A few weeks ago I got the pleasure of photographing this wonderful group of 25!  I have known one of the daughters since I was a Freshman in high school; she was my teacher and then SGA sponsor believe it or not, so we go way back.  It is always great seeing her and the rest of her family is just as fun.  It was a challenge to say the least, with the afternoon sun and because there are so many of them but they were great!  I loved, loved, loved working with them.

one of the whole group

how many cousins can we fit into one hammock?

one group of siblings... I was in high school when the youngest of this group was born, not to date myself or anything

four absolute cuties

my former teacher and her beautiful family- she really was one of my favorite teachers- promise

I have been trying desperately to catch-up after being bogged down with a terrible head cold and enjoying the craziness that is the holidays; hopefully I will get there soon.  Until then check out some of the pictures that I took of this adorable family before Thanksgiving; you may remember this little guy from a view months back.  I cannot believe how much he has grown since I saw him last!  It was great to see you guys again :-)

Mom and little B

Dad and little B

does he steal the show or what?

seriously, I could take him home with me

the whole family- so perfect

When Jamie and I went on our trip we were blessed with the opportunity to visit a lot of family; something we don’t always get the pleasure of doing as often as we would like.  One of our destinations included visiting with Jamie’s youngest Uncle (on his Dad’s side) and his family in Charleston, SC.  My camera was on over drive when we were there;  not only was the city beautiful but these two little girls can melt your heart in just the blink of an eye.  We will be seeing them again for Thanksgiving in just a few days (yippee for family get togethers) so you may see a few more of them pop up soon.

Until then these are a few of my favorites- there was so many to choose from!

E enjoying the beautiful evening at the beach

the water was deeper than she thought, but definitely more fun than she thought!

more fun to be had, the dirtier the better

priceless face from little L

sisterly love at it's finest

talk about baby blues will ya- it's she gorgeous?

This little one is growing right before my eyes!  Today I received a text from his proud Mama (and my best friend) saying that he has taken his first steps!!  It seems like just yesterday that I was anxiously awaiting his arrival at the hospital- where does the time go??

These are a few pics that I took of little L at the pumpkin patch before we left for our trip.  He is a sweet, sweet boy and I cannot wait to see him dressed up in all of his Lobster greatness tomorrow…

my favorite from the day- snagged by my hubby :-)

I don't wanna work, I just wanna drum on my pumpkin all day...

fascinated with the pumpkins

beautiful day, beautiful family

with this guy :-)

Jamie and I are hitting the road for the next two weeks, woohoo baby-moon here we come!!!  Check back for updates…

I have been on a huge baking kick lately, which has included decorating sugar cookies.  I am not sure if this is just a part of the nesting phase of pregnancy or if the hobby will last, either way I am having a blast.  Check out some of my latest creations below, this week I am going to try and make some chiefs for the FSU game that we will be attending this weekend in Tallahassee.  By the way, if you have any interesting recipes send them my way!

some FSU cookies for the game this past weekend

cookie supplies from my most recent adventure

an attempt at cute and silly faces- the bright colors were so much fun!

Could this little one get any cuter??  I had the pleasure of photographing little B last weekend with his Mom and Dad.  We went to a park near their home in the morning, I LOVE warm morning light, and we were able to get the following.  B is such a happy little guy that he smiled at his parents most of the time while we were there and I was able to catch a few of those grins.  It was great to see you guys and to meet B, what a wonderful start to a Saturday…

this is still my favorite from the day (I posted it a few days ago as well)

I have a feeling that this little one might be a soccer player

I caught this series of during a wardrobe change- I love them! He couldn't get cuter tasting his toes...

giggling at Mommy

could you say no to this face? I think not...

Jamie and I had confirmation almost a month ago that the little butter bean I am carrying is going to be a boy!  We are so excited and can’t wait until his arrival.  Even more immediately, I am really excited about being able to call it a “he” and not an “it” anymore.  In preparation for our little man we have begun working on the his room.  We aren’t going with a theme, but have rather chosen a modern fish pattern for the bedding (this kid will love to fish, by the way) and are going to decorate with colors.  Check out the progress that we are making and all of the steps in between; by which I mean all of the furniture that we had to put together.

the many, many pieces of the dresser- there was a gazillion, I swear

finishing the dresser drawers with help from Piper- probably at least two hours later

all of the many parts for the crib, are you sensing a "many pieces theme" yet?

crib construction phase 1

the bambino and me with the crib, check out the finished dresser behind me

the finished room thus far

I had the pleasure of photographing this little guy Saturday morning.  He was so cute and all smiles for the camera.  I will post a few more soon but this one was too good not to share right now…

how can you not smile back?

I have a secret to share… lean in closely since I don’t want to say this too loudly and jinx it.  I have an orchid in my kitchen near the sink by the window and it looks so great!  Big deal you’re thinking, I am sure.  Let me say now that I have a “black thumb” really, I am not exaggerating at all.  I have the gift for killing all things green that enter my home- except for this orchid!  It has been living here with us for two plus weeks and it still looks great, and it even opened another bloom since being here with me.  I know it’s crazy, even I don’t understand it but this flower is thriving and it makes me happy every day when I see it!

Where did I get this amazing orchid you ask?  From Ginny’s Orchids no less!  Ginny’s Orchids is a Winter Park Farmers Market regular and when Jamie and I were at the market a few weeks ago (check out the pictures here) we had the great opportunity to photograph these flowers.  They have the most beautiful orchids imaginable in all sorts of cool and interesting arrangements!  Really if you want an amazing gift check them out…

proof that there is a living plant in my home!

More of Ginny’s Orchids:

the flowers and adorable sign

some very pretty yellow orchids

a dancing lady orchid- so unique and so pretty

one word- wow!