… “Please bring my mom and dad each a new pair of running shoes this Christmas. I’ve got places to go and they’re going to need it to keep up with me!”

I love to chronicle the change from just-sitting-up 6-month-old to faster-than-a-speeding-bullet big 1-year-old. My what a difference just six short months makes! But one thing that remains the same: That huge, contagious smile of hers.

Merry Christmas, beautiful Anna. Our session was truly a traveling one as we watched you explore and play. And I’m sure I squealed with delight when I saw the bright red peacoat and purple dress – colors that truly came alive against the warm hues of the last fall leaves and the urban backgrounds in downtown Kansas City.

As for mom and dad, here’s to hoping Santa reads my blog.