{My Family} Merry Christmas!

Our little family created a tradition about three years ago. Every year we go down to Ted Drewes. In the summertime, it's a frozen custard hotspot and has been since the 1930s and 1940s. But during Christmas, it's a Christmas tree lot AND frozen custard hotspot. The place is simply magical at Christmas time. The smell of the pine in the air is intoxicating. Our oldest loves to run through the trees. This year she ran through singing, "O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree." While we haven't gotten brave enough to buy a real tree yet, we do get a real wreath every year to put on our door. It's a tradition we plan to keep for a long time!

{One-Year Session} Miss Happy

I'm playing catch up on the blog. I promised myself and all of you fabulous people who take the time to check out the blog that I would make more regular posts. I'm a little behind! 

This little beauty turned one in November. She's a sweet-natured, happy-go-lucky, smiling little girl. We saved some cupcakes from her birthday party for this little session. The facial expression she makes at first bite is hilarious. Her face says, "This is gross!" But it doesn't stop her from taking another bite! And the picture with her dog Gracie...totally impromptu, but probably my favorite shot of the entire day. Here are a few images from our little session.

{Newborn} Little Man McGuire

Newborn sessions are not for the faint of heart. Whew! The session itself is a lot of work, but the images created leave you smiling for a lifetime. They are only this tiny for so long and then before you know it, they are smiling at you, rolling over, sitting up, saying "Da-Da", and growing too fast to keep up with clothes sizes. This little guy was the same weight as my littlest one who is now 5 1/2 months old. So bittersweet holding him and knowing that my little bundle used to be that small.

Enjoy these images of Michael and Kelly's Little Man.

{Wedding} Cheryl + Phil

I know it might seem cliche to say that Cheryl and Phil are one of the sweetest couples I have ever known, but it's true. Not one thing could wipe the smiles off their faces, not even a head cold and a little rain.

When I first met with Cheryl and Phil, they both told me that neither one of them were detailed oriented people. They are big picture people. The big picture is this couple had an amazingly beautiful wedding with the simplest of details.

It was my utmost pleasure and honor to photograph this beautiful day for one amazing couple...truly.

Venue: Chaumette Winery
Flowers: Jaime Crow
Band: Miss Jubilee