sweet shayla

not only did we shoot in THE most awesome-est (yes, a word) room EVER (hello ceiling to floor windows and heated tile, even if it was on hiatus), but little two year blue-eyed shayla made it all that more amazing. she has the sweetest little voice, the most adorable little face, and minnie mouse is her best friend (that and a rather large calculator). it doesn't get much cuter than that.
oh yeah, and the lens loves her.

correction: it ADORES her. there is something about the above image that I just can't get enough of (hence, my new header). I just plain love it.
and this next image? more gushing love. the girl is just plain cute. she can't help it.









she even has some supermodel poses up her sleeve...















oh, and a wicked fun personality...two words: "minnie mouse!" did I mention the love for the pink clothed, black-eared mouse that filled the air?

it's no wonder, look at this gorgeous family.








soon to be family of FOUR...













sweet shayla.



you are going to be the most loving and most fun big sister ever.

and I have a feeling the new little bundle might just be wicked cute, too...

*** there are still nine ladies dancin' till Christmas which means another week to keep the deliciously creative contest entries coming.....just leave a comment on the "my true love gave to me" post below. the suspense (and judging difficulty level) is building....it really IS like Christmas, I can't wait....***

my true love gave to me...

twelve bouncing bubbles





eleven magnificient mamas

ten party people

nine funny faces

eight colorful cuddlers

seven doting daddies

six acts of affection

FIVE. FUSHIA BOUQUETS.

4 hooves a kickin

3 sweet siblings



2 big ol bellies




......and a rock star stuck in a baby's bod-eey.

phewf! and if you made it through my twelve days of Christmas, photography style, well then here you are. and here IT is.
THE giveaway.
but how do you enter you say? well simply leave a comment on THIS post for one of the twelve days of Christmas in YOUR life and you are in. SO in.
still not sure? well today I am pretty sure I can claim "twelve detestable diapers" (and probably even more, but I will spare you the details..) but you get the idea. and hopefully I didn't steal yours.
REmember- any day, anything in your life.
and finally what is at stake? well in keeping with my government conspiracy ways, here is a clue....






and that my dear friends, is what your true love may give to you.

and you will have twelve days from Friday, December 11, to enter.
The winner will be announced the day before Christmas Eve.
and then I may even tell you what you won.
I promise it is worth the wait.



Merry Christmas.

montage of baby's first playful smiles

my little lovey. just living life outloud. every day.