TWINS: Lauren & Molly

I was thrilled to take these photos! My sweet friend, Jessica and I had a fun time corraling these little two for this session! It was a riot! We'd get one baby in a position and try to get the other one to cooperate... it was hilarious!

I just love photographing babies.
Thank you so much Jessica for letting me take these photos!

Starting out with my favorite two:



Baby in a Basket!





Sweet feet:



Trip was so good with his sisters! He's going to be a great big brother!

The Davidson Family

So much fun with the Davidsons!
Such a sweet family.
Thanks guys!

Little Savannah:


My favorite:

So sweet:


Tucker:



She is SO cute!


The two of them dancing!!! Precious.

The Winners Are...

I just loved this years Oscars!!! It was classic.

All of my predictions turned out right except one! I got it wrong on Best Supporting Actress- Penelope Cruz got it, not Amy Adams.

I was so thrilled when Kate Winslet won Best Actress. I have always loved her and I just think she is brilliant. Her acceptance speech was beautiful and REAL and just so great to watch.

I was so happy for Slumdog Millionaire. So happy! I love it when little movies get it! And they were all so shocked and gracious and it was so fun to watch them sweep almost all the awards!

This year I wasn't as enthusiastic about the dresses. It didn't seem to be as glamorous a red carpet as it usually is. My two favorites are:

Natalie Portman

Taraji P. Henson

It's here!!!

I am so excited for tonight! I have my DVR all set up and ready to go... and popcorn ready to be popped! It's the night of the ACADEMY AWARDS!!! I love watching it. I don't recall ever missing it. EVER. I always watched it with my Mom growing up... I'm sure she will be watching it herself in Florida.

I LOVE movies- especially Oscar nominated movies! I tell Sam that watching this show is like the Superbowl for me. Luckily he gets that comparison!

So--- my votes:

For Best Picture my vote goes to: SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE! Sam and I saw this movie last night and it is by far the best movie I have seen in a LONG time. It moved me and I love movies that do that! If you haven't seen it, go see it!

For Best Actress I'm going with Kate Winslet. I just adore her and think she is AMAZING and I am so rooting for her tonight! I think she completely deserved to also be nominated for her role in Revolutionary Road (which I am surprised is not in any categories). I loved that movie as well.

I really don't have a vote this year for Best Actor. Or Best Director.

My vote for Best Supporting Actor goes to Heath Ledger.

And for Best Supporting Actress I am voting for Amy Adams. I just think she is GREAT!

I can't wait to see all the beautiful dresses and hear all the speeches! I'll post tomorrow with my Best Dressed!

In other news....

... so anyone who knows me well knows that I'm not very enthusiastic about exercising! At all. Luckily I have freak genes and have never really "needed" to to maintain my weight. BUT I know I need to do something for my heart and my health...

So- for the last couple weeks I have been walking/running (okay- mostly walking!) 3 miles daily! Woo. Hoo! For me to stick with ANY exercise at all consistantly is a miracle. No joke.

It's been nice though. Growing up we always went to Cooper Park (I grew up in that neighborhood) and would walk the track. It has been nice spending time alone (one of my New Years' Resolutions) and enjoying the crisp air and my music. I just love that park anyway!

I'm hoping to keep it up! Wish me luck!

Sarah- I know you must be proud!!! Can't wait until you get here and we can walk it together! Maybe by then I'll be running all three miles?!? :)

Sneak Peek

Newborn shoot & family shoot.

More to come of both of these soon!

FAMILY:

NEWBORNS:

Maternity: Johnna Dwyer

This past weekend was busy busy!!! Among all the activity and craziness, I had a beautiful maternity shoot! I just love maternity shoots... pregnant women are just so gorgeous!

I have known Johnna and Freddie Dwyer since back in high school. Freddie and I worked together as Camp Counselors at the Youth Center! Fun times!

Freddie is currently serving our country in Iraq. A true hero.

Freddie, I have MANY favorites from this shoot... Johnna really wanted me to post a few so you could see her and your beautiful Addy! I have more than a "few!" Enjoy!

So very photogenic!!!




My favorite:




Sweet little Addyson!


Another favorite!!!






I love little Addy's hand on Johnna's shoulder!






So cute!!!

New Mexico pics

So--- unfortunately my family gets the short end of the stick when it comes to their photographs. These images were taken in the middle of December in Albuquerque, NM where we celebrated Christmas this year!!!

Sorry Fam! I know it's been WAYYYYYYYYYYY too long! Forgive me?

Starting with Tony & Lindsey:








Lyle & Grace:




Joey & Sarah:




Mom & Dad:






Sam and Myself: