{Lizzy Jean}

I know I'm not as young as I used to be... but it's really scary when your close friends become Grandma's!  Elizabeth used to babysit my kids for me, and soon she'll be a mommy!  It just seems crazy that she's even old enough to have her own kids!  Sweet baby Brooklyn is due in late January- what a beautiful mom she has! (Not to mention Granny Babs!)

Bella Lou and Santa Claus

I snapped these yesterday when we were at Western Living.  I couldn't believe we actually got the REAL Santa to take some time for pictures!  I love this though- Bella wasn't the least bit scared and smiled and looked at Santa like he was an old friend.  That's how I knew he HAD to be the real Santa!

The {Durham} Family~

I love these people!  I feel like we're family, even though we aren't.  Dana is in my food group- our sons are in the same school class- and we have so many things in common.  (She also does my taxes, so she knows more about me than most people do!)

Cherissa and Tayson~

I can't believe how cold it's been!  You would think we could at least get some snow?  Well, despite the frigid temperatures, these pictures turned out darling- nothing better than a mommy and her son!

Looking a lot like Christmas!

Busy busy busy!  I love the rush of the season.  I love that everyone else out there, no matter how prepared, is stressed this season, just like me!  I'm not as crazy as I thought I was!  I've been editing a few sessions, and haven't had time to post them lately, but here's a couple-

The {Kummer} Family

My cute "cousin."  I love this family- I love this baby girl!  Even with the season looking pretty bleak and brown, I love the way these turned out.

and the {Franks} Family-

Talk about pretty people!  I loved these pictures!  Their kids were fun, they were up for anything and it went so easily!

The {Dotson} Family

These people have some of the most beautiful kids ever! Patrick and I used to work together at Western Living- I looked forward to the days when I knew he'd be there because of the comic relief!

The {Droge} Family~

There is nothing better than the fall colors and leaves. I love the crisp air and the early light. This is a fun family! I took pictures of the youngest (and I have to say...most entertaining...) Elsie a while back and can't believe how quickly she's grown!

Families are like fudge... mostly sweet with a few nuts. -Author Unknown