Hush little baby | Hopkins Minnesota Newborn Photographer

Yeah, right. Drake didn't sleep much for me but honestly, what a cute baby! I know that my Moms often think there is no way we got anything good during that session because my children didn't ..... fill in the blank. Well, we were hoping for Drake to fall asleep more for us than he did but I love the ones we got. He gave me tons of eye contact and he did fall asleep for a few.

Can't wait to see the little guy again in a few months, I bet he'll be a pro by then!!

Here are a few that I pulled out quick before I'm off to the New Year's party next door!

Joey GianCarlo | St. Michael Minnesota Newborn Photographer

I have never had a newborn that smiled for me as many times as Joey did. He was a real trooper with all the moving around too! I can tell he is going to be a good model as he gets older. I mean, just that hair alone!!

He is such a tiny little peanut - I love it! I told him that he is going to have to learn to cry a little louder if he expects to be heard over his 22 month old brother. :) I'm sure Mom and Dad will thank me for that later.

We got so many great ones, I want to share them all but I have to get packed up for my trip to visit my parents. 4 hours in the car with a 7 and 3 year old - I know you are jealous. Wish me luck!

Here is the handsome little guy:





I love how his hair is sticking out the hole in the hat in this one.

Sisters |St. Michael Minnesota Children's Photography

9 months is a hard age to be, you want your mom and there are strangers that want you to wear weird, poufy things. I understand. Jayda was having a hard time being her happy go lucky self this morning but she still did a great job paying attention to me. And I snuck a smile or two....shhh, don't tell her!

These were technically for Jayda's 9 month pictures but we had to get some of her cute big sister too. Riley was so much fun and a great helper for me! Thanks for coming over you guys!







Can you see her little (big) tears? Aw, it just broke my heart. But even crying, she still knew where she was supposed to look!!



She has got such pretty blue eyes.

Mini | Hanover Minnesota Family Photographer

It was 11 degrees out for this session.....brrrrr. Fortunately, the kids cooperated so we got what we really needed but unfortunately, we didn't get to do as much as I would have liked to! This family has 4 of the cutest kids around!! And Drake came along for pictures too which was great! I do have a soft spot for pets (except snakes and rats, don't bring those to your session!!) so I enjoy when families include them.

Here are a few of the pictures:

At first we couldn't convince Luke that he should take his coat off.



I asked him if he would take it off for just a few. As he did, he told Mom and I that people who made people take off their coats were mean. That kid cracks me up!



See what I mean.....cute, cute, cute and cute!!



I just have to say that they have done a fabulous job with these two especially....what well mannered, well behaved children they are!



And you got to have one of hot Momma and Daddy! Funny story.....I "made" Dave wear a vest like this for our family pictures 2 years ago and he complained about it the e n t i r e time. After we were done, he took it off, handed it to me and said "you might as well take it back because I'm never wearing it again". See what I have to deal with?? Thanks for being more cooperative than that, Dad!

Gavin | St. Michael Minnesota Children's Photographer

Gavin is part of my watch me grow plan and it was great to see him again! He has really filled out and was talking a whole bunch for us. He would not give me any smiles because he was too interested in all the new stuff around him!

This is a small peak because I'm not sure which ones we'll use for cards and I don't want to spoil it!

Here are a few:





He was not loving us by this point!!



Gavin and Mom - so glad she jumped in for a few!

The theme is "family" | St. Michael Minnesota Family Photographer

The title of this post is just a little joke....sorry, had to do it!! I have known these guys since college and Bobbi is dear to my heart (love ya too Ryan - Canada jerseys next time!). Their girls are honestly 2 of the cutest things that I have ever seen and, although I know they hear it all the time,......look at that hair!!! I am envious! Rilyn was a little more shy than last time I saw her but I'll work on my joke skills for next time, I promise!

It was really great to see you guys again and I hope you enjoy the pictures!

THE most gorgeous family!! I love how Rilyn is holding onto Dad and Mom is just beautiful.













Love the toothless grin, I think she might have to be Cade's next girlfriend....hint, hint. :)

Old friends | St. Michael Minnesota family photographer

It is always nice to see old friends and see where they are at in their life. I went to college with Cory and Devina but I haven't really seen them since! It was great to meet their kids and see them again. Wait until you see their kids - wow, are they adorable!! My favorite part of this job is interacting with kids. These kids were chatty and friendly right from the get go which was surprising since Connor had hockey at 6:45 this morning!! What troopers!

Devina reminded me of ME when she walked in with lots of stuff she wanted to use and coordinating outfits. I know it takes a lot of work to put it all together but you picked out great stuff!!! Thanks!!

It just happens to also be little Grace's first birthday (not today but she is turning one) so we did some to celebrate that as well!

Well, here are the pictures, seriously they are so cute! I hope you guys enjoyed your treat afterward!





When it comes to sibling pictures - these are the ones that we all really want to have.....



But more often than not, these are the ones that actually happen! I love real ones like this.



How could you ever say no to this face?



They make such a gorgeous family!





Thanks guys for coming out to see me!!