Little 'A' . . .

Here he is, little baby 'A' !

The hair, the hair! The eyes . . . this little one wins the all-time award for most awake newborn during a photoshoot! But look at him, so calm and peaceful . . . he's just checking things out, I think.

His Momma belongs to the most recent beautiful belly posted below. But 'A' has settled into his new home out in this big world, and he has been welcomed with open arms. When I got to meet him, he was actually being welcomed by an additional 8!

'A' had four very proud grandparents around him during his first few days. What a lucky little guy . . . But I think all of the grandpoppas and mommas live a little ways away so 'A' needs lots of paparazzi to keep them all caught up! That's where I come in . . .

I love this shot with all that love around him. Wish I had one similar from when my little guys were born . . .

A quick snooze . . . .

And yes, I have lots with Mom and Dad too . . . .

Sneak Peek of a Sneak Peek . . .

Okay folks, this is one of my most anticipated sneak peeks in a while as it is for my photographer pal, and guru extraordinaire, Dana. She and her family came just before Thanksgiving for a "trade-sies" shoot following an awesome shoot that she did for me in August. See that here. Whew . . now I feel doubly exposed. This is good for me.

Anyway, we had total fun despite the FREEZING COLD. The whole clan looked fabulous. We seriously shot in so many locations that I have a ka-billion favorites, but thought I would start with these!

Aw, someone is not feelin' the love . . . okay, now he's in there . . . .

I have to say that I really tried to focus on getting Dana in a lot of shots because as a photog, she's always on the other side. And here's what you have to know about Dana (aside from the great photographer part). Her laugh is the best laugh ever. And she laughs all of the time. I wish I could have recorded it to play along with these photos. Oh, and she can really sing too . . .

Total Pugh moment - goin' for a coffee and pumpkin loaf. This one is of Georgia before she did a jig for the afternoon coffee-sippers! Seriously. She stopped and did a jig for the entire place.

And Jack contemplating his outlook on life . . .
I love this one of Dana and her hubby, just wish I had gotten the coffee in Bob's other hand in the frame! Maybe I was distracted by getting bounced out of the coffee shop due to my paparazzi-like behavior . . .
And, no photo shoot is complete without placing small children in a shopping cart and running down a back alley.


Told you they're fun! More to follow . . .

The brakes and a belly . . .

Hi! An incredibly quick update here. First off, want to let you listen to something:

SCREEEEECHHHH!!

Ha ha. That's me puttin' the brakes on a little bit. I haven't been blogging so much as I've been out taking pictures!! My fall got a little out of control on me there, so quickly so that I didn't even get to announcing my mini-shoots, etc. before they were gone!

I did get outside into the leaves and crispness, but also spent some time indoors with a couple of new babies. Oh, how I love new babies!!!! Their little scrunchiness, their downy little bodies . . . but don't let me get ahead of myself . . .

Before the babies, were the bellies. Here is a quick sample from one of my favorite belly-shoots to date. We had a totally great time and this couple just were so comfortable in each other's arms that they made it easy.

Are they not stunning? And then baby 'A' showed up within a week! Hmmmmm . . . I will let you see baby in coming weeks!

Also in coming weeks, my website. It's going a LOT slower than I had anticipated . . . for various reasons, not all (but some) photography related! My boys, Will and Jack, are keeping me hopping. Will turns four this week, can't BELIEVE it. My husband threw out his back. Oh no!! Poor Kev. And the list goes on, people! So I'm not booking anything further in October. As I have further info, I will roll it out to you!! But it may be a slo-o-o-o-o-o-w roll out. Slow is good, right?

I'm on my way to Saskatoon for a little prairie celebration with some of those that I love the most. Have a wonderful thanksgiving and may your hearts (and tummies) be full.