For being a one year old... this little boy has more expressions then anyone I've ever met!! 

A few weeks ago while others were prepping for their super bowl parties I was driving in Michigan to meet up with my dear college friend Jackie... it'd been ten years since last we saw each other... amazing how time can fly yet we both look and feel the exact same as we did when we were 21...  and here I was showing up on her doorstep with a camera in hand to photograph her adorable baby boy Brady (well some things have changed.. we're a little bit more responsible now)!! 

We had so much fun.  He is a little rascal...  and an explorer.  I just love letting kids do what they want and follow them around with the camera.  Plus as many of you know the minute you put a little one in place to sit still ... what do they do... cry or  crawl around... so why not go with the flow!!  The cutest part was every time Brady was crawling towards unknown territories he would look back to mom and dad...  "can I go here?"... and of course he did anyways!!

Just check out little Brady's eyebrows... sooooo expressive... he had us in stitches!!

Jackie... it was sooo wonderful to see you after all these years and to get a glimpse into your family. I can't wait to see how Brady grows.  I'll see you soon... we still have a dinner date with the "Dale" girls to plan!!

May you all experience the joys of reconnecting with friends and family from years gone by!!

Love,
A

So the other day I received an invitation to a joint baby shower for not one... but  TWO of my past brides... now this got me thinking... OH MY GOODNESS.. I have so many former brides who are about to expand their families just a bit and a couple who already have (congrats Sara & Gina)!!

Well.. I realized I not only want to see these pretty little things in person ... but I also would love to be a part of their first photo shoot!!

SO... I am offering 25% off any maternity or portrait session to any of my past couples. (and when I say portraits... they can be your grown up babies too).  Just email me to let me know if you would be interested in scheduling a session I'll be all over the country (maybe even Europe... Susannah).. over the next 6 months.

I am sooo exited for all of my happy couples as their families begin to grow!!  Congratulations to all of you... my love goes out to you and your cute little bellies!!

Love,
A

So this was a completely unexpected stop along my European Adventure... about a week or two before I left the states.. I discovered on the wonderful world of Facebook that my dear dear long lost friend from college Katie (and her adorable family Luke and little Lexi) were living in Antwerp for the year...

I talked to her for the first time the night before I arrived and it was like no time had past we were still the two sweet talkative giggling girls we were ten years ago... its hard to believe that its been that long

So after a few hours of catching up over some strange Belgium liquor we wondered into the streets with Lexi for a little tour of the city.  I'll admit I really had no idea what to expect from this city ... I thought it was some big industrial city but boy was I wrong its flipping adorable.

Today seemed to be a normal day ... Tessa & Kevin worked.. .as did I  (got a TON done)... went for a run (got lost... again...), then shopping with my Tessi (who by the way has a HUGE sweet tooth.. cookies here.. .cookies there.. stroopwafels everywhere)... and of course played train with my boy Jan...

While wandering the streets... and taking tons of pics.. a pair of the most cutest boots fell into my lap... and of course I couldn't leave them alone.. .so home they came with me (yes I am a girl who appreciates shoes once and awhile)...  but I ALSO got the coolest Bike Lock ever...  it hooks to your back wheel and all you need to do is turn a key.. no messing with locks/chains/hooks.. nothing... can't wait to use it on the island!!

Fun day.. fun day..

Tomorrow off to Amsterdam to wander the streets ...  (really hoping not to get lost THIS time).

Ciao ciao
A

So as you've seen I have been spending a lot of time with my older Slovenian relatives... well the other night I spent the evening with my cousin Andrej, his lovely (and hysterical) wife Katarina... and their adorable little girl Lina...  finally an evening where I can speak English...

Those of you in America may be thinking .. wow Andrejka is soooo adventurous traveling off to the far reaches of Eastern Europe... formerly Yugoslavia.. formerly communist country...  well... I'm going to let you in on a little secret (and possibley blow my "coolness" cover)...  they live VERY similar...  we drank beer... talked about hockey (Redwings of course) and the Celtics were playing in the background... and also listened to a little Kid Rock & Sweet Home Alabama... needless to say it was quite an enjoyable evening... but there was defintley slovenian food on the table...

Thanks again you guys...  so...you know the goal...  by next April..!!  See you soon!
Ce veda...  gremo gor..  pivo

Love,
A

Here some adroble pics of LIna... they even give their "little master" baths... just like us!