Welcome baby E!

Baby E wraps up my 2008 year and what a year it's been.  Let me tell you how sweet this little guy is ... so content!  Whether awake or asleep he was such a good baby!  I certainly hope he stays this way.  He has the cutest little wrinkles on his forehead - I think you can see them in the image with daddy. Mom says they come from her =0  I also have to comment on how I love getting family pets involved in the action!  They are like kids, too, and part of the family. It's important to remember to capture them as well.

Without further a do... A sneak peak for B and D...













Many blessing this Holiday Season to all of you as we celebrate the birth of God's son, Jesus, the most precious gift given to all!

Home for the Holidays

This photo shoot was talked about for a long time before it came to fruition. Meet my hair dresser and her 3 gorgeous daughters. As many of us know, it can be difficult to get together for the holidays b/c of distance, jobs, etc... Well, this year, Jacquie managed to get all her daughter's back at the same time so she celebrated the occasion with a photo shoot! I love how laid back and connected they all were. I hope that when my 3 kiddos are grown, we can have this much fun!

Jacquie and daughters (and even the family dog(s) in a few)







We needed a little testosterone as well = ) I'm not sure he was prepared but definitely was a good sport!



One of just the "girls" = )



Jacquie and her pooch!

The "J" girls

Meet the "J" girls... baby J, big sister J and mom J. This shoot was mainly about baby J. She is such a sweet baby girl. Naked the whole time and lovin' it! Not a single accident. I love her adorable rolls! Such a brief period of time where they are considered cute but baby J can pull it off = )

Baby J solo...showing off her tummy time abilities.




Baby J and Mom J working the camera together.




Big sis J all dolled up in her Christmas dress!

Backyard shoot with 4 brothers

Just before the cold winter winds set in, I had a nice afternoon to photograph these 4 brothers in their backyard. I have been shooting a lot of young children lately, which I love, but welcomed the chance to work with some tweens and high school students!

If raising 4 boys isn't already a fulltime job, their mom is also an outstanding violin teacher! I'm not sure if she is taking on more clients, but if you are looking for a violin teacher, she is awesome!

In order from youngest to oldest...









Note for clients: If you are ordering xmas cards, please place your order ASAP = )

Beautiful 2 year old twins

I *puffy* heart these kids! Aren't they just adorable? 2 is such a busy age. They were willing to share all their toys with me... cars, cowboy hats, ball glove, Basil the doll, etc... 2 is such a busy age. C & D - I bet there are days you go to bed exhausted!

Here is a little peak...

Miss R - she has the bluest of blue eyes!


Sitting pretty in her xmas dress.


Mr. A - Peek-a-boo, my camera sees you!


So handsome!

Mr. D's sneak peak and a message

Here is another little man I have photographed since birth! Actually, I credit him as being my first "official" client. Now he's almost 2 and going to be a big brother really soon! It was fun to spend some time with Mr. D. He's really into his books and will clearly tell you "yes" or "no" when asked a question = )

Here he is...




A family one for dad b/c I know he was curious to see...


Can you say VA VA VOOM!?! S - You are one hot mama!


I hope all of you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and have someone, be it friend, family, etc... to spend it with. I will be taking this time to spend with my family. Any email, phone calls, etc... will be returned starting Monday. Happy (early) Thanksgiving!

Handsome Holden

Yep, look at this handsome 6 month old. I have photographed him since birth and he is changing so much! Mr. H is a happy little camper and he definitely had some smiles for us.

Mom and Dad - here is your sneak peak.

Mr. H at birth...



Mr. H now...

What a sweet, sweet boy!


I LOVE when they find their fingers. Yummy!



So close to sitting but a little help from the basket never hurt! We captured a few and then he toppled. Don't worry, Mom and Dad were right there to catch his fall!

Christmas Beauties

Do you remember this sweetie? I photographed Miss B this summer...



Well, this time it was her younger sister's turn to shine in front of the camera. Mom was very worried as she has stranger anxiety, very typical for this age. But, we devised a plan and sent mom away (temporarily) and soon we were good friends.

Meet Miss G! She has to-die-for lashes and a beautiful pout. She is also a lover of Elmo.





A couple of the 2 sisters together = )





And, one of Miss B - we would not want anyone to feel left out of the fun. Plus, what was I supposed to do during clothing break time (insert evil laugh here)!

Is it really November?

I'm always a little nervous for outdoor shoots in November - you never know what Nebraska weather will bring = ) This past Sunday was a beautiful day - the sun was shining and perfect temperature - we took advantage of all the wonderful colors.

"F" family - here is your sneak peak. It was hard to choose!!

I think this little man is loved, not only by mom and dad but his older cousins adored him as well!

Such a sweet boy! He knows all the animal sounds - I love his gobble, gobble!

Here are his 3 cousins - lettin' loose and having fun!

And individuals...





As we finished the session and I was walking away, this sweetie came running up to give me a HUGE hug! My first hug! It put a big smile on my face = )

Oh, and I need to send a thank you to my girl Holly Troxel for the referral!

little gents and ladies

Last week I photographed a local preschool. This is my second year doing this and I can't believe how much some of the kiddos have changed! We have a lot of fun. I brought my new backdrop and my new red chair I saved from a dumpster. I'm sure you'll be seeing more of both. I also brought my "treasure chest". The kids had fun climbing in/on it and playing peak! Unfortunately, none of them found gold in it - although a few looked = )

Here they are...








These last 2 kids are so cute, I think I'll just take them home with me = )