Meet Josie dog, a  2-year-old Lab mix …

It was a cold morning!

This picture made me laugh as soon as I saw it. Reminds me of the dogs in Up! It’s almost like you can hear her thinking SQUIRREL!

It was great to spend the morning with you Josie girl!

I met up with Amy & Nick last month for their maternity session. And only a few weeks later their little one arrived, 11 days early! I got to meet him this weekend, on his 10-day birthday.

He’s a beautiful baby …

A hint of a smile…

My friend Maria, in California, made this hat. Little did I know that Amy & Nick are Packer fans (boo hiss). But it was a perfect fit …

With daddy …

And with his beautiful mama …

Back in April, I shot one of my very first newborn sessions with a sweet, tiny new baby. Well now he’s a smiley, happy chunk of a boy. It’s so much fun to get to see them grow up!

(I also have to say that while I love all babies at all ages, I especially love this age. They smile and giggle and they have delicious chubby legs, and best of all for me, they stay in one spot!)

Sometimes there are images they may not be the best technically, but you connect with them on an emotional level. I shot these quickly after C. had a little snack break. I love the faces!

Because we had our first snow on the day of his session (yes, snow in October — welcome to Minnesota!), we weren’t able to take any outdoor shots, but we still got to use this adorable hat! I love hats, and I’m so happy we’re back in hat season!

I’m a dog person. (With four dogs, I think that’s safe to say.) Dogs — especially dogs who have a new baby in the house — sense this about me. During breaks and outfit changes, sweet Rocket (who makes me want a Spring Spaniel!) would come in and sit as close to me as possible. I can take a hint, Rocket.

Thank you for having me out again, F. family! It was great to see you, and a joy to photograph C. again. I hope you enjoy your sneak peek, and I can’t wait to send you the rest!