i heart happy babies...

and this girl's got it goin' on!

we had perfect timing with this session. baby A had just woken up from her nap and was happy as all get out. it helped that Nanny J was in on the action...baby girl had some massive smiles in store for her. I'm so excited to hear of Mom's reaction when she opens her Mother's Day gift. :)

best part? the shot on the bookcase... being the fabulous nanny that she is , J was EXTREMELY nervous...being the laid back mommy I am, I had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs watching Nanny J's intense reactions to baby A's every subtle move! sooo insanely cute. lucky for us, it was all success and no "I'm so sorry" messages had to be delivered to Mom and Dad. Thanks, Nanny J for trusting my creative eye!!

p.s. the guitar shot? daddy plays for her every night. her reaction to the sound of a chord was precious!

sassafrass sisters

everyone always says how difficult teenagers are. even more so, GIRL teenagers. well, if my girls grow up to have half the personality and spice of these ladies, I will be one over-joyed momma. I'm not sure what I love most about my sassafrasses. obviously, the outfits rocked. obviously, my camera hearts them. OBVIOUSLY, they are gorgeous.

but.they.are.so.much.stinkin.fun.i.cant.stand.it.

(and they have a love for Jesus that, I think, is just off the charts...)

there's just something about sisters. I can't wait for the day I hear, "Hey Mom, you think you could take some pictures of us?" THANK YOU sassafrass sisters, for allowing me to experience your individuality and insanely awesome connection. and get some crazy cool pictures of the two of you together. keep it real, girls. 'cause YOU ARE the real deal. xo

Slideshow: http://photopeach.com/album/103mhl8

it's midnight Cinderella, but don't you worry none...*

'cause he's Peter Pumpkin Eater and the night has just begun!

I had the PLEASURE of snapping shots of these two before Prom. My goodness, are they gorgeous or what?! They had so much fun..they ARE so much fun. I was taken back to those exciting feelings...the gitters, all dressed up fancy-like, the dancing, the flowers, the pictures, the joys...Prom is just plain fun, man! And being able to spend a few moments with these two was too...Z and H you were breath taking and traffic stopping! Hhhaaaaaa! ;)

*It's Midnight, Cinderella by Garth Brooks

repeat offenders...

I've had three sessions with these little jems. Our first session I was running to keep up with them and would have to make a goofy face or jump up and down like a mad woman to catch a smile (and then attempt to set up the shot and re-foucus before the smile passed...). Now, they are practically pros giving ME ideas for poses. No lies. It's amazing how fast children grow and how quickly they change and mature. These two are no exception! I so enjoyed this session with them... And I know I've only birthed four children, but my list of loves just keeps growing and growing... Happy 3rd Birthday, L!!

Slideshow: http://photopeach.com/album/j28kn5