Happy First Birthday Kane! This guy was all smiles as soon as I walked into their house. He’s one of the most expressive babies I’ve ever photographed – definitely a bright spot in my day!

Oh my little nephew Noah is too cute! Plus he’s going to be a big brother soon, so Liz and Robbie wanted to get some of just the three of them before the new baby arrived. It was a rainy, gray Illinois day – perfect for photos :)

I’ve known Mike and Lauren since they were 5 and 3 – they are like family to me. While I was back home for Christmas, we braved the rain and cold to make some portraits of them for a Christmas present for their mom. They’re so grown up!

This little girl keeps getting cuter each time I see her! Braelyn is 9 months now, and she’s showing some big personality. I asked Bridgette if she would start dressing me, since Braelyn always looks so put together. And don’t even get me started on those pearls…

This was our third shoot during Ryder’s first year. He just turned 6 months and man is he smiley! He just watches his brothers and hangs out, pretty chill guys (until he gets hungry – but aren’t we all like that?).