Last week I went back to my home town to visit and take pictures of a few families and friends. I always take the kids home for the summer for a week so they can spend time with Grandpa and Grandma. Well, this summer we planned our trip around one of my good friends baby being born.

This little gal was born July 16th, so she was brand new and oh how I love them small. She was a little fussy but we worked with her and got some amazing images. Grandma was there (she was like another mom when I was growing up) and she helped out so much. She put all our little props together and was just the best help! If she lived in KC I would hire her to be my assistant at shoots!

I am so thankful for this family and their friendship. They are amazing people and are going to have an amazing little girl. I love you guys! I love that every time we we get together it’s like no time has passed at all. That is what good friends are all about! Thank you for the great morning last weekend. Enjoy your images and slide show HERE!

I will try to post her announcement when we get the finishing touches on it. It is so great. It’s an 8 sided accordion card!!

she was a mover so it took all we could to get this image… usually at this age they will lay still, but not this little one… she has a mind of her own already:)!

When I walked into their home the smell of baby was in the air. I just love the smell of newborns. They all have this unique new smell and I just think it’s the best smell ever! I have been shooting a lot of newborns lately and the min I walk into their homes I can smell it…. simply the best! It makes me smile b/c the next part after I walk in is even better….. I get to capture their first moments, their first grins (you know those smirks when they nod off and start dreaming… and any other first they want to give my camera.

This little guy was born a few days before the 4th of July and I had the honor to capture him last week. You might remember this family from “L’s” maternity session about a month ago. Well, little “E” joined the family so now big sister has someone to play with and mom and dad have another little one to love!

His room was done in sock monkey (SO CUTE!). There are some images in the slide show, if you want to check it out. He was just so cute! I am so excited to follow him through his first year of life! We will see more of him in Oct. And I am sure the cuteness will just increase so watch out.

Thank you guys for another great session. Enjoy your images and slide show HERE!

Last weekend I had the opportunity to capture this little guy and the newness of his life! He was born a little early so he was still tiny for his newborn session. Normally I like to do newborns 2 weeks and under. Little “L” did not disappoint, though! He was a champ in the beginning until we decided to take his clothes off. Some babies do well with the nakedness, but this guy preferred his diaper and onsie. We captured every detail of him and he is ADORABLE! Mom and dad have a great sense of style so I am very excited about the year I get to spend with this family capturing their little guys life! I love how mom wore an orange dress for the session. Color is my favorite!!

Thank you guys for a great session! Enjoy the newness of your little man. I will see you in a few months.

Here is your slide show.