Isn’t he just so adorable?  Mom and dad are so crazy about their cute little boy.  I just loved watching them talk to baby C - especially dad as he gushed the entire time over his son.

I have never seen a baby play peek-a-boo like this before.  It was so cute and funny that I was practically crying with laughter!

OK, back to editing for me.  Yes, I know it’s Friday night, but I’m really just that cool. 

M&M (I just wanted to say that lol) came in for their first portraits.  Wow, newborn twins are hard work!  I can only image how their parents work so hard to take care of them.  Mom was so incredibly patient and calm during the whole session.  Maybe she was just too tired to do anything else.  haha

My girls were outside playing in the snow recently.  We certainly have way more than we really need!  I guess they figured they would try to enjoy it instead of complaining about it….like their mom.  I quickly ran outside for maybe 4 minutes to take a few shots of them and amazingly a few were in focus - I was shaking a little too much haha.

Here is a quick sneak peek of a maternity session.  Clearly this couple is going to have a gorgeous baby! There are several awesome images, but I have to make sure mom-to-be doesn’t mind sharing. 

I’m finally getting a chance to post some of the images from the birth.  There is something about watching a baby enter the world that makes you realize the world is going to be OK - it’s truly one of the most amazing things I’ve ever witnessed.  I was so honored to be a part of this whole experience and just captured everything I was feeling.

My favorite image!

It certainly wasn’t THAT long since I last saw S, but she has changed so much since the last time.  Just look at those chubby cheeks and dimples!

S has such amazing eyes.

Just a reminder that the charity model search is still going on for families until March 15.

Last week I had the amazing honor of photographing a birth.  Kate is a good friend of mine and we’ve known each other for about 10 years now.  I love all of her children, but I had the privilege of being there when the last two entered into this world.  Last week she called me to tell me she was being induced and I could hardly sleep that night!  I waited a good part of the day for her to call and let me know it was time to get to the hospital.  Finally she said it was time so I got there around 4:00.  I was literally shaking and bouncing off the walls with excitement!  If you know me at all, you know birthing, newborns and everything about it is right up my alley.  That is part of the crunchy side of me haha.  Kate and I are just alike in this.  So, I sat with Kate and her amazing midwife and doula while Kate labored like a champ.  It was hard for me to watch her in so much pain even though I know pain is good during labor.

When it was time for Miss F to enter the world I had my camera ready and captured some amazing shots of her daddy catching her into his strong arms.  There is something about being with your friend during such a special time that really bonds you to your friend and to the new baby.  F entered the world at 7:43 pm - yes, it really was that fast for you, Kate lol.  SHE didn’t think so, but everyone else did.

When I’m done editing I’ll post a few if Kate approves.  :-)  The room was dark and I was shaking so I’m praying I made some great memories for her that she will love.

Here is Baby F the next day when I went to see her at the hospital.

This sweet baby came in to celebrate her birthday with me!  Her mom had all sorts of adorable outfits for her and that made it even more fun.  P wasn’t too interested in her birthday cake…she was very dainty about sticking her little fingers into the frosting to get a few licks.  I love messy cake faces, but also love to share in some frosting with the baby…I think it gives the baby good luck or something. 

I think the first one is my favorite out of the whole session!

I know I don’t normally show this many photos from a session, but I struggled to choose just a few.  Miss O is such a natural in front of the camera and I really love to photograph her!  You probably recognize her because I’ve photographed her several times and she is all over my marketing materials and studio.  You will be seeing more of her, I’m sure!

She and her mom came in for the Family Model Search.  I’m thrilled they decided to participate!