Miracle

Oh. my. soul. This little girl has got to be the sweetest newborn ever. And I've had 2 of my own. Her little nose and strawberry blonde hair just had me tickled the moment she arrived at my studio. Then, she began in with the smiles and adorable expressions. She slept from the moment we took her out of the car seat, and didn't cry until I was completely done with her anyway. Add all of this to the fact that she came a few weeks early, under circumstances where the doctors told her parents and grandparents that the outcome could have been very bad, and I was smitten. A real little smiling, sleepy, button-nosed miracle. Welcome to the world baby Rilynn. There's a whole lot of people so glad you're here.

Dimples

I want to get a little sneak peek up quickly tonight for this family because I know mama has been stalking the blog. Check out the dimples on these cuties. Eat your heart out, Shirley Temple!

365 days

Meet Sophia. Also known as the friendliest one year old I have ever met. Her mama and I used to work together waaaaaay back in the day, before I had kids. I was tickled pink when she emailed me saying she wanted some pictures of her baby girl.
When I arrived at our session, little Sophia practically jumped into my arms, and she just kept up with the smiles and cuddles the entire time.
 I kind of adore her. Both my boys had that baby fine hair that sticks straight up, and she does too. She was exactly one year old last Friday, and I was so so so happy to share with her on her big day. Her 365th day!

She was not actually asleep in this picture, but she just laid her little head on her mom's shoulder and sighed and closed her eyes. It may be one of my favorite pictures ever.

Today

Today is so gorgeous here in Tampa! We had a beautiful weekend, and I have so many fun sessions to share from the past week. This morning we awoke to a low temp in the 50's (which is relatively rare here in Oct.) I have the windows open, Pandora on, and I can hear the kids at the elementary school outside at recess. It just has me feeling so cheery and rejuvinated! Plus, I am currently editing some adorable one year old girls, so that just makes me smile. First up on the blog this week is Miss Kendall. She is the tiniest little peanut! I always marvel when I see teeny tiny babies, because mine were so huge at this age! Grady, who is now actually smaller than most of the other kids in his class, looked like the stay-puft marshmallow man at 1 year old. I'm truly not joking. When I worried to his pediatrician that he wasn't walking yet at 13 months, she told me he was probably too fat to stand up. (jokingly of course) I kinda miss those baby rolls... Ah, apparently all this fall air has me in a reminiscing mood as well. ;)

Here comes the...son.

Ok, ok so kill me. I'm very punny.
But really, folks. I am so happy for this couple. They are just some of the sweetest peeps ever, and they have been waiting for a long while to add to their family. So I'm ecstatic for them as they anticipate the arrival of their little man in Nov. He is due 11.11.11 so I'm kinda hoping he holds out, because what a rockin' awesome birthdate would that be?!?! Congrats you guys. Can't wait to come meet him!

Oh my goodness it was so hot this day, and by the end of our session mama was all but begging to get into the fountain at USF. So, we all did.

Growing up.

Love love LOVE this family. They came to our session on 9.11 looking oh so patriotic. This is another family that's been coming back to me for years. I can't believe little man B is 4! I did his newborn pictures like, yesterday. Hope you enjoy the sneak peek Lara!


 Ain't he just the cutest!

I love that so many of my clients lately have wanted pics of mom and dad alone together. I think I can safely say that for most married couples, the last pictures you get taken together are at your wedding. It's so nice to have a tangible reminder of where you've come since then, just the two of you.
Just be careful if you decide to kiss your husband on camera. Extreme shock may ensue.

Family. Fun.

Add a 1 year old girl, a 3 year old boy, a sweltering hot day and lots of fun, and you get this session. We were afraid the weather was not going to cooperate, but by the end of the session I think dad would have preferred if it opened up pouring. :) Everyone was a great sport, though and I really enjoyed our time together.
As an aside, I need to thank all my awesome clients for being patient with me for the past few weeks. I have been having frequent migraine headaches, and it makes it impossible for me to get on the computer. Not a good thing for editing, proofing, and blogging in this digital world. So I thank all of you because I know you're anxious. Everyone has been so understanding.