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Because I can't get over how much they look alike!

Seriously.

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Can you tell she's excited?!

Happy Friday!

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She recently discovered her tongue!

Happy Friday!
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Happy Mother's Day to all you mommies out there
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I love how much they already love each other...

 Happy Friday!!

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Newborn(ish) Pictures

These are from the newborn shoot I attempted to do three days in a row the first week we were home. Let's just say I was tired, I wasn't feeling very creative, A would not cooperate, I forgot, oh and I was recovering from having a baby. Anywhoo, I got a few that I absolutely love, but next time I think I'll have someone else take the photos...at least the first week out of the hospital.

 LOVE!

 

 One of my absolute favorites

 

 

 Love her squishy face!

Of course she was asleep when I wasn't taking pictures, but the second I started posing her and got her undressed, she was too curious to know what was going on! Silly girl. It's ok, there will be plenty more photo shoots in your future!

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Yes, it's been a while. Yes, I know I haven't done a very good job of keeping updated with this second pregnancy. Yes, I'm fully aware that the baby is due in approximately 6 weeks and I have very little to show for it. Yes, I'm working on it. For now here is my Friday Favorite...

Happy Friday!
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Family Pictures

I posted a few weeks ago on the photography blog about Jessica doing our family photos this year as part of a photo swap and I promised to show you our pictures once I got them back and ordered Christmas cards. Well finally I get to share them here! You may have already seen them on facebook but it's ok, you can look at them again :)

We had a really fun time even though this momma was stressed that A's pants were dirty after about 5 minutes...oh well, thank goodness for Photoshop! Jess did a fabulous job keeping up with a toddler who doesn't keep still while managing to capture her actually smiling at the camera instead of ignoring it like she does to me most days.

I love the spirit of these pictures, the playfulness and character in each and every one. Thank you Jess for taking the time to create memories that I will always cherish. I love them all and can't wait to have you shoot us again! Here are the favorites from the day that aren't on our Christmas cards or being given as gifts HAHA!!

Love them.

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I know the Friday Favorite is usually very short and includes just one (maybe two) pictures but I HAD to share these with you because they honestly crack me up every time I look at them! So I had an indoor shoot scheduled last week and I ended up borrowing a bunch of gear from a friend since I don't normally shoot indoors or in a studio. Anyway, I was setting it all up and practicing with it and of course A wanted to "help" so I made her model for me. I laugh because some of them remind me of cheesy kindergarten pictures that we used to take in school. Totally fake and generic looking. Of course my child found a way to make it entertaining though! Enjoy :)

 Haha, total school picture pose! Even baby got involved

 Quick background change...This one is my absolute favorite one!!

 This was right before she decided to lunge at me to see her pictures.

Good times! This kid honestly makes me laugh several times daily. Hope these pictures brought a smile to your face.
Happy Friday!!

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Happy Friday!
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Friday Favorite(s)

Since I haven't posted regularly, here are a few I've been collecting

 No doubt thinking of a new way to get in trouble...

 Ready for school mom!

 Notice that her newest accessory is a phone?! This girl can text lightning fast!!

 

She's definitely keeping us on our toes these days!!

 

Happy Friday!

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It's been way too long! I'll be back this weekend with more updates. Until then,

Happy Friday!

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Happy Valentine's Day

Here's one of the pictures from our photo shoot today:

 

Hope your day has been full of love! ♥

*More pictures from our Valentine's Day Mini Session on the photography blog! Or check it out here.

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Park day

Happy Friday

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Practicing...

Happy Friday! ♥

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Would you like some wine with that cheese?! Haha, too much sugar makes her crazy!

Happy Friday ♥

Photo Session:: Just Danielle

You'll remember my friend Danielle from this post last year. She is a childbirth educator, lactation consultant, and doula, among many other things! When I reached out to my friends to offer photo sessions, she booked me to take a few new head shots for her new website and blog. I hadn't done "head shots" before but I figured it would be a great opportunity to practice! We went down to San Juan Capistrano and had fun walking around "practicing" and trying not to fall off train cars :) With a background in theater, Danielle wasn't shy in front of the camera which made taking pictures thisclosetoher much more comfortable! Once we got the requisite website shots, she let me have fun and "do my thing."

"website shots"

 The "fun" ones

 She does sultry well, no?

 you are too much right now!

 straight out of the camera...just gorgeous!

Danielle, you are one gorgeous mama! Thank you for being so flexible and willing to do whatever! You rocked it!