This little darling enjoyed his first photo session at 5 weeks old.

I love sweet sleepy babies… I think his mama & I said “awww…” a few dozen times! This cute hat was knit by a loving relative.

Just look at these baby lips!!

Shooting a session in the family’s home works so well for a newborn shoot. It’s nice for mom & baby to be comfortable because newborn sessions take time. Time for changings, feedings, cuddling, flossing… FLOSSING?? I turned around to see what big brother was up to behind me, and he was deep in concentration with a whole lot of dental floss. ADORABLE.

The end. Sorry, I couldn’t resist…

Sweet Millie is one year old!

It has been a pleasure photographing this little darling over the past year. Sleeping newborn, tummy time, sitting up, crawling, standing, and now just about ready to walk. It is really amazing what babies learn in their first year!

Millie is such a joy! Her smiles and giggles will make you laugh with her. She has always been so engaging, even at two weeks old, she looked into your eyes and had so much to say!

Can you believe she smiled at the camera and put her hand on her heart? Seriously Millie, you are the sweetest little gal! Happy Birthday!

I had the pleasure of photographing this sweet baby in his home. Watch out… those blue eyes will melt your heart.

so many new things to explore… “you call this a belly button, eh? what does it do?”

his expression below kills me ~ I just love it!

hanging out with Dad…

and big brother Mitch. These two are going to have a lot of fun together.

Mitch is 3 years old and as adorable as they come. A sweet, athletic, smiley, big brother.

and future photographer?

Just a few favorites from this session… with adorable, cute, pudgy, darling babies like Matt I could go on & on!

Kristen & Todd, thank you for a fun morning photographing your sweet boys!

It’s those little things I need to remember, write down, photograph … before they grow up.

how Nate loved going to the Children’s Museum so much that he wore the wristband from the trip for over a week. how he still loves his little bear blanket named Bingo. he’s become a snuggler & a mama’s boy. he sucks his right thumb. never the left. he loves his twin brother, even when they’ve fought. he says bascetti for spaghetti. and loves to play in the bathtub. he’s Nate, he’s 4 1/2 and he’s mine…

This is a family that is precious to me…

Ellie : dancer, giggler, shy, keeping up with big brother… daddy’s girl

Kyle : athletic, creative, kind soul… mama’s boy

Catherine & Roland : good, funny, resourceful, caring, considerate… always there. I could go on for days about these two.  I just love them. These are friends you put on speed dial… know what I mean? We love to spend time with them.

are you ready for some sugar?  sisters Millie (4 mo.) and Rosie (4 yrs.)

Beautiful girls…

Just look at Millie’s expression!  What a darling!

and big sis Rosie… 4 years old, adores her little sister, loves her mom & dad very much… and Scooby Doo

and watching Glee… I was photographing Millie when her mom said quietly, “look at Rosie dance”.  There she was, lost in her thoughts, dancing like no one was watching.  It was such a cute moment that just made you giggle.

being a big sister brings big responsibilities, and Rosie has stepped up to the job.  Hugs… check.  Kisses… check.

sisterly chats & advice… check.

just look at these kicks!  every girl likes a little bling now and then!

the girls’ beautiful quilts in these photos were lovingly made by their mom, who is completely talented in every crafty and cooking way, and could beat Martha Stewart with her hands tied…

a sweet family for you to meet…

I was honored when Krista, a longtime friend and fellow photographer (Krista Ellis Photography) asked me to take their family photos.  Bill and I have known Krista & Ben for years… before our first homes, when our dogs were our first “kids”, through pregnancy (Megan was born 4 months after my Noah), to now, as we both get ready for those little babies to enter 2nd grade!

love this laugh…

mama’s sweetie

and, of course, daddy’s little girl…

Thank you Krista, Ben & Megan for a fun session & fantastic dinner afterward!  I think my family was a bit jealous that I got to hang out with you all night!  🙂

Banner met Harry in a restaurant in Italy and they fell in love.  True story, and it’s a cool one.  More on those two coming soon…

Jump ahead a few years later, many trips overseas and a move to Utah, and they are married and enjoying being a family together with Banner’s two boys.  A rock-climbing, snowboarding, mountain biking, camping, gourmet cooking family.  Don’t be jealous… they’re very nice.  Banner, Harry, Van & Cael… now you can be jealous of their incredibly cool names.

Van & Cael : rambunctious sweet mischievous adorable adventurous brothers

Happy family.  I love that!

Harry & Banner, it was a pleasure photographing your family!  (mosquitos & all)  Cheers to a happy life together!