Happy New Year!

I have to say, I think having a 5 and 7 year old IS the best in parenting. I hope I am wrong, and I hope it only gets better. Our Christmas was priceless. Lisee was thrilled, if a little confused by Santa bringing BIG horses (like American Girl size, not Barbie size). Then it clicked. "Oh. I wrote BIG horses to Santa. I meant big horses, not BIG horses." And Bella. Well she had tears of joy, real tears of joy, when she opened her second gift. It wasn't the gift, it was the whole experience. It really was Christmas, and she really was getting these presents. And it was really was as good as she thought it might be.

I just want to bottle it up this time. Or at least take little sips of it.

But here I am in the New Year already and starting off January nice and slow. I booked two weddings right before Christmas to two couples that are really just perfect together and for me. And now I have a few portrait sessions this month.

Here are some pictures from last month that I never posted. I am under pressure every year. "We can't wait to get your card this year!" "What's the shot this year." After this, I am sending the girls to Sears portrait. I'm not sure how to top this one, taken during the first snow of the season:



And Sophie... the most scrumptious muffin and with most proud parents. Love them:






And one more... my special breakfast dragon: