I had a LOT of fun with this family last week. Who wouldn't? 3-year old Colin was such a character, and 11-month old Sofia could steal your heart with her grin. Luck was with us, as the sprinkles gave way to blue-ish skies and warm weather down by the beach. Not a bad way at all to spend a Friday afternoon.

We romped around Balboa, from the pier to the playground to the funzone and the beach... we did it all. Colin was a trooper for making it through all this after skipping his afternoon nap. And even camera-shy Fausto seemed to have his share of fun, too.

There were SO many great moments captured, that it was difficult for me to choose a few favorites to share with you all. Here are a handful of them.