Just before Christmas...

With both sons out of the house, it is hard to get a family portrait scheduled.  I was so excited that we were able to get all our schedules synced up just before the holidays.

Girlie fun!

This little one came in R E A D Y for pictures!  She brought lots of pretty dresses and accessories and all the outfits were complete with a smile.  We definitely had fun capturing her personality...

More Christmas fun...

The last senior for 2011...

I usually have one or two sneak in after the holidays so there may still be some for the class of 2012.  As far as closing out this year, I couldn't have been happier to have any other subject than my youngest cousin!  G was born after I graduated from high school (boy that makes me sound old!) so we hadn't really spent much time together before her session.  What a hoot!  I can't speak for her, but I had a wonderful time spending the day with her!  She is so beautiful, talented, bubbly and fun, I'm so glad I had the opportunity to learn those things about her!

Precious baby girl!

Babies are always so amazing to me.  Just the wonder of new life and how quickly we fall in complete and utter love with them.  This family is so enamored with their sweet little addition!  And why shouldn't they be?  And isn't there something extra special about a baby around Christmas?  The perfect early present and the perfect reminder of what the season is all about!

I know I'm going to enjoy getting to know this family so much more over the next year!

sweet boy...

I can't believe it has almost been a year since I met this little guy for the first time!  Happy birthday, little man!

Christmas with a 9 month old...

This family got a little peek at what that is going to look like with their little love.  She is so curious about everything, determined to check it all out- by herself.  I'm imagining that if they put up a tree this year, it will be behind a gate or closed door. 

What do you mean he knows when I've been bad or good?

Family Christmas Session...

I love my annual families!  It is so nice to see them come in each year and to catch up on what the year has brought to them.  This family usually chooses and outdoor location but this year, weather just wasn't on our side for that.  I was so excited that the ceiling tile back drop came in just in time for their session, it was the perfect compliment to their outfits!

Baseball and babydolls...

Two is such a fun age!  Their little personalities, likes and dislikes really develop and they are fun little people.  This little lady ran the show during her session, and honestly, I wouldn't have had it any other way.  We played ball, we took care of baby Abby, and every now and then- when it was her idea- we did our playing in front of the camera.

I wish I could have stopped the clock when my kids were 2 and just held onto those moments a little longer.  There are times when I wish we could go back to this stage, but then- being almost 6 is pretty awesome too (blog post about that to come in the next week).