a birthday bash with sadie bug. . . .

We had such a blast celebrating Miss Sadie turning ONE! It seems like yesterday I went to the hospital to visit this precious little babe and now she's turning one.  Where does the time go?  I loved being a guest at the party and getting to capture a few of the fun moments surrounding the big day!  Here are a few of my favorites . . .

 

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

I loved my Christmas card mini-sessions especially when spent with a sweet family like the Burger's.  Teresa and I teach together and since we teach different grades I don't see her as often as I'd like.  This little lady is such an amazing woman, wife, mom, daughter, teacher and I'm sure all the other roles she plays in her life where her strength and her kindness shine through.  I loved that I was able to see this crew interact together just a few weeks before Christmas - sweet Josie loving on her brother just melted my heart.  These are a few of my favorites . . .

 

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

I had such a wonderful time and am so honored that I got to spend time with this little guy - Jacob.  I worked at Austin's Restaurant (can't talk about the fact that is gone now-tear) with Mike and Danielle over fifteen years ago when they first became lovebirds and now I got to spend the afternoon gearing up for Christmas with them and their sweet baby boy!  These are a few of my favorites . . .

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.