Skylar {Two Years Old}

 Skylar came in recently for her birthday club session.  She was so excited to wear her new teal jacket for her portraits.  Such a sweet smile!

Skylar {Sneak Peek}

A peek at Skylar's recent Birthday Club Session.  Adorable!  Check back soon for more.

Jace {Cake Smash}

This little guy had a lot of fun munching on his cake.  He wasn't too sure about it at first, but once he realized it was a tasty treat, he had a blast.

Jace {One Year Old}

It was so much fun having Jace in the studio for his one year portraits!  I photographed his parents' wedding a few years ago and was thrilled when they contacted me to capture portraits of their adorable little guy.

Adria

Recently, little Miss Adria came in for her Birthday Club session.  Along with her, she brought her doll, Meredith.  So adorable!

Happy Birthday, G!

Happy birthday to my sweet G!  She is seven...wait, I must have typed that wrong.  She cannot possibly be seven!  Crazy how time flies.  Seven years ago, as a client was leaving the studio at the end of their session my water broke.  Just a few short hours later, little Miss G joined our family and it's never been the same since.  Love this girl!!  She is my sneaky, stubborn little girl who is so smart, loving and beautiful.  I cannot imagine my life without her.  So again, little Miss G, wishing you the happiest of birthdays!  I love you!!

Happy Brithday, L!

 

Okay, so really this post isn't possible.  It just simply cannot be.  Totally not real.  It just is not feasible that my little girl is 9.  Seriously, how did this happen?

Skylar {Cake Smash!}

To celebrate a baby's first birthday, often parents will schedule a cake smash session.  While it is a very messy session, it is so fun to see them smashing and playing with their birthday cake. 

Skylar {One Year Old}

Skylar came into the studio this past weekend to celebrate her first birthday with a portrait session and cake smash session.  It took her a little while to warm up to getting her portrait taken, but once she did we got some great shots of this lovely little lady. 

Adria {Three Years Old}

Last week, Adria came into the studio for her Birthday Club session.  I love her pastel pink and lavender color theme, seriously so adorable.  As always, Adria was so much fun to work with.  She was a little slow to warm up, but with the help of our friendly and super-patient studio kitty, Rose, Adria was all smiles in no time.

Kaelyn {One Year Old}

 Hard to believe this little peanut is one already!  It seems like only a short time ago she was sweetly smiling in her sleep during her newborn session.  It is crazy how time flies!

My Baby Girl is 6!

 It is hard to believe it, but my Gabby girl is 6!  How is that even possible?  I always enjoy seeing how much my client's children have grown between sessions.  With my own children, it's often harder to see these changes since I have the pleasure of watching them grow every day.  

Ava {Three Year Old}

Sweet little Ava recently came into the studio for her birthday session.  Hard to believe this little cutie is three already!  It seems like it wasn't long ago that she was just a tiny newborn curled up in a basket in the studio. 

Happy 8th Birthday to My Sweet Laurelin

I want to take a moment to wish my oldest a very happy birthday! So hard to believe she's 8 already!!  Love this girl with all my heart!

Maryann {6 Years Old}

Recently, I headed to southern Minnesota to photograph Maryann's six year portraits.  She did such a wonderful job during her session.  She was full of big smiles.  I have been photographing this sweet girl since she was just about one month old.  Hard to believe how the time has flown by and she is now six!

Carter {Super Hero!}

Carter recently came in for his Birthday Club session.  It took him a little while to warm up, but once he did I think we got some amazingly adorable portraits of him as Spider-Man, Batman, and Super Man/Clark Kent.  I have to say the Superman/Clark Kent ones melt my heart.  Love, love, love them!  So cute!  How can you not love an adorable little guy in glasses and a tie, ready to save the world?!

Gloria {Cake Smash}

 It's hard to believe that the teeny, tiny little newborn I photographed what seems like such a short time ago is one.  How time flies!  In December, Gloria came in for her cake smash session to celebrate her first birthday.  Cake smash sessions are such a fun way commemorate a first birthday.   Gloria was not super interested in smashing her cake, but she did enjoy munching on it.  She even offered to share, so cute! 

How Time Flies!

 It is hard to believe it, but my baby is 5 today.  I mention often in this blog how I'm amazed at how quickly my clients' children are growing, the same rings true for my own.  While I may not wake up each morning and think, "Wow, Gabby has gotten so much bigger since I last saw her, " I often think back to moments when she was younger and it truly hits me that she's not a baby or toddler anymore.  I am so thankful to have so many photographs and portraits of her as she has grown to remind me of just how small she once was.

Birthday Girl

 Guess who turned seven today!