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As the season winds down, I've been photographing so many families and young ones, but this newborn session last week was super special. The little boy was a dream and I could not get over his adorable belly button! Also, he loves the vacuum cleaner, which his mom lugged around during the shoot to keep by his head. Hilarity! Internet shares of the day!+ I want to try to make these cookies this weekend. Snickerdoodles are my FAVORITE.+ The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is one of my favorite shows, and I love this interview with the lead actress.+ Short love stories.

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Sunday night was the end of Hanukkah, so I captured a few shots of the boys lighting the candles. I love the ones with the Christmas tree in the background -- so much light and festivity this time of year.We had a solid weekend, but I am on top of the world because I have finished all of my family shoots for 2018! While I do absolutely adore all of these sessions, it's a relief to be done with the processing. But don't worry, I'm not done shooting for the year (just families!). In the next week I've got a ton of commercial work to get through and even a rescue dog (!!!), so you'll still be seeing some fun stuff around these parts.

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 I spent last week in Zion National Park and WOW. My husband, Jay, and I had never been there before, and were just spellbound by the landscape. The park is partly known for its crowds during the peak summer seasons, but we were glad to be there in the off season which meant zero crowds, and we lucked out with lovely weather the entire time.We hiked miles and miles everyday into the mountains, and of course did the famous Narrows hike which required renting waterproof pants and footwear since the water is frigid this time of year. I couldn't pick a favorite part of the trip if I had to - every moment and every view was spectacular. Below are a few photos that I hope capture an ounce of the experience! 

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Last weekend, when it began to snow, I ran outside to capture the flakes (before throwing Magda into the backyard for some fun). We've had some truly lovely snowfalls this year, and I didn't want the week to pass by without posting these images. It makes me want to settle back onto the sofa in front of the fireplace.I hope you all have a wonderful weekend ahead!

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These twins are so fun to photograph! Their mom always chooses cute (but not too matchy) clothes and it is so fun to see them growing up and adjusting to their surroundings.Whenever I go into the home of a newborn, I always know that that family's world is a bit upside down, and they are just doing the best they can (I mean, we all are, right?). But when I go into a home of twins babies? And it's picked up? And the kids are dressed? And the mom is not in yoga pants? I am BLOWN AWAY. I don't know how these families do it, but it just goes to show what we can accomplish if we need to!And aren't they adorable? I think so. And of course I would be remiss if I didn't show you their amazing big sister, Nilla, below.For your internet shares of the day, I'm just listing out some artist prints that I love. I think prints make a wonderful holiday gift, especially if they are in a beautiful frame.+ Something for book lovers (like me!).+ Something childlike. And one more from that same artist.+ Something pretty.+ Something local and modern.

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So I guess we are just a snow-loving family all around! The day after the snowfall that I captured Magda in, I took the kiddo and sledding with a bunch of his friends. These are a few images from the day. Such fun!For your internet shares of the day:+ This is a few years old but still PERFECTION. Tea and sex.+ And speaking of consent, this article was absolutely fascinating.+ The importance of getting away.

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This sweet thing turned six this weekend. Can you even believe it? I sure can't. While she's way more mellow than in those early years, we are still so fortunate that she's healthy. After having Memphis fall ill at this same age and die only three years later, we are knocking on wood like crazy that Magda's health continues.We celebrated her big day with donuts and a new tug-of-war toy, but I think she liked Mother Nature's gift of fresh snow even better. Here are a few images I snapped of her playing on Saturday afternoon. For your internet shares of the day:+ I love notes from small kids.+ Have you forgotten how to read? I fear I have since I now listen to all of my books. I just don't think I'll have the time or concentration until Ezra is a little older. I do hope it comes back to me though.+ Fantastic winter project.