I love this . . .

Big brother is admiring his new sister, taking her all in . . .

then *poke*

Right in the eyeball . . .

He’ll make a great big brother.

These were taken just before Christmas . . . so yeeeesssss. We are done with the Christmas light bokeh for now. They live all the way on the other side of Houston from me, in Memorial . . . I didn’t even know where Memorial was until this day! I’m serious. I never leave The Woodlands. (except when I’m paid to!) Beautiful area. I was surprised at all the huge trees! I guess that’s one of the reasons people like that area. I get it now. They made such a pretty backdrop for out door pictures. Gotta love Houston – a week before Christmas & dad broke a sweat.

this quiet life (their maternity session at sunset)

to

this tiny innocent little newborn baby (his newborn session)

to THIS! His little-chunker-suspender-wearin-almost-sitting-up-holiday-session . . .

and all in the blink of an eye. Just wait – he’ll be back in a few weeks & I can’t even believe it. It makes me happy and sad all at the same time.

sneeze, cough, repeat. repeat. repeat.

I HATE BEING SICK. It does not work well with my schedule.

This session was so long ago now, that I’ll be seeing their lovely little faces again this week!! (considering I can quit sneezing for a minute)

I’m pretty sure they have both grown like weeds since they were here last. That’s what I heard anyway. I bet he’ll be walking so soon – yikes. And how many teeth will she be missing now??

Little, sweet, beautiful, cautious, and happy all at the same time . . . Ellis Anne.

Is she not the most delicate little thing you’ve ever seen!? Her momma drove her up to me in The Woodlands, all the way from the Heights for this little 1st  birthday mini-session. I had not seen her since she was a few days old. I loved her cake for the cake smash. They even brought me my own special cupcake, which I super appreciate . . . because who can stare a gorgeous cake in the face & not want a bite?? Definitely not me.

She’s such an expressive little bit. She’ll be a talker I bet.

A lot changed in this family’s life this year! This was them about this time last year at her newborn session . . .

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It’s that time of year . . . taxes & business plans. bleck.

And, seriously, a lot of things are up in the air for me right now. I know what I need to do . . . but it’s all hard. I’m being fickle. I really need someone to hold my hand & tell me what to do. Who that would be – I have no idea . . . so I just need to get over that fantasy.

BUT, it’s all good news because it will make me a better business owner & photographer for you:o)

So, happy New Year & it will all be in place by the end of the month!

This was truly a “mini” session from the fall . . . it was about 20 minutes & they were done! They did so awesome in 20 minutes that I’m not sure that mattered one bit.

Pretty. Sweet. Simple. baby Cousins.

The youngest baby was just a newborn (her newborn session) a few weeks before this session with her cousin. It never ceases to amaze how fast babies change. Just a few weeks later & she is so bright eyed here! That first year is priceless. Some of you may have read that strange letter ‘on my doorstep’ that was circulating facebook this week. It was an interesting idea, real or contrived?? Maybe it is, who knows. However, another local photographer brought up a good point in her cynicism (which I share, sorry) . . . At least it sparked some interesting conversations this week. And, that’s always fun to watch unfold. Even if you don’t have the means to document your baby professionally with custom newborn or baby photography . . . good grief. Who cares?! Get a decent camera and document each day/moment. Document the ones that frustrate you, make you happy, the quiet ones, the details, the messes of laundry & bottles. All of it. Because it will be gone fast & you won’t remember most of it without the tangible memories, which then wedge themselves into your brain to support your subconscious memories. AND, if you do have the means to hire us to do it for you. HECK yeah, it will be awesome . . . ridiculously awesome and beautiful. And, you sure won’t regret that;o)

p.s., and really . . . don’t leave me a weird letter . . . just reschedule when you realize the error of your ways. thanks.

I’m sorry . . . wait, no I’m not.

. . . but, I’ll never get tired of a dad throwing his little boy up into the air. It’s just always a good shot. Works every time (well, considering I can focus on the flying child). If you’re a parent, you know how much kids like to swing, be swung, be twirled and jump & be caught. The little one always looks back at their dad with this look of sheer trust, excitement and extreme (I mean extreme) unfiltered enjoyment. It’s just one of my favorite shots of little boys.

Aren’t they the happiest looking bunch?! They really are that way. I always leave their sessions a tad bit drained but very happy. They have a lot of energy And, that’s a good thing – they need it! I probably can’t quote this mom’s new tagline for dealing with her guys in public . . . but it’s hilarious & I’ll never forget it. You’ll just have to trust me. Ask me in person & I’ll probably tell you.

Their Christmas card was reeaally one of the cutest this year – but if feels really weird sharing Christmas cards now that it’s mid January – so I guess I’m over that trend.