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Year in Review

I have been thinking about what got me interested in photography. As long as I can remember,  I have loved photos- either taking them or looking through my mom's countless photo albums of our family. Though what really made me want to improve my photography was scrap-booking. My oldest two kids have several scrapbooks. My youngest has one. The more interested I became in photography, the less time I had to scrapbook.  So, to counteract my guilt of not scrap-booking, every now and then I throw together a slide-show.

After seeing Tara W's year in review,  (who, by the way, is my all time favorite photographer),  I decided to do one of our family. Actually, I plan to do this every year from here on out.

Here is the link. (You may have to download a plug-in to watch it.) Please keep in mind that these are simply snapshots. :)

And what's a post without a photo?

Here's my favorite new ornament...handmade by my sweet little boy.

 

Bryce 10 days old

Just wanted to share a few of a sweet boy from a session earlier this week.

  

Mom had this hat ready and it was right up my alley. 

 

This last shot with big brother was totally spontaneous. I love how it turned out.

Hope everyone is enjoying all the holiday festivities. I am almost done with my Christmas shopping. Nothing like waiting until the last minute. :)
 
 

Santa babies

I have a couple more Christmas cuties to blog about. Thanks to  my daughter, Jenna, for the title of this post. :)

Up first is baby Kara and her family. She is 9 weeks old, so I had planned for her to be awake during our session. 

 
 

However, right in the middle of the session, her eyes began to get really heavy. Just go ahead and say it, "Ahhhh...."

 

I love incorporating homemade gifts like this afghan.

And gifts such as these bloomers- too cute!

Next up, is a handsome little man- Mason.  He was also decked out in his Santa suit.

And he also quickly fell asleep. (Are these babies trying to tell me something?)

 
  

That's okay. I will never turn down the opportunity to take sleeping baby photos. There is nothing more precious.

Just a reminder, things are settling down around here as I try to prepare for the holidays. I am not booking any new sessions until January- unless you have a newborn. I always try to squeeze them in.

The deadline to order prints or cards in time for Christmas is Monday, December 14th.
  

Baby Hannon

Check out this beautiful momma and her new bundle.

 

And yes the holiday spirit is in full force around here.  :)

 
 

The B kids

I was thrilled when I walked up and saw how mom had dressed these kiddos. Seriously, how cute are they?

 

Miss Maggie, here, is absolutely gorgeous. I could have photographed her all day. She worked the camera well.

And this little man...I know how her operates. I have one the same age.

Josie, here, made me work the hardest. She is a girl on the go. She kept making this expression and it made me laugh.

 

She also let me try out my new prop. I am not so much into props, but I had to have this.

Thanks so much, Meghan. I hope you enjoyed your sneak peek!
 
 

The D family

Who knew the weather would be so nice in the middle of November? And I have totally been taking advantage of it. I shot these last weekend on a gorgeous Saturday afternoon.

What a handsome group of brothers. Love the fact that there is still fall color.

  

This little guy made me work had for a smile.

And in the end, these type of shots always are my favorite.

I think the keyword here was "group-hug".

Thanks Jennifer and Jeff. I enjoyed working with your family! 
 
  

No words

To describe the scenario below. I laugh when I look at it. Besides, they are family- so I can poke a little fun. By the way, baby in green is crying, too.

Sisters

Last week, I had a session with these two gorgeous sisters, Colleen and Carolyn, and their families.  Have I mentioned how envious I am of all you ladies that have a sister? (No offense little brother.)

Carolyn asked me to do this shot. I had done the same pose for a friend of hers last year. I was happy to oblige. Aren't her two girls gorgeous ?

Colleen and her beautiful family. Notice the nice warm light? Another reason fall is my favorite time to to do portraits...yummy evening light.

Carolyn with hubby Kent. Kent did this on his own and I said "hold up!" and snapped it.

Lastly, sweet little Avery- getting lots of love from mom and dad.

I am not going to share the main picture these ladies wanted. I don't spoil any surprises they may have. ;)  I'll just say that I am very pleased with the end result.

Thanks Carolyn and Colleen! I will be in touch soon with the rest of your proofs.

 
 
 
 
 

My baby is five

A couple of weekends ago, I had two birthday boys in the house. Jacob turned 14 (more about his party later) and Sam turned five. FIVE! I still can't grasp it. The past five years have flown by.

Sam has never had a "real" birthday party. (Wow, that sounds sadder than it really is. We always make a big to do about birthdays at home.) He was super excited when I planned a little bowling party for a few of his friends. Every time we drive past the bowling alley, he asks to go bowling. 

    

It didn't take Sam long to get the hang of it.

 

This picture cracks me up.

Wonder what he was thinking here? He is looking a just a tad confident.

 

Each of the kids had a different method.

 

 

Overall, I think it was a hit. :)

I'll have to post some of my other boy's party next. It was post-poned until he recovered from the flu.