We started out with the kids all dressed in their nice “picture” clothes. Then after all the formal poses were done, they changed into play clothes. I find it interesting that all of my favorites were taken after the changed and just became themselves.

This is a fun storyboard I put togther of this little doll on the swing. She is just so cute, I simply could not stop snapping away.

Now, this image has some technical issues. I’m aware of that. However, The beauty of the grandpa’s love for his granddaughter and vice versa just over whelm that for me and I just love this shot.  Sometimes, technical just doesn’t matter.

Now this beauty is quite different from her siblings. They are all very out going and very comfortable in front of the camera. She really did NOT want me taking her picture at. all. However, when I saw this, I just knew, I had captured everything I have come to know about this lady and am so pleased with it.

I really don’t like feet. Ask my husband. He’ll tell you. He’s not allowed to have them anywhere near me. Despite this weird issue I have, I really love taking pictures of feet. Especially young feet that show as much personality as these do. I just love it. Even without seeing faces, you can still see a lot about this group of young folks – from the grass stained knees, to the wide range of colors they’ve chosen in their clothing, to the pose of the feet themselves – casual or tense and itching to get back to the swinging and tree climbing.

And just because I think it’s fabulous enough to bear repeating…. here it is again.

I just took this picture today as part of a family session. I just started going through the session and this image jumped out at me and I just had to share it. These girls are just this kind to each other all the time. They are also just 2 or the 5 children in this family and they all treat each other this way. This whole family was just a joy to photograph and I can’t wait to get the rest of the session done!

This baby was beautiful and so nice to photograph. The stocking was fun, but we did some non-holiday shots as well. Here are a couple.

I don’t want to leave Dad out. He’s a huge Illini fan.

What was “sweet” about this deal is that Kris is a fantabulous cake designer. So we worked a deal. Here are the first two cakes I’ve gotten. I am very happy with this deal and can’t wait for my next cake worthy occasion!! A little back ground on the cakes: The dragon was for my twins’ golden birthday. They turned 9 on the 9th of this month. Can’t believe I’ve survived 9 years of twin motherhood!! The second cake was for a New Moon release party my teenager and I had. After the food, cake and large screen viewing of Twilight, she and I headed off to the theater for the midnight release viewing of New Moon. It was a great evening!

If you need a cake, please check out I Dream In Sugar and get your own “Kris Cake.”

This is Percy. He was a lot of fun. I like dogs. I think we got on ok. Oh, and that’s his family there in the background. It was a gorgeous day as far as the temperature goes, but it was incredibly windy! We battled blowing hair and teary eyes, but certainly got a few good shots. However, we decided to try some studio shots at a later day out of the wind. I’ll post those soon! But for now, just check these guys out. They could be models!

These two princesses gave me a run for my money, that’s for sure!! They each chose to wear these beautiful white dresses for their pictures. Mom wasn’t too sure at first, but I think they worked perfectly!

Little Maya is actually quite a happy little girl.  She just did that serious face so nicely! I used TRA’s Dirty Pictures on that image. I just love that plug in!

Thanks, guys, for a great session! Your girls are just beautiful!!

This is Michael. You may recognize him. He’s been around here before. He was not at all interested in having pictures taken today, but he did manage to give me this totally “lookin’ like mom” pose. There’s no denying he’s yours, Rebekah!

Gabriel, unlike his brother, was quite happy to have his picture taken. Isn’t he just a doll?? He’s probably not as familiar since it’s been a while since I’ve photographed him.

Here is their cousin. He came along for a few shots, too. I swear this boy could model! Just look at those eyes! I was very happy to meet Hunter, and very happy with the shots I got of him, even if I did have to do some bargaining.

How adorable is this baby?? He was just so alert, there was no sleeping baby pics to be had, but I think that’s a good thing. Look at those eyes!! He was just too cute!

And here he is with his brothers and sister, and Mom, of course.

Ok. So the title is a bit of an oxymoron. Go UGA…. in CU? Well, this mom happens to be from Georgia and feels great loyalty for her home state team. That’s ok. We won’t kick her out. She’s pretty cool.

This was a funtastic family to photograph. And that little boy is just to die for!! Here are a couple more shots of our evening.

So Mom was worried about how she looks in pictures. I’m sure many of the ladies out there can relate. Despite her concerns, I think she looks fabulous!! And it’s all you, Babe!! No Photoshop here!

This is Ryan and Lisa. They are so sweet together. Ryan is getting ready to go away for basic training, and they wanted some family pictures before he left. Well, really, before he got all that hair shaved off! They were a lot of fun, and their adorable children certainly showed lots of personality. I had a hard time picking just a few favorites for the sneak peek, so there are several here!

I just love feet pictures!! I couldn’t help but include this one.

This is my sweet baby boy. He looks up at me with those sweet, innocent little eyes. However, I, his mother, know this is just a facade. Behind the surface of innocence is the orneryest little guy every to walk the planet. I’m just glad, in moments like these, I can take a moment, and smile fondly at his potential to be the sweet little boy every mother dreams of.

I first saw Emilio 6 months ago when he was 3 months old. We did his newborn session then because he was born 3 months early. He was cute then, but now he’s just irresistable!  Just look at those eyes! I could just get lost in them!

I just love these two as a set.