I was super excited to see the M family & photograph the boys again.. They are such sweet guys and a pleasure to work w/…Thanks so much, M family!

Remember them from last year?

And here they are a bit more grown up this year;

And sometimes it’s not always the planned shots that end up being one of my favorites.. I just love the interaction here between big brother & little brother.. Doesn’t it look like he’s telling him something like, “It’s alright little bro.. only a couple more pictures left to go, then we’ll get a treat!  Okay?”… hehe

During our visit to St. Louis, I had the privilege of not only meeting a friend that I “met” on a mommy board forum NINE years ago, I also got to photograph her beautiful family!  Amy Teets is not only a wonderful, beautiful woman, but she is also a fabulous scrapbook paper & product designer!  How cool is that?!   I know she’s blushing as she reads this, but she deserves props… go check her out!   I also admire Amy in many ways.  She is a military wife, and her husband is in the USMC, and often gone for periods at a time.  In honor of this family, and the hard work that her husband does for our country, for EVERY comment posted on this blog post, I will be donating to the USO.  It was SO great to meet you, Teets family and so much fun hanging out..  =)

I recently met w/ the W family..  It was a bit chilly out for their session, but kiddos did great!  Such a  beautiful time of year outdoors, and I’m so glad that we have areas like the one below to visit for portraits.. Thanks, W family!

One year ago, I started photographing little miss M in her mama’s belly… Then I was on eggshells awaiting the call that she would be arriving so that I could dash to the hospital for her birth.  It was a moment that was absolutely incredible and a blessing to be a part of.  (Her mama even said I could share their slideshow, so I will do that next week in celebration of her 1st birthday) Always great to see you, B family.. =)

Here is Miss M when she was just born;

At 2 weeks old:

At 6 months old;

And now at 1 year old;

I could not wait to see Mr. T and how much he had been growing since his 3 month session.  The last time I saw him, he was full of smiles & cooing for me.. Although the leaves definitely caught his attention for this session, he still brought me some sweet, heart melting smiles.. Oh, Mr. T, I love your sweet personality!  And his mama was so kind to bring me cookies!  Yummm-O!  Thanks for the fall portrait session, C family!

One of my all time fave mommy/son shots;

I had so much fun working w/ Miss A and her mama!  It was a bit chilly for A’s session, but she rocked it and rocked it well! =)  I love her sweet, energetic, and easy going personality.. You really shine, Miss A.. I also enjoyed chatting w/ her mom, who I actually photographed as a bridesmaid last summer.. which neither of us realized until she was flipping through my wedding site! lol.. Thanks for the wonderful senior session & enjoy your sneak peek! =)

I had already met the P family mom, and Miss K for HS Senior portraits, so it was great to meet the rest of their gang.  Definitely had just as much fun w/ them all as I did w/ Miss K at her session.  And M, you still remind me so much of my little brother, so thanks for letting me get that “big sister must pick on lil bro” itch out of my system   Thanks for the session, P family!

Just had to throw this one in there…. Little man was D.O.N.E!  lol