For Bethany

You guys have met baby Storey before. Here she is with her whole family. I got some cute ones for Beth. I hope she enjoys them. She'll have to wait for a few more weeks to see them all, but here's a preview for her.

Take That, Jakson!

Jakson, Beth's 2 year old, opted for the "I'd rather throw a fit than smile for pictures for this nutso woman" option when they came for their mini session. Well, Jakson, looks like I won! I'm quite proud of this picture and I think Beth will be, too. :) I haven't even started editing her pictures yet but I found this one and HAD to post it for her. Hope you like it, Beth!

The Lamberts

This darling little family was stupidly easy to photograph. Seriously, I shouldn't even have been paid. Unlike most little three year old boys, David, smiled when we asked, sat when we asked, giggled when we asked... it was completely absurd! They were so darling and I hope I get to meet their new little boy when he comes into the world in a few month.

What mother doesn't LOVE a picture like this?

The Browns

On Saturday I had the chance to fill my day with wonderful families all wanting family pictures taken. So, I kicked the morning off with a mini-session with the Browns. They were DARLING! Melissa even got their baby girl, Allison, to smile for me. I got some cute ones of that little chunk! So, here's a small preview for her. Trust me, there are more cute ones where these came from. They were a great way to start off the day.

The Smith Family

This young Mommy, Melissa, is a very close, long time friend of my in-laws. The kids all grew up together and Melissa is one of my twin SILs' best friends. Anyways, I have three fun facts about this family.
1. Melissa is TWENTY SEVEN weeks pregnant. I can hear every one's groans of disgust right now. You should NOT, I repeat, NOT look THIS cute when you are that pregnant.
2. Melissa also has a broken arm. (skateboarding... while pregnant... what a dare devil. :)) You can't even tell in 95% of the pictures. Pretty nice, huh?
3. (This is my personal favorite.) Tate, their 15 month old little boy, can WHISTLE! Yep. I swear. I heard it with my own ears. Is that the most hysterical thing you've ever heard? I was dying when he just started whistling away in the back seat. So cute.

Look, an airplane!

The Crosby Family

A few days ago I got to take pictures of this beautiful family. The kids definitely made me work for the money but they were SO much fun and had a really great family dynamic. It was a blast meeting them and even more fun taking pictures of them. We even had to jump off the railroad tracks to let this train pass by.

I LOVE this shot of Jesse and Erica. It's so playful and you can definitely tell they are still into each other after years of marriage.

Just a Little Preview

I don't really know why, but both of these pictures just cracked me up. You can tell when these kids DON'T want to do something. I love it!! More to come in the near future.

By the way, what a bueatiful family, huh? I'm pretty sure I have crushes on all three of these boys.

Lots O' Pictures

I can't help it. I know there are FAR too many pictures posted here but you have to understand, this is Kelly and her family. Kelly is my sister (obviously, older;)). So, I love her... and her husband, Robby, and the Ladies. You have seen pictures of the Ladies before on here if you are a faithful reader. (In other words, if you are my Grandma.) I just love the Ladies. They are basically my kids. Our kids spend TONS of time together and can't get enough of each other.

I use to think that I was the favorite Aunt. A few weeks ago, the Ladies were over playing. It had been a fun evening. We had played in the backyard, caught lizards, made and decorated sugar cookies, made a fort out of the kitchen table, and sang and danced to EVERY Disney princess song I know. And when I sing and dance I make a COMPLETE fool out of myself to get the kids to laugh. Anyways, the evening was coming to a close and I was painting their nails. Abby quietly said to me, "Aunt Jenny, you know who my favorite aunt is?" I politely said, "Who, Abs?" thinking that quite obviously it was yours truly. "Aunt Abby," she says. (Kevin's wife.) I was SPEECHLESS! I mean, she's really cool, but did you read the list of things I did with them? I know she's the favorite because she has that blasted cute red headed baby. Dang her. So, I am thinking in my head, "Well, that sucks but at least I'm Gracie's favorite." Then Grace says, "Aunt Jenny, do you want to know who MY favorite Aunt is?" "Who Grace?" "Aunt Hillary." WHAT?!? Seriously? I love my sister-in-laws but I am WAY MORE FUN! (Yeah, you two, you heard me!) It wasn't even prompted. I didn't even ASK who the favorite aunt was! SO LAME! Good thing they're cute and irresistible or we would have serious issues going on.
Anyways, pictures... enjoy.

Above: Abby. Below: Grace.

Below, Grace on the left and Abby on the right.

what a hot couple, huh?

Above: Abby. Below, Grace.