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.

From our house to yours, Happy New Year!!

Plus I wanted an excuse to write out the date 1/1/11. I’m easily amused…

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!

Oh my I must say I love this age. Every stage is awesome of a baby’s life – but there’s something about the 6-7 month range that just melts my heart. Heath is sitting up, rolling all around, reaching out for hugs from people he loves, smiling and laughing his head off, and cuddling with cats (and soft blankets – he loves ‘em both). He’s such a sweet little boy and I couldn’t be a prouder mom. I love his big deep blue eyes, his sweet gummy smile (now with 1 lower tooth!), and his amazing personality. I wish I could just bottle this age up and remember it forever.

Oh and seriously how cute are baby bottoms!!!

I love him more than I ever imagined my heart could love anything!!

Baby Marley was so sweet, happy and alert for a 6 week old…and BEAUTIFUL! This little girl was already charming her way across the gardens during our session this weekend. People were stopping to admire her gorgeous little face and adorable outfit. She is definitely a daddy’s girl, and loves being cuddled by her mama…she was SO SWEET and adorable I could hardly stand it! Her family is gorgeous as you can see below of course, and their outfits combined with the fall colors and holiday vibe make the perfect family session. Enjoy these sneak peeks of this incredibly beautiful (inside and out!) family!