Baby Gabriela - newborn session CT

This precious little peanut was exactly 2 weeks old - and so tiny. She came almost a month early because she REALLY wanted to be here in time to share Valentine's Day with her parents. Have no fear, judging by the way she likes to eat she will not be tiny for long! After a good nursing she was right off to sleep and so cooperative. Then woke up for a bit, ate some more, right back off to sleep, then woke up, ate again, back to sleep again. So cute. My favorite part was hearing her Daddy ooh and ahh over her. I honestly lost count of how many time I heard him whisper that she was "so precious."

Baby "Noname"

This sweet couple is waiting for the birth of their baby boy to announce his name to the world, and so they have taken to calling him "Noname" (pronounced either No-Name or No-nom-ay). Can't wait to meet him come March. His Mama's bump is adorable (don't hate her ladies)...I can only imagine how adorable HE is going to be!

Welcome Baby Gavin!

He arrived on January 27th - with his oh so cute little cheeks! Mommy and Daddy are in love, and so relaxed for first time parents! It already seemed like Gavin had been there forever. After a few of my little tricks he went (and stayed) right to sleep. His great grandparents even arrived at the tail end of the session and were chuckling over how they couldn't believe he was sleeping through it all.

Baby G

This new Mama and Daddy are ready to welcome their first Little man into the world. His room is already filled with monkeys - and their hearts are already so filled with love. Both Mom and Dad were GLOWING! This baby is very, very, very wanted. Can't wait to meet him at our newborn session...

Miss ML - 9 months

I was so excited to try out my newest flower headband...and she really wore it well. She was so sweet and "pink"...everything a little girl should be!

Big Brother Bow...

Meet Bow... a very happy 2-year-old with the sweetest smile, who was very excited to show me where his baby brother is currently living...in his Mommy's tummy, of course. This adorable family is happily awaiting the arrival of Baby#2 in late January, and wanted to capture this special time in their family story. They were an easy going bunch with a beautiful home - filled with lots of windows, natural light, plain walls (perfect for portraits), and of course...LOVE. And you all know how I feel about love! I knew immediately that Bow is going to be a wonderful big brother.

Mom and Dad were dream clients, really. Those of you who have (or have ever had) 2-year-olds know that catching them at a good time is key. Mom and Dad had Bow well rested and fed upon my arrival. They let me play with him a bit until he warmed up, and were happy to let him take breaks in between. Go with the flow. We discussed shots that they were interested in, but when Bow seemed like he was done before we got absolutely everything, Mom and Dad decided what we had was definitely good enough. This allowed Bow to end his family maternity session with a smile on his face - a good experience - rather than push him over his limits. Thanks Mom & Dad!

Renee & Vinney - ENGAGED!

A totally fun couple - and a totally rainy autumn day. We were lucky and caught the one hour "rain free" window just right. Interestingly, I think the wet conditions made the colors even prettier.