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happy ♥ day! | cabot, ar children’s photographer.

I decided to have a Valentine’s shoot with my little monkey the other day. I had this whole cute setup with little cut out hearts. It was adorable. But guess what…. My little monkey is just that, a monkey! Now that his is walking EVERYWHERE he will not sit still for anything! At first he was mesmerized with all of the paper hearts. Then he just wanted to smash them and tear them apart, because that’s what little boys do. I only got these few images of him during our about 5 minute session before he decided to run away. I just love them though! He is growing so fast, I want to be able to capture every second of him that I can.

In this last one he was blowing kisses. That’s his newest trick. Isn’t he the sweetest?!

So after the very short session with Hudson I had my niece Rylee come over for her session. She did much better. She actually sat down for more than .25 seconds and she semi did what I asked her;)But she’s 2, I can’t ask much from her. Take a look! She’s a ham! Also, I might add that while I was trying to get some shots of Rylee, Hudson would run into the room and try to get in the shot. Just when I thought he might cooperate he’d run off again….

Notice how Hudson snuck in there? Lol!

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! A winner for the contest will be announced tomorrow. Yea!!

my sunshine | arkansas children’s photographer.

My little man will be 16 months old in just a few short days. My how the time flies! I know it’s cliche but it is so true. Everyday I see him and wonder where the time has gone. He is no longer a baby. He doesn’t even look like one anymore. He is a TODDLER! He is on the go, never sits still. He is learning words everyday. I am amazed every single day at the new things he is picking up. Today he learned how to say Pawpaw while he was talking on the phone with him. So sweet! Anyway, I hope I never forget the small things about him being this age. It really is such a fun age and I am having a blast learning and growing with him. I really need to do better with documenting all the small details of our daily life. So here are a few images of him from a couple weekends ago. I just love him!!

amy - ahh– he is just the CUTEST! great job!February 10, 2011 – 8:37 am

blog love.

I am slightly obsessed with reading blogs. Just slightly… I only have about a bagillion saved in my google reader and that’s after deleting a few. Just last week I had about 400 posts that were waiting to be read. How sad is that? I am happy to say though that I cleaned up that pile of unread posts last week and now I feel like a new woman! Let’s see how long it lasts. I have already begun adding new blogs to my ever growing list. I don’t know how I will ever keep up. I just love looking at other photographers work. I could scroll through pictures for days. I also have a new found obsession with mommy blogs since Hudson was born. Here are a few of my fave blogs for the moment. Share yours!

Gorgeous newborn portraits-babyasart.com
One stop shop for everything! Photography, cooking, farm life. She does it all!-thepioneerwoman.com
A new fave photographer-cravemyphotography.com/blog
Wonderful photo project of a photographer’s daughter-lilawashere.com
Awesome photography tips!-neilvn.com/tangents
One of my bestest friend’s journal of mommyhood-theohsounusualhousewife.blogspot.com

my sweet hudson | 1 year.

I really can’t believe my child is already a year old. The time has flown! He’s already given his dad and me enough stress to last the rest of his lifetime. He has a swallowing dysfunction that can cause pneumonia so he’s already been in the hospital more times than I can count. He is such a trooper though and I love him to pieces! Just wanted to share some pics I did shortly after his birthday. He is the most handsome boy in the world!

hudson’s 1st nine months

My little guy is just a growing and growing. I am amazed every single day at how much he grows and how much he is learning. Some days I just can’t even believe that I’m really a mom! I truly am blessed to have such a lil stinker and I love him with every ounce of my being.

Thank you Hudson for being you and for letting me be your mom. I love you!

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Hannah Pratt - What a handsome little man!August 8, 2010 – 1:58 pm

Julie - Aww, thanks Darbi!! I’m sure your future little one will be equally as cute. I’m looking forward to seeing the pics you will post. Lol!August 3, 2010 – 9:15 pm

Darbi G - Julie…he can’t get any cuter. If I have a kid half as cute as he is…I’ll be happy. Wonderful genes!!! ;) August 3, 2010 – 8:35 pm

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