Karla & Birhon · Our growing family

A love story,
still unfolding.

From celebrating our wedding to welcoming Gael A. Quizhpe — a collection of the moments that make us a family.

Karla and Birhon raising their glasses together outdoors.
Karla & BirhonA life, shared

One family. So many beautiful beginnings.

01 · The beginning of forever

Karla & Birhon

Our Wedding

Saturday,

Oakland, California

The start of our next chapter, together.

The original ultrasound photograph of Gael before his arrival.
Our first glimpse of you

Already so loved.

02 · A little one, a whole lot of love

So much love,
even before hello.

Gael A. Quizhpe

Baby Shower

Saturday,

Oakland, California

Before your first hello

Before we met you.

A moment from the days before Gael’s arrival.

Karla standing outdoors at sunset during her pregnancy, before Gael was born.

Surrounded by love

Celebrating Gael with family & friends.

Karla, Birhon, and their family celebrating Gael’s baby shower in the garden.
Gael A. Quizhpe · Baby ShowerAugust 10, 2024

03 · Our sweetest hello

Welcome to the world,
Gael.

A new chapter for Karla & Birhon.
Our first moments together as a growing family.

Birhon holding newborn Gael beside Karla in the hospital, their first moments together.

Our first moments together.

Our little world.

The moments after hello

Life with Gael

Little adventures and family celebrations.

Karla holding baby Gael beside a blue aquarium filled with fish.
Karla and Birhon holding Gael beside a colorful Christmas tree.

04 · Our story continues

Us Today

Karla, Birhon & Gael — making memories, one ordinary day at a time.

Birhon, Karla, and Gael smiling together outdoors on a sunny day.
Our little family, our everyday joy.
Gael concentrating as he stacks colorful number blocks at a wooden table.
Karla and Gael playing with water in the garden with a gray cat beside them.

And the story keeps growing.