Family Pictures 2014

Now that I think our Christmas cards have all reached their destinations, I wanted to share our family pictures that we took in November.  I *won* a session with Lauren Clark and was just giddy from the moment it was announced!  I first found Lauren when I was searching for a wedding photographer 8 something years ago.  She was based in Lubbock at the time and was booked for our wedding date (thankfully she recommended someone she was mentoring who became a good friend – shout out to Sarah!), but I have followed her career ever since.  She is now based in Kansas City, but announced on facebook that she was traveling to DFW for a weekend of family sessions. She was an absolute miracle worker with the girls – anyone who can get Harper to smile like she did deserves a medal!  Without further adieu…

Bluebonnet Pictures 2012

I was going to post a wedding-recap with some pictures of our little flower girl, but I know there are some grandparents waiting for bluebonnet pictures, so I’ll get those up today instead. :)  This is one of, if not the most beautiful year of bluebonnets I’ve ever seen.  In true Texas form, we had to take advantage! 

Enjoy!  Sorry for the complete photo overload.  If you’re not related, you may just want to skip this post today. 

This next one is in the middle of her doing the sign for “more” because she wanted a snack.  Giving me some attitude, for sure. 

Signing “more” again – ready for another snack!

This is what she does when you say “Where’s Hadley??”

And “where’s momma??”

Hadley’s 12 Month Photo Shoot

We don’t have Hadley’s one year check-up until tomorrow, so I’m going to wait until after that to post her 12 month update with her stats.  Until then, some pictures from our photo shoot this morning.  I know it’s cliché to say, but it is truly amazing how quickly this year has flown by.  In some ways it seems like just yesterday that I was holding this 7 lb 9 oz baby in my arms…

And in other ways, when I look at Hadley now, it seems like a lifetime ago.  Either way, it’s been the fastest, hardest and most joyful year of my life!