Just as much as Greta loves her bunny, Holly loves her duck. Ducky has been with her all her life, a faithful companion. He is the trigger of her finger sucking. I wanted to capture Holly as is, as a child with messy hair. She's growing up too fast. Kindergarten research has me wanting to preserve her forever for myself.

My sweet Greta is very attached to her Jellycat Bunny. The poor thing has had his stuffing loved out of him. I actually had to make a repair, but more on that later.

When Greta turns three (in just 9 days!), she has to hand in her soother (pacifier), so I really wanted to take some photos of her as she is, still clinging to a tiny piece of babyhood. Greta loves her soother and her bunny so much. She tells us all the time how much she loves Bun-Buns and gives him the loveliest kisses and hugs. Childhood is so beautiful. And I'm so grateful I get to be her Mother.

This is another photo shoot I did before Christmas. It was a little hurried and the youngest had croup, but I think I still caught a few gems. Always a pleasure to take pictures of this family.

I really enjoyed taking photos of this cheerful family. Parking was tighter than it's ever been in my experience at Ranchos San Antonio, so I was only able to get photos of Momma and kids there and then we went to a nearby park to get family and couple pictures. Despite the craziness and inconvenience, everyone was happy and willing! It was fantastic! And would you take a look at their little boy's eyes? Charmer!

I've had the hardest time finding a photographer in the bay area that's within my price range and takes photos I like. So... since I love taking photos anyways, Conor and I did them ourselves! I took these back at the beginning of November but have felt tight-fisted and hoardish about them because I love them so much. I made floral crowns for the pictures, partially because I wanted something a little special and partially because I figured if the photos didn't turn out at least they'd have that one great detail! I think the photos did turn out well thank goodness. Bonus, you can't tell that Holly cried in the middle of the session! The family photos and ones of Conor and I were tricky with a remote and no one behind the camera. Maybe we'll get better over the years. I really love my family. And I really love these photos.

Merry Christmas from the four of us to you and your loved ones!