I had a mini session for Holiday cards yesterday afternoon for the "rote" family. A three year old and a 4 month old= challenging! They were great though, but the little one definitely did not like the snowsuit (it was pretty cold out) so we braved the weather and switched to a small jacket instead. The big one was a great help in holding the baby, but he is a big baby and got heavy pretty quick so I had to work fast. Grandma was there and jumped in a few shots too, but was otherwise my helper- getting the kids to smile with her singing. Worked like a charm most of the time. Hope you like them, A and can find something to use for your card.

This morning’s shoot was for my new, good friend and her family. Her little boy is one of Timmy’s BFF’s. The two of them have started wrestling non-stop at all of their activities together. In that good, fun boy way. The boys are together 3 days a week now, and seem to love every minute of it. We even have a playdate tommorrow.

We finally got it together and the weather cooperated (for the most part as it was pretty cold!) so we got the shoot done. The foliage couldn’t have been any better. And how much does she look like Reece Witherspoon!?  

This is my oldest and dearest friend, I. We have been BFF’s since we were eight years old. She asked me to take some pictures of her and her kids. We don’t hang out enough. There is just no time. So it was a nice little playdate for us, even if it was short. Some of my favorites:

A mini-session for Christmas cards. Fun and fantastic! Three boys, just like here, but no twins, and they are all older than my boys. So it’s shades of things to come for me while I hang out to take pictures. The Lan’s are really, really great- I know the mom from the boys school and from the beach, too. She is always a real rip and someone you definitely want on your side. She fights all her battles so hard and so well.

I had a great time with these boys and a great time hanging out with their mom, getting some good boy advice. It’s always welcome from someone who has been there! (no, not all the pictures are them goofing around, but those are my favorites. I do have some real ones that are suitable for the card!)

Up next is the adorable "bur" family. This little girl was all smiles and fake shyness. Super cute. Her mom said she was having an off day (there were a few tears) but I think she did great. Mom and Dad were super helpful in getting her situated and happy so we kept on moving along with the shoot. Mom brought this great basket which really worked so well in the setting- it was perfect. The metal tub was a sucess too.  And we had to get some shots with "turtle"- her favorite toy. She is only 8months and really, honestly said "turtle". I heard it!! So cute. Mom apparently loves the midnight sepia finish on the pictures, so I did a few extra in those this time. Hope you like them!