And I was like Baby, Baby, Baby ohhh

I realize that I frequently name my blog titles after pop songs. . . but this time its not just to be cute ;) No - actually - this time its because I really sang Justin Bieber's song about 25 times for sweet One Year Old Caroline. You see, Caroline may only be One, but she has Bieber Fever. She is a bonified Bieberette. A Belieber. And, as you will see in many of her adorable poses, this baby girl knows how to rock out to the sound of the beloved hair-swished teen heartthrob's songs. And so. . . I was happy to oblige. Just part of the service, ya'll. ;)

Happy First Birthday, Sweet Caroline!

Twinkle Twinkle

There was quite a bit of twinklin' and twanklin' with some star babies and mamas goin on in my world today! I got to photograph this gorgeous mommy-to-be. . . .and gorgeous she is! She is due any day now. . .and hoping for sooner rather than later! I'm sorry, but I just did NOT look this good a few days before the birth of my children haha. . .
Brittney is happy and glowing, and I can't wait to meet baby Jackson when he arrives! Sending happy "pushing" thoughts your way, Brittney - you will do great!

On another note. . .for any mamas out there - be sure to check out my special portrait package :
"Super Star Mama and Baby" in the investment section on my website. . .  it includes 3 photo sessions - Maternity, Newborn, and Baby at One Year. It also includes $50 in prints credit.
Just a little shameless plug ;)

Our Kind of Love . . . ♥

"You wear your smile like a summer sky
Just shining down on me and you
I swear your heart is a free bird . . .
Just like drivin' on an open highway 
never knowin' what we're gonna find 
Just like two kids baby always tryin' to live it up . . . 
oh that's our kind of love . . ."
- Lady Antebellum

I kept thinking of this sweet song as I got to photograph the Lawrence family last Saturday. John and Mickie both work for a transportation company, and so John is "drivin' on an open highway" much of the time, and yet both Mickie and John have such a an obvious special connection to each other and to their adorable kids. It was so easy to capture real, tender moments in their photographs as they all played together in the park, because, well, that's their kind of love. ;)

What Little Boys Are Made Of . . . (Reality Post)

I'm going to start calling my "personal" posts my Reality Posts. Hopefully none of them will ever be entitled "Reality Bites", cause that would be a bit depressing . . . but I digress. . .

On to what this reality post is about: Snakes and Snails and Puppy dog tails! Talk about capturing some of the reality of my life in a photograph!  A wonderful, vibrant, curious, ENERGETIC, often mischievous (but very endearing), tireless, bright-eyed little boy that makes my days (my nights, my middle-of-the-nights-I-need-to-go-potty/I-had-a-scary-dream, my every waking hour) that much more exciting ;) I love my Ethan boy. And I love his wild-at-heart nature. His best friends, Ky and Cam, who also happen to be brothers, came over to play today. And play hard they did! I think we'll all sleep well tonight. Well. . .maybe ;)

I took all these pics in the span of about 3 or 4 minutes - no joke!! Hey - you gotta take what you can get at this age! I think we captured some of that glorious energy - it kind of jumps out the photos in their smiles and grabs your heart!

Eat Me

YUM. SWEETNESS. HEAVEN. Sugar high, anyone?

This post is in honor of my good friends Sarah and Katie of the new Sarah Kate's Bakery! http://www.sarahkatesbakery.com/

"At Sarah Kate's, we believe food should be made with real ingredients. Our delicious cakes, cupcakes, cookies and other treats contain NO artificial colors, flavors or preservatives, NO corn syrup and NO trans fats. They are simply delish and simply wholesome. Visit the website to place an order for your next event!"

And on a personal note, hellooooooo their treats taste so freakin' amazing! And they are pretty, too.

A few pics (of course) that I took today (prior to devouring a cupcake, mind you. MAJOR props for my self-control, ya'll)  to show you what I mean . . .