Little Sweet "T"

Sweet Little "T" had her 4 month session recently and she was ready!  Mama brought some adorable outfits and she was full of smiles and giggles.  She would coo at me and looked right into the camera. She's a pro!  Can't wait to see her in a couple more months.  :)

You Never Know...

You know that saying, "I don't know what the future may hold, but I know who holds the future."  It's amazingly true.  You never know what a day may hold.  This precious peach was nice and comfy inside of mama when she decided it was time to see the world.  Well, on the way to the hospital for delivery of this little blessing, her family's SUV slid on the ice and collided with a tow truck parked in the middle of the road.  I can't imagine the panic that Mom or Dad felt.  I can't imagine the daze you would enter when you are not only in that scary situation but also have FOUR other children to check on in the back AND you are holding this anxious cargo ready to make her debut.  Wow, right?  I happen to know this family and they handled the situation with such patience and grace.  Whew! I'm sure I would have had an panic attack! An ambulance arrived to pick up mom, while the rest of the family waited on friends to arrive.  It was only a short drive to the hospital but this girl wasn't waiting any longer.  She made her first cries in that very ambulance just a couple miles from the hospital.  All ended up safe and healthy!  What a miracle and what a joy!

"Safety is of the Lord." - Proverbs 21:31

Six Months Young...

 Ah, six months...one of my favorite ages.  The middle of babydom.  The start of cooing into actual sounds.  The incessant smiles when mom and dad are near.  It's such a fun phase but as they say, "passes too quickly."  Right?  This little guy was such a sweetheart and his parents...awesome.  I can just tell. ;) 

One + One

I have captured oodles of images over the course of the past two years for this family.  Their sweet girl "P" is always a little shy at first but then that bursting personality spills out.  Well, they've added another little girl!  I was so excited to meet her as well last month.  Big sister is thoroughly enjoying her new position.  And this baby...cutest cheeks and dark hair you will ever see!

Happy Valentines Day!

I found the absolute best way to start your internet browsing on this Valentine's Day...one of my favorite families that truly shows the sweetest love every tie I put them in front of the camera.  They are the real deal...

And these babies are getting so big.  From crawling to walking and talking, that first year goes so fast but is filled with such memorable and life changing moments. 

  

Love these guys!

Sleeping Babe...

Sweet slumber, isn't it the best?

Little Princess...

This bundle of joy was just PERFECT during our session.  She was so snug in her blankets and that face...could you resist it??

I have found in my years of being a parent and a photographer, nobody ...

gives cuter accessories than an Auntie.  :)

I mean look at these leg warmers...

Sweet blushes and grays...

I LOVED this color combo my sister in law did.  And how CUTE is their little family?  Amongst the chaos of having three small children roaming downtown streets, we got some great shots of their personality and sweet relationship.  I love them...but I'm biased.  :)

A New Addition...

Oh that lovely time of year when the light is golden and I get to catch up with some of my favorite families!  This family was one of my first clients, in fact.  And this year, we had an addition to the family shot...sweet baby girl, as precious as gold! 

Wispy Curls & Blue Eyes...

What a darling family this was...

And this girl was just peachy...literally.  ;)

Her sweet blue eyes just light up around her mommy and daddy.  And those two teeth poking out?  Oh man, love it!  Why does that stage go so fast??

An Urban Setting...

I love trying some different spots when people are up for it. This sweet mom let me pick the spot and we had a blast in downtown Bismarck.  We walked some alleyways, had some smiles from some passerbys, and got some great shots of their fun family.  

This little guy was just full of smiles!  Such a happy go lucky spirit and such darling blue eyes!

Sweet baby boy...

This little guy...oh, he's too cute for words.  He was one of the smiliest 2 month olds last time we met.  And this time, he didn't disappoint.  Just see if you can look through these images without smiling!