Just one to share for now of Heath enjoying the snow. He was so fascinated by the falling snowflakes – it was adorable to watch him try to figure it all out.

Now that most of my holiday cards have gone out I wanted to share the photo I took of my own little baby for my cards. The holiday photo-sessions I do are some of my favorites and I look forward to them all year long. I love seeing a family so proud of their kids or their relationship and wanting to share that with all their family and friends in a beautiful holiday card. I love the outfits, the fall colors that are around (and the hint of winter starting) and I love that it all leads up to celebrating another year and being thankful for all that we have in our lives.

I have always loved making my own holiday cards and this year was of course special to me as it’s my own baby’s first Christmas! This time last year I had a sizable baby bump and was looking forward to meeting my baby in a few months. This year we’re cherishing how fascinated he is with the twinkle lights, reading Christmas stories to him, and dressing him up in ridiculous outfits. We’re starting some of our own family traditions and carrying on many that we grew up with as well. It’s an amazing time of year and I cant wait for Christmas morning for him to see his presents (admittedly he’ll be mostly interested in the wrapping paper and boxes).

I wish everyone a happy holiday!

I had an awesome time meeting up with this cool family and seeing their INCREDIBLE nursery in person! They were one of my finalists in the Nursery Contest and I was so excited to check out all their little personal touches and decor items. Baby John was adoooooorable as well and I couldnt get enough of his sweet dimples! Check out their sweet family below and be prepared for some awesome nursery ideas!

Sooooo adorable!!

Um – amazing!

Soooo excited for this announcement! This contest was so fun for me – I loved participating with photographers across the country, seeing the amazing nursery entries, and watching all the votes come through! I was so impressed with every single nursery in the running – you all are so talented and creative (and have adorrrrrable babies)!

Without further ado – the winner of the Nursery Contest (with 349 votes!) is…

Nursery Number 6!

Congrats Nursery 6!!! I’ll be contacting you with more details shortly, but you’ve won a 1 hour complimentary session from Shey Marin Photography focusing on nursery, baby and/or family, and your choice of (1) 8×10, (2) 5×7 prints and one set of (8) wallet prints. Additional prints and digital images may be purchased at 15% off a-la-carte.
CONGRATS!!!!

And to our fantastic second and third place winners – you win something fun as well! I’ll be emailing you shortly with details!

Thanks to everyone for participating and for all the votes!

Today I met up with an old friend to meet her adorable baby boy and sweet family. They are so fun, easy going and warm – and baby Carson is SO SO SO perfect and gorgeous!! His sweet little face totally lights up the room! We lounged around their beautiful home and then stepped out into the misty November morning to get a few photos against the fall leaves. It was a blast hanging out with them! Enjoy these sneak peeks!!