Here is our camera shy Violet… isn’t she cute?  Although she hated the camera, she loves, loves, loves bugs!  Since I did not want to upset the delicate balance life… we forgot about the camera and caught TEN ladybugs. A couple of other bugs later and some candy to help sweeten her up, she actually looked into the camera… mom was surprised.  Once is all it takes and I was ready for that moment… next time I will go for two picks.  We also got so cute picks of her little baby brother.

She must have been one of the happiest toddlers I have ever met.  Nothing seem to bother her much and she was simply in her own little world exploring everything around her.  Looking at these photos, this little princess still makes me smile.

How cute is Audrey (and her baby sister too)?  She really reminds me of a mini Audrey Hepburn - she is just too adorable!

Laura is the owner of Kissui - a children’s boutique in downtown Redlands and I really enjoyed spending time with her little girls.  Jet was out sick that day so he tagged along and everything he did made Audrey laugh and laugh - lucky me!

Check out the sassy little tutus the girls are wearing - Laura just got them in her store.  If you live locally run by and pick up a few, they are less than $15 bucks each - perfect for some christmas presents.

I would like for you all to meet one of my heros.

Yoli was not only a coworker and a mentor - but she also helped to care for me as one of my nurses during my battle with cancer. I do not think I will ever be able to find the words to properly thank her for the care and encouragement that I received. Even after I was no longer a patient or a coworker on 9200 - Yoli took a personal interest me, my recovery and my new venture into the world of photography.  She has been the little angel on my shoulder making sure that I follow up and take care of myself- which does get exhausting after five year… because I just want to be “normal” and want the past to go away.  Enough said - I will need to write a book someday.

Yoli, it’s funny when you look at these photos remembering how the session started - too funny!  I really did enjoy spending the time with your amazing family.  

Thanks!

Although her name means “hardworking”, this little beauty does not have to work very hard at being cute.