019October 15, 2019 by SunnyD

    5 Months Young

    Our Baby is 5 Months This little guy is just continuing to wow us and bring us joy! We can never make it home fast enough to… Read more “5 Months Young”

    October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 by SunnyD

    Celebration of the Man I Love

    Happy Birthday Brandon Yet another delayed post….I’m getting better though as baby gets older and I’m able find more pockets of time here and there. Think back… Read more “Celebration of the Man I Love”

    September 25, 2019September 22, 2019 by SunnyD

    4 Months Young

    Slow down baby… What better place to do a photo shoot than on vacation? Wasn’t what I had in mind. Baby was sick and still super congested… Read more “4 Months Young”

    September 18, 2019March 5, 2020 by SunnyD

    Pregnancy…my Real Thoughts

    ***DISCLAIMER: Long post…written during my 3rd trimester.*** My Pregnancy Journey I can honestly say my thoughts about pregnancy have been changed forever. While I’ve learned a lot… Read more “Pregnancy…my Real Thoughts”

    September 8, 2019September 8, 2019 by SunnyD

    Classic Black & Whites

    I think black and white photos are my favorite. So classy! I wanted to share a few of my absolutely favorite black & whites of my family… Read more “Classic Black & Whites”

    August 30, 2019August 22, 2019 by SunnyD

    Floral Head Band

    Shower Head Band I’ve been itching to get back to my crafts and happened to be scrolling through some of my albums. I came across my baby… Read more “Floral Head Band”

    August 22, 2019August 22, 2019 by SunnyD

    3 Months Young

    Ok Ok so he turned 4 months as of August 6th. Between feeling like it, finding the time and then making sure the baby was up for… Read more “3 Months Young”

    August 6, 2019August 8, 2019 by SunnyD

    Happy Belated 4th

    Happy 4th of July No fireworks this year as much as you know I love them, just food, family, and friends! Three of my absolute favorite “F”… Read more “Happy Belated 4th”

    July 6, 2019July 6, 2019 by SunnyD

    Play Date/Photo Shoot

    Play Date/Photo Shoot This past weekend we went to visit some good friends of ours and had all kinds of fun! I did a shoot for their… Read more “Play Date/Photo Shoot”

    June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 by SunnyD

    Little B is Two Months Young

    Safari Photo Shoot For his two month shoot, I decided to go with the theme of his room which is Safari so it made life a little… Read more “Little B is Two Months Young”

    June 21, 2019June 21, 2019 by SunnyD

    Mommy Daddy Day

    Our First Mother’s & Father’s Day All I wanted was a nice quiet, intimate evening with my family. I was too tired to do much else. It… Read more “Mommy Daddy Day”

    June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 by SunnyD

    Our First Family Outing

    Memorial Day at Great Falls Our first outing as a family! We want Little B to enjoy and appreciate nature. Brandon came up with the idea to… Read more “Our First Family Outing”

    May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 by SunnyD

    Little B is One Month Young

    Mama’s Little Peanut Ok so he is a month and two weeks…I’m a new mom, give me a break! Giggles… Why do they have to grow so… Read more “Little B is One Month Young”

    May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 by SunnyD

    The New Man in my Life

    Introducing Brandon Elwood Macon, born on Saturday, April 6th at 4:58am at 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and 19 1/2 inches. I gave birth to this little one… Read more “The New Man in my Life”

    April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 by SunnyD

    Baby Shower

    Welcome to Little B’s shower! This was a beautiful time surrounded by those we love and an abundance of blessings they showered us with for our new… Read more “Baby Shower”

    March 16, 2019March 16, 2019 by SunnyD

    The Man, The Myth, The Legend

    Happy 60th Daddy When you have the pleasure of being the child of a man like my Father, there just aren’t enough words in the world to… Read more “The Man, The Myth, The Legend”

    March 5, 2019March 5, 2019 by SunnyD

    For my Son…

    Little B’s Blanket I haven’t posted anything since the holidays. I’ve been busy growing a baby! We are now in the third trimester and I must say… Read more “For my Son…”

    February 4, 2019February 4, 2019 by SunnyD

    Holiday Crafts

    I actually didn’t realize how many crafts I did this year. I’ve just been going with the flow of the holidays realizing I probably won’t be able… Read more “Holiday Crafts”

    December 30, 2018December 29, 2018 by SunnyD

    Bacon a Macon for the Holidays

    Happy Holidays from our family to yours…Love, Devin, Brandon & Baby Boy Macon!!!      

    December 25, 2018December 25, 2018 by SunnyD

    20 Week Sonogram

    Babies Anatomy Appointment I figured it was time I shared my pregnancy journey. In between not having enough time and actually having the energy or feeling up… Read more “20 Week Sonogram”

    December 16, 2018December 16, 2018 by SunnyD

    Thanksgiving 2018

    Yep, I’m super late…but hey, it’s never to late to be Thankful! I’m thankful for the new edition God has blessed us with and for all our… Read more “Thanksgiving 2018”

    December 2, 2018December 4, 2018 by SunnyD

    ICE at the Gaylord National Hotel

    National Harbor Holiday Fun My mom got tickets to the ICE show at the National Harbor along with rooms at the Gaylord Hotel. This years them was… Read more “ICE at the Gaylord National Hotel”

    November 21, 2018 by SunnyD

    A Little Bit of Color

    Fall 2018 I was finally able to capture my favorite season. I just haven’t been feeling up to it and whenever I had the energy, the weather… Read more “A Little Bit of Color”

    November 5, 2018November 5, 2018 by SunnyD

    Happy 36th Birthday to me!

    Saturday October 20th, 2018 This is so late, but with the energy I don’t have right now, this was the best I could do! What a beautiful… Read more “Happy 36th Birthday to me!”

    October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 by SunnyD

    Baby Bump

    Beach Baby Bump….mini shoot The pictures below are from our family vacation. What you wouldn’t know is that I left these out on purpose, I left just… Read more “Baby Bump”

    October 26, 2018October 26, 2018 by SunnyD

    Onto the Next Chapter

    A Gift from God Somewhere between July 1-6th my life was changed forever. Our lives were changed forever! God blessed us with a beautiful gift! On July… Read more “Onto the Next Chapter”

    October 17, 2018 by SunnyD

    Family Days at the Beach

    Matthews Macon Beach Memories Welcome to our annual beach vacation to the Outer Banks (Corolla, North Carolina). Boy did we play things smart this year. We went… Read more “Family Days at the Beach”

    October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 by SunnyD

    Garden Wedding

    Soriaga Wedding This was such a beautiful, quaint wedding!  The groom is one of Brandon’s best friends. Though I can’t take credit as being their main photographer,… Read more “Garden Wedding”

    August 22, 2018August 22, 2018 by SunnyD

    The Rose Garden

    That day I went for walk through a rose garden. Found a few other flowers along the way. I took these with my cell phone back in… Read more “The Rose Garden”

    August 8, 2018August 7, 2018 by SunnyD

    Life in the Keys

    ***LONG POST ALERT*** One Year Anniversary Vacation We chose to travel to the Florida keys  to celebrate our year. We ended up choosing the keys to avoid… Read more “Life in the Keys”

    August 1, 2018August 1, 2018 by SunnyD

    A Lifetime To Go

    One Year Anniversary Dinner We began celebrating with dinner the night of Saturday, June 30th which is our actual anniversary. During the day, we had so much… Read more “A Lifetime To Go”

    August 1, 2018August 1, 2018 by SunnyD

    Kalipoo

    Meet My Kalipoo I don’t think I ever introduced you to the little fur ball in my life. Her name is Kali and she is a Maine… Read more “Kalipoo”

    July 25, 2018July 26, 2018 by SunnyD

    DC at Night

    Date Night Our date nights are on Fridays and on this night we choose DC. I’ve been wanting to get some shots of the fountains and memorials… Read more “DC at Night”

    July 18, 2018July 18, 2018 by SunnyD

    Happy July 7th

    Happy 4th of July Independence Day and Thanksgiving are my second favorite holidays….as you now Christmas is my first. I hope you all had a wonderful 4th… Read more “Happy July 7th”

    July 11, 2018July 10, 2018 by SunnyD

    Lost Files of 2017

    Our Second Engagement Shoot We celebrated our one year anniversary with a week long vacation over the week of the 4th of July holiday. So needless to… Read more “Lost Files of 2017”

    July 9, 2018July 11, 2018 by SunnyD

    Our Gift to Each Other

    With our one year anniversary quickly approaching, I realize I never shared the gifts we exchanged on our special day…June 30, 2017. Brandon’s Gift to me This… Read more “Our Gift to Each Other”

    June 27, 2018June 27, 2018 by SunnyD

    Little Brothers

    Twin Brothers What an adventure! I have all the respect in the world for this mom…I was worn out by the time this shoot was over, but… Read more “Little Brothers”

    June 25, 2018 by SunnyD

    We Appreciate You

    Father’s Day Festivities We haven’t quite figured out how to do Father’s Day or Mother’s Day for that matter together because their schedules kind of clash. I… Read more “We Appreciate You”

    June 18, 2018June 21, 2018 by SunnyD

    Exploding Card Boxes

    Father’s Day Cards We wanted to do something a little different with our Father’s day cards this year. I found this incredible  seller on Etsy who makes… Read more “Exploding Card Boxes”

    June 17, 2018June 17, 2018 by SunnyD

    The Mediteranean

    Greece & Italy So my parents decided to go on a cruise of the Mediterranean. Not only did they not take us, but they went with my… Read more “The Mediteranean”

    June 13, 2018June 14, 2018 by SunnyD

    Happy Birthday Mama June

    Dinner Cruise On this we celebrated Mama June’s birthday. She wanted to do a dinner cruise on the Spirit of Baltimore. It rained the entire boat ride… Read more “Happy Birthday Mama June”

    June 6, 2018June 6, 2018 by SunnyD

    Fireworks

    District Wharf Welcome to The Wharf in Washington DC. They’ve built this place up quite a bit. They have so much more to offer here than I… Read more “Fireworks”

    May 30, 2018May 28, 2018 by SunnyD

    Fluorite Crystals

    Gorgeous light carrier… It didn’t take long for me to realize this was my favorite crystal out my collection. While I don’t choose to participate in the practices… Read more “Fluorite Crystals”

    May 23, 2018May 21, 2018 by SunnyD

    Just a Purple Kind of Day

    Nature Walk I walk with my friend Lisa a few times a week and on this day we decided it was time for a change of scenery.… Read more “Just a Purple Kind of Day”

    May 16, 2018May 18, 2018 by SunnyD

    Little Lady

    Newborn Shoot What a great experience! She was so tiny….only two weeks old. Typically easier to shoot at this age, but this little one had other things… Read more “Little Lady”

    May 10, 2018May 15, 2018 by SunnyD

    The Maryland Side

    Our Happy Place If you’re not familiar with these pictures by now, this is one of our favorite places to go…Great Falls. Mother Nature gave us a… Read more “The Maryland Side”

    May 1, 2018May 18, 2018 by SunnyD

    Zion Home Experience

    Church at Home We attend Zion Church in Landover, Maryland and have continued to do so for over 10 years. It’s helped give me direction while shaping my… Read more “Zion Home Experience”

    April 25, 2018May 18, 2018 by SunnyD

    Brittany Turns 30

    Dinner Party at Chris & Jackie’s My little sister turned 30 on March 25th. To think I was just five years old when she was born. I… Read more “Brittany Turns 30”

    April 5, 2018May 16, 2018 by SunnyD

    Easter Day

    Happy Easter Happy Easter from our family to yours! I hope it was as fulfilling as mine. My grandparents (moms parents) were the glue of the family…so… Read more “Easter Day”

    April 3, 2018May 16, 2018 by SunnyD

    My Little Easter Babies

    Easter for the God Babies I wanted to do something different for my God babies for Easter instead of the typical baskets. So I ordered these gorgeous… Read more “My Little Easter Babies”

    March 24, 2018May 18, 2018 by SunnyD

    Earth Crystals

    My Crystal Collection I’ve been fascinate by crystals since I was a little girl when my parents bought me my very own collection and rock tumbler. I’ve… Read more “Earth Crystals”

    March 4, 2018May 21, 2018 by SunnyD

    The Year we tried Us again…

    I decided to spare you the many posts of my memories of our dating relationship, so I put a few of our favorites into one post. Compiling… Read more “The Year we tried Us again…”

    February 19, 2018May 18, 2018 by SunnyD

    37 Years of Marriage

    If this is what 37 years of marriage looks like, I can’t wait to get there. These two are still having fun, still in love, still best… Read more “37 Years of Marriage”

    February 7, 2018May 16, 2018 by SunnyD

    Patapsco Valley State Park

    With our one year anniversary quickly approaching, I’ve been thinking back on the adventures, moments, etc. we’ve spent together. Check out one of our favorites below. Stay… Read more “Patapsco Valley State Park”

    February 6, 2018May 16, 2018 by SunnyD

    Brooklyn New York

    Welcome to Brooklyn New York! Brandon is a boxing fan so we got tickets to the Lamont Peterson vs. Errol Spence Jr. fight and decided to stay… Read more “Brooklyn New York”

    January 25, 2018May 18, 2018 by SunnyD

    My Elephants

    Did you know I collect elephants? Here’s a few of my favorites. I hope you like my little heard…or Jumanji as Brandon calls it. Enjoy!

    January 16, 2018May 16, 2018 by SunnyD

    Fancy Bottle Design

    This was my first time using large bottles to create a set. It was a special request and I was quite pleased with the outcome. It was… Read more “Fancy Bottle Design”

    January 8, 2018May 17, 2018 by SunnyD

    Christmas with the Family

    Our First Christmas as Mr. & Mrs. This was one of the most memorable holidays I’ve had.  We woke up and opened gifts in our Christmas pajamas.… Read more “Christmas with the Family”

    December 30, 2017May 18, 2018 by SunnyD

    Garden of Lights

    Brookside Gardens  

    December 18, 2017May 16, 2018 by SunnyD

    The Mormon Temple

    Festival of Lights What a stunning place! As a child I would see this building from the road and I must admit it spooked me a bit.… Read more “The Mormon Temple”

    December 11, 2017May 18, 2018 by SunnyD

    Williamsburg for Christmas

    Happy Holidays Though this wasn’t a recent trip, it’s one of our most memorable experiences so I had to share. Take a look at what we did… Read more “Williamsburg for Christmas”

    December 9, 2017May 18, 2018 by SunnyD

    Fall in my Neighborhood

    Well…the vibrant colors of fall in my neighborhood are coming to an end. They never seem to last long enough. I’m reminded it’s the start of my… Read more “Fall in my Neighborhood”

    November 13, 2017May 17, 2018 by SunnyD

    Fall Family Photo Session

    I had such a good time shooting my friends beautiful family. It’s always a good thing to have reoccurring clients who continue to believe in your work.… Read more “Fall Family Photo Session”

    November 7, 2017May 17, 2018 by SunnyD

    Homecoming Glow

    I was invited to photograph my cousins homecoming again in October. This year, her mom had a challenge for me. She wanted me to experiment with using… Read more “Homecoming Glow”

    November 2, 2017May 15, 2018 by SunnyD

    35th Birthday Weekend

    Friday, October 20th (my actual birthday date) The hubby took me to the Capital Grill in Baltimore for my birthday dinner.  We were immediately spoiled from the… Read more “35th Birthday Weekend”

    October 23, 2017May 18, 2018 by SunnyD

    The Renaissance Festival

    Welcome to The Renaissance Festival in Crownsville, MD. I didn’t realize how much I missed this place. I had been a few times years ago, but it’s… Read more “The Renaissance Festival”

    October 8, 2017May 18, 2018 by SunnyD

    October Colors

    Fall Garden My parents showed off this year with their elaborate garden. Every time I went to visit the plants were taller and even more vibrant. I… Read more “October Colors”

    October 1, 2017October 25, 2017 by SunnyD

    The Outer Banks Experience

    Duck, North Carolina Family Vacation Welcome to our annual family vacation. We have vacationed in the Outer Banks for 7 years now and it never gets old.… Read more “The Outer Banks Experience”

    September 22, 2017May 18, 2018 by SunnyD

    I Asked God for you…

    The last time I was hurt in a relationship, I remember telling God I didn’t care to start all over again and go through all the awkward… Read more “I Asked God for you…”

    August 4, 2017September 14, 2018 by SunnyD

    The Macon Moon – Part I

    I’m finally back! They don’t tell you how long it takes to recover from having such a spectacular vacation. Going back to work literally hurt for an… Read more “The Macon Moon – Part I”

    July 31, 2017May 21, 2018 by SunnyD

    The Macon Moon – Part III

    Tuesday, July 11th – Breakfast on the Pavilion before our 6 hour tour. Yeah I had the steak and eggs again. It was just that good! Joe Know’s… Read more “The Macon Moon – Part III”

    July 31, 2017May 21, 2018 by SunnyD

    The Macon Moon – Part II

    Sunday, July 9th – Morning beach time before we start our day. Brandon decided we weren’t going back home and that we were going to open an… Read more “The Macon Moon – Part II”

    July 31, 2017May 21, 2018 by SunnyD

    Ceremony Decor

    As I continue to work on our Wedding Day/Honeymoon blogs, I decided to share some of the wedding decor I designed. Our theme was peacock so of… Read more “Ceremony Decor”

    July 19, 2017May 18, 2018 by SunnyD

    Loading…The Macon Experience

    Sorry for the long time away. Wedding planning took over my life for last 6 months. We got married on Friday, June 30th. Whenever I found the… Read more “Loading…The Macon Experience”

    July 10, 2017May 18, 2018 by SunnyD

    Thirty Days Left…

    Happy Engagement Celebration On Saturday, May 28th we were invited to a dinner in our honor by Aunt Mel to celebrate us. Both of our families were… Read more “Thirty Days Left…”

    May 31, 2017May 18, 2018 by SunnyD

    New Edition

    My First Maternity Photo Session I had the pleasure of doing my first maternity photo session for some good friends of ours. It took place in Savage,… Read more “New Edition”

    May 29, 2017May 17, 2018 by SunnyD

    A Day Off

    We decided to take a break from all the wedding planning for our big day which is coming up next month might I add. After this weekend… Read more “A Day Off”

    May 22, 2017May 16, 2018 by SunnyD

    Jovani’s 1st Birthday Cookout

    Happy Birthday Jovani!!! It was such a joy taking part in your birthday festivities. I could have photographed you all day. The weather was gorgeous, the food… Read more “Jovani’s 1st Birthday Cookout”

    May 2, 2017May 17, 2018 by SunnyD

    Kilgore Falls

    This day started out at Rock State Park in Jarrettsville, MD…about an hour and twenty minutes from the house. When we arrived, we began our walk through one… Read more “Kilgore Falls”

    April 29, 2017May 16, 2018 by SunnyD

    Baltimore Lights…

    Mid-week Date Night We normally have our date nights on Fridays but switch it up every now and then. This was my first time hearing about the… Read more “Baltimore Lights…”

    April 11, 2017May 16, 2018 by SunnyD

    Mr. & Mrs. Macon….Almost

    Engagement Photo Shoot We wanted to make sure we picked a location that spoke to us as a couple. The National Arboretum is full of adventure and… Read more “Mr. & Mrs. Macon….Almost”

    April 6, 2017July 30, 2018 by SunnyD

    Scott’s Scove

    On this day, I was looking for nature to photograph, but I wanted something near by. I was told by a good friend about a place just… Read more “Scott’s Scove”

    April 6, 2017May 16, 2018 by SunnyD

    First Spring Weekend

    Gravelly Point Park The weather was in the 70’s, Spring had finally sprung and I was itching to get outside. It was a dreary windy day. The… Read more “First Spring Weekend”

    March 27, 2017May 17, 2018 by SunnyD

    Bri & Joe’s Engagement

    This past weekend I had the pleasure of doing my cousins engagement shoot. We drove to Pennsylvania on Friday and stayed the night at my Aunt and… Read more “Bri & Joe’s Engagement”

    March 15, 2017May 16, 2018 by SunnyD

    Get Lost on Purpose

    Lost Fall Files I stumbled upon these photos while browsing through some pics on my computer. No clue how I missed these. The first time we came… Read more “Get Lost on Purpose”

    February 26, 2017May 16, 2018 by SunnyD

    Little Beauty

    Happy 6 Months What a little beauty! A good friend of mine decided if I ever fell on hard times or wanted to stay home when I… Read more “Little Beauty”

    February 19, 2017May 16, 2018 by SunnyD

    The Drum Circle

    One of my favorite memories in time. The day started off with a surprise picnic. Brandon showed up to my door with a picnic basket and a… Read more “The Drum Circle”

    February 15, 2017May 18, 2018 by SunnyD

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