So BIG!!

Vivian, who is now completely famous on my blog, from her 3 month and 8 month sessions, just had her FIRST birthday at the end of December. As she will happily show you by throwing her arms high in the air, she is now so big!

It was definitely absolutely frigid out, so we mostly stayed inside, but I just had to start at the end, with my favorite shot from the session - I love Vivian all bundled up with the happiest grin on her face and the vibrant blue bench in the background - she is such a happy girl!

And as you can see, she's walking all by herself!

For snacktime, Vivian had some tart apples - can you tell how sour they tasted by the look on her face?

No, I have no idea what absolutely fascinating and exciting thing she was pointing at - but definitely it was very amazing.

Such a silly girl - when she changed her clothes, she started doing this funny little scoot across the floor on her knees - I think it amused her.

VROOM!.....Part 2!

Remember little Evan from last winter? Well, he is still full of energy and does nothing slowly! This December, I had the pleasure of meeting Evan's extended family as well and we had a great time avoiding the cold weather outside and just hanging out in their living room. Evan is such a hoot, he had everyone endlessly entertained!

We did go outside for a couple family pictures, so Evan had to get all bundled up!

I love this shot of Evan and his grandpa!

Happy Holidays!!

I'm editing like mad right now trying to keep up with all the holiday orders, but I found a bit of time on Sunday to visit my friends Regan & Bill and their beautiful boy, Patrick. I photographed Patrick when he was just a wee wrinkly little guy and it was so fun to see him again, twice as big, with a big smile and ruddy cheeks! So amidst all the hustle, let me take a moment to wish everyone a wonderful holiday season!

A Beautiful Fall Day

As I edit these pictures, I see all the snow falling outside the window and press my toes to the radiator to keep them warm. And it's really strange to think that my session with Caris & Evan and their parents was only about a week ago! It was a gorgeous sunny fall day such a short time ago and now the snow is coming down!

Caris & Evan are such cuties - Caris is about three and half and Evan is just seventeen months. Caris was full of smiles and wanted to show me everything - her ballet moves, her best stuffed monkey, how high she could swing and her favorite books. Evan was not sure that my camera and I were really a welcome sight. He definitely eyed me very suspiciously, but we got a few smiles here and there - after all, it's hard to pay attention to the weird camera when there are so many other great things to capture your attention!

I LOVE this picture of Caris giggling and tickling her dad!

Sometimes the really sad faces are just as precious as the happy ones!

Snakes, Snails, Puppy Dog Tails....and lots and lots of giggles!

When I first met Lucas, at his five month session, he was just getting his first cold. Lucas was the grumpiest little guy that day and we were lucky to get one little dimple the whole day!

But last week, I got to see the real Lucas! This little guy is almost one year old now and he is so full of giggles and smiles!

Abby Cadabby!

I have been so lucky recently that all of my portrait sessions have been on beautiful sunny days! The fall foliage has been gorgeous and my session with Athena and her parents was no exception. We went out to the Franciscan Monastery in DC on a Monday afternoon, when the gardens were quiet and the sun was shining. Athena had a great time running around, playing "walk, walk, jump" and gathering leaves to make big ears and fairy wings! And when it was time to smile for a family picture, no word got her giggling more than Abby Cadabby!