one year.

I never paid much attention to time until I watched it pass in the moments of a child. The moments that marked something new and exciting truly seemed to make the time pass much faster. The first smile was followed by rolling over, then came sitting and before I could even take it all in...she was crawling. The coo's, the chatter and the bitty fits she would throw when I was more than two feet from her all seem to have arrived in a blink. I was just holding this tiny new baby in my arms and today I celebrate her first birthday.

One Year. One entire year full of all things baby. I am so excited to see what this next year brings and watch this bitty little Mi-Miss personality develop. But today, I am going to allow myself to be just that little bit sad knowing that my sweet baby girl is now One and that year of babyhood is going to be lived in photographs and memories.

Happy birthday sweet Isla, we love you more than words.









Thanks to Michele for this one. Love it. LOVE! **edited to add** thanks to Aunt Shell (Michele) for the amazing dress. Sigh. I totally LOVE it. It is so her! THANK YOU!!!

our mi-miss.

It seems as though only yesterday I was pregnant and anxious to meet our newest addition. As if only days away from entering the hospital to have our sweet baby girl...and now here I am facing her first birthday. Four days. Four days until our Mi-Miss turns ONE...May 27th @ 8:14am to be exact. The emotions are starting to be felt. Of course joy for all the days and years I have to look forward to, the many incredible moments that are ahead...although I would be lying if I left out the part mentioning how my heart aches a little. I do miss that folded up squishy baby girl, those "first" moments and of course a tiny baby in my arms.

This little lady has brought more joy to our lives than we could have ever imagined. She is personality plus and is truly a gift. The perfect piece to complete our family. I am grateful to have her in our lives and cannot imagine it any other way. I just adore our scrunchy nosed, sassy little mama's girl...

And because everything is a little better with a photo. Here she is playing in her crib, blankets have been tossed and all the bumper shoved down. She just loves her comfy bed!

Tyler & Nicole :: Engaged

Last week I was invited by Michele to tag along for this session. I was not going to be able to make it as I had a scheduling conflict...[meaning no one to watch the wee ones]...but luckily, the husband arrived home just in time and am I ever glad he did. What an amazing couple! Talk about natural in front of the camera...love it. It was everything we could have possibly wanted out of an engagement session. So thank you Tyler and Nicole for being such an incredible couple.

Wishing you nothing but the best in life and hope you have a rockin' wedding this July. Only wish we had been fortunate enough to be your wedding day photographers!

Enjoy.

stylin' miss miss.

I know I have likely mentioned it a million times...but are you aware that my wee miss is quickly creeping up to ONE. hehe. This means you can be expecting a few extra posts of her while I hold onto her "baby" bits. How is it that we can hardly wait to grow up and when we finally do, we only wish we could slow it down?

I adore her first little style. ADORE.




had to add this one, cause it simply cracks me up. this is how she goes about crawling while rockin' a dress. ha.

miss "c" :: fresh

A few more from my session with Miss "C" last week.

Thank you again Alana for allowing me to come over and spend some time photographing your little beauty. She is every bit of adorable!

Enjoy.

one month to one.

A little less actually and well...my heart is aching. The thought of this year going by so fast saddens me.

I am of course excited to find out what the future holds...I just wish I could keep her all things "baby" a little bit longer. hehe. Those sweet little fat rolls, chunky feet and ma's, da's & coo's...oh just a little longer.

I think she might be getting sweeter by the minute!

**The second photo is actually my baby blanket [hand made by an auntie]...so that would explain the wear. I have wanted a photo of miss on this blanket since her birth and I am so happy I finally took the time to get it.

miss "c" :: sneak peek

I had the pleasure of photographing one week old Miss "C" today and I must say, she is every bit of gorgeous! I have known the mama for many years and I was very honored to have the opportunity to get this bitty beauty in front of my camera.

Luckily she slept most of the time, although she snacked pretty much non-stop. hehe. Hey a girls gotta eat! Of course, babies love to keep the surprises coming and today I found out that not all newborns LOVE hats. Who knew? This miss wanted nothing to do with any form of material that touched her head. They truly do come with a built in personality!

Thanks again Alana...she is simply perfect. Oh and sorry about the "wee" mishap. Of course, thank you to mister Nick as well...you are going to make one awesome big brother!

Now onto the "sneak".