Ade's First Birthday

For those of you following along, today completes Ade's first year of life. I've had the privilege of tracking her journey on camera (benefits of aunt-ie-ship). :)

Yesterday we got to celebrate this milestone with her at her circus themed birthday party! Below are a few of my favorites...

Happy Birthday Ade!

Train cake compliments of mommy.

Yum!




Sugar low...


Proud mommy.

Duck Hunting... Ade's 9.5-Month Session

Today I went hunting for ducks in the park behind our apartment with my little niece, Ade, her momma, Sheryl, and uncle/ninja Matt.

We had a blast and that little cutie pie was all up for feeing the ducks (and herself).

I enjoyed getting some outdoor shots for her 9.5 month session - the third in a series of four to document her first year of life.

Hope you enjoy these as much as this proud auntie does!

Ade's 6-Month Session

Yesterday Matt and I got to spend the afternoon with our little god-daughter, Ade. We had a blast hanging out and playing; and she even let us take a few pictures!

Here are my favorites...

Ade's 3 Month Pictures

So, today I realized I'm one of those people.

Yup. It happens when you least expect it but someone will walk up to you and start talking about this ADORABLE baby they saw/know/have/etc., of which you know little to nothing about. I did this today - actually, I'm doing it right now (since there's a good chance if you're reading this you may not know me well yet).

I've worked with some amazing people this past weekend and I can't wait to share their photos, but an hour with this little cutie and I'm totally distracted.

If you haven't guessed by now, this afternoon I got to hang out and take lil Ade's 3-month portraits. So here's a sneak peak of the favorites (the first being my top pick from the day). Despite a little early sleepiness we had a great time and got some beautiful shots.

Take a peak!

Pregnancy Portraits!

Not too long ago (nearly 7 months now) my friend told me that she was pregant and expecting her first child - a baby girl! As we talked about the future and the exciting days ahead she said, "And I want some pictures of my belly when I get big!"

Which brings us to last week and our photo shoot of her and her belly holding her precious baby inside...