a merry & bright mini session with the didio family . . .

Oh this session was just too much fun! These girls are just like their momma filled with sweetness and sass.  Jennifer and I have been friends since the good ol' days when we stood with our hands on our hips next to each other on the sidelines of the Ballard football and basketball games.  I was thankful for her back then when she held my life in her hands many times as she was one of my trusty bases holding me in the air and I am so incredibly thankful for her friendship now - over fifteen years later.  I love joining this crew at ballet lessons, at the zoo or at the pool, which made this photo session all the more fun!  These are a few of my favorites . . .

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a mini paparazzi date with ellie. . .

Kristen, Jaclyn and I have survived over fifteen years of adventures as our friendship traveled through many ups and downs.  We've moved from a fun-filled friendship to practically a sisterhood.  I can't imagine life without these girls.  I am not only thankful for them but for their sweet baby girls as well.  When Kristen had her first baby girl, Jaclyn and I began our new tradition and probably followed through with the best surprise ever.  In the midst of Kristen's new mommy delirium, Jaclyn and I flew to Houston late one night to surprise her and give snuggles to our newest addition, baby Kate.  We had a blast that weekend as we sent Kristen and Matt out on a date, bathed baby girl, and had a shopping spree with the new mommy.  Just add that weekend to our list of many adventures.
Fast forward four years and Jaclyn is now a new mommy.  Kristen and I couldn't wait to keep the tradition alive, so we hopped in the car and drove to Cleveland to meet Miss Ellie. We had a blast shopping for Jaclyn and Andy's new house (especially the nursery), sending the new parents out on a date and taking Ellie on her first trip to the market.  I loved being a part of creating a beautiful room for Ellie with the sweet colors of blush, champagne and coral.  As Kristen and I were about to leave we realized Ellie was dressed in the most adorable pants (You can't beat yellow with white polkadots) and she just HAD to have a photo shoot! So here is an impromptu photo session with our newest addition, Miss Ellie.  Here are a few of my favorites . . .

a lovely session with the lindauers . . .

I am so thankful that I got to be a part of this session. My friend and co-worker, Beth, once admitted to me that she was one that if she could ruin a surprise, she would.  She would open gifts to see what they were and then rewrap them.  So when she asked me to take pictures for the gender reveal of her third baby-to-be, I was ecstatic.  I hope these photographs portray how this family is as beautiful as they are sweet.  Here are a few of my favorites . . .

 



Their faces are priceless!



It's a BOY!!!!

Sweetest moment of this session...Chris couldn't take his eyes off of his adorable wife.

Get ready to be the middle child kiddo. :)

Brotherly chats!

  





Lovely session with the Lindauers.

a senior session with jack. . . and a mini-session with younger brother dean. . .

Senior sessions are always fun and a tad bit sentimental as I reflect on my own senior portraits at Morgan's studio and the days leading up to my senior year - such a time of excitement and nerves all mixed together.  Well this senior session was no different except that I coached him when he was in 5th grade and now he is entering his senior year! Wow, where does time go?  Thanks for letting me take your senior pics Jack and thanks for making me feel a tad bit older.  :)  Best of luck this year at North!  Here are a few of my favorites. . .

I also got to hang out with Dean who might be one of the most charismatic kids I've met. Here are a few of my favorites. . .

 

a sweet session with henry & hallie . . .

The sweetest blessings in my life right now call me Nana. I have nine nephews and nieces and I love every second of being an aunt.  I especially love the sweet moments I get to share with my nephew - Henry and my niece - Hallie like when I walk into their house and they come running to hug me while cheering "Nana!"  My heart is full of so much joy as I look through the snapshots from this sweet photo session and I see my brother making that face he makes when he is teasing his daughter and when I see Henry look into my sister-in-laws eyes grinning from ear to ear with his newly acquired toothless grin.  I love my family. And I love these moments.  Here are a few of my favorites. . .