This sneak peek definitely falls into the category of “I wonder what she’s thinking …” When my daughter was born, some of my favorite moments were watching her while she slept and wondering what in the world she might be thinking as those little grins would curl her lips. Now that she’s a toddler, my husband and I have a pretty good idea she was plotting nearly a year of 30 minute naps (to the minute) and future escapades scaling the highest points of our home without a net. So I laughed out loud while I was post-processing these images of little Anna. Just three months old, but ever so expressive with every part of her little being.

I enjoyed this session so much, especially watching dad work his magic on her tummy troubles. If I had to caption the first image, it would have to be “he really can move mountains.” She was truly hanging on his every word.

During sessions with the littlest ones, I often stop and tell mom to “do what you do” … which basically means “feel free to pick her up, calm her, give her a pacifier, change her, nurse her” … whatever it takes to comfort and care for them as I’m shooting away. I’m so used to saying that, but this time, mom said to me, “He (dad) has his own little ways.” And it was truly special to watch. Congrats to mom and dad on this long-awaited, much-loved beautiful bundle. Enjoy some of the images that made me smile and watch for a slideshow this week and more sessions throughout the next year as Anna grows.

And it appears it is not illegal to be this cute. Not in any state.

Meet Emma and Calvin. Future supermodel (check out those eyes!) and first-birthday-boy-turned-rock-star. (Don’t you just love his little retro sneakers! I had no idea they made them that small, but they’re just the ticket for a little man on the move.) We got together at the park for some pre-birthday party images and, hands-down, the big hit of the morning was nothing more than a green lollipop and all its sticky splendor. Enjoy this sneak peek!

Local hottie David Cook (soooo cute!) may have won American Idol, but today, KC has even more reasons to be super proud. Josephine Collective, a local band, just signed a deal with Warner Bros. and their album – “We are the Air” -  debuts today. My friend, Julie’s son Dillon and the guys are super excited and you can help their album truly take off. The music business is a crazier place than ever before and record companies are trying to figure out what works in the digital age in terms of promotion. So, initially, the album will be available as an electronic download to prove its worth and justify physical CD sales. Trust me, they are really, really good! You will love the song “Leave Me Love” and so many more. Go to iTunes or Amazon.com, search “We Are The Air” and download the album, a song, three songs, whatever you’re moved to do. And you can say you sorta “knew them when …” If you love the music, let your friends know, too.

I say this only because earlier in the year I was able to post sneak peeks along with an entire gallery all at the same time. But we’ve truly hit the thick of what those in the photography world call “the busy season.” And it doesn’t slow down until January. Fortunately, we get to work with awesome subjects like these two and it really doesn’t seem fair to call it “work” … although, trust me, a lot of care and feeding goes into the images prior to their debut on the blog or in a client gallery. So this post is truly unique because it’s my first real sneak peek in a long time.

And, by the power vested in me with my right hand on the photographer’s oath of truth, honor and Photoshop justice, I swear I did not touch the color of their eyes! They have God, mom and dad to thank for those gorgeous peepers. Enjoy the sneak peek and watch for even more from this session and others this week … which reminds me … I gotta get back to work!