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Remember this little beauty boy?

That is Grayson, not quite six months ago.

Look who showed up for a mini session….

And lets not forget about big sister Mia….

Then…

And now….

Little W was such a sweet and happy boy! Look at all of his expressions…he’s full of them! And…have you seen such a handsome little boy? His eyes are amazing!

I will be trying to attempt catching up on my blogging…so keep checking back for more updates!

This past July I traveled to my home town and did two different nights of mini sessions. It was SO much fun! I saw old high school friends and met their beautiful children and also met some new people as well. It was hot hot hot…but so worth it. The kids were all so sweet and well behaved….and just….well….beautiful. Take a look for yourself.

P.S. If you are interested in FALL Mini Sessions…please take a look at the session details. This is an awesome deal, and I only offer them (locally) once a year. Only a couple spots left, they are booking fast.

Carter is a Baby Planner and you will be seeing him again to showcase his 6 month session!

The love in this family is phenomenal.  It was obvious and so refreshing to see.  Big brother is a sweetheart, Mom is down to earth and Dad is so proud of his family and baby to be!

Stay tuned for Baby Carter’s debut!

I was so excited when Jen from JenJen Bowtique wanted to do a contest with me. Last summer I worked with Jen by photographing her products (on some beautiful models ) for the unveiling of her new website. Jen creates all of her hairbows and headbands for your sweet girl and sells them at an awesome price…and the quality is amazing!

Here are some photos as examples of what JenJen Bowtique offer:

Jen offers not only hairbows and headbands for your big girls….but for your little girls too

As you can see…JenJen Bowtique offers a little bit of everything for your little princess!

So now..you want to know about the giveway, right?  Here’s how it works!  By following the directions below to enter, I will randomly choose a winner on Sunday, February 27, 2010.  I will announce the winner on the blog that evening!  Winner gets a $15 credit to ANYTHING they want in the store. Awesome, right?

Here’s what you have to do.

1.  ”Like”Chixie and Honey’s Fan Page

2. “Like”JenJen Bowtique’s Fan Page and make sure to leave her a message saying @Chixie and Honey sent you!

3. Come back and comment on this blog post (and only this post or it won’t count) saying you did the two above.

4. And that’s it! Only one entry per person please!

Good luck and see you soon!

Families, kids and senior girls!  I am working on these sessions now and have many more sessions coming up

this week as well.  It has been busy here and for that I am so thankful.  I am thankful for each and every one of my clients and am so glad they have come into my life!

A week and a half ago, I got a voicemail from Stephanie, who was just slightly overdue with baby Ethan, calmly stating that her water just broke.  I excitedly ran out to Justin, informing him that I would be leaving soon, to photograph the birth of Stephanie and Mike’s third child.  We began to make plans and arrangements for the children, in case I was not to be back home yet in the morning by the time it was ready to get Ava on the bus.

I called Stephanie back and spoke with Mike, her husband who said nothing much was happening and he would let me know when they were headed to the hospital.  So I hung up, laid clothes out, gathered camera gear, and anxiously paced the floors.

Eventually I went to bed, but could hardly sleep, just knowing my phone would ring any second.

I woke the next morning at 7 panicked thinking I missed the birth, or God forbid, something was wrong and text-ed Stephanie…who promptly replied that labor had stalled and they would be starting pitocin soon.  I was so relieved to hear that everything was okay but a bit anxious for her to get the ball rolling, I mean seriously!  (totally KIDDING here )

Finally around 2:30 that afternoon I got the call to come.  I quietly took photos of Stephanie laboring, who–by the way–is amazing.  She not once had any pain medication and bore right through those pitocin contractions like a champion, so proud of her!  I helped when I was needed but I mostly tried to stay out of the way.  Stephanie’s husband Mike, his sister, and a doula all helped Steph when needed. It was such a nice, quiet, intimate birth and everything about it was absolutely breathtakingly beautiful and awe-some.  I feel so privileged for being invited to record those moments.  Baby Ethan was born just before 6 pm, almost 25 hours after Stephanie’s water broke.  He was perfect in every way.

Stephanie and Mike…thank you so much and God Bless you!

Look who came in for his 3 month session today!  I had so much fun cuddling and playing with little J, who just turned 3 months old.  I think these photos are my new favorites.  I could NOT get a smile out of him today, he was so sober and sometimes so sad. He did so good though, look at those eyes!  Love his mom and dad, I’ll be seeing them again in just a few short months since J is a Baby Planner!

Make sure to leave a comment so J’s mama and daddy can win a print!

Here is the promised baby Ethan post!  Isn’t he beautiful?  As I was getting these ready for this post, my heart just swelled up and melted into a puddle.  Those squishy baby lips and yawns SO make me want to do it all over again. I miss those days when they are so fresh <3  Ethan joins 2 big brothers and some of my absolute fav’s out of this session are of all three boys together.  Mama Nicole is for sure the princess of the house!

Nicole and Jason, thank you so much for inviting me into your home to do these photos.  Enjoy!

Look at these beautiful boys!!!  ???

I big fat puffy heart this red hat on him!!!

I think this one just may be getting printed big for ME!

Help Ethan’s mommy and daddy win a free 5×7 by leaving a comment!  If they get 30 comments, they get a complimentary 5×7!  (Must be unique email address, you will not be spammed or added to the mailing list by leaving a comment)