Baby Gabrielle | 1 Year

I vividly remember traveling to Karla and Cedric's house on a chilly February afternoon last year. They had just welcomed their baby girl into the world, and she was this tiny, little newborn sleeping in her crib. Already she had these eyelashes that you just knew were going to be gorgeous as she continued to grow. Has it really already been a year?? I can only image how time has flown for Karla and Cedric as they've watched their baby grow into this adorable and active almost-toddler. What a sincere pleasure it's been to keep up with this little girl and her kind parents. Here is Miss Gabrielle at 1 year young!

That personalized birthday book down there was a gift from Jen and Matt and Lucy. How fun is it that all my clients know each other??

So much fun. :)

Amanda & Tyler | Maternity

Amanda and Tyler are expecting their third girl. When I asked Tyler about it, he just laughed. He's outnumbered, but he's such a good dad and I don't think he minds TOO much. :) Amanda is due any day now (she was afraid she'd go into labor during our session!), and they're both so excited to meet their newest addition to the family. Enjoy these wintery baby bump photos!

It was freezing, yes, but Hannah just wanted to put her bare hands in the snow.

Love!

Baby Lucy | Newborn

Baby Lucy came into the world a little earlier than expected. She's a tiny little thing--especially at 8 days old when she was photographed--but curious and feisty (check out that karate kick down below!) and sleepy, of course. She is a lucky lady to be born to Jen and Matt, who so obviously adore her and want to make her the happiest little girl on earth. I love these soft, light photos and think they're perfect for this baby girl.

What a sweet babe.

This little girl is Baby Lane's cousin. I bet they'll grow up being the best of friends.

Steamboat Springs, Colorado | Travel

I've been nesting away this long, long winter. That's my excuse for lack of blog posts lately! It's not that I don't have anything to say, it's more that I've been spending my time under a blanket, watching (all of) the Olympics with a warm cat next to me. :) But I'm breaking my hibernation to bring you … more snow! Specifically our winter vacation in Steamboat Springs, Colo.

Nathan's family LOVES to ski. And I? Well, I'm learning. (In case you missed it last year, here's how I look on two wooden sticks flying down a hill. I swear I FEEL like I'm flying.) This year was definitely a step in the right direction. I only freaked out once and was a little more confident in my abilities. Let's just say that the green hills are my best friends. Nathan's dream is for me to ski the blues with him. I told him maybe in three years. ;)

Besides the fact that I'm not a great skier, I'm so grateful to have the opportunity to travel and see all the beauty out west. The day we arrived in Colorado, we checked out the natural hot springs at Strawberry Park. It was such a crazy sensation to walk around in a swim suit in 25 degree weather and then get in a pool that's more than 100 degrees.

Every day that I skied (a total of two!) we had AMAZING weather.

I was very glad I decided to sit the third day out because it was a blizzard on the slopes!

Nathan and his dad are pros though and loved the powder from the falling snow.