People often say – OH – I wish I could have you take pictures – but it’s a big expense.

I will agree with you – it is a big expense! And one that you will NOT regret!

ESPECIALLY when it comes to birthday parties! When you have a baby (or in this case – TWO) – most likely – you DREAM about their first birthday party! And chances are – that you are so focused on every little perfect detail and capturing their faces – that you miss out on really truly enjoying the event!

Here’s where I come in – ask me to come capture their birthday party. You can relax. Sit back. Instead of being on the other side (behind the camera) you can actually enjoy WITH THEM. And – AND BE IN THE PICTURES!

I was so excited when Andrea asked me to take pictures of their little guys turning ONE! Almost a year ago NOW!

ADORABLE!

I just LOVE those shots!

OH BOY!

You probably know by now – I LOVE CHUBBY BABIES! LOOK AT HIS CHEEKS!

Andrea & Kyle – thank you SO much for asking me to come capture their birthday! It was great knowing that you could just sit back and relax and enjoy the day and those sweet boys!

I can’t WAIT to see you all again!

NOTHING in the WORLD like GRANDCHILDREN!

I JUST LOVE THOSE SHOTS!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH for asking me to capture your families!

OH MY HEART!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THOSE SHOTS!!

Sherry – thank you SO MUCH for asking me to come back year after year! I’ll see you in a couple months!

OH MY HEART! LOOK AT HER SMILE!

Cindy – I just LOVE your family! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

This sweet little girl – OH MY WORD! Usually – as soon as she sees me – she just smiles ear-to-ear!

Rachel – thank you SO MUCH for trusting my vision and asking me to record these moments for your family!

And because I’m just now catching up on blogging – you’ll be seeing this sweet face again for her SECOND birthday!

LOOK AT THAT LITTLE FACE!

JACK JACK – I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! Your momma and daddy aren’t too bad either!

And because I’m so far behind – I can’t even tell you when these pictures were taken!

OH WAIT – the same day that I took Johna’s pictures!

Look at that little bald head! I completely regret cutting that hair!

I am SO thankful that his curls are coming back!

Aren’t they ADORABLE!

Lyndsay – I love photographing your family! Thank you so much for asking me to capture your first year as a family of FIVE!

*C* was only 3 months here – but next month I’ll be taking her YEAR photos!

TAKE TWO with little *L* – it didn’t seem like it was starting out great –

I mean – ADORABLE! BUT – how many shots can I take in the back of the car?

Quite a few – it turns out!

She warmed up quicker this time!

SERIOUSLY!

So – about 20 – it turns out! However – they worked and are SO SWEET!

I don’t know if you know this about me – but the pictures I blog and put on FACEBOOK are my favorites from the session – you get LOTS more when you get the full session back!

*L* – you are such a DOLL!!!

Arica – thank you SO MUCH for asking me to give you these memories! YOU ARE AWESOME!

Aszur and I met – oh my word – before I was pregnant with Fitzy – so I think in 2009!? Is that right Aszur? That seems way too long!

She had her third child 6 weeks after I had my first – and she let me photograph that experience! My first one!

She was starting out with photography and we clicked and became fast friends!

They built their dream home. The five of them. Aszur and the boys. And while I remember her saying that she was pretty sure they were a 3 kiddo family – she always just had this longing in her eyes. In her heart. She’s a great momma. An inspiring wife. And so they took a chance. And asked God if they were done. Or not. They were not. And MUCH to her surprise – a girl!

GORGEOUS!!!!!

That little guy! What a ham!

OH MY HEART! I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!

Aszur – you are such a beautiful soul! I am so thankful that we met!

And while we don’ see each other on a regular basis – it doesn’t matter. There is still love and friendship when we do!

You won’t want to miss her HOME birth! That will be featured in a few weeks!