my new boyfriend

Yep, that's right.

My new boyfriend.

He's hip and with it.

I know how to push all his buttons.

His name is Mark.

Oh...shhhh....don't tell Mr. Nick. He might get jealous... ;-)

baby blues

How is it possible for him to go from this to this already?? And those eyes! Yep, Beans is going to be a heartbreaker...for sure...

9 months

Yay, family photo!!

Beautiful.

fall leaves and little boy treasures

Something about little boys makes me sigh inwardly and instantly brings up memories of not-long-enough summers, building forts and mud fights with my own brother. Little boys have the innocent mischevious ideas and never-ceasing energy that just begs laughter and good times. Tommy and Charlie were absolute dolls--racing from one area to another, discovering little boy treasures along the way.

a little bitty sneaky peak!

I have zillions of images to sort through and narrow down and I know Jo and Chad are dying for a little something-something...so...here it is.

Just a taste.

Teeny, tiny.

Believe you me. There is plenty more. Just a little bit longer...

These are just a few of my favs. Jamie was my second shooter and she was so stellar, I can't wait to shoot with her again next month!

Oh, kids. Don't worry. I'll write more about you two next time, too! ;-)

happy smiles

Usually it's the same lines: Say cheese! Over here! Fuzzy pickles! (Seriously? Where did that come from, anyway?).

After listening for a same few minutes, Maddie finally shouts out with the confident air of that of a happy child, broad smile across her face: "CHEESE, FUZZY PICKLES, RIGHT HERE SPONGE BOB!!!"

Not sure how Sponge Bob got himself in there, but it sure lit the twinkle in her eye!

Obviously, Kolton also rocked my socks off...

And Jack? TOO CUTE!

This one makes me smile...haha...

Aliina ❤ Drew

I had a bit of some unexpected dental work done a few weeks ago.

Yep, it's that kind of story.

Assured that I wouldn't be in much pain after the procedure was over, they shot me full of Novocain (twice) and began. A very rough 2 hours later, my dentist was apologizing to me and, as the nurse walked me to the door, she admitted that she was getting a bit squimish herself, something that very rarely happens to her. Thinking to myself that there must be a silver lining somewhere I asked the dentist what I should take for the pain. He wrote me a prescription. And hello silver lining!

After quickly downing two of the little capsules of heaven, I read the directions (it's how I roll). DO NOT DRIVE. Big, bold letters. Uh-oh.

Aliina, Drew and I have rescheduled over 5 times due to weather, traffic and unexpected events. I was not about to cancel again. So the choice was obvious.

Mom to the rescue.

I met Drew for the first time chock full of mellow painkillers in the passenger seat of my mom's LeSabre, floating on cloud nine. If that doesn't scream professional photographer, I don't know what does.

Thank you both for being so understanding through all the rescheduling and sublime cloud I was in during the shoot. :-) Simply beautiful. 

Familee

Autumn cracks me up. She has one of the sweetest little girl smiles, but as soon as that camera comes up, nothing. Nada. A big goose egg. Until she gets the giggles and starts getting silly...

On the other hand, Allie is ready with a grin and usually a random accessory like a mini kid couch. Or chair. You know, easily hide-able things. ;-)

Either way, it's fun. Why? Because kids with their free energy, goofy personalities and lovable expressions...pair that with a set of good-looking parents...what's not to love? ;-)

Possibly my favorite of Allie...

...but at the same time, this one brings me instantly back to childhood, so...

...and honestly. Sigh. So adorable.

So how it is, right? Right.

Awwwwwwwww....!