I always make sure to get these shots – because you’ll forget they ever happened!!

GOONIES NEVER SAY DIE!!

I don’t think I mentioned it – but Shalane and I bonded over our love of all things nerdy (and pop-culture-y) and our love for Jesus!

I shall call him squishy and he shall be mine. And he shall be my squishy!

Shalane & Brent – I AM SO OVERJOYED for you both! THANK YOU for asking me into your hearts and your home!!

LOVE!!!

I wear your granddad’s clothes. I look incredible.

THOSE CHEEKS!!

ONE MORE BLOG POST!!!

The boys could not WAIT to meet the little miss!!

Well – Fitzy couldn’t wait! So – we took Missy & Cody lunch on a Sunday and spent the day watching cooking shows and snuggling that sweet little thing!

I have a SERIOUS problem!!

BABY GIRL – you’re such a sweet little miracle!

I spent the afternoon with Missy & Cody about a week after Grace was born – getting baby snuggles and taking some pictures!!

WOULD YOU LOOK AT HER ROLLS!!

I mean – honestly – LOOK AT THAT FACE!! ANGELIC!!

Hey baby girl – you better get used to the clickity click of that camera!!

ABSOLUTELY DARLING!!

Grace upon grace upon SO MUCH grace!!

THOSE SQUISHY LIPS!!

I just can’t stop!!

Those shots – MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE!!!

BABY GIRL!!! YOU ARE ACTUALLY HERE!!!!

You’ve seen me post about Missy. And her husband Cody. And their kiddos.

When their youngest when born – Missy and I were just starting our friendship. I had planned on photographing his birth but he came early and I wasn’t in town.

I could have made it. I could have rearranged my schedule. But – I didn’t. And they’ve never let me live it down!

Missy and I have grown so very close over the past seven years – and when they found out that Grace would be here – the big joke was that I would miss it.

Missy & Johna are my dearest friends. Missy was due December 30th and Johna’s adoption ceremony was December 21st. I couldn’t possibly miss either. Johna was there when my boys were born. My two dearest friends were laboring and I HAD to be there for them. I told Missy that she could go into labor anytime – Christmas Eve – Christmas morning – just NOT on the 21st!!

Thankfully – she didn’t!! WHEW!!

And I was able to be there for Johna’s “birth” and make it to Missy’s!

She was induced on December 26th and I came up after my morning session!

Missy labors loooooooooooong. I got there at 11 am. And we waited. And waited. And waited.

And played some UNO to pass the time.

And face-timed with Aiden.

I LOVE THAT PICTURE!!! Women are AMAZING!

We help create life. We carry that life. We bring that life into this world. And we nourish is. But man oh man – or woman oh woman – does it HURT!!

Missy’s mom and I thought that we might have a baby by 8 pm. Surely she’ll have a December 26th birthday …

AND IT SNOWED!!

AND SNOWED AND SNOWED!!

PERFECTION!!

AND SNOWED SOME MORE!!! I ADORE THAT SHOT!!

ALMOST DONE! Those boys were TROOPERS!!

THAT one might be my FAVORITE!!

I had visions of Stephanie and her hubby tucked in the snow-covered trees – making eyes at each other – all cuddled up.

BUT – those boys were DONE and SCREAMING in the background. Which they will ALWAYS remember when they look back on these!

BEAUTIFUL!!

*G* insisted that I take a picture of his backpack – we share a LOVE for all things JURASSIC!!

Happier and warmer!!

SILLY SILLY SILLY!!

Stephanie is a DoTERRA consultant – and she needed a few shots!!

STEPHANIE!! THANK YOU for asking me into your lives over and over again – I LOVE YOU GUYS!!

I’ve been taking Stephanie’s photos for nearly TEN years!!

This guy – how is he TWO already!!

SO SWEET!!

I LOVE THAT SHOT!!

STANDING ON THE TABLE?! NOT ME!!

NOW – to brave the cold!!

OH MY HEART!!

I CAN’T EVEN DEAL!!

SWEET SWEET BROTHERS!!

AHHHHH!!!!

STAY TUNED for the rest of their session!!

I was anxiously waiting for news from Mary about her little bundle! He arrived right before Thanksgiving!!

LOOK AT THAT LITTLE FACE!!! SO DARLING!!

ISN’T HE GORGEOUS!!

Mary & Lance – I am SO very happy for you!!

THANK YOU for letting me capture this AMAZING time in your lives!!

SERIOUSLY – she’s such a doll baby!!

ANGELA!! Thank you for asking me to capture your sweet girls!! I hope to see you again soon!!

Angela asked me about taking pictures of her daughter & granddaughter – hopefully for CHRISTMAS!!

Thankfully we had a mild-ish day and were able to schedule a session!

WAIT WAIT!! You’re going to take pictures of ME!?

SHE IS SUCH A DARLING LITTLE SWEETIE!!

STAY TUNED for the rest of their session!!