I’m totally thinking Alvin and the Chimpmunks right now. Ha. I sure have memories associated with that music. But one of my favorite Christmas songs is ‘C’mon Ring Those Bells’ – it’s about rejoicing over the birth of Christ. I can still remember my grandma clapping her hands to the tune. It was one of her favorites and that is why i love it too. This is our second Christmas without my Grandmother and i miss her so much. I thought I would share some of my favorite photos with the family and some pictures from my Louisville home. First some of my craftiness

You can see my reflection is one of these. Don’t you just love the shiny ornaments and beads – it just kind of pulls you into it. I can sit for hours by a lit up tree. I absolutely love Christmas

Can’t you just see how happy I am

My roommate bought this fun little tree. I just loved seeing it in the morning light.

This is one my favorite photos from the Holidays of my family. There is so much going on – just take a look at everyone’s faces. I think it needs a good title – maybe you can help me think of one!

Snuggies – who is the guy that is getting rich off this ridiculous gift. haha.

Some of the white elephant fun.

BABIES


My little cousin hurt her finger and i just couldn’t resist this shot so full of emotion.

By the way… my family is big This year we all got jackets with the logo of the non-profit my family started – and we got a picture wearing the gear. 47 of us

I hope your Christmas was just as fun and memorable. We all have reason for rejoicing

Erin is one of my favorite people on this earth. She is always laughing or finding something funny in life. I so appreciated spending time with her family in the heart of laGrange, KY. She has four boys so you know she is kept very busy – and the photography session was very active as well. Her family definitely gave me a workout!! i so enjoyed being their photographer and i was very pleased that her photos turned out so well. We spent the day running on a skate ramp, climbing on dumpsters, playing with shopping carts – all in the cute town of LaGrange. We were able to capture the personalities of these boys and their interactions as a family. Enjoy the photographs
Let me introduce the boys:

This is Baby Nate.

Drew

Eli – who by the way.. loved having his picture taken. He literally would have been in everyone of them if we didn’t use restraints.

And John.. the oldest guy.. who helped a lot to keep the babies under control. Mom is lucky to have him.

Here is the Mom who has her hands full but still looks so stinkin adorable I love her JOY!!

And some family pictures

This is pretty clear picture of everyday family life with 4 boys.




cutie patooti!!!!

don’t get mad.. you’re cute too. this pic just cracks me up.

Goodbye Guthrie family. Thanks for letting me be your family photographer.

Do all babies have blue eyes? This newborn has the cutest little blue eyes. I am a little biased towards this baby – I’m not gonna lie. One of my best friends had this little precious boy a few months ago and he has gotten quite a bit of attention- not to mention tons of newborn pictures. BTW- when do babies stop being newborns? 2 mos, 3? Anyway, he is the firstborn – they always have the most pictures… the middle and last one- not so much. You can really tell this in is my parents photo albums – where there are lots of pictures of me -the first born… and only a few photos of my youngest brother- poor guy – but i may have just have been cuter – perhaps that is why Yet, there is no denying how cute Eli is – you just gotta kiss those little cheeks.
Oh – I can’t stand how cute he is. I have strategically broken up the photography sessions into a few smaller photography sessions just so i can see him more



He’s so strong for a newborn too.. look at him trying to lift his head.

What’s your favorite fruit? Raspberry you say!


he was trying to talk to me.


I told you – extreme cuteness!!

show me your muscles// just like a man.. showing off.

how about some props? what do you think of your beret?

Alright Eli – goodnight buddy. i will see you soon – too much cuteness for one day anyway.

While i was visiting Minnesota – i thought i would do a mini photography session with my best friend and her children in Eden Prairie. I have known Cheri since college – we were asked to be in a promotional photoshoot for the college. The photos were used to promote the school but this is where i first met my friend -Cheri. And from there- our friendship just grew. We became close friends when we went to seminary together and she has always been an encouragement for me and constantly pointed me to Christ. You can’t get enough of those type of friends – you know. I was also present for the birth of each of her 3 kids – yes, in the delivery room with ice chips and breathing.. i even gave the youngest, Drake his first bath. So.. you can say that i think of these kids as my own – they each hold a special place in my heart. They are family to me. Here are some family photos of my favorite kids.




Yes.. i know they are gorgeous. Here is one of my favorite family photos from Eden Prairie, MN

one of my best friends is prego!! and she is just so cute.. i absolutely love her belly. i pretty much talk to it and rub on it to find where that little precious boy is hiding. i was poking on his little butt yesterday (or maybe that was his leg or something) .. i love him and i can’t wait to see him. Here are some of the highlights of the maternity session in Crestwood!