Christmas Joy!

The little man LOVED Christmas this year! It was so much fun to see him open his presents and spend time with family. Here are some of my favorites from our holiday festivities...

His first Hot Wheels

Rocking horse from Nanny and Granddad in Pittsburgh

We filled up his new toy box with balloons

Choosing a car

Plaza Lights Safari

On Saturday, my photographer friend (Emily Penke Photography) and I went on a Plaza Lights Safari with Digital Labrador. Digital Labrador let us borrow their amazing equipment, showed us some great locations and set us free on the Plaza. We had the best time! Now I need to choose four images to submit for their photo contest. Let me know which are your favorites in the comment area below or on facebook. Thanks for your help!!

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Former Student

Last year, when I was teaching, I donated a photo session to the school auction. To my delight a super fun family with ridiculously cute kids, "won" the session! The oldest boy was the one in my class and he had me cracking up every time I saw him. After spending the morning with his family, I can see where he gets his sense of humor and his good looks!! Thank you so much for having me, I had a great time.

The mantle shot - too cute!

The star of the show.

Check out the blue eyes...

Oh how I love a screaming baby shot...

So can someone tell me what happens to our eyelashes as we grow up? I want mine to be this long!

Holiday Fun

The kids had lots of fun playing on the Christmas toys at Crown Center - maybe too much fun because when it was time to stop to take a picture, they were not thrilled! Good thing they are so darling and sweet that we got some great shots. Hope you enjoy!

I told you they weren't thrilled! But I kind of love it anyway.

High fives all around!

A little brotherly love.

The beautiful family in front of the giant Christmas tree.

Checking out the winter wonderland train scene. Or maybe wishing she could get ahold of one of the gingerbread houses - no wait that's what I was wishing...

Book Club Buddies

I mean really?! Could these boys be any cuter...

Their mom is a book club buddy of mine, so I had met the boys once before and couldn't wait to do this shoot. I knew they were darling, but this is just ridiculous!!

Brotherly love.

Playing in the plentiful fall leaves.

We tried to get them to walk hand-in-hand across the bridge, but this was about as close as we could get! I love that they both look so happy in this one.

Old Friend, New Baby!

I could not wait to meet little "S"! He is a couple weeks old here and so darn precious. Thanks, Lis, for letting me come over and get these images of your little cutie. It was great to see you and to meet him. I hope he is still sleeping this soundly... enjoy it while it lasts.

am so sleepy...

mommy's adoring gaze

"It wasn't me!"

Annie and Mike's Wedding

My little brother got married last weekend and we couldn't be happier! His wife, Annie, is awesome and looked so beautiful. Welcome to the family! I loved being able to capture all the special moments for you both. It was a perfect weekend and wedding.

Annie's niece, the beautiful flower girl, getting her manicure. I think she has the best laugh ever!

Annie's sister watching as Annie gets her makeup done.

Mike seeing Annie for the first time in her gown. Love the expression and my dad in the background!!

Love the hand-off!

The setting was great - at the Four Season's on the Lake.

Mike and Annie gave my little guy this car to go down the aisle - he LOVES it!!

Tom and Maggie's Wedding

What could possibly be better than shooting my first wedding in Sonoma? I can't really think of a thing... The wedding was amazingly beautiful - thanks for letting me be a part of it.