Archive for February, 2010

The Smith Girls // Chicago Lifestyle Family Photography

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

These three adorable sisters are some of my favorite kids in the world! Plus they have amazing parents and a pretty cool family story. Bob and Kristen went from a couple to a family of five in just about 2 years and I don’t think they could be happier! When Bob and Kristen were told they were not able to have children, they decided to adopt a baby from China. After a lengthy process, they were finally told they could go to China and bring their little bundle of Joy, Zuzu, home with them. Just before they left on their trip to China, Kristen got some surprising and thrilling news! She was pregnant! A short time after they returned from China with little Zuzu, Ruby, their second daughter joined the family. Zuzu was such a great big sister to Ruby and Ruby returned the favor by being a super cute little sister. It wasn’t long though, before Ruby got her chance to play the big sister role as the youngest Smith girl, Daphne, entered the scene. Just a few short years after this story began, the Smiths are now a fun, caring crew of five! I love to hang out with and capture this family! The girls are awesome together. They are so sweet and cute and absolutely hilarious! And Bob and Kristen are amazing parents! I don’t think they could be happier or love those girls any more than they do! Thanks for letting me be a part of your lives, Smith Family!

The Prendi Family // Chicago Family Photography // Naperville Lifestyle Session

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Remember when I was good at blogging?? Yea, that was a good week, huh? OK, So I’ll admit I have not been good at keeping up with this blog. I swear I’ve had good intentions, but we know what they say about good intentions, “it makes an ass out of you and m…” Wait, nope! That’s not right! Well anyway, the point is, 2010 is going to be my year to be better about blogging. So, I apologize in advance for the multiple blogs in a row I am about to spit out over the next few day, but there were several sessions from this past Fall, that I just can’t resist posting.

This session was a particular favorite of mine. The Prendis are great! I love hanging out with them. I have known both Britney and Julian for a while now, but this was my first time meeting sweet little Anika. And apparently this was one of the first times Anika had ever really belly laughed (I think I finally found my stand-up comedy routine audience…6 month olds). It is so fun to witness and capture any “first” for a baby, and equally as fun to capture the reaction of the doting parents to that “first”. The series of photos of the three of them laughing are some of my all time favorites! Thanks so much for letting me come and experience a day in the life with the Prendis!