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In honor of my middle child’s 3rd birthday today… Her favorite color is PINK.  And do we ever have pink, pink, and more pink everywhere… Happy birthday, Ashlyn!

I had SUCH a great time w/ baby J and his parents… He could not be a happier, smiley, adorable 9 month old baby.  Truly brings joy to my heart and reminds me what photographing babies is all about..  What a blessing you have, Rob & Michelle!  :)

This baby girl was all smiles & sweetness for her six month portraits.. I loved it!  It helped having her big sister around.  Baby L sure loved watching her..  A special bonus was getting big hugs & cuddles from big sister too… Thank you for being such a great, little model, L!   <click here to see newborn & 3 month sessions>

Big sister was happy to hop in for a couple of pictures; 

A little bit of funky today… Have a great week!

This newborn baby girl belongs to friends of mine.. She was such a calm, relaxed baby.  Didn’t sleep much throughout her session, but was so quiet and just took in all of her surroundings.  I got plenty of snuggle time w/ her  Thank you for sharing your precious angel w/ me, Ted & Nicki! 

I think she liked being in daddy’s arms… Her smile says it all!

Sometimes I am smitten by my clients… This baby boy?  Yep, him too… How can you resist big blue eyes, and gummy smiles?  I can’t, that’s for sure.. And check out his super cute tie.  Made by his mommy!  Love it!  Thanks for being such an awesome baby boy, H

His silly faces are hysterical!

This little guy is so stinking cute… It really seems like it was just yesterday when we did his newborn portraits.  I’m always so excited to see him and his sweet family.  He brings along his grandparents too.. Love them!  Mr. A, you have become THE most handsome, two year old, little boy.  I know you bring your family much joy!

I had a great time w/ Tyson & Mandy for their engagement pictures..  Miss Mandy is a former high school senior that I’ve photographed.  I was thrilled to hear of her engagement!  They were true sports, and really had fun w/ their session.  I love when couples put their trust in me when I tell them their doing awesome!  I wish you both many years of blessed love w/ one another

 

Meet Miss Lucy… She is quite the special little girl.  Lucy’s parents are from the same small town area that I grew up in, and their sweet girl was diagnosed w/ cancer on 12/26 of 2010.  I was so excited to meet Lucy and do some “Hope” portraits for her.  She is now four and striving!  Lucy is one of those little girls that you meet, and instantly fall in love.  I’d like to say we’re good pals.. She had me laughing, that’s for sure!  Thank you for being a GREAT poser, and model, Miss Lucy!  What a funny, silly, smart, and lovable little girl you are

You can keep up w/ Lucy here on Facebook, and their family blog at http://2kidsatacoandcancer.blogspot.com.  Please show her lots of love, and prayers for beating those cancer bugs!

 

One of Ashley’s questions before their engagement session, “Would a red coat look okay for pictures?”  My answer:  ABSOLUTELY!  Pops of color are awesome, especially when the surroundings are more neutral this time of year.. Hope she agrees after seeing the images, that it was a perfect choice

Brian & Ashley first met on the campus of North Central College, so it was a perfect place to do their engagement session.  They didn’t date at that time, but ran into each other a couple of years later and as they say “the rest is history”.. I love stories like that!  I loved watching the two of you together… So much laughter, and love.  Cannot wait for your summer wedding!

Gah, he’s almost one!  This mama is trying to accept the reality of my baby boy’s 1st birthday quickly approaching.  We did a mini-shoot, White Sox baseball style..  His little grin, teeth all galore smile just melts my heart.. Love you so much, Rowen Zane!

And here is the birthday invite for our little buddy’s birthday party…  Found the idea on Pinterest, and loved it!

Sweet L…  She took a more serious approach to her 9 month portraits.  Still adorable, regardless!  I think she was going for “classic beauty” for these   Check here to see Baby L’s newborn, 3 month, and 6 month sessions.

Look at her gorgeous lashes!..

This was the first time I got to meet baby L, and I knew she would be just as sweet as her mama & daddy.. I loved her big, gummy smiles!  You two sure have a cutie-pa-tootie.. Definitely a keeper

It’s here!  It’s here!  I am super excited to share a link for the 2012 Cowboys for Cancer Research calendar w/ you all… I had the priviledge of photographing a dear friend of several years, who is a not only a beautiful, and strong woman, but also a cancer survivor.  You can help the support of finding a cure for cancer, by purchasing a copy of the calendar.  For just $15, all proceeds are going to this great cause!

Glinda-  Thank you, for sharing your story, courage, and allowing yourself to be featured in the calendar.  You look so beautiful in it!  I admire you in so many ways.  Thank you for also showing me what it means to be courageous, beautiful, strong, hopeful, determined, and undefeated.  I love you dearly, pretty lady.

Kimberly- Bless your heart for publishing my lovely friend in your calendar project, and for dedicating your time to help so many lives of others.  It was a pleasure working w/ you!

This is the image of Glinda that is published in the calendar;

And a few others, because it was hard to choose which one

This little cutie, was super mobile..  You can see baby T as a newborn here.  I loved seeing her smiles, and curiosity.  So much fun w/ you, miss T & family!  :)

I always tell parents when preparing for their baby’s 3 month portrait session, that it can be very hit or miss at that age.  Even though they may show you lots of smiles at home, often times they become very stoic when in the studio, cute, regardless though.  Baby B could not have hammed it up more if he tried.. LOTS of baby smiles, and he had so much to tell me about.. Baby coo’ing ranks right up there in my list of “things that are absolutely priceless”

Wow, one year w/ this baby girl has flown by!  She has been such a joy to watch & photograph… You can see baby B as a newborn, 3 mos, 6 mos & 9 mos here..  I’m sure B is bringing her mommy & daddy tons of love & happiness.. Happy birthday, B!

Since it’s the holidays and all, I just had to do it… I know my baby boy, won’t be a baby for much longer…

Merry Christmas!

Click here to see Part 1 of the Sessions w/ Santa  Merry Christmas!
How could I not have my picture taken w/ Santa too?!?…

This is the E family, and also dear friends of ours…  Beautiful mama is also a fellow photographer.  I was honored to photograph their beautiful family w/ their newest miracle, baby C.  Big brother is so proud of his baby sister.. so sweet!  Love you guys, E fam!

One word to describe this cute little guy…. FAST!  He is on. the. go.  I love it… Regardless, his cuteness was still captured.. Wa-ha-ha, C…

A has turned FOUR!  You may remember from his 2nd & 3rd birthday, that his mama likes to have a specific item, then do pics w/ the number of that item for the age.

This was just the sweetest… A loves his “green”, his childhood lovie… SO cute!

I had SUCH a great time hosting a “Session w/ Santa”… I’m certain I had just as much fun as the children did.  I love Christmas cheer, and seeing everyone in the holiday spirit!  If you haven’t signed up yet, there are still some available times for tomorrow (12/3/11).  Click here to book!

Miss P has got THE best personality..  Silly, fun-loving, sweet… Such a fun session w/ her.  Oh, and did I mention cute?  Yep, that too!  Thanks for the visit, P & mommy!